While many different people open businesses, the primary reason that they all do so is to make money. A positive cash flow is essential if the business is to generate funds that support a cause or provide a decent living. However, to collect this cash flow, a business must have …
I.T. Advent tip #10: Don’t put off those updates!
We know there’s an update available, and we know perfectly well that it serves a vital security purpose… …so, we promise ourselves we’ll install it Really Soon Now, perhaps even tomorrow. Remember: a brand new security update might cause you a problem, but an unpatched zero-day security vulnerability will leave …
I.T. Advent tip #9: Think before you share on social media
Maybe it sounds obvious, but oversharing on social media is a BAD idea. Remember the woman who posted a photo of a “creep” to Facebook that she thought was taking photos of her kids. He was actually taking a selfie with Darth Vader. Sadly, she’d already done the damage with …
I.T. Advent tip #8: (Don’t) click here for a free iPhone!
Time and time again we see scammers using implausible promises of free stuff to lure in people. If it looks too good to be true, that’s because it probably is. Heck, forget the “probably.” Advent tip brought to you by Sophos
How Technology Allows Fake News to Spread
In today’s political, social, and economic environment, information is more valuable than ever. However, this increased importance, paired with the speed that data can be dispersed via the Internet, has enabled many to use false information to manipulate the general public into agreeing with their views and acting upon them. …
I.T. Advent tip #7: Do I really still need Flash? Probably not…
Turning off Flash deprives malware writers of one of their favorite toys and stops con artists preying on your hair trigger for Flash security updates by using them as camouflage for malware. Advent tip brought to you by Sophos
2017, ITS a Wrap!
As you all know it has been a big year for I.T. Solutions of South Florida and we are proud to toot our horn a bit in this 2017 Year End Wrap Up. Amazing New Client! The year started with an amazing new client, CORE autosport, yes I.T. Solutions of …
Jason Pizzo Elected New Board Member of Clinics Can Help
West Palm Beach, FL – December 2017 – Clinics Can Help has announced the election of Jason Pizzo, CIO of I.T. Solutions of South Florida, as their new board member. Clinics Can Help is a West Palm Beach based nonprofit organization that provides durable medical equipment for those in need. Pizzo will serve on Clinics Can Help’s Finance Committee and Strategic Planning Committee. Jason is a graduate of Leadership Palm Beach County (Class of 2016) and facilitated 5 Financial Peace University classes at his church over the past 3 years. His guidance and initiation to start this financial program has made a real financial difference in people’s daily lives.
I.T. Advent tip #6: A padlock *inside* a web page? Ignore it!
HTTPS puts the padlock in your browser. But please look in the right place, and don’t be fooled by security imagery inside the web page itself. Advent tip brought to you by Sophos
Getting Back to Basics with Data Backup
It’s no industry secret that one of the most important pieces of IT any business should have is a data backup solution. However, this is like saying that every business should have a plant: the type of plant, and (by extension) the type of data backup, matters. You want a …