Cybersecurity & IT Insights
Save Money, but Don’t Skip on Security for Your Business
Ann Marie van den Hurk recently wrote an article, “Hacking happens, so be prepared”, about how information hacking can happen to anyone and does. People are hesitant to spend money in these economic times, but holding back on security for your network and data...
What Could Tornadoes and Unexpected Events Mean to Your Business?
WingSwept considers data backup an insurance policy for your business. Losing data could mean more than lost information, but could result in loss of reputation and loss of business. Some businesses do not have a backup policy at all while others don’t consistently...
Is Your Password Hacker-Proof?
With technology becoming more readily available to everyone, password safety has never been more important. This article by PCWorld illustrates just how crucial proper password protection can be. Gawker Media is a widely known publication group that runs several blog...
Tips On Choosing an IT Provider & Your Technoogy Needs
Choose a Pro: While it may be tempting to simply use the help of a tech-savvy neighborhood kid or a family member who has always been good with computers, neither are equipped with the skills to help your company grow like a professional engineer is. Tap into IT’s...
Follow these steps and Improve Your PC’s Health
Although there is no definitive answer to the life span of desktop PC, WingSwept wants to provide you with some definite ways to increase your PCs performance and help extends its life. Emptying Temporary Internet Files periodically will help your PC's overall health...
Microsoft Outlook Email Tip – 2 Minute Delay
WingSwept is a local IT consulting company helping small to medium sized businesses leverage technology, minimize downtime, and secure business. WingSwept has been delivering peace of mind since 1995, and focuses on businesses in Garner, surrounding areas in North...
Electricity Could Put Your Network and Data in Danger
It seems pretty ironic, but electricity, the very thing that powers your computer, can actually hurt it more than help it. WingSwept wanted to let you know that electricity can cause your computer network to go haywire in a couple different ways: First there are...
Are you prepared for the next computer crash?
If you are a business professional of today, then you are most likely on the move and rely heavily on technology to connect you to your work. When you are traveling, you may transfer important data to your laptop and work on it away from the office. Perhaps you have...
The Necessity of Robust Data Security and Business Continuity
Today’s economy has every business owner questioning their expenses and reducing the amount of risks they take, which is why data security is more important than ever. You may think this is only true for enterprise level companies that can afford expensive plans, but...