The Small Business IT Checklist for New Hires
Make sure your new employees are productive from day one by checking all the boxes on this IT to-do list. Finding and recruiting the right talent is one of the most challenging and crucial components of running a small business. Once you’ve welcomed new members to your team, it’s important that they can hit the […]
Thinking About Skipping a Software Update? Think Again!
A vital part of any IT support program is managing software updates. It’s all too tempting to choose “Remind me later,” but as every IT support team knows, these updates are meant to fix problems, improve functionality, and make your device more secure. The inconvenience of downloading and installing essential software updates is far less […]
Buying Pre-Owned Computers with Used Software: Know Before You Buy
Buying a used computer can seem extremely cost effective. However, it’s helpful to know what problems may arise. Used computers, when they aren’t refurbished and wiped, can come with preloaded software, a tempting way to save money and time. But some programs have non-transferrable licensing agreements that place you in breach of contract situations when […]
Why Move to Cloud Computing?
We’ve all heard this popular term or even know someone whose company has embraced it…. But is the cloud right for your business? In its most basic sense, cloud computing enables users to run programs from the internet that traditionally would’ve run from an application installed locally on their computer. Most clients are rightfully cautious […]
A St. Louis Disaster Recovery Story: Saving a Client’s Computer Systems during a Potential Flood
“They tell me our building is going to flood! We need to get all the computers up off the floor!” That’s what we heard at the end of December when one of our clients called in a panic. A St. Louis County Building Inspector cancelled the inspection of a neighboring property because “that area will […]
Avoid Being Held Hostage! Ransomware: What Is It and How Can I Protect Myself?
As technology constantly evolves, we find ourselves facing ever more disruptive threats. That’s why it is absolutely critical we remain diligent in protecting ourselves from new dangers and stay proactive in our security posture. An increasingly prevalent computer threat is ransomware. Ransomware is designed not to corrupt or even steal your data but to hold […]
Six Reasons Not to Perform a Software Upgrade
When should I upgrade my software? What do you do when the notice comes to update? Some blindly click “OK.” Others ignore update messages for months on end. Some now-wary computer users have horror stories about how their digital lives came to a screeching halt for several days due to glitches associated with a software […]
When Is It Time for a Computer Upgrade?
Here at Anderson Technologies, we hear this question often. Before we make any specific new equipment recommendations, we conduct a methodical analysis with our clients to review performance of current computer systems and evaluate needs. This assessment allows us to recommend changes and/or upgrades to meet their requirements. Here are a few things to think […]
