Grundig IT Newsletter Computing News That You Can Use What Is Multifactor Authentication? - How It Works - And Why MFA Is Good. More and more often, systems are demanding two-factor authentication, or multi-factor authentication. Multifactor authentication is, hands down, the best way to add extra security to your accounts. Multifactor authentication is a powerful tool to keep your accounts secure and we suggest utilizing it on every important account - especially your email account, … [Read more...] about What Is Multifactor Authentication?
Protecting your Computer Data
Antivirus and Antimalware Software Suites Compared
Grundig IT Newsletter Antivirus and Antimalware Software Suites Compared - Which do we like most? Computing News That You Can Use - April 2023 Ransomware, identity theft, hacking, viruses, spyware… There’s a ton of illegitimate activity that all of us need to be aware of. Running antivirus and / or antimalware applications on your system is an important part of protecting from these threats. Do you have the one that’s best for you? This month we’re going to be reviewing computer … [Read more...] about Antivirus and Antimalware Software Suites Compared
10 Steps To Increase Online Security
Grundig IT Newsletter Computing News That You Can Use - August 2022 Quote of the Month "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." —Nelson Mandela Online security is a big topic these days. This is not new, and this will not change anytime soon. It’s likely that many of the ideas presented here are ones you’ve heard more than once. Security is a big enough concern to reconsider how you’re handling it. Even if not every concept presented here is … [Read more...] about 10 Steps To Increase Online Security
When to Replace Workstations, Laptops and Software?
Grundig IT Newsletter Computing News That You Can Use - April 2022 When to replace Workstations, Laptops and Software? Quote of the Month "Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future." —John F. Kennedy When is your business computer or laptop too old? New tech is constantly in development, and older tech becomes obsolete. Do you really need to constantly strive for the newest, hottest hardware and software? Or should you just … [Read more...] about When to Replace Workstations, Laptops and Software?
The Ransomware Industrial Complex – And How To Deal With It
Grundig IT Newsletter Computing News That You Can Use - July 2021 Quote of the Month: "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." - Mae West The Ransomware Industrial Complex - And How To Deal With It NOTE: To read this newsletter online or to browse past topics that we have covered over the years, go here. As the ransomware threat is increasing, different players in the ransomware ‘game’ are interacting with each other to make it ‘worse.’ The main way to measure … [Read more...] about The Ransomware Industrial Complex – And How To Deal With It
November Newsletter: Computer Security
Last month, we talked about G Suite and its various features. This month's subject is Computer Security. We've covered it before, but computer security is ALWAYS important. As Always, Happy Computing! And Happy Thanksgiving! -- Tom Grundig Antivirus for Computer Security Even though it is not always perfect, having antivirus is important. Windows 8 and Windows 10 have Windows Defender preinstalled as part of the operating system. In almost every case, Windows … [Read more...] about November Newsletter: Computer Security
June Newsletter: Backup Technology
Last month, we discussed Computer Security This time: The latest in backup technology and services offered by companies like Datto. Find more on Blog at GrundigIT.com As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Network-driven Local and Cloud Backup Technology with Virtualization Network driven backups have been a thing for a while now, but a new wave has hit in the recent years. We feel we should discuss the differences between devices of the past, and the new age that has been passed … [Read more...] about June Newsletter: Backup Technology
Looking for Pleasant Hill IT Support?
The city of Pleasant Hill is well-managed, healthily growing, and a great place to start or expand a business. For this reason, the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce is ever-expanding and strengthening as a great support for businesses in the area. So what do people do for Pleasant Hill IT Support? Managed IT Services Many business is in Pleasant Hill are focusing on what their best at: their business. That’s why they subscribe to Managed IT Services with Grundig IT. We … [Read more...] about Looking for Pleasant Hill IT Support?
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?
How Can I Protect My Website?
I know I need to protect my website so it can keep serving you safely well into the future, so I take precautions. Protecting your business or personal website is an essential question for every website owner. News reports constantly reveal the risks posed by leaving a website unprotected and vulnerable to malicious attacks and hackers. You may be asking yourself "What protections are necessary to protect my website? Are the strict precautions taken by larger businesses necessary for smaller … [Read more...] about How Can I Protect My Website?
