As a small business, acquiring the help of a PC support group could reap huge benefits and help to maximise the potential of your venture.Technical issues and problems can often hold back both businesses and individuals from progressing with their projected goals and ambitions.
Wi-Fi 'piggybacking' has been around since the dawn of wireless computing, with people obtaining free Web access by using networks which have been left unsecure because the owner has not set a password. Over half (58 per cent) of the 300 respondents we surveyed around the UK admitted to the practice. What's more, almost one in three people believe there's nothing wrong with it - despite the fact that dishonestly using an electronics communications service with the intent to avoid paying is an offence under the Communications Act 2003.
Small businesses can often employ the help of a dedicated PC support group at the cost of a monthly fee but this news confirms that every corporation, company or even individual should consider the aid of such initiatives. Whenever there is technology involved, there's always that feeling of unpredictability.
A pc support group would provide you with that crucial "peace of mind" and assistance in a number of different areas, including hardware and software recommendations, virus detection and removal, data recovery and help with other associated peripherals.
Many business users don't think twice about logging onto free Wi-Fi in caf's or using their hotel's wireless network when travelling, but the truth is, although convenient, open wireless networks also carry some risk. More people are working remotely and using wireless technology than ever before. The education of risk tends to lack behind the technology.
I recommend that companies develop security guidelines for employees to follow. Important measures to include:
As a minimum, verify that your device firewall is turned on and make sure that Windows' file-sharing feature is turned off - both offer ways to potentially access you PC through a wireless connection. And if you use any form of file sharing (even with family members) then you should make sure your computer is password protected with a suitably complicated password (mix of letters, numbers and symbols at least 8 characters long). Without this you have an open route to your computer, particularly when using open wireless networks.
Wi-Fi 'piggybacking' has been around since the dawn of wireless computing, with people obtaining free Web access by using networks which have been left unsecure because the owner has not set a password. Over half (58 per cent) of the 300 respondents we surveyed around the UK admitted to the practice. What's more, almost one in three people believe there's nothing wrong with it - despite the fact that dishonestly using an electronics communications service with the intent to avoid paying is an offence under the Communications Act 2003.
Small businesses can often employ the help of a dedicated PC support group at the cost of a monthly fee but this news confirms that every corporation, company or even individual should consider the aid of such initiatives. Whenever there is technology involved, there's always that feeling of unpredictability.
A pc support group would provide you with that crucial "peace of mind" and assistance in a number of different areas, including hardware and software recommendations, virus detection and removal, data recovery and help with other associated peripherals.
Many business users don't think twice about logging onto free Wi-Fi in caf's or using their hotel's wireless network when travelling, but the truth is, although convenient, open wireless networks also carry some risk. More people are working remotely and using wireless technology than ever before. The education of risk tends to lack behind the technology.
I recommend that companies develop security guidelines for employees to follow. Important measures to include:
As a minimum, verify that your device firewall is turned on and make sure that Windows' file-sharing feature is turned off - both offer ways to potentially access you PC through a wireless connection. And if you use any form of file sharing (even with family members) then you should make sure your computer is password protected with a suitably complicated password (mix of letters, numbers and symbols at least 8 characters long). Without this you have an open route to your computer, particularly when using open wireless networks.
About the Author:
Ian Spence is a freelance writer, online marketer and SEO consultant. Ian writes for many online publications, as well as developing content and articles for a variety of well-established websites. His latest project is writing informative articles on the subject of IT Support.
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