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...
IT Support
Avoid Costly Computer Repair with Legacy Systems Maintenance Plans
[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...
What Does the Better Business Bureau Actually Do?
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...
Legacy Systems & Computer Repair – Third Party Maintenance
[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,...
Third Party Computer Repair & Maintenance Key for Legacy Systems
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Key reasons to maintain legacy systems The world of IT is in a state of constant flux. According to technology research company Gartner, the years to come will continue to bring innovations such as hybrid cloud IT solutions,...
Print Driver Errors – The Need for Affordable Printer Repair
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Laser printer repair issues: printer driver problems Most owners and managers of small- and medium-sized businesses probably think of a laser printer /maintenance-and-repair/printers---plotters/primarily as a piece of hardware,...
Making the Case for Managed Services in Law Firms
Managed services: non-cost reasons for law firms to make a change There is a great deal to be said for the argument that law firms should seek out a managed services provider in order to save money on their IT operations. Handing IT functions to a dedicated vendor who...
Reduce IT Support Costs with Remote Hardware Monitoring
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is remote hardware monitoring? Many businesses have become accustomed to a managed services approach to tech support as far as software monitoring and maintenance is concerned. To some, however, it may come as a surprise that...
8 Tips for Preventing Laser Printer Paper Jams
Your business can be completely disrupted if your laser printer is down, particularly if you find you're in need of printer repair. These 8 tips can help you avoid a major cause of printer repair calls - paper jams. Paper jams occur in laser printers for a number of...
IT Support: The Benefits of a Free IT Assessment for Your Business
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is an IT Assessment? By Darryl Brooks This article will answer the question, “What is an IT assessment?” An IT assessment is a comprehensive and thorough review of a company’s technology systems and environment and will result...