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Backups are the go-to to keep you safe in the event of ransomware or data threats. But the bad guys expect your business to backup. The...
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The Computer Guy
- Mar 26
- 2 min
Tackle These Four False Assumptions About Cyber Attackers
There’s one big assumption about cyberattackers that we regularly refute: “It can’t happen to me.” At this point, most businesses do...
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The Computer Guy
- Mar 14
- 2 min
Leave that USB Drive Where You Found It
You come across a thumb drive, or USB drive that you don’t recognize. Maybe you find it in the car park of your building or by the copier...
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The Computer Guy
- Feb 15
- 3 min
IT Services Agreement or Block Hours Support: Which Is Best for a Small Business?
There are many types of IT support available for a business, and the two most common are “managed services” and “block hours support.” In...
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The Computer Guy
- Dec 29, 2022
- 2 min
Benefits of Monitoring the Dark Web
The Dark Web is a hub for criminal activity. Even if your business is legitimate, you can't ignore the Dark Web entirely. This article...
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The Computer Guy
- Dec 13, 2022
- 2 min
What Does a Data Breach Look Like
Part of the problem with a data breach is that your business doesn’t know about it until it’s already happened – sometimes well after....
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The Computer Guy
- Nov 16, 2022
- 2 min
Common Cybersecurity Myths Debunked
In many areas of our lives there are myths that we accept as fact. Some of these are actually quite dangerous: believing that lightning...
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The Computer Guy
- Oct 10, 2022
- 2 min
Avoid Getting Your Cyber Insurance Payout Declined
Cyber insurance policies have existed since the early 2000s. Businesses going online wanted safeguards against risks associated with...
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The Computer Guy
- Sep 5, 2022
- 3 min
Data Breaches Are Getting Worse: Know the Basics
The exposure of sensitive information can be disastrous for individuals, businesses, or governments. Yet data breaches aren’t going away....
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The Computer Guy
- Aug 17, 2022
- 2 min
Making the Most of Microsoft Lists
If you have Microsoft 365 but aren’t using Microsoft Lists, you could be missing out. This useful feature, which is included with your...
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The Computer Guy
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
Beyond the Ransom: Dealing with Ransomware’s Aftermath
Ransomware is on the rise. The estimated 304 million worldwide attacks in 2020 represented a 64% increase. These attacks are growing more...
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The Computer Guy
- Jun 13, 2022
- 2 min
What to Do About the Widening IT Skills Gap
The importance of information technology in meeting business objectives continues to grow. Regrettably, the shortfall in professionals...
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The Computer Guy
- May 19, 2022
- 3 min
Small Business Can’t Sacrifice Cybersecurity
For small businesses, it can be tempting to postpone cybersecurity efforts. There are many common excuses: “There’s so much to do,”...
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The Computer Guy
- Apr 13, 2022
- 3 min
Onboarding an IT Provider: What’s Realistic?
When you hire a managed service provider, you want instant results: you want all your technology to run faster and more smoothly, and...
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The Computer Guy
- Mar 16, 2022
- 2 min
Could the Business You Work for be More IT Savvy?
Working for a small business, you can be asked to wear many hats. Even if one of your many roles is not IT, you may need to speak up...
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The Computer Guy
- Feb 16, 2022
- 2 min
How to Prevent Password Spraying Attacks
Bad cyber actors are what the kids these days would call “try hards.” They do everything they can think of to get into your accounts. One...
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The Computer Guy
- Jan 11, 2022
- 3 min
Computer Down? You Need it Now. Now What?
Ever met someone who responds to computer downtime with applause or relief? Neither have we. When a computer goes down, the individual...
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The Computer Guy
- Dec 14, 2021
- 3 min
6 Top Tech Small Business New Year Resolutions
As the new year approaches (already?), it is a good time to take stock and plan some small business resolutions. Join the millions around...
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The Computer Guy
- Oct 3, 2021
- 3 min
7 Common Business IT Myths Debunked
MythBuster programs on television never focus on business misconceptions about IT. Too bad, because believing these myths can be both...
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The Computer Guy
- Sep 14, 2021
- 3 min
Outsourcing to an MSP: Custom-size Your Partnership
When it comes to business technology, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Managed service providers (MSPs) know this firsthand. That’s...
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