While there are literally hundreds of software products for sale, there are certain types of personal computer software that are must-haves for a variety of reasons. The top software products to invest in this spring all have one thing in common: They ease most tasks we do on our personal computers. These top software products…
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Pros & Cons of Outsourcing IT Management
Is it time for your business to consider outsourcing IT services to a vendor? Outsourcing IT is an important step for any business owner, as it requires handing over the responsibility of your IT infrastructure to a third party. This article will guide you through the advantages and potential disadvantages that your business might face…
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Difference between Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware
Unprotected computer systems can fall victim to unwanted or malicious viruses or malware which is why you often hear that you should protect your computer with anti-virus or anti-malware software to ensure your private data and computer are safe. The real question is what is the difference between viruses and malware and what do you…
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Network Security for Your New IT Infrastructure
A data breach to an organization’s IT infrastructure can be a PR and legal nightmare, not to mention the cost associated with potential downtime and possible legal fees. As we move into the new year, it is important that your business is planning ahead to ensure that you’re protected from threats or gaps in the…
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It’s Almost 2019! It’s Time to Think about Your IT Infrastructure
A high quality, well organized and well planned IT infrastructure is ideal for business. Not only does it reduce costs, but also improves employee management and customer satisfaction. Moreover, it increases productivity and revenue. Each year, we see new hardware and software enter the market that can potentially alter the way we do business. Although…
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Give the Gift of Geeks: Our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are upon us! At Geeks on Site, we want your holiday gift giving to be a success. From the best new computers and laptops to software, training, installation support, and more, Geeks on Site has the best holiday gift guide for everyone on your shopping list. Whether your gift recipients are tech savvy…
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Are You Aware of How Much Data You Use and This Data Privacy?
We rely heavily on data and the important files we store on our personal computers, laptops, iPads, servers, and other devices. Though, are you aware how much we rely on our personal and professional devices to store this information? How much do we mind our data privacy? How much data do we store? Active users…
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Tales from Remote Tech Support: Top Questions We Receive Daily
Working in remote tech support can be a fun and challenging job. We get to meet new people, solve problems and we often find ourselves learning something new as well. Over the years, there are a few questions that seem to pop up fairly regularly from both novice computer users and experts. Here are some…
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How Does a Computer Work?
A computer is a machine composed of hardware and software components. A computer receives data through an input unit based on the instructions it is given and after it processes the data, it sends it back through an output device. How does this come together to make the computer work? The input devices of a…
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Computer Tutor: Why In-Home Computer Training Might be Right for You
Most people become nervous at the thought of learning in a group setting, especially if the topic is unfamiliar. Often, group learning means varying levels of knowledge and learning styles that the teacher will have to consider. Furthermore, the teacher may not have time to focus on each student in order to make sure they…
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