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The Neighborhood Watch: See It? Report It. Cybercriminals.

The Neighborhood Watch: See It? Report It. Cybercriminals.

A neighborhood is safer when people look out for one another. If someone notices suspicious activity, they pay attention. They tell their neighbors. They report what they see. One person…
The Deadbolt: Give Your Passwords Another Layer of Protection

The Deadbolt: Give Your Passwords Another Layer of Protection

You locked the front door. Now add the deadbolt. In last week’s blog, we focused on strong, unique passwords as a fundamental layer of account security. But protecting an account…

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The Doorknob Lock: Strong Passwords Start with the Front Door

The Doorknob Lock: Strong Passwords Start with the Front Door

Every home has a front door, and nearly every front door has a lock. It is the most basic layer of home security. You probably…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026: Simple Steps to Strengthen Your Business Security

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026: Simple Steps to Strengthen Your Business Security

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month—and there’s no better time to take a closer look at your business’s cybersecurity. Cyber threats continue to evolve, and businesses…
OneDrive or SharePoint? Where Your Business Files Should Live

OneDrive or SharePoint? Where Your Business Files Should Live

Article Summary: If your business uses Microsoft 365, you have both OneDrive and SharePoint, and files usually end up scattered across them with no clear…
How Managed IT Services Support IT Governance

How Managed IT Services Support IT Governance

IT governance can sound like something reserved for large enterprises with dedicated IT governance teams. In reality, every organization needs a structured way to manage…
Are Your Employees Sharing Passwords? Here’s Why It’s a Security Risk

Are Your Employees Sharing Passwords? Here’s Why It’s a Security Risk

Stop Sharing Passwords: A Better Way to Manage Business Logins Sharing logins may seem like a quick and convenient way to give your team access…
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Set Up Your Domain to Prevent Email Spoofing

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Snapchat Now Offers A Virtual Friend Through AI

Snapchat has revolutionized the way we connect and engage with others through its innovative use of AI technology. With its virtual friend feature, Snapchat provides users with a unique and immersive experience. Using advanced algorithms, the app creates a virtual friend that interacts with

Do a Favor For Your Devices by Clearing Your Cache!

Experiencing slow lag time when browsing the internet? Ensuring swift web browsing can be achieved by clearing your iPhone (or any device) cache on a monthly basis.   We know devices like smartphones do so much for us, like providing entertainment, mental stimulation, and

How To Prevent Social Media Accounts From Being Hacked!

Many of us have witnessed the unfortunate incident of a friend’s social media account being hacked, leading to unexpected promotions of various companies, such as Bitcoin. This occurrence becomes even more peculiar if you’re used to enjoying your friend’s cat videos. Disturbingly, this trend

The Implications of 5G Technology

What is 5G? 5G technology (introduced in 2019) refers to the fifth generation of wireless communication networks, which brings advancements in speed, capacity, and connectivity compared to its predecessors. It’s designed to provide faster data transmission rates, lower latency, and increased network reliability. 5G

Why Managed IT Services Are Better Than In-House IT Management

Gone are the days when companies could rely solely on manual processes and outdated systems. Today, harnessing the power of Information Technology (IT) is crucial for streamlining operations, enhancing productivity, and achieving sustainable growth. In this blog post, we will delve into a formal

Revolutionizing Industries: The Impact of Robots and Automation

Did you know robots and automation are transforming industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare? Advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning enable autonomous systems and collaborative robots. They significantly improve efficiency, accuracy, and safety. This article explores their impact in these sectors,

What Are The Different Tiers of IT Support? Your Complete Guide

Like most, your business relies heavily on robust IT infrastructure to stay competitive. However, ensuring the smooth operation of complex systems and resolving technical issues is no easy task. This is where technical IT support teams come to the rescue, providing a lifeline for

UK Healthcare Grapples With Surge in Hacking Incidents

The National Health Service (NHS) says they are ‘urgently investigating’ the alleged theft of patient data. Healthcare in The UK has suffered the biggest NHS trust in the UK and is currently investigating a ransomware incident amid a surge of cyberattacks on the country’s

powersolution.com Supports ‘Jersey Guys’ NJMEP Fundraiser

powersolution.com is proud to support and attend the 8th annual Jersey Guys Golf outing hosted by NJMEP and the Team Eagle Foundation. All proceeds from the event go toward supporting scholarships and education grants that will benefit groups such as the NJMEP Summer Jobs

Driving a Better Future: Innovations in Sustainable Technology

  The focus on sustainability has led to advancements in renewable energy, electric vehicles, green computing, and more. Innovations in this area are gaining attention. Recently, the world has witnessed an increasing focus on sustainability, driven by the urgent need to address climate change

Is Your Online Shopping Invading Your Privacy?

