Local Network Security
Most of the news stories recently about computer security relates to Internet hacking, but there is generally a root cause of all hacking, and it often comes from internal network policies. There are ...
What is broadband?
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing major changes to Internet services. One of these changes is the definition of "Broadband". For the last several years, that benchmark has been 4 megabits a second ...
The Latest Evolution of Computer Viruses
Computer viruses, malware, spyware, trojans, and other bad programs have been around for many years. They have caused destruction of computer systems, even causing hardware failures. Hackers use them to gain access to sensitive ...
Are you backing up your data?
With an increasing number of spyware attacks that put your data and files at risk, backing up your computer and/or server is very important. It can prevent you from having downtime, losing important files ...
CPU Performance – How to choose the best processor
When buying a new computer, it can be confusing to figure out what is the best processor. Do you need to stick with Intel? If so, should you purchase a Core i3, i5 or ...
What you need to know about data centers
Just about every business or entity has a data center, whether is onsite, located at a provider’s facility or in the cloud. But what are ...
Are battery backup units necessary?
The short answer is yes, battery backup units, appropriately named an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) can prevent your computer equipment from getting damaged by providing an additional layer of protection in case of ...
How to properly clean a computer?
Welcome to Stimulus Technologies' new video series. Follow our CEO, Nathan Whittacre, as he goes through different technology tips, how tos and useful tutorials. On this video, Nathan shows how to physically clean dust from inside and outside a computer ...
Business Impact Assessment: Steps & Best Practices
Some events like power station issues, hardware failure, network failure, or network intrusion may be within your control and can be prevented by having a plan in place. Other events ...
How To Protect Your Company Against Big Network Risks
It is important to acquire and maintain an effective IT environment that can adapt to your company’s growing demands and changing needs. In many ...
