3 Ways to Keep IT Services Simple (KISS)
Keep IT Services Simple, aka KISS, is a sure way to find success in business. By keeping operations simple, the cost of doing business is reduced, there’s less room for error, and more people understand what’s going on. Your IT infrastructure is at the heart of your organization, keeping IT simple will help your business […]
The Joys of Server Migration
There are times when a specific task is asked of a server requiring all of its data to be moved. When this happens, all the files and applications are transferred to another server unit in a fascinating procedure called server migration. What’s the Point of Server Migration? Hard drives and server units don’t last forever. […]
Protek Team in Action
The Protek team in action during the COVID-19 outbreak
Collaboration
Technology might be growing more mobile, but the need for support remains the same. Yet, the need for technical support on-the-go grows ever more important. What will happen to your business if you aren’t able to get remote IT support, and it’s an emergency? What will you do when you’re in a bind and your […]
4 Easy Ways Cloud Computing is Changing IT Services in Utah for the Better!
Cloud computing is making everything easier for businesses. Companies utilizing IT infrastructures before cloud computing existed know exactly what we’re talking about here. A quick analysis of organizations before and after the cloud perfectly exemplifies how cloud computing is making revolutionary changes to the way we do business. Just thinking about email, the most basic […]
Does Your IT Department Wanna Go Fast?
In the same way that there are two sides to every issue, there are two sides to every IT department. IT departments of today are expected to both maintain IT infrastructures and implement new money-making solutions. It’s like IT is a road with two lanes – a fast lane and a slow lane. IT in […]
Technology and Life Insights from “The Most Connected Human on Earth.” Part 1
Known as “The Most Connected Human on Earth,” Chris Dancy is famous for utilizing hundreds of technologies and systems that work together to literally track and archive his every move. For Chris, it’s not about bragging rights – it’s about pioneering “a quantified life existence.” What does a quantified life look like? To find out, […]
Microsoft Pushes Back Windows 8.1 Update Deadline
Microsoft stated weeks ago that they would no longer support Windows 8.1, unless the operating system was updated to Windows 8.1 Update by May 13th. But one day before the deadline, Microsoft announced they have pushed the deadline back substantially. This update is crucial if you desire to continue receiving patches and updates from the […]
The Virtual Hand that Terrorizes the Cradle
In today’s connected home, Internet security needs to extend beyond the PC. Any device that’s connected to the Internet needs to be password protected, secured with a firewall, and utilize available security apps. These precautions should be taken even with seemingly harmless devices like baby monitors. A family from Ohio recently learned this lesson the […]
Microsoft Patches Internet Explorer Bug–Even for Windows XP!
Microsoft put out the fire from the zero-day bug affecting users of its popular web browser Internet Explorer by releasing a security patch. This IE bug is a bad one that allows hackers to take over a PC. The patch was released on May 1st and if you haven’t yet applied it to your PC, […]