In today's digital age, data is one of the most valuable assets for any business. Whether it’s customer information, financial records, or internal communications, the loss of data can spell disaster for a company. For Denver businesses, ensuring the safety of...
When you have a managed IT firm, they must do their job right. This article will be discussing how managed IT firms can benefit your business and what to look for when choosing one. There are many reasons for business owners to choose a managed IT firm over an...
What is Data Breach..? A data breach is when hackers break into a company's computer system and steal personal information. This can include names, addresses, social security numbers, credit card numbers, email addresses, or passwords. These are all things that...
Everybody needs a computer. This is because computers are essential in our daily lives. But what if your computer isn't working properly? Do you repair it or buy a new one? There are some signs that tell you when to go for either option. In this article, we discuss...
If you’re someone who follows the news, you’ve likely heard about the Target hack. Several years ago, right around Christmas, hackers were able to gain access to the store’s systems and steal customers’ credit card information. It was a PR disaster for the retailer....
Network security is important, regardless as to whether you’re wanting to protect your home computer or if you’re wanting to add another layer of security to your office network. If you haven’t heard the term before, we’ll break it down for you. A VPN (virtual private...
If you’re a small business owner who can’t cost-justify hiring an in-house IT staff, you may be interested to know that there are a number of benefits associated with hiring a commercial IT service provider. For this blog, the team at Rocky Mountain Computer...
If you need to hire an IT consulting company to help wit your company’s technology issues, you might be wondering how to sort the good and the bad from the downright ugly. Running and/or managing a business is hard enough on its own- and the need to hire an IT...
A lot of people don’t realize how reliant they’ve become on their laptop computer or desktop computer until it stops working. If you telecommute to work, you understand that a computer glitch can cause an avalanche of problems. (Just last week, we got a call from a...
If your computer isn’t working as well as it was a few weeks ago, you may be surprised to learn that there is a simple thing you can do that may help improve your PC’s functionality. That function is known as a system restore. So what is this, exactly? When you...
If you’re not using the cloud to back-up your computer and smart devices, you should be. Years ago, people kept copies of important documents, photos and even music files on external hard drives. And while the methodology involved when it comes to backing up files has...
If you’re in the market for a new computer, you might be weighing the pros and cons between purchasing a Mac versus a PC. Although there are several key differences between one over the other, the most important thing you’ll need to ask yourself relates to what you’ll...
In our last blog post, we talked about the types of things you’ll want to take into consideration before you buy a new computer system. Ultimately, you need to determine what your needs are before you start shopping, because this will help you determine the type of...
If you’re not especially tech-savvy, the idea of buying a new computer can be a little stressful. First, it can be hard to determine what you want, especially if you don’t have a good grasp on what your needs are. For example—a few weeks ago one of our clients was...
If you’ve watched the news in the past 12 months you may have heard stories about how hackers have used phishing emails and malware to gain access to computer servers. Ultimately, the concept of malware is a lot less complex than you may think. Malware (aka, malicious...
If you’re considering a VPN (virtual private network) but you’re not sure of the pros and cons, you’ve come to the right blog. Regardless as to whether you’re thinking about installing one at your home or your office, the benefits are numerous. VPN defined The most...
If you’re in the market for a new computer and you’re wondering if you should switch teams, you’ll definitely want to do your homework before you dive into a purchase. Although Macs and PCs both allow their users to download and stream music and videos, and they both...
Nothing can quite ruin your day like a broken computer. We don’t necessarily realize how dependent we’ve become on technology until that technology stops working. If your laptop or desktop computer is giving you grief and you’re wondering if you should repair or...
You and your computer have shared some good times. You’ve done some traveling together; it’s been there for you when you needed to email your boss about that last-minute deadline. You’ve sent emails, shared laughs and have spent countless hours checking out memes and...
Identity theft is a problem, which means that keeping hackers and malware away from your personal information is a must. Although some people think that protecting their computers from malware is extremely difficult, they couldn’t be more wrong. There are things you...
The computer you have today may be great. It turns off and on like it’s supposed to, you’re fully loaded with the latest version of Microsoft Office, but at some point, your operating system will become out of date. If you’re worried that you’ll need to scrap your...
Let’s say you’re a small business owner who is wondering if all the recent noise about cyber security in any way pertains to your business. You are, after-all, the quintessential “locally owned and operated” company. You staff less than 20 full time employees and...
If you own a small to mid-sized business and you don’t have a dedicated IT professional on staff, you’ll want to start the process of hiring an IT service provider as quickly as possible. When you hire an IT service, it will allow you to focus on running your...
Have you ever had a problem with your computer, and you couldn’t figure out what the issue was? In the middle of this problem, did you call your friend Jim (who is an absolute whiz with computers