Make Sure your Backup Game Plan is Set! One of the things that make a disaster so catastrophic is the lack of notice before it occurs. If a server fails catastrophically and its data becomes unreadable, it is unlikely to send out a reminder before data is lost into...
Great Lakes Computer's new video shows you steps to take should you contract a computer virus Should I close my browser right away if I get a virus? Should I click on any of the pop-ups prompting me to run a virus scan? Why does my browser keep taking me to sites that...
From Crain's Cleveland Business Guest Blogger M. Ursula Hermann IT Security and Systems Evolve Over Time In the past, I've written about the cyclical nature of a security system of policies and procedures. Specifically, I wrote that security strategy is more like a...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Using managed print services When considering whether to use managed print services, there are a number of factors that will need to be analyzed. Through looking in detail at business printing needs, the scale of benefits in cost...
Great Lakes Computer would like to welcome M. Ursula Herrmann as our new guest blogger on Government IT Security. You may recognize her from her work on Crain's Cleveland Business as a guest blogger on Network Security. Ms. Herrmann is a Network Security...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Companies sticking with legacy systems are far from alone The common perception of business IT systems is that firms both large and small generally strive to be on the cutting edge of technology – adopting flat-screen panel...
Great Lakes Computer is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau. There are many misconceptions about what the BBB does for consumers and for businesses, and we found this blog article on their consumer blog very interesting and helpful: Consumer...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Legacy systems repair and maintenance: the IBM AS/400 The dawn of the information age has brought with it a number of new challenges to small businesses for computer repair and system maintenance. One of these is the legacy system,...
Is cloud computing right for your business? In recent years, the move from traditional IT networks to a system where applications and files are stored in the cloud has been rapid. When considering a move to such a system, it is wise to consider a range of factors...
Malware prevention: avoiding system vulnerabilities When it comes to malware, it is usually true that the best defense is a good offense. A company-wide coordinated anti-malware software suite will perform key functions such as alerting users to malicious websites...