Have you ever thought that the response times you experience with your internal IT personnel, outsourced IT support company or Managed IT Service Provider (MSP) are currently or have been slower than your expectations? Do you end up listening to voicemail every time...
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Increase your home Internet speed
Are you working from home right now? Chances are, you could be getting a better connection out of your home Internet connection with these simple tips. First things first, get a benchmark of what your current Internet speed is. Go to speedtest.net and perform a quick...
Microsoft 365 Collaboration
Many Vancouver Island business leaders are moving their email to Microsoft 365 but have not considered what they can do with their data and Microsoft 365 collaboration features after the move. And while most of these same businesses have some sort of instant messaging...
VirusTotal
Have you ever received a file from someone and have suspicions that it might be unsafe to open? Or wonder if a URL is safe to go to? If so, you're in luck. VirusTotal offers free, comprehensive, quick and easy virus scanning with over 50 antivirus engines. All you...
Fake Microsoft Scam
Beware of email phishing scams that appear to be from trusted vendors. We have recently noticed a spike in fake Microsoft notifications. Here's a snapshot of what the email looks like: Let's dissect this email a bit to uncover some tell-tale signs of phishing scams:...
Best Place to Work
We are thrilled to announce that we have been recognized on the 2018 list of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ in Technology. Read on to learn how our small business with humble BC roots achieved this certification.Health and Wellness Dolphins and their families reap the...
Sync your Google account in Chrome
Now that most of us largely operate in the cloud and have multiple computers, it's ideal to have the same browsing experience. Syncing your account in Google Chrome can help ease the transition and keep you productive. Here's how to do it: Simply, sign in to Chrome,...
FLocker infects Smart TVs!
With so many devices connecting to the Internet in this day and age, we have to be more vigilant than ever. For owners of Smart TV’s, be on the lookout for a ransomware known as “FLocker.” FLocker, short for “Frantic Locker,” is a lock-screen ransomware that locks...
Recover a deleted email
Oops. You accidentally deleted that email, AND emptied your deleted items! Mistakes happen so don't worry, it's not too late. If you're using Outlook 2016 try this: Select the Deleted Items folder. A new button will appear on the top ribbon that says Recover Deleted...
Free up space on your iPhone!
If you're an iPhone user, you may find that over time, even if you do not add more apps or videos, you start to run low on available space. The culprit particularly with social media apps and text message/imessage is something stored called “Documents and Data.” You...