Most Bay Area counties have regressed back to purple tier status, meaning the virus is now considered “widespread”. As you’re probably aware, the services for many of the local counties have issued updated guidelines for social and workplace gatherings. In response to these latest restrictions, I wanted to reach out to provide an update on…
PG&E may shut off power for nearly 1 million residents in central, Northern California. Are you ready for a power outage? Have a plan for your home and business during a power outage. Make sure you, your family and employees (and customers) are safe. Have an emergency kit accessible for you and your employees. Check…
I am pleased to announce that Netrique has acquired HBS Consulting, a San Rafael based Managed Services Provider (MSP) and a leader in small business IT consulting in the region. The acquisition is favorable for North-Bay customers of each of these companies, as the new resources can deliver exceptional capabilities and response. I want to…
If you have an Apple computer, this is an urgent security update! A security flaw has been found in apple operating systems that could allow someone with physical access to your computer to bypass any security procedures you have in place, such as passwords and secondary login software. Luckily, Apple has already plugged this…
When it comes to cyber security, the ability to recover from a breach is arguably much more important than your ability to prevent one. Statistics show that, over a business’ lifespan, that business WILL be the victim of a cyberattack. Recently, professionals have become concerned about the vulnerability of our country’s infrastructure – such…
Preparing For Business Businesses today require the right tools for the job, just as they always have. However, it is important to learn just what tools they might be, and confusion and misinformation abounds when it comes to IT solutions and tools. Familiarizing yourself with your options and potential solutions to your business needs…
Windows 10’s fall creators update has started to roll out to customers, and comes with a slew of new features for productivity both in and out of the workplace. In this post, I’ll be highlighting some of the biggest ones, as well as give you a few heads up on which features will be most…
The Cloud is one of the most powerful tools for businesses today, and can save you thousands in lost data and IT workload. But how best to utilize this tool? Below are 5 of the most valuable Cloud services that can save you time, money, and headaches in both the long and short term. …
On the 12th of May 2017, a worldwide cyber attack struck everywhere from Britain’s national health service to FedEx. The attack, dubbed “WannaCry”, was a ransomware strike that used a back door in Windows to gain access to the targeted computers. The attack was so widespread and so immediate, that many companies simply ordered their…
Microsoft has begun to phase out Windows 7 and 8 by prioritizing hardware compatibility for Windows 10 updates. What does that mean? Well, the short version is that some newer processors, such as 7th gen Intel Cores, AMD Ryzen, and Qualcomm 8996 or later, the newest Windows 7 and 8 security updates will not install….
