Smartphone and foolish people
October 05 2011 | Jeremy McMaster
With the pending release of the iPhone 4s/5 which has set the technology world into a frenzy I figured a smartphone posting was appropriate. As I look at my life (or at least my professional life) there is nothing and I mean nothing that has been at my side as much as a smartphone.
Categories: IT Support, News
Network Security: Outside looking in
August 17 2011 | Jeremy McMaster
The fundamentals of network security remain the same. Firewalls, antivirus, backups, policies and procedures all play an important role in securing your digital assets.
Categories: IT Support
Malware: Coming to a Mac near you!
June 22 2011 | Jeremy McMaster
For all of the Mac users out there that thought they were immune to viruses and malware it has been a really tough month.
Categories: IT Support, News
The Cloud: A scary place sometimes
June 06 2011 | Jeremy McMaster
For some organizations moving resources into the 'cloud' is a way to improve scalability, mobility, availability without large capital investments in equipment and software. Although this sounds like a great scenario, is it possible you are paining a nice big red target on your back?
Categories: IT Support
When the lights go out
April 29 2011 | Jeremy McMaster
Over the past week I have been dealing with a great number of calls related to power outages and equipment failures due to lightning strikes. For many businesses the rash of thunder storms and high winds has had no impact on revenue or productivity while others are left to calculate the losses while their employees stand idle as equipment is replaced or repaired. So what can you do to avoid such a disaster in the future? Be prepared!
Categories: IT Support, News
The power of IP
January 27 2011 | Jeremy McMaster
Business is in the process of really challenging the old conventions of employment. It used to be you were hired by a company, required to come into the office on a daily basis, complete your work and go home. For an increasing number of companies that is no longer a requirement. More and more firms are discovering the advantage to having a mobile workforce.
Categories: IT Support
Is the Cloud really the way to go?
January 05 2011 | Jeremy McMaster
Has your company been thinking about moving some or all of your business processes into the Internet cloud?
Categories: IT Support
Combating and managing spam
October 14 2010 | Jeremy McMaster
Spam is one of the largest problems facing organizations which use the email as a primary communications tool.
Categories: IT Support
Security, security, security
September 22 2010 | Jeremy McMaster
As a society we have come a long way when it comes to understanding the importance of computer security. Most of us have the standard antivirus software installed and for the most part have figured out how to secure our wireless networks.
Categories: IT Support
Weak passwords and policies
April 06 2010 | Jeremy McMaster
Passwords are often your first line of defence, and in many instances, the only defence against hackers gaining access to your information. Passwords are like the keys to your car. Without them you are going nowhere and in the wrong hands your car and its contents are likely on the way down the road to a local chop-shop.
Categories: IT Support
Where is your data?
November 23 2009 | Jeremy McMaster
Disaster recovery is often the last thing a company thinks about or plans for and in reality it should be one of the first things.
Categories: IT Support
What's in a name anyway?
October 30 2009 | Jeremy McMaster
When deciding to put your business online the first and often most critical decision you will have to make is your domain name (sometimes called a URL). The wrong name can frustrate or confuse a user which at the end of the day may cost you a client.
Categories: IT Support, Web Design
Security made simple
October 30 2009 | Jeremy McMaster
A big deal is made of computer and network security however there are a few things that you can do to avoid being the next victim of the latest virus, spyware or hacker.
Categories: IT Support
A Server? We are too small for a server!
October 05 2009 | Jeremy McMaster
There are many misconceptions in the world of business and technology however few things are more feared then moving to a server/client environment. Servers are not something to be feared; in fact they are something that should be embraced by almost any sized company.
Categories: IT Support
Sometimes we like to learn the hard way
September 11 2009 | Jeremy McMaster
For many, technology can represent a scary unknown. Some of us have been online for years while others are just getting online for the first time. Whether you are new to the Internet or have been online for years make sure you understand the dangers lurking in the shadows. In many cases, ignorance can be bliss. For an increasing many however, that bliss can turn into a nightmare when the unthinkable happens: "I got a virus!"
Categories: IT Support
Spam... Why Me?
August 20 2009 | Jeremy McMaster
One of the most common questions I receive is 'Why do I receive so much spam and how can I prevent it?'
Categories: IT Support
The technology lifecycle... When will the next landslide begin?
June 08 2009 | Jeremy McMaster
The technology lifecycle... When will the next landslide being? Often market trends, emerging products, and business requirements dictate the technology lifecycle for a firm.
Categories: IT Support, Marketing
Layoffs: Is it really over?
March 04 2009 | Jeremy McMaster
Employee turnover has always been a concern for both HR and IT. With the economy continuing to falter and employee layoffs ramping up, many firms have not considered the IT security repercussions of disgruntled ex-employees.
Categories: IT Support
Email archiving and compliance
January 28 2009 | Jeremy McMaster
There is a big trend in the world of IT focussing on the importance of email archiving to protect both you and your company from costly legal disputs over alleged communication. There are many solutions in the market space offering the one-stop solution to archiving email, however, these products/services can be fairly costly.
Categories: IT Support
New Year Resolutions
January 06 2009 | Jeremy McMaster
With a new year comes the opportunity for all of us to make resolutions to improve things that we have been putting off in the previous year. Many companies consider both power and data backups secondary systems and although there may be some underlying concern often we sweep those concerns away and hope for the best.
Categories: IT Support
Protecting your email address
October 17 2008 | Chris Grabiec
Spam is a growing problem. There are spam solutions, and we have them at The Dunham Group Inc, but there are also ways that you can protect yourself.
Categories: IT Support
The Dunham Group Inc opens new division
September 15 2008 | Chris Grabiec
Jeremy McMaster has joined the team at the Dunham Group, bringing in a new division which will provide networking and IT services.
Categories: IT Support, News
Will the real user please stand up?
Say goodbye to spam and junk messages by using a dynamically generated CAPTCHA. CAPTCHAs are used to varify that a user is genuine before they submit a form on your website.
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