One clue to DarkSide origins
One Clue to dark side’s origins is that the problems are deeper and not as dark as some make out. Dark makes it sound like there is not enough light obscuring what’s going on in attacks like the one on Colonial Pipelines. There is more than knowledge...
Microsoft 365 apps and services
Reminder: Microsoft 365 apps and services ending support on IE11 after August 17, 2021 MC241353 · TEKMAR SOLUTIONS, INC. As communicated in MC220490 (August ’20), Microsoft 365 apps and services will be focusing their efforts on modern browser support over the coming...
Stay home, stay connected and be encouraged
Another storm is on the way. It’s troubling because, driving past parking lots they filled with cars, people are worried about supplies, which is understandable. The pandemic is not over and we should all be budgeting time to get everything we need to handle...
Free Support for individuals and businesses
To celebrate data Privacy Day Tekmar is offering a month of help desk support as a bonus add-on with 60 day subscription for our TSI Password manager. The Purpose of TSI Password Manager is simplifying password management for businesses and users. What is the purpose...
Routine IT inventory time
Making a deep dive into the process running on your systems is two heart beats and a click away Tekmar Managed IT Blueprint keeps a running audit for home and business computer users. Click the retrieve audit button in the system tray and we’ll send you an...
Tekmar Managed Backup Solution
Managed Backup Solution The most important part of a backup solution is restoring. If you cannot restore a backup archive, it is worthless. The vital step is checking the integrity of the archive regularly. The managed part of Tekmar’s Backup Solution is...
Great security questions
The best security starts with asking the right questions. While I was speaking with a prospect yesterday, she asked me, “what security measures do you use on your own system?” It’s a great security question. A sign of good leadership is to not ask others to do what...Tech support for seniors
Tech support for seniors computing peace of mind During the Covid19 pandemic, tech use by seniors has skyrocketed. Tekmar’s tech support for senior citizens program makes it easy for these users get help when they need it. Studies show (see below) that seniors are...New RCE vulnerability
New RCE Vulnerability Last month I wrote about the importance of keep our systems updated against a similar vulnerability in Windows remote desktop protocal. This vulnerabilty has fewer potential systems, but every system is affected by the flow of email. According to...
Moving email to a new host
How to move your email safely securely for free, to a new provider. This article explains how to move your your email to a new host (provider). We begin by describing the situation and then discuss the four steps to migration. Lastly, we conclude by summarizing the...Watch IT Assess It Update IT Secure IT
Watch IT Assess IT Update IT Secure IT Is the model Tekmar Solution, Inc. uses as managed service provider. The four step process helps blending the best technologies for users, customers and the entire global computing environment. Our models stay steady for the...Great OneDrive feature updated
Another Great One Drive feature has been updated. The Vision office 365 from its earliest days was a consistently growing and adapting set of forms that helped users stay in front of demands. The vision is pretty true. The great feature of cc’ing a user when a...
Ads are exploit gateways
Ads are exploit gateways. Most ads convey a product promotion or endorse someone or something. Frequently the browser based kind are used as data collectors used to invade ones privacy. The worst kind of ads called malvertising are not legitimate ads but a con to get...Managing critical systems
Managing critical systems Managing critical sytsems is a huge concern for big business and governments. Despite the media frenzy over the NSA data release about potential Microsoft exploits, this data is widely known among hackers and IT professionals. Many owners and...
Internet of things
The internet of things is very exciting. Enjoy the excitement. It is amazing. A few years ago, a friend had an exciting idea. It was on the edge of the internet of things. Diana came to me because she remembered our talking about a simple electronic device called a...Keeping systems up-to-date is critical
Keeping systems up-to-date is a critical piece in the computer security puzzle. More than making sense from a security perspective keeping systems to update is a good practice because it is more of a roll-out of new features and functions. With the latest versions of...Training people to watch for danger signs
This post details why training people to watch for danger signs is a great start and important to information security. It offers several tips and tricks to make it easier for home and business users. Training is not enough it’s a mindful approach that makes the...
Bye bye Firefox secure first
Bye bye Firefox security first: Many admins Tekmar Solutions works with swear by the Firefox Browser. We like it too. But rarely use it with Office 365 or other transaction oriented situations. Admins will have to say bye bye to Firefox secure first effective in March...Best reason to IT Blueprint
Best reason to IT Blueprint (Clouds, IT Blueprint, Technology) The best reason to IT Blueprint…peace-of-mind. I•T (eye tee) Blue•Print (blo͞oˈprĭntˌ) n. A contact print of a drawing or other image rendered as white lines on a...Free IT Blueprint Audit Trial
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