[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] At Great Lakes Computer, we agree with Ben Franklin when he said "If you fail to plan, then you are planning to fail." A thorough plan is the cornerstone of effective Disaster Recovery. We write about it in our blog all the time....
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7 Server Maintenance Tips Crucial to Effective Operation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Servers form a crucial backbone of your company, allowing you to serve clients, store data and run your business seamlessly. In order to keep your server working well, you’ve got to forge a reliable routine that minimizes potential...
5 Simple Solutions to Your Biggest Printer Problems
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Printers can be a real pain. They often don't work quite how you'd expect and fixing them can seem daunting. Before your frustration overwhelms your better judgement, read these 5 common printer problems and how to fix them from...
Top 5 Ways to Extend the Life of Your POS System
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Your point-of-sale (POS) system is crucial. When it’s working well, life is easy, but without it, business comes to a grinding halt, and you can’t even perform the simplest tasks. Don’t let that happen to you by allowing your POS to...
POS Repair Tips: 5 Helpful Hints to Keep You Up and Running
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] POS systems are the lifeblood of many businesses, but with finicky parts such as touchscreens and printer ribbons, they are also prone to malfunctions. Having to break out the manual credit card imprint machines is the bane of both...
Medium Sized Businesses Targeted Due to Poor Network Security
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hackers, like the viruses they create, adapt at alarming rates. The newest adaptation involves a focus shift to medium sized businesses for cyber attacks. Big companies have the budget to install top line security measures and full...
**Data Security Alert** PC Users Told to Uninstall Quicktime ASAP
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Department of Homeland Security issued a warning to all PC owners on April 14th; Uninstall Quicktime immediately. There are known vulnerablilities in the software, and Apple has discontinued updates for it. This leaves your PC at...
BYOD Policies Attract Younger Talent, But At What Cost?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today's graduates aren't seeking out the classic 9 to 5 cubicle gig. They are looking for a flexible schedule with a greater focus on work-life balance, but they understand the price of that may be working at sporadic hours and on...
Big Telecom Providers Dropping SMBs – Tech Concierge to the Rescue
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the past year, several major telecommunication providers have decided that SMBs just don't generate enough money to keep as clients. In December of 2015, Windstream announced it would be phasing out all its SMB clients that...
10 Items Your Disaster Recovery Plan is Worthless Without
Your disaster recovery plan is a crucial aspect of business risk management. If you want to ensure you can maintain business continuity in the face of disaster, you need a good plan in place to help see you through the rough times. Here are 10 items your disaster...