Tips for Creating a Good Password

by Mark Aronson October 7, 2011 security

Passwords provide the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your computer. The stronger your password, the more protected your computer will be from hackers and malicious software. You should make sure you have strong passwords for all accounts on your computer. Microsoft has published these tips for passwords. What makes a password strong [...]

Read the full article →

Are You Gambling With Your Business?

by Laura Aronson September 22, 2011 disaster prevention

We escaped the worst of Irene, but the next storm could put you out of business for weeks—or forever. Do disaster planning NOW, while you can: Assess are your risks. Shutting down your manufacturing plant? Having to move your office? Coping with employees who can’t get to work? Prioritize the most critical business functions, those [...]

Read the full article →

5 Steps to Balancing People and Technology

by Laura Aronson August 17, 2011 using computers

Are technology and people necessarily opposed? Mark and I believe it is possible to find a productive, happy balance. With acknowledgement to ideas in Jeff Wuorio’s article for Microsoft, here is how you can remove the tension and find balance. First, determine the role of technology in your organization. At the macro level, some businesses [...]

Read the full article →

Computer Drives to Start Your Day Quicker

by Mark Aronson August 4, 2011 computers

“For many people, waiting for their computers to boot up is time passed drumming their fingers, making a cup of coffee or watching the grass grow. The delay is because of starting the hard drive, which has to awaken and rev up to retrieve stored data,” reports The New York Times. “There is a faster [...]

Read the full article →

Dread Buying Another Server?

by Laura Aronson July 18, 2011 cloud computing

Servers are necessary for core business programs like accounting and ERP where you need a high level of security and availability. Servers are powerful but they lack flexibility when your needs change or grow. Replacing servers every five years, or adding more as you grow, is expensive and cumbersome. Cloud computing promises flexibility and savings, [...]

Read the full article →

Six Ways to Manage Business Email

by Mark Aronson July 6, 2011 email

Every new MLANS customer wants to know the best way to manage their email. There isn’t one ideal approach for every company, so my answer is “it depends.” Every approach has a different cost factor. More money buys you added functionality. There are six approaches to managing email: POP mail – Pro: Very inexpensive. Con: [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →