We need to rethink how we keep our files safe by looking at how backups were done before. Storing files in the cloud hasn’t made that less true.

A server offloads processing and storage from all the other computers. These are the many reasons why a server will save your small business time & money.

Building your own computer? Buying one used? How do you know if you have a legit copy of Windows? Here is why proper licensing matters and how you can tell if you are legal.

Some features on your router are not set by default, and they are important. Here are 5 of the most overlooked ones you should consider.

Every business has different needs, but too often small business owners are told to buy a product that will solve all their problems. This is especially the case with password management software. In many cases, that is not the best option.

Passwords should be easy to create, remember and use while also being complex enough to keep your data safe. In this article, we describe how to achieve just that: creating great passwords for busy people.

The bottom line is that you have a business to run. You are not a computer security expert and you don’t have time to research VPNs. Can’t someone just explain what this VPN-thing is in plain English and without the techno-jargon? Yes, I can.

Following up on my Why I Don’t Backup article, here is how I do do backups. A backup strategy has to grow with your business, and if you are just evaluating backups, then you need to know where to start.

To do backups properly is more than just a set-it-and-forget-it decision. For many small businesses, especially when first starting up, it’s just too much trouble. Here is a simple alternative that I’ve used.

Ransomware attacks have increased and cases like the WannaCry Attack, have made them a household concern. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, though, there has been a surge in ransomware cases impacting smaller businesses and individuals.

Whether it’s an extra watch or an extra car, having a spare is always good just in case. When your business relies on computers, here are some important, simple and inexpensive redundancies you should not ignore.

Windows 10 is here, it is stable, and it is more secure than Windows 7. But what if you missed the free upgrade window? Does that mean you can’t upgrade for free anymore? Actually, you still can…

AI-powered ransomware is likely to grow at a much faster pace than the security software being developed to contain it. It is quite possible that in the near future there will be ransomware that is not designed, managed or maintained by anyone.

Ransomware is a significant threat to businesses, and should be handled by experts. Many small businesses believe that they will be one of the lucky ones or that they can hide in a crowd of thousands of small businesses just like them. Unfortunately, the statistics don’t bear that out.

Open Media Vault allows anyone to set up an enterprise-level file sharing and backup server - and it’s all free software - one of the best deals available, period.

Scanning for rootkit viruses can’t be done with an installed virus scanner. This is because when you start your computer they will load after the rootkit loads into memory. For rootkits, you need to start with a rescue disk.

Linux security may seem inconvenient, but it develops good practices. With Windows and MacOS those security measures are optional, but by making these security measures the default in Linux, it is simply more secure, including against viruses and malware.