Did you know online shopping started in 1982? In 1979 — English inventor Michael Aldrich made a transaction-processing computer and a doctored television to create the very first secure data transmission, starting the groundwork for online shopping. Finally in 1982 — The first online

The Human Side of IT: Why Empathy Matters in Tech Support

IT support is crucial for organizations to improve productivity and profitability. However, the success of IT support teams is not just about fixing technical issues. Communication and empathy play a vital role in driving their success! The Impact of Empathy in IT Support Communication

Future of Tech Support is here: AI in IT

AI also commonly known as Artificial Intelligence is starting to have a tremendous impact on people and their daily lives. Artificial intelligence (AI) has many benefits that could significantly improve the lives of MSPs and, it turn the end-users that Tech Support provides assistants

What Security Solutions Do I Actually Need for My SMB? Part 2

In this part of our three-part series “What Security Solutions Do I Actually Need for my SMB”, we are going to explore the Better option of solutions. The Better option includes the baseline items in the Short list, plus a few additional solutions. In

The 5 Must-Know IT Help Desk Best Practices

The importance of an efficient and effective computer help desk support in NJ cannot be overstated. It is the lifeline for over 92% of G2000 businesses who outsource today, ensuring smooth operations, addressing technical glitches, and bolstering productivity by keeping teams up and running.

Managed Services vs. Staff Augmentation

In today’s fast-paced business world, you likely find your business constantly looking for ways to improve your IT capabilities while keeping costs under control. Two common strategies that are often considered are staff augmentation and managed services . While both approaches involve outsourcing your

10 IT Managed Services Provider Challenges in 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, many businesses rely on Managed Services Providers (MSPs) to handle their IT operations, ensuring seamless performance, robust security, and increased efficiency. It’s a fast growing trend (of hiring an even faster-growing industry) that has proven to be a

Why Every Company is Now a Technology Company

Technology is so much a part of how we live and work – it has become a critical part of every aspect of our lives, both personal and professional.  Turn off all your computers. Shut off your office Wi-Fi. Now try running your business.

How to Add Authentication Security and Maintain User Convenience

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is one of the most powerful data breach prevention tools. MFA is extremely effective at eliminating fake sign-in attempts to resources such as applications, online accounts, and Virtual Private Networks (remote access VPNs). Despite this, almost half of companies are not

5 Steps for creating your Business Continuity Plan

5 Running a business is a challenging task. Can your SMB handle an unexpected situation? Entrepreneur Magazine reports 20% of SMBs fail within their first twelve months of opening doors. And another 50% do not make it past a five-year mark. Cash flow problems

Is it your CEO texting… or Is It a Scammer?

Imagine you’re going about your day when suddenly you receive a text from the CEO. The head of the company is asking for your help. They’re out visiting customers or networking with potential clients and someone else dropped the ball in providing gift cards.

Getting a Cybersecurity Insurance? 7 Questions to Ask First

Cyberthreats are definitely not going away.  And the costs of remediating a breach are skyrocketing. You should be thinking about getting cybersecurity insurance. Organizations that go without cyber insurance are, as expected, exposed to greater risk. According to the Forbes Technology Council, cyber insurance

What Does Data Breach Insurance Cover?

Is your business prepared for a data breach? Chances are, unless you have data breach insurance in place, the answer is no. Data breaches are becoming increasingly common, and if your business isn’t properly insured, the consequences can be devastating. Data breaches resulted in

5 Strategies for Mitigating Cloud Migration Challenges

IT is a vital part of any business, ensuring security, business continuity, employee productivity , and more. According to research by Computer Economics , businesses throughout various industries have IT spends ranging from 3 to 11% of their revenue. With such a significant investment

Cybersecurity for SMB: What You Need to Know

Think you don’t need to worry about SMB cybersecurity because your business is too small to be attacked? Sorry, nearly two-thirds of American small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are targeted by cybercriminals annually. Thing is, we’ve all been desensitized by the multi-million dollar data