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How to use VPN for remote access to office files
We use various types of VPN such as LT2P, OpenVPN, and others for remote access to company files. Some people confuse this type of VPN with another type of VPN used for privacy. In this article we are not discussing privacy VPN, we are discussing VPN for access to a […]
What is Microsoft Remote Desktop
We use Remote Desktop to connect and use Windows PCs everywhere. Remote Desktop is built in to all Windows computers. That means you can use it to connect to any other computer that has Remote Desktop enabled, see Allow access to your PC. This can be useful to connect to […]
Why switch from Google Workspace to Office 365 for beginners
The Google Workspace to Microsoft Office 365 migration is a common occurrence. It is interesting to note we have never moved anyone back to Google. What’s the difference? Microsoft combines the following into one thing: E-Mail Contacts Calendar With Google these things are separate entities. That is a big […]
NextDNS vs Pi-hole
The battle between DNS servers is heating up. The average user might not appreciate why DNS is important so, let’s review. DNS is what converts the IP addresses on the web into readable text like google.com. Cloudflare calls DNS the phonebook of the Internet in their article titled “What is […]
SEO tips for small business
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Web browsers are getting infected with malware through extensions
We are out in the field and see the trends that crop up and we have seen an abundance of malware in users browsers like Chrome and Firefox. The prevalence of these attacks means you should be vigilant and have your browsers checked. Symptoms of browser hijacking Evidence or effects […]
How To Setup your Network Printer
Setting up Network Printers has been one of our specialties since back in the day. I still remember when people could not print because the temp directory didn’t exist on Windows 3.1… Ok, let’s get back to the future, the here and now… Network Printers Let us say you have […]
Apple Accessories for the New Macbook Pro with and without Touchbar
Many people are adopting the new Macbook Pro models into their daily routine. Keep in mind that the non-touchbar versions of the 13″ Macbook Pro only have 2 USB-C ports, you’ll have to get the Touchbar version to get 4 USB-C ports (we were not happy with that either…) Here […]
How To Build a Custom Video Surveillance System
When choosing a video surveillance system, there are several factors to consider: Camera type: There are various types of cameras available, such as dome, bullet, and PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras. Consider the location and purpose of the cameras to determine the best type for your needs. Resolution: The resolution of the […]
Raspberry Pi Accessories & Hats
We’ve been using the Raspberry Pi since it came out, try some of the hardware we use and recommend. First Start out with a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B +. You might ask yourself, what is a Pi Hat? A Pi Hat is something (a piece of hardware) that you […]
