Cybersecurity & IT Insights
Dropbox v. Enterprise-level BDR Solutions
A Summary of Recent ChannelPro Article "The Coming Convergence of File Sync and BDR." Dropbox is a very popular program and in some ways, it does the same job as some backup systems out there. But, do industry experts think file syncing programs are viable backup and...
WingSwept Offers Expert Advice on LinkedIn Scare
Recently, there has been significant media coverage of LinkedIn passwords being compromised. The message below was taken directly from LinkedIn. It points out how you will know if you are one of the members with a compromised password and how to rectify. "We can...
Cloud Computing for Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Email Security
Cloud computing is all the rage in today’s technologically driven world; unfortunately most people are still unsure what the “cloud” really is. Typically the “cloud” is used to reference the Internet and when someone is providing cloud based services they are...
Hard Drives – What’s the Difference?
Solid state drives (SDD) have become more and more prevalent in the computer world recently and have been receiving very positive reviews. But, what exactly is better about an SSD drive over my hard drive (HDD) and why is it more expensive for less space? The most...
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...