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
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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
Tips for Talking to Tech Support
Maybe your internet is on the fritz. Perhaps your laptop is acting like it has a mind of its own. Possibly your desktop is making a weird noise. Whatever the case may be, you know its time to call tech support. In an era where reliance on technology is greater than ever, so is our Continue Reading
Tips for Wireless Network Security
The Importance of Wireless Network Security In most of the meetings I attend, I have my laptop going so I can take notes, do research, or access information pertinent to the subject. For many of these tasks, a network connection is required. Wireless networks provide the freedom of connecting – for work or play – Continue Reading
What’s in a domain name?
Your virtual address If you own or operate a business, chances are pretty good you have a website. Websites are your advertising, your marketing, and provide important information to your customers. People expect to be able to find your business address, contact information, hours of operation and other things from your website. If you don’t Continue Reading
Surge Protectors: Are your computer systems fully protected?
It’s summer here along the coast of Maine. As a Mainer, I love the longer stretches of daylight that summer brings, taking the family to the beach and getting “upta camp” on the weekends. In the midst of all the summer relaxation though, the higher temps & humidity increase the chances for severe weather. Even as Continue Reading
Family Fun Apps for Summer
Fun Apps for Outdoor Family Fun It seems like summer is fading away already, with the kids having been out of school for weeks now. Swimming, biking and the beach have been done, and finding new ways to keep kids – and adults – outside and active can be a challenge. Don’t worry, technology to Continue Reading