• Battle To The Death – Three Virtual Assistants Enter; Only One Will Survive

    Battle To The Death – Three Virtual Assistants Enter; Only One Will Survive

    First, there was Siri, then Cortana, and then Alexa. Each virtual assistant comes equipped with a rich package of features and capabilities, but who is the best in the business? Every April, organizations big and small all over celebrate Administrative Assistants Day as a show of gratitude for the staff that carries out the day-to-day […]
  • Get Into the Game!

    Get Into the Game!

    The Competition is Fierce in the World of Sports and Wearable Devices. Wearable technology in sports is now commonplace as multiple teams and coaches look for ways to gain an advantage over their competitors. These wearable devices also allow non-professional athletes to track, monitor and improve their performance and well-being. Across all levels and types […]
  • I Was Hacked – Don’t Make The Same Mistakes I Did

    I Was Hacked – Don’t Make The Same Mistakes I Did

    I wish I knew all of this a few months ago. I’m writing to tell everyone who will read this that the email you think is from a trusted source may really be from a hacker.    Last fall, a new, sophisticated spear-phishing campaign was sent to employees that handle company finances. One of those companies […]
  • No More Double-Doubles At Some Timmie’s

    No More Double-Doubles At Some Timmie’s

    Tim Hortons Hit By Ransomware The value and reputation of a popular Canadian restaurant chain have been negatively affected by a ransomware attack. One of Canada’s most popular coffee shop chains, Tim Hortons, was recently hit with a ransomware attack. Although they say that their customer data wasn’t breached, the cyber attack caused many of […]
  • Update on Multifactor Authentication Methods

    Update on Multifactor Authentication Methods

    Each year seems to bring even bigger and more expensive data breaches. It’s become commonplace to hear that your favorite retailer was just breached and millions of records were lost to hackers somewhere on the other side of the world. In spite of our best efforts, cyber crimes are now the number one leading crime […]
  • How to Tell If You Need a New IT Service Provider

    How to Tell If You Need a New IT Service Provider

    Outsourcing your IT services can lower your expenses and give you access to today’s most advanced technology. These are common reasons why businesses large and small choose outsourced IT providers. However, there are pros and cons of outsourcing. For instance, while you can definitely lower your costs, you also lose control of one area of […]
  • Take The Stress Out Of Scheduling With FindTime from Microsoft

    Take The Stress Out Of Scheduling With FindTime from Microsoft

    Microsoft Office 365 users are constantly surprised at the many innovative tools included within this suite of programs.  FindTime is its newest meeting scheduler. With its integration into Outlook, users can quickly schedule meetings. The FindTime app solves a very real problem that frustrates workers everywhere. Its ease of use is the number one advantage […]
  • Boost Your Agility With Microsoft Teams

    Boost Your Agility With Microsoft Teams

    This chat-based meeting application for agile teams – but only if you know how to use it properly. So many things have changed in business circles. From lighting fast computers to programs that allow you to accomplish any task, today’s technology makes almost anything possible. One of the big changes in America’s corporate culture is […]
  • 12 Things About Windows 10 You Don’t Know – And How They’ll Change The Way You Use It

    12 Things About Windows 10 You Don’t Know – And How They’ll Change The Way You Use It

    Although the latest version of Windows 10 isn’t a “game changer” you should appreciate some of its newer options and enhancements like the new Start Menu, OneDrive, Action Center, Cortana and ability for it to adjust its interface according to the device you use. Read on to get up to speed with Windows 10. Before […]
  • Can Your Vancouver IT Company Support Sage Accounting Applications?

    Can Your Vancouver IT Company Support Sage Accounting Applications?

    Compunet is the leading North Vancouver-based IT support team with expertise in Sage accounting solutions. Whatever you need, Compunet can deliver.
  • Psst….What’s New In SharePoint & Office 365

    Psst….What’s New In SharePoint & Office 365

    Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365 – What’s New? Newly integrated features between Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365 make collaboration easier than ever. Collaboration tools like Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365 have become an increasingly integral way for work teams to stay organized and complete projects in a unified and timely fashion. SharePoint is available in Microsoft […]
  • Urgent News for Canadian Business Owners from the CRA

    Urgent News for Canadian Business Owners from the CRA

    Are you a potential target for one of the most popular scams in Canada today? One of the most successful scams in recent history is now affecting Canadian business owners. It goes something like this: a business owner receives a phone call, letter or email saying that there are overdue taxes or something is wrong […]