by Russ Kauk | Jul 13, 2017 | Data Backups, Data Security
This statement, often used to point out hypocrisy, played out for me in a way recently that I’d like to use as an illustration for driving home a point. As I’ve pointed out repeatedly on this website and my Facebook page, having current backups is an important part of...
by Russ Kauk | Apr 10, 2017 | Cloud Backups, Data Backups, Data Security
I can’t emphasize often enough how critical a good backup plan is for your important data. A recent incident with a customer has given me reason to mention this once again. This particular customer had a hard drive go bad last week on the laptop containing their...
by Russ Kauk | Apr 3, 2017 | Computer Security, Information Security, Privacy Settings, Windows 10 Advertising, Windows 10 Privacy, Windows 10 Updates
If you are running Windows 10, get ready for the next big update. The “creator’s edition” is due to be released this spring. In addition to adding more features, Microsoft has attempted to address two areas of concern in their user base; forced updates and privacy....
by Russ Kauk | Feb 28, 2017 | Information Security, Privacy Settings, Windows 10 Privacy
The current trend is toward more mobile computing, cloud based services and storage, and sharing information between devices. All of the major companies are battling to be your service provider, all the while gathering information about your on-line browsing habits...
by Russ Kauk | Jan 10, 2017 | Attack Prevention, Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT provider, Managed Services, Services
2017 has arrived and with it The Brush Geek is expanding services! This comes on the tail of our completion of the business partnership program at MCC where we re-wrote our business plan. The mission statement of The Brush Geek emphasizes our expanded services and our...
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