May 18, 2014 | downtime, network
Perhaps you think it will be like this when the office server fails. “Two weeks ago the network went down; soon after Senior Management assured the company it would have the problem fixed within a few days; now everyone is realizing it is never going to happen....
Jan 2, 2014 | hardware, network, wireless
UniFi wireless access points provide high performance, extended range, and a well-designed control panel. You can get reliable wireless coverage for large areas at prices that small businesses can afford. You cannot imagine how satisfying it is to write that. There...
Jan 16, 2013 | bruceb, business, computers, network, remote, security, updates, Windows10, Windows7, Windows8
Your brush with danger from the weekend Java vulnerability ought to help you appreciate the importance of staying up to date on all the programs targeted by malware: Windows, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Java, Flash, Adobe Acrobat & Reader, and the other...
Apr 13, 2012 | humor, network
Boing Boing has an article about the aftereffects of a hacking attack on the Economic Development Administration, a small division of the Department of Commerce. The network was quarantined and all the computers were shut down. The unexpected result is that the...
Dec 14, 2011 | bruceb, business, computers, Microsoft, network, web_services
When Microsoft announced that it will provide free or cheap support for Windows and Office and common computer problems, it wasn’t a surprise for any IT consultant who’s been paying attention. This is a look behind the scenes, some thoughts about the trends that are...
Oct 18, 2011 | hardware, network, wireless
Recently I set up a Cisco RV220W wireless router, and a Cisco WAP4410N wireless access point. They are part of Cisco’s small business line and cost roughly twice as much as comparable consumer products – roughly $260 for the router, for example. The wireless range...
