How to Secure Home Networks
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Home network safety probably isn’t a top-of-the-list concern for most business leaders. If your business has any remote or hybrid employees, it should be. 2020 saw a huge surge in the number of remote workers across the country. Many ill prepared businesses are now suffering the consequences. Helping employees learn how to secure home networks […]
How to Reduce Spam: 8 Tips for a More Secure Inbox
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spam is an annoying feature that is deeply ingrained in electronic communication and it comes in many forms. Some are just marketing emails that aim to grab and keep your attention. Worst case, this type of spam clogs your inbox. Other types are far more nefarious aiming to gain a foothold in your system. Phishing […]
What You Need to Know About Microsoft End-of-Life
Every device has an end-of-life date, just like the products you buy at the supermarket. Microsoft end-of-life dates are easy to find, but it’s vital to understand what they mean for your business. Computers and servers are the biggest spends associated with Microsoft’s end-of-life. While these two systems are very different, the impact of the […]
Cybersecurity Training for Your Workforce
Recent hacks at Uber and Rockstar games have many companies on edge, wondering about their own security. For many, the hacks have highlighted a huge vulnerability that every company has, regardless of size and industry. Human error. The number one vulnerability for any company is their employees. Let’s be clear, we’re not saying your employees […]
Environmental Responsibility from a Tech Company
Hill Country Tech Guy’s Environmental Responsibility Efforts As the world is growing and innovating, we have seen increasing environmental concerns come to the forefront. Whether it is a large corporation, small business, or a single person, there are always big and small opportunities that can be pursued to combat these ongoing sustainability issues. A few years […]
The Rise and Risk of QR Codes
The Rise and Risk of QR Codes A Background on QR Codes Around 2012, the concept of QR codes came about. The ability to simply create and paste a simple image on a piece of marketing, packaging, etc. brought about excitement to marketers. However, they were truly only exciting to marketers, not many people […]
Block and Tackle Cybersecurity
If it seems like all we’re reading in the news recently is “Cyberattack this” and “ransomware that…” it’s because the new reality for businesses is a world where nobody, regardless of size, are safe from cyber threats. Gone are the days of “I’m too small to be an attractive target.” While this seems like […]
Datto Blue Diamond Partner Status
Hill Country Tech Guys Achieve Blue Diamond Partner Status with Datto Hill Country Tech Guys is proud to announce that we have achieved Blue Diamond Partner status with Datto, a global provider of cloud-based software and technology solutions purpose built for delivery by managed service providers. Datto Blue Diamond status represents the top 2% […]
Office365 2022 Price Insights
Office365 2022 Price Insights At Hill Country Tech Guys we strive to keep all our customers in the loop with the latest updates in the IT industry. Recently Microsoft announced that they will be increasing their Office365 pricing for the first time in a decade on most of their Office 365 products in March of 2022. This comes on the heels of continuous improvement […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! As the 18th year of National Cybersecurity Awareness month rolls around, we should all take a look at what we’re doing to help combat and prevent cyberattacks and cyber theft. This is a month-long effort brought to life through a collaboration between the National Cyber Security Alliance and the U.S. […]