Computerware Blog

How do you approach computer maintenance? Even if you don’t understand the intricacies of computer repair, you still have to somehow maintain your equipment. For IT maintenance, outsourcing is the best way to go about it. Wouldn’t it be nice if this kind of maintenance was available for more of life’s things?

The service industry is generally split into two different types of work: that which you can see, and that which operates behind the scenes. You can’t have one without the other, and they’re both important parts of their respective industry. However, those who fight on the frontlines generally receive more attention and praise than those in the background.

IT can be a tricky concept to the business owner, and we all know how touchy technology can be at times. It can be working one minute, then completely incapacitated the next. This unpredictability is one reason why the concept of help desk support was created. It’s an important way to assist individuals when they need help most.

As a business owner, you want nothing but the best technology for your company. This new technology should be able to help your business grow and maximize your return-on-investment. It’s important to note that not all tech vendors will be able to provide you with the same quality solutions. You can get the most out of your technology by not worrying so much about your sources. That’s where our vendor management service can help your business.

We're just about to roll into a weekend, which to a lot of employees (and hopefully some business owners) means a little bit of relaxation and freedom from the day-to-day grind of business - not that it's all THAT bad, but it's nice to step away for a while, right?

We know what it's like running a business. Sometimes you simply can't unplug, step away, and be free. There's just too much to worry about, and not enough time in the day. Business owners often sacrifice that little bit of freedom the weekend brings (when you should be spending time with family, recharging your batteries, and preparing for yet another Monday). We have a few ways to help you free up more time.

It's hard to tell the difference between the words Internet and intranet. What difference do two letters make, anyway? You'd be surprised to find out that it means everything when trying to pinpoint your internal marketing strategies. Linguistics offers the key to understanding the differences between the two words.

As a small business leader, your obvious "win" is making a large profit. With this goal in mind, small businesses commonly try to cut their costs by neglecting tech upgrades. Unfortunately, technology often ends up on the backburner of the budget in an effort to maximize profits. Here are seven tech must-haves that your business can't afford to skimp on.

A strong business strategy is not complete without a carefully thought out plan of action in the event of a disaster. Putting a system in place to back up your digital data should be at the top of the list in that action plan. After all, if you lose your company's data in an accident, your business will suffer. Here are four facts to consider when thinking about protecting your company's data.

It's our job to find the best technology solutions for our clients. We are not limited to offering just one solution, like computer repair; on the contrary, we have several different solutions that can be customized to meet your needs. When it comes to technology, we work hard to position ourselves as your all-in-one turnkey solutions provider!

So your workstation is crawling along at a snail's pace and you've decided to call your local computer fixer-upper to take care of it. After hours (or days) of twiddling your thumbs, you get your computer back, only to find out that the problem was actually a result of your inability to manage the files. The computer didn't break; it was just infected with malware due to user carelessness.

It is vital that you have a firewall in place to protect your network. Unlike the name suggests, a firewall will not protect your PC from an actual fire, but rather, a firewall will protect your computers from cyber-threats. Network firewalls are a little more complex than brick and mortar; here is a basic explanation on how firewalls work.

Are you up for a Star Wars movie marathon? May 4th is the perfect day to watch all 6 movies seeing as it is Star Wars Day (May the fourth be with you). IT professionals all over the galaxy have a fondness in their hearts for Star Wars, primarily because of all the cool technology involved; and the coolest tech by far is the Death Star!

Nobody likes problems, they are chaotic and costly. Life can be messy and problems seem to abound with everything that we touch, including technology. While there is no magic bullet to take all problems out of life, we have discovered a way to greatly reduce technology problems, it's called being proactive!