by Steve Kennen | Jan 2, 2025 | Business Continuity, Network Security, Tech Tips
Microsoft has been making headlines with its Windows 11 updates, and one recent tweak to the Start menu sparked widespread frustration. A seemingly small change had users asking, “Who thought this was a good idea?” What Happened? In an effort to simplify...
by Steve Kennen | Dec 17, 2024 | Business Continuity, Network Security, Tech Tips
How careful are you with online security? You probably know the basics – avoid phishing emails, skip sketchy downloads, and don’t click suspicious links. But there’s a new player in the malware game, and it doesn’t just steal your details – it frustrates...
by Steve Kennen | Dec 1, 2024 | Business Continuity, Network Security
Spyware is more than just a buzzword – it’s a serious and growing cybersecurity threat. Even tech giants like Google are sounding the alarm, warning about the “real-world harm” it can cause. But what is spyware exactly, and how can you protect your business from...
by Steve Kennen | Jul 24, 2024 | Business Continuity, Network Security
On Friday July 19, 2024, a routine software update from CrowdStrike, a leading cyber security company, caused a major issue affecting an estimated 8.5 million Windows computers. Proactive IT does not use CrowdStrike software, so our customer networks were not...
by Steve Kennen | Nov 6, 2023 | Business Continuity
Have you heard of Section 179?It’s part of the IRS tax code that’s aimed at helping small businesses, just like yours. When you buy new equipment or some software you can deduct the full purchase price from your gross income this year, rather than depreciate it over a...
by Steve Kennen | Oct 19, 2023 | Business Continuity
“IT was the one thing that went well when a lot of things were going wrong.” – Andrew Kromer When frozen pipes burst in the attic above his office, Andrew Kromer’s CPA business was flooded on Christmas Day, causing a cascade of events that rendered the office...
