NOTE: To browse ALL past Newsletter topics that we have covered over the years, go here. Is everything going to change in 2024? No! It is an evolution. Not a revolution. As 2023 becomes 2024 - We will really get into a bit more than planned for this iteration of the newsletter, which was originally going to be ‘Onsite vs. Cloud vs. Hybrid’. As 2023 ends, all of us have seen many changes in our businesses and the way we operate, whether a result of ‘pandemic-era’ restrictions / adjustments … [Read more...] about Server / No Server – Considerations for Cloud vs. Onsite (Data and Applications)
Cloud Computing
Google Takeout and the Microsoft Equivalent
Grundig IT Newsletter Computing News That You Can Use - October 2022 Personal data is becoming an ever-present concern in our lives - Entire companies are based around the business model of giving their services for free, to then sell your data to others. Data gathering and data sharing is so prevalent that we never even think about it anymore. In fact, a lot of this data collecting is a boon to our lives, instead of a hindrance, but it’s still something we should be … [Read more...] about Google Takeout and the Microsoft Equivalent
Considerations For Moving Applications To The Cloud
Grundig IT Newsletter Computing News That You Can Use - March 2022 Considerations For Moving Applications To The Cloud Quote of the Month "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it." —Charles R. Swindoll The inevitable march of technology has skyrocketed computing into the cloud, and many common applications are following suit. A number of software providers who have long-standing desktop popularity are now pushing their users to work with their cloud services … [Read more...] about Considerations For Moving Applications To The Cloud
Grundig IT Newsletter- Dropbox vs. OneDrive vs. Google Drive
Grundig IT Newsletter Computing News That You Can Use - May 2021 Dropbox vs. OneDrive vs. Google Drive And the Winner is . . . ? Quote of the Month: "The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself." - Sun Tzu These days, teams working remotely (and often within one or more physical offices) are using one of the popular cloud / sync solutions for file storage and file sharing. The most popular of such solutions are Dropbox, OneDrive and … [Read more...] about Grundig IT Newsletter- Dropbox vs. OneDrive vs. Google Drive
What is a Bitcoin Anyway? A Short Cryptocurrency Overview
Are you familiar with cryptocurrency? The most well-known of them is Bitcoin, and many people predict a bright future for this decentralized type of currency. Google Dictionary says: (Cryptocurrency is) a digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds, operating independently of a central bank. The creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, said in 2009 when annoucing it: “Announcing the first … [Read more...] about What is a Bitcoin Anyway? A Short Cryptocurrency Overview
Walnut Creek Business is Up And Coming
Walnut Creek Current Events Walnut Creek California’s business growth is in a strong upswing as 2017 ends and 2018 begins. This last year has been great for many types of businesses in Walnut Creek, including retail, restaurants, dentists, other healthcare professionals, and real estate. Downtown Walnut Creek is being called the East Bay’s "premier shopping district," and features numerous up-scale and unique stores. At the same time, real estate prices are steadily rising, with … [Read more...] about Walnut Creek Business is Up And Coming
What’s The Best Cloud Storage For Small Business?
Running a business, you may have information that you want to both protect and make easily accessible. Cloud storage options can be the ideal solution for keeping valuable data safe, while allowing it to be accessed across your business. There are many options and it can be hard to know which will be the best for you. Here we learn more about the different types of cloud storage as well as the pros and cons of each approach. Personal or Mobile Cloud Storage Personal cloud storage typically … [Read more...] about What’s The Best Cloud Storage For Small Business?
November Newsletter: Google Backup and Sync, Drive File Stream and Calendar
Greetings! Last month, we talked about security as it evolves beyond passwords. This month, we cover the changes to and release dates of Google Backup and Sync, Drive File Stream and Google Calendar applications. Find more on Blog at GrundigIT.com As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Google Backup and Sync, Drive File Stream and Calendar Google Backup and Sync Similar to the Google Drive desktop application, Google Backup and Sync will … [Read more...] about November Newsletter: Google Backup and Sync, Drive File Stream and Calendar
5 Tips For Small Business Data Backup
In our last blog, we looked at how data can be recovered in the event a drive is damaged or inaccessible. Rather than trying to retrieve data after it has been lost, a more effective and safe way to preserve your data is to back it up regularly. If you’re a small business, knowing how to safely back up your data can seem overwhelming and confusing. These 5 simple tips can help you protect your valuable business and customer information with effective small business data backup. Get … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Small Business Data Backup
Cloud Storage Vs Cloud Backup: Which Is Right For My Business?
For those who are new to the idea of ‘the cloud’ the difference between cloud storage and cloud backup can seem confusing. However, understanding the difference between cloud storage and cloud backup can be essential to finding the most efficient, economical and convenient way to store, access and protect your business files. While there are certain similarities between cloud storage and backup, there are significant differences which change the application of these two tools. Here we look at … [Read more...] about Cloud Storage Vs Cloud Backup: Which Is Right For My Business?
