Month: October 2021

Hey Facebook, where'd ya go?

Hey Facebook, where’d ya go?

As we all know the 4th of October 2021, worker productivity soared as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp all went down for most of the day.   Well, much to everyone’s surprise, life went on, mass hysteria did not break out, and pretty much everyone carried on without missing a beat.     Turns out some errant…

What Not to Do on a Work Computer

What Not to Do on a Work Computer

While working from home provides a number of benefits, it can also blur the line between work and personal time. Additionally, employees may develop a more carefree attitude toward what they do on their work computer while they are remote. This article discusses activities that employees should avoid while using company computers, whether they are…

Meet the Tech Dogs! KOBE

Meet the Tech Dogs! KOBE

    Today I’m going to introduce you to the old man of the bunch, the most bestest boy, none other than the amazing Kobe Bean Kats!   Kobe is a Parson Russell terrier and he’s about 12 years old.  Parson’s are a lot like Jack Russell’s, typically a bit bigger, and known for their…

7 Common Business IT Myths Debunked

7 Common Business IT Myths Debunked

Television MythBuster shows never address business IT myths. Regrettably, believing these myths can be costly and risky for your business. A look at seven common business IT myths. While some myths are harmless, knowing the truth about business IT myths can be harmful. Make better tech decisions with accurate data and knowledge of IT.  …

Meet the Tech Dogs! TJ

Meet the Tech Dogs! TJ

Hello everybody welcome to Stan’s Garage and the segment you’ve all been waiting for – Meet the Tech Dogs.  Today I’m going to introduce you to the baby of the bunch TJ! TJ joined the family in March of 2021 as a 4-month-old pup who’d been surrendered to the JJ Woofinpaws rescue in the San…

How to Free Up IT Resources

How to Free Up IT Resources

Capitalizing on opportunities is key to business success, but it is difficult when resources are limited. Article on how to free up IT resources for productivity and growth. Your company relies on IT. Workloads are growing and collaboration is becoming more important. With the right hardware, you can innovate and grow your business. But you’re…

Dark Web - um, what's that?

Dark Web – um, what’s that?

So I’m guessing by now you’ve at least heard the term “The Dark Web.”  Ooh, it sounds so nefarious, right?  Just by uttering the name, you might end up on a government watch list or something.  Well, just because it’s somewhat shrouded in mystery, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be aware of what it’s all about. …

Tech Tip: To Do, Making Your Life Easier

Tech Tip: To Do, Making Your Life Easier!

Want to find a clever, more efficient way to manage your time Look no further than Microsoft To Do. It’s a cloud-based task management application. And its only job is to make your life easier. Why do we love the cloud? Because it can be accessed from wherever you are – so whether you’re at…

Another Week, Another Hack: Guess

Another Week, Another Hack: Guess

Welcome to the latest installment of “Another Week, Another Hack,” where we’ll do a quick dive into yet another cyber security incident.  This week a prominent fashion brand was hit, and I’ll give you one guess as to who it was… Well?  Yes, that’s right, it was none other than the famous Guess Brand.  …