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Surveillance Isn’t Just Cameras Anymore, It’s in All Aspects of Our World Now.

Wherever we go, technology is paying attention—whether as WiFi networks that remember and ping our phones, web browsers that document our tastes, or that Google Street View car that passed you the street. Depending who’s behind it, the purpose, methods, and effectiveness of everyday surveillance can vary widely, as well as the rules for doing so; in most places, such […]

Top 5 Technology Issues for Small Business Owners

Technology moves at a fast pace. It’s vital for businesses to innovate or they risk being left behind. Technology is important to all modern businesses now but things can go wrong. Over time, technology can become outdated and even redundant. Cyber crime continues to rise year on year and it’s becoming a threat to all businesses. So, yes technology can […]

Don’t Throw Away Electronics This Holiday Season or Anytime!

The likelihood that you will end up with some electronic devices this holiday season is pretty high, which usually means you will end up with older tech that you no longer want. Keep in mind that anything with a power button or that plugs into the wall or uses rechargeable batteries will contain a lot of toxic waste, so please […]

Backup for Small Business: Four Important Things to Consider

Sometimes it takes a disastrous cyber attack to remind businesses how important it is to back up data. Backup for small business is always important. A recent article from Small Business Trends, for example, mentions how ransomware has opened up discussions on the need for backups. Keep in mind that backups are helpful not only for cyber attacks; they’ll […]

Technology Dependence for your Business – What You Need to Know

Is technology taking up too much of your work day? Has your business decided it is time to get help? Well, you have two choices. Either hire your own team to work in house or look to outsource to an IT support company. Hiring your own IT staff will mean you’d have a face-to-face relationship with your IT support. That […]

Keep Your Remote Workers Engaged and Productive

The way we work is changing, moving away from 9-to-5 rigidity and deeper into more flexible, make-your-own working conditions and the 21st-century professional landscape is a direct reflection of this. According to a 2017 Gallup report, 43 percent of American workers worked remotely at some point in 2016, up from 39 percent in 2012. What’s more, the report also found […]

Top 10 Reasons Why Your Computer is Slow & How to Fix it

Slow or sluggish systems is the most common headache our clients experience. It is frustrating and a big waste of your time. Generally, it is a sign of several underlying problems that results in a slow system. Some of these problems can be fixed easily by yourself, while for others you will need professional help. Tech Help Boston can assist you […]

Switching from PC to Mac? Top 5 Things You Should Know

Are you like many other considering switching from PC to Mac? According to a survey of “USA computer owners” reveals that 21% of PC users are considering switching from Windows PC to Mac against only 2% from Mac to Windows. While according to Forbes the market share of Mac PC market has slowly increased from 5.8% to 7.9% in […]

What small businesses need to know about ransomware (and why backups are so important)

Ransomware payments for 2017 are expected to hit over 2 billion dollars, according to the FBI. That compares to just $24 million paid in 2015. And it’s expected to get even worse in 2018. Big and medium-sized companies are more attractive extortion victims, since they can pay a bigger ransom, however, an IBM report says small businesses need to know […]

THE TOP NINE BIGGEST CHALLENGES WHEN MOVING YOUR BUSINESS TO “THE CLOUD”

The use of cloud technology is on the rise, as businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the multiple benefits cloud computing can have in terms of efficiency and profitability. The technology is now used by as much as 70% of U.S. organizations. The figure is expected to grow further, as businesses surveyed said they were working on transferring more IT […]