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![Looking for a New IT Services Company? Here Are Some Tough Questions to Ask]()
Figuring out who the right IT services company is can be a long and hard process, especially in the area. It is not always the provided services you need that you have to worry about, but the compatibility of them and your company. Sure, everyone needs security services, data disaster preventions, mobile solutions, backup solutions, […]
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![9 Questions to Ask Your Outsourced IT Company]()
Not all IT companies are created equal. Some are just out to make a quick buck or two by fixing a computer once it’s broken and selling some new equipment – they don’t help you make your technology into the vital business asset that it should be. So how do you find the company that will? […]
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![Think Before You Swipe: 3 Shocking Places You Never Realized Were Dangerous for Using YOUR Debit Card!]()
Would you feel comfortable handing a thief access to your checking account? No? We don’t blame you. As data breaches continue to rise, there’s a lot of focus on using credit cards safely, but debit cards can actually present a greater risk. How? Well, credit card users can simply decline charges and not pay the […]
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![Is Your Router Opening Your Business to Cybercrime? You Might Have Been Given the Misfortune Cookie!]()
A critical flaw has been discovered in over 12 million routers that could open up a network to easy hijacking by cybercriminals. Is your business safe from cybercrime? Find out for certain with the security experts at Compunet InfoTech – call us at
(604) 986-8170 today for a vulnerability assessment. The security researchers at Check Point Software […]
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![If You’re Not Careful, Your Computers Can Give YOU More Than Just Computer Viruses]()
Think about how many times a day you touch your smartphone, computers, and keyboards and mice. It’s a lot, and you can’t get away from bacteria because it is all around us. Cleaning your tech can prevent you from sharing and contracting illnesses such as the flu and common cold. To stop them from spreading, […]
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![The 5 Most Important ToDo’s for All Android Devices]()
Having an Android device is like running a computer and, when you get it, you install everything you possibly can. Ever notice that it may be lagging behind or you still need more efficient tools and apps? Stop being frustrated and follow this guide to improving the security and efficiency of your Android device. 1. […]
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![Apple Users Take Warning: Download a Critical Security Patch Immediately!]()
If you’re reading this on an Apple device, sit up and pay attention. A rare security patch has been released by Apple that you need to install right now to protect your systems from hackers. Whether you’re running Yosemite, Mavericks, or Mountain Lion OS X systems, you may be vulnerable to a recently discovered security […]
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![Top 5 Reasons to Ditch the Free Software]()
The world has changed and many security threats are roaming around the Internet. Having the right tools on your side are crucial to making sure you don’t get viruses and that they aren’t spreading throughout your home network. Sophos is a company that has programs available for network protection and security detection. Three of the […]
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![The New Smart Watch isn’t a Smart Investment]()
Every bit of technology has security threats, including mobile devices. Just because a device is connected by Bluetooth, doesn’t mean it is only connected to one device. Bitdefender, an Internet security company, has just found out that a smartwatch’s data can be intercepted and decoded. How this Happens These devices are not very secure: the […]
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![Top 5 Tips to Solving the Email Problem]()
Ever review your email in the morning and wonder why there is so much spam coming through? It takes time to differentiate between the emails containing spam, viruses, malware and the ones that are important. There are many ways to set these apart and help kick start the day a bit quicker. Compunet InfoTech offers these […]
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![Your Lenovo Laptop Power Cord Could Be Ready to Burst into Flames]()
If you use a Lenovo laptop, you need to immediately stop what you’re doing and check to see if your power cord might be in danger. Lenovo has announced they’ve discovered a manufacturing defect in a run of a number of laptop power cords, so they have issued a voluntary recall. This recall affects more […]
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![Businesses Are Dedicating More and More of Their Budgets to IT Expenses: Where Should Your Money Be Going?]()
Businesses are dedicating more and more of their budgets to IT expenses. With 2015 approaching, you may be wondering how much of your budget should go towards improving your tech infrastructure. And once you’ve figured out how much you can spend on IT, you’ll have to decide how much to invest in each specific area […]
