What Is Malware? Malware. It’s the new dirty word and it’s costing individuals and businesses time, money, and frustration. Malware, which is short for malicious software, is defined as any software designed to crash, disrupt, or otherwise cause undesired effects on one’s computer system. Essentially, malware is a little program that runs on your computer, Continue Reading
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The How And Why of Business Network Analysis
Evaluating a business network Business computer systems are critical to operations. You may rely on them for billing your customers, tracking inventory, even providing services directly to your clients. Keeping your systems in tip top condition takes regular maintenance, annual investments in upgrades, and planning for long term replacement. A network analysis of your current environment Continue Reading
Windows 10™ Upgrade – What You Need to Know
Microsoft’s much anticipated computer operating system, Windows 10™, is here – and so far it’s living up to the hype! Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 10 ™, was released on July 29th. It’s a free upgrade for Windows 7 and 8.1 users, making it an attractive proposition. We wanted to take a moment and tell Continue Reading
Data Backup Types Explained
Not all are created equal We all know the importance of backing up data. Viruses, malware, theft and hardware failure can all lead to data loss. Having a data backup will allow you to recover your important files if this should happen. When choosing the type and configuration of your business backup, it’s advantages to use Continue Reading
Moving at the Speed of Technology
30 Years of Technology As Burgess Computer celebrates 30 years of business, I’ve reflected on the significant changes technology has undergone – particularly in my era. I entered the technology field in 1996, although I had been dabbling all through high school previous to that. One of the first topics I studied in college was something Continue Reading
Tips for Staying Safe from Hackers
Increasing Information Theft It seems like every day there is a new story about hacking. Data theft is a growing problem, and it’s not going away. As more and more companies collect and store your information online, hackers will target them for fun and profit. Blackmail, advertising and identity theft are just a few reasons Continue Reading
Burgess Computer Celebrates 30 Years in Technology
Burgess Computer BATH — Burgess Computer is celebrating 30 years in the technology industry. Originally opened in 1985 as a computer sales and service company, Burgess has diversified as technology has changed over the years. Located at 6 Oak Grove Ave., Burgess is a comprehensive technology firm providing managed IT services, network design and analysis, Continue Reading
What is EMV and What Should You Know?
Merchants required to be EMV capable by October 1st Prepare yourselves – the EMV is coming. EMV, which stands for Europay, VISA and MasterCard, is a standard for credit card chip technology designed to make transactions more secure and less prone to fraud. If you’ve recently received a new credit card – and noticed a Continue Reading
5 Reasons Disaster Recovery Plans Fail
We are human. We take things for granted each and every day. From the water that pours out of our faucets each morning to the spark of the ignition that allows us to drive to work on time. We don’t give it a second thought as we arrive at our desk, power up the computer and click the Continue Reading