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If you think we are a broken record about ransomware, you would be right! We've previously answered the question "What is ransomware?" and have discussed some of the tactics used by hackers to infect businesses with ransomware, but what about just visiting websites?
The websites you or your employees visit to condu…
Listen in as we interview Kevin Moore with Carroll Landscaping, Inc, on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf’s Up Radio. Kevin shared some great nuggets on elevating the professionalism of the industry and training programs.
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Analyzing the costs of doing business go beyond simple line items like "annual salary" and "electricity." When it comes to running your business efficiently there are more factors to consider. Here are a few examples:
Does your in-house IT department spend time being reactive or proactive?If you have a technology-…
Listen in as we interview Joseph Barnes with Yellowstone Landscape, on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf’s Up Radio. He had some great nuggets about the importance of managing customer expectations.
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What is the cost versus the value of investing in managed IT? While this might seem like a service to "splurge" on, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Managed IT doesn't only save you money; it also provides an enormous amount of value to your business.
What is managed IT (information technology)? It'…
Listen in as we interview Evan Moffitt with SiteOne Landscape Supply, on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf’s Up Radio. He had some great nuggets about the importance of training your team and using resources available to you.
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It can be easy to interchange security and privacy when you are talking about your personal or business data. Do you know the difference?
The bottom line is that you want your private information secure.Chris Cummings, CEO of Petra Technologies
Today Chris talks about the differences between security and privacy…
Listen in as we interview Ian McCarthy with Blue Claw Associates Inc, on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf’s Up Radio.
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Acronyms like "VoIP" can sound like a weird name from Star Wars - but it's really just a simpler way to reference a technical term. VoIP, or "voice over internet protocol," is an option you should consider when upgrading your business phone technology.
VoIP technology allows a lot more flexibility over landlines. …
Listen in as we interview Adam Linnemann with Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping, on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf’s Up Radio.
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We've all felt the frustration of losing our work on a computer. Maybe it was due to an innocent mistake, like clicking out of a document before saving, or maybe you've had the unfortunate experience of being infected by ransomware. Either way, having a backup of your data is one of the best strategies you can have to…
Listen in as we interview Scott Horoszewski with Landscapes By Acme, on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf's Up Radio.
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It can be exciting to upgrade items in your home to make everything more convenient and connected. Who doesn't want to sit on their couch while controlling the lights, temperature, and sounds of the environment?
But did you know your smart light bulbs could be compromised? That a stranger could control your recentl…
Listen in as we interview Robert Renteria with Angel's Landscape, Inc. on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf's Up Radio.
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Have you ever clicked a link and immediately knew something was wrong? You're not alone! Many of us have clicked the wrong link or have gone to the wrong site and been inundated with inappropriate pictures, multiple popups, or dare I say it, the blue screen of death.
When it comes to business IT, Petra Technologies…
Listen in as we interview Oscar Solano with Interlocking Pavers Project on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf's Up Radio.
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Emails are an everyday staple in business life, which means it's easy to carelessly click a link or send a file through an unsecured channel. These thoughtless actions can leave your company susceptible to data breaches and the liability that goes with it.
Chris Cummings, CEO of Petra Technologies, shares three wa…
Listen in as we interview Caleb Auman with Auman Landscape LLC on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf's Up Radio.
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Today, information is everything. We've already talked about what ransomware is, but do you know about the new methods hackers are using? While some hackers may specifically target your business, it's more likely you'll be a victim of a wider attack.
If you're a small business or if you're a big business, you have…
Listen in as we interview JJ Harris with GeoRipper on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf's Up Radio.
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If you think antivirus is "good enough" for your business networks, think again. Antivirus does fulfill a purpose, but it's not the only tool you need to protect your network.
Unlike antivirus, which quarantines the bad stuff after it reaches your computer, this is what's actually taking care of the filtering befor…