What Can You Do If Your Mobile Device Is Lost to Lower Your Risk?
Few things invoke instant panic, like a missing smartphone or laptop. These devices manage a good part of our lives through files, personal financials, apps, passwords, pictures, videos, and so much more. So, what can you do if your mobile device is lost to lower your risk?
Critical IT policies any size practice should implement
Many small businesses make the mistake of skipping policies. They feel that things don't need to be so formal. So instead, they'll tell staff what they expect when it comes up and hope that's good enough.
6 Discontinued Technology Tools You Should No Longer Be Using.
One constant about technology is that it changes rapidly. Tools that were once staples, like Internet Explorer and Adobe Flash, age with new tools replace those that are obsolete. Discontinued technology can leave computers and networks vulnerable to attacks.
What are the best ways to give an older PC a new lease of life?
Purchasing a new computer is a significant investment. Many small businesses and home PC owners struggle with older systems because they want to get as many years out of them as possible.
Home Security: Why You Should Put IoT Devices on a Guest Wi-Fi Network
Over 25% of all cyberattacks against businesses involve IoT devices. With so many remote workers, it’s important to use this home security tip to create a network barrier between IoT and more sensitive devices.
How Often Do You Need to Train Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness?
How frequently is sufficient to raise your team's level of cyber awareness? It turns out that four months between training sessions is the "sweet spot" and produces more reliable outcomes for your IT security.
Utilise Your Laptop's Battery for Longer by Using These Power-Saving Tips
It can be upsetting to see your laptop's battery capacity decline. However, you can do several things to lengthen the period of time you can go without plugging it in.
Does Microsoft’s edge browser really have the “edge”?
Our internet browser is one of the most important programmes we select. Since many programmes are now cloud-based and accessible only through browsers, we typically operate with them using our computers or mobile devices.
Is it true that two monitors make you more productive than one?
When you see somebody with two monitors, you might suppose they have some specialised task that necessitates so much screen real estate, or they just really like technology. Even if you're doing accounting or paperwork all day, having the extra display space that a second screen gives can be beneficial.
It’s world password day!
Are you still using your pet’s name followed by a “@” for your account password? Sorry, but it won’t keep you safe in 2022. So, for World Password Day, here’s a term you should know - Layerup!
The Death Star is the easiest-to-hack infrastructure in the entire universe.
THE DEATH STAR'S SECURITY MEASURES AND STORMTROOPER ACTION PROTOCOLS ARE SO BAD THAT A SINGLE HACKER WITH RUDIMENTARY COMPUTING EXPERTISE WOULD HAVE BEEN ENOUGH TO DESTROY DARTH VADER'S ARMY AND THE EMPEROR INSTEAD OF SENDING OUT A BUNCH OF JEDI KNIGHTS WITH LIGHTSABRES.
how we spent our easter weekend…
While the rest of the country slowly woke to a sunny (shocker!) Good Friday - the Redgate IT team were several hours into a critical move for a long-running client to the newest Data Centre.
Transitioning to Named User Licenses in Autodesk Licensing
AUTODESK ANNOUNCED THAT IT WOULD STOP SUPPLYING NETWORK LICENCING AND MAINTENANCE IN MAY 2021. BECAUSE SO MANY CAD MANAGERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPORTING AUTODESK PRODUCTS, ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE COMPANY'S LICENCING REGULATIONS IS MASSIVE NEWS FOR OUR CLIENT'S PROFESSION.
It’s world back up day!
It’s World Backup Day when our technology geeks remind you of the need to backup your data. Of course, we remind you of this more frequently than once a year, but we’ll use this as an excuse to do it again!
partnering with a 100% renewable data centre.
Through our unique green power provided by our data centre services, Redgate IT provides clients with both the business and environmental benefits of renewable energy.
leased lines and fttc, what is it?
You might be asking how leased lines and fibre to the cabinet (FTTC) broadband connections vary. We've put together a comparison of FTTC and leased lines so you can see the respective benefits and drawbacks of each.
Optimise your home office setup for hybrid or remote working.
The home network has evolved into a mission-critical system. Getting the most out of your network is vital in this situation. But what exactly does that mean?
So, what’s your strategy for 2022?
Unless you had a crystal ball, it’s unlikely anyone’s business strategy at the end of 2019 going into 2020 included a global pandemic reshaping the way we work and the IT tools we use.
Cloud sync is many things, but it’s not a backup
There are distinctions between cloud phrases such as cloud sync and cloud backup. To put it simply, cloud sync services do not offer the same level of security as cloud backup services.