2017

Take Advantage Of Microsoft Consulting Services And Reduce Your IT Costs

As a business owner of any type, a lot of your data and information is managed on a computer and over the Internet. This means you need to keep your computers and network safe and operating correctly at all times. If you are a large business, you may have a whole department dedicated to the IT aspect of your company. If you are not so big, you probably end up contacting computer specialists to come and fix problems as they arise.

When Does Internet Speed Matter?

Fast internet sounds great, but there is always a balance between getting the faster connection possible and what you "need". It's hard to know what you truly need, especially if you don't realize that "a little web browsing and checking emails" actually covers a lot more than many think. You need to ask better questions about your computer use to make sure that you're sized with the right plan, or at least learn about what you can do with faster connections.

What Causes Online Gaming Lag?

Slow performance, chunky graphics, and all around poor game quality can ruin any gamer's evening. The technical aspects may be different, but if you're just sick of your game running like crap, you need to attack the biggest problem categories first. Here's a few lag details, along with big fixes for big problems to make sure you're ready for the next war, raid, battleground, puzzle, or just a relaxing night in your online world of choice.

Having Problems With Your MAC? What to Do

If your MAC computer is showing signs of having a virus or other complications, you'll want to talk with a computer repair professional right away. The price you pay for a MAC is higher than a regular PC, but that is because you are getting a great high quality machine. Making sure it runs efficiently and properly is part of protecting your investment. Here are some of the things that you want to consider when you are getting the machine repaired, and to protect it from future problems.

Getting Technical Support Without Calling Random Techs

For technical support, residential customers are often stuck between the consolidated tech support services from retail chains or contacting a neighborhood tech. Businesses -- especially small businesses -- lose a lot of money if they aren't able to secure a dedicated tech team, but depending on the level of technical assistance needed, you may not need to hire a full-time technical support team. Here are a few targeted Information Technology (IT) help desk service options to help you get a good fit for your company's tech needs.

Bringing A Fully-Equipped IT Department To Small Businesses

Is your business feeling the growing pains of expansion? Small businesses are in that challenging spot of being too big for residential, home, or hobby services, but too small to justify major enterprise equipment. If the idea of hiring a whole Information Technology staff and buying big, expensive servers sounds like a painful, but necessary sacrifice...well, stop what you're doing before someone gets hurt. It's not necessary, and a few computer system scaling tips can help you figure out what you actually need for a business that isn't quite enterprise-level yet.

FAQ About PCI Assessments

Have you decided to start accepting major credit cards for your business in an effort to gain more customers? Before you can begin accepting major credit cards from customers, you must make sure that the process can be done in a secure manner. Basically, your business must be able to pass a Payment Card Industry (PCI) assessment before you can move forward. Keep in mind that accepting debit cards that have major credit card company logos means that your business must pass the assessment as well.

The Pros And Cons Of Using An IT-Managed Service Provider For Your Business

If you have a small or mid-sized business, you may not need to hire a dedicated IT professional for your office. There simply may not be enough work to go around. However, many offices still need help installing new software, monitoring their employees computer usage and fixing computer, software and internet issues. If this is the case, you can outsource IT needs to an IT professional as needed or hire an IT managed service provider.

Dealing With Slow Wifi Speeds? Here's A Few Diagnostics

Wireless internet simply isn't as fast as a wired connection of the same technology level at present, but that doesn't mean you need to deal with sloppy, lost packets and rampant disconnections. Whether you're enjoying some casual online gaming that doesn't need the perfect response time (ping) or just checking email, here are a few diagnostics and improvement points to make your wireless internet a lot more responsive. Common Causes Of Blockage And Low Signal

Four Things You Want Built Into Your Software For An Online Store

Running an online company for goods is now one of the ways that most people start out their business. If you have your own business where you sell products, one of your most valuable assets will be your website. A good website will be easy for customers to flip through and order from. From the customer's point of view, website layouts should be visually attractive, easy to navigate, and as informative as possible.