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Make Your Backup Solution Disaster Proof

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We've seen Mother Earth throw some pretty big challenges at people lately. From the biggest wildfire in California's history, a 7.0 earthquake in Indonesia, more than 27 tornadoes ripping through Iowa, and Hawaii with a recently erupting volcano and now a Hurricane.

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Windows Server Backup Limitations and Shortfalls

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In a world of restrictive IT budgets, it’s hard to beat free! And nobody would disagree that a simple, functional backup is better than no backup at all. However the question often comes up, "Is the backup software that is included with the Microsoft Windows operating systems sufficie …

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Reasons why banks can benefit from backups

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Banks and other financial institutions are organizations that interact with a significant number of consumers on a daily basis. Whether a person visits the physical bank location to deposit a check or tracks accounts through a mobile app, banks are a staple that govern a lot of what i …

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Digitize and Backup Your Tax Records

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In preparation for tax day (which is right around the corner), you may want to consider going digital with your tax records. Once a year, you take the time to pull all of your tax documents together, so why not use that opportunity to secure those files electronically?

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The Deadline is Near: Free Windows 10 Upgrades End Tomorrow

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On July 29th, the free upgrade to Microsoft Windows 10 comes to an end. The yearlong promotion offered users running Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 the ability to upgrade their operating systems for free and put an end to those pesky upgrade prompts.

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Backup for Accountants: Creating the Perfect Backup Plan for CPAs

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When consumers need help managing their finances in their daily lives, they may first seek out a certified public accountant to track their money. CPAs work with a wide variety of clients who all hand over their sensitive information relating to their banking, income and other persona …

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It's Time to Rethink Application Protection for Small Businesses

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Application breaches are constantly making headlines, whether POS systems are being compromised or lackluster log-in methods are being used. For small businesses, it's time to rethink how to protect software.

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3 ways to protect your small business's applications

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Cybercriminals will target businesses of any size, and they'll use a variety of vicious schemes such as phishing scams to wiggle a worm into the network. With CryptoLocker malware, they can even encrypt entire company networks, essentially barring a small business from its data and de …

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Backup Basics for Law Firms: What You Don't Know Can Cost You

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Court cases and files are an indicator of where we've come from, but they also set the standard for future instances. For any law firm, keeping copies of these documents is absolutely essential not only for compliance reasons, but for reference to help with similar circumstances. If t …

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Disaster Recovery Planning for Law Firms

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The legal system encounters thousands of clients a year, all looking for a variety of services. While the flow of business is steady, operations can easily be sidelined by a cyberattack or natural disaster. Law firms should make disaster recovery planning a priority if they want to be …

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