2022 - Sound Computers | Westbrook, CT

Approximately 34% of businesses take a week or longer to regain access to their data and systems once hit with a malware attack.

PC manufacturers such as Apple and Microsoft remove as many unneeded programs as possible from their current versions of macOS and Windows. However, certain old apps still bloat systems and should be uninstalled to eliminate clutter and prevent slowdowns. 

When you see those people with two monitors, you may assume that they do some specialized work that requires all that screen space or they just really like technology.

However, the additional display real estate that additional monitors provide can benefit anyone (even if you’re doing accounting or document work all day).

Having your laptop stolen is unpleasant because you need to replace an expensive piece of hardware which risks your digital security. Fortunately, you can take precautions before and after your laptop goes missing.

Stolen login credentials are a hot commodity on the Dark Web. There are prices every type of online account from banking to social media. For example, hacked social media accounts will go for between $30 to $80 each.

How do you secure your company network when your employees work remotely and the rest of your team is transitioning to remote work? The days of cramped desks across a crowded office building are over for many businesses.

Purchasing a new computer is a big investment. Many small businesses and home PC owners end up struggling with older systems because they want to get as many years out of them as possible.

Have you found yourself banging on your keyboard in frustration? Have you tried every tip and trick you found online only to still struggle with a slow PC?

Companies had to deal with more than just COVID complications last year as they faced brutal cyber-attacks. In fact, a new type of phishing attack was discovered after the furniture giant IKEA noticed several malicious reply-chain emails making rounds in the company. While IKEA was able to protect itself against the attack, many companies are still unaware of the lurking danger. 

Phishing is the number one method of attack delivery for everything from ransomware to credential theft. We are very aware of it coming by email. However, social phishing has been growing rapidly.

Laptops are more efficient and more powerful than ever before. However, they still need to be charged regularly. Although battery life is a regular cause of concern for laptop owners, there are a few tweaks and tricks that will give you more from your battery. 

Take a look at these helpful tips: