Got a new device on your holiday wish list? Hoping for a new computer this year? You remember all your online account passwords right? It might seem like a silly question, especially while you’re captivated by the coolness of a new toy. Many of us overlook that our devices save passwords, which means we aren’t Continue Reading
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Computer Security: Best Practices for Businesses
Safe Computing is the first line of defense in Computer Security At Burgess Computer, we understand that computer security is a top priority in today’s world. We regularly host computer security workshops. Today, we’d like to share that information with you. Included in this article you will learn: A series of best computer security practices Continue Reading
Social Engineering, Spear Phishing and Cyber Security
Understanding Social Engineering Cyber security is constantly in the news, with stories of businesses and consumers being targeted and affected. Hackers are sophisticated, and in many cases backed by government or criminal enterprises in an attempt to steal national or trade secrets. In the digital realm, a successful defense one day may not work the Continue Reading
Protect Against Online Scams This Holiday Season
Online Scams I come from a very large family, the youngest of 8. When we are not together for the holidays, I enjoy calling my family members to wish them well. This Thanksgiving, when I called one of my sisters, I quickly realized that this holiday tradition may have just saved her one of the many online Continue Reading
Smartphones – the new Swiss Army knife?
Cell phones have evolved from a simple communication device to a multipurpose tool. For many of us, the thought of leaving home without our smart device is unthinkable. Between using the camera, invoking navigation, or looking up the closest burrito joint, going through your daily grind without your trusted companion would be difficult! Over the Continue Reading
Affordable Rural High Speed Internet
Early Rural Internet Options It was 1999, and dial up was my only means of connection to the internet. I lived in Woolwich, within yards of where I do now. Cable internet ran down the highway, but that was miles from where I was located. The town had an agreement with the local cable company Continue Reading
Email Etiquette in the Digital Age
The abundant inbox I received 85 emails yesterday. Of those, 19 were marketing related. 14 were automated notifications. The rest I considered legitimate, need-to-be-dealt-with emails. Or were they? Taking a closer look, many were just messages where I was copied, needing no action on my part. Some were sent to a large distribution group I’m Continue Reading
Business Technology Relocation Checklist
Moving can be one of the most stressful undertakings you ever experience. Moving a business creates its own set of challenges, not the least of which is technology. Phone systems, computers, and data access are fundamental to operating a business. Overlooking these details can create havoc, and cost money. Taking a structured, logical approach early Continue Reading
Essential steps to basic PC repair
The Necessity of PC Repair We can all agree that having a computer problem is frustrating. Whether it’s acting slow, freezing up or just plain broken, when an essential tool is damaged, it’s a major inconvenience. Computer PC Repair can range from simple maintenance tasks to a complete overhaul of the system. Every scenario is Continue Reading