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Could Your Company Benefit From Security Cameras?
In recent months, there’s been a tremendous amount of attention focused on upgrading corporate IT security, and with good reason. Hacking attacks are growing in both number and sophistication, and breaches are becoming increasingly commonplace. The hackers appear to be winning, at least in the short term. With all of the attention being placed on […]
Three Ways a Network Audit Can Save You Money
Audits. Nobody likes the term, and often, the mere mention of an audit is enough to make business owners cringe. It doesn’t have to be like that – audits can actually be opportunities. They highlight potential points of weakness that, when corrected, can actually enhance your bottom line. If it’s been a while since you’ve […]
How to Move from Apple to Android Mobile Devices
Apple jealously guards its ecosystem. That’s been true since the first Macs rolled off the assembly line, and some people love it. Others, however, find it a bit restrictive. If you’re one of those and have been eyeing the freedom and flexibility of the Android platform, but you don’t want to lose all your contacts […]
If You Haven’t Made Equipment Purchases This Year – Hurry!
As a business owner, you know how important it is to take advantage of every tax deduction you can. Section 179 can be a huge boon to you, but only if you act before December 31 of this year. What is Section 179? It’s a fairly recent amendment to the tax code that allows business […]
How to Find Your Lost iPhone
Did you know that smartphone theft is the fastest growing crime in the world? If it happens to you, it can be more than a mere inconvenience, it can cost a pretty penny in device cost, lost time, and possible recovery. Our smartphones have quickly become indispensable tools and are filled with all manner of […]
Companies Release a Flurry of Year-End Patches & Fixes
Since the release of Windows 10, Microsoft has designated every Tuesday as “Patch Tuesday” and has made it a point to consistently release updates to their software that fixes vulnerabilities. This most recent Patch Tuesday saw a number of other companies getting in on the fun. With the end of the year drawing closer, it […]
3 Steps to Take Before Recycling Your Old Smartphone
Getting Rid of Old Faithful If you’re like most people, the siren song of a new model of your favorite smartphone is probably a lure too big to resist. If you can’t wait to get your hands on the latest technology, and even if your current phone is getting a little long in the tooth, it […]
How to Easily Clean up Space on Your iPhone
If you are an Apple fan, you have probably been eyeing iOS 9 with envy and are anxious to upgrade. The problem? It takes a whopping 1.3 gigabytes of space on your phone to make the upgrade happen. If you are a power user with tons of apps installed or take boatloads of pictures and […]
Tired Of Windows 10 Ads? Here’s How To Disable Them
Are you currently running Windows 10? If so, you’re not alone. The new operating system has seen the fastest adoption rate of any OS in Microsoft’s entire history, with a user base well over a hundred million users, and growing. It may seem strange to see an article praising a Microsoft OS, but the company […]
The Starwood Hotels Hack
Mark this down as yet another in the seemingly endless parade of successful hacking attacks of high-profile targets. Recently, Starwood Hotels was hit, and hit hard. Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide is the owner of high end hotels and resorts like Sheraton and Westin. If you’ve stayed at any of these in the US or […]
A Visionary Approach to Your Security
The purpose of an IT partner isn’t just to fix something when it is broken, it is to keep your people working and your data secure. Astral moves beyond traditional managed services by addressing all the key areas of cybersecurity in today’s complex landscape.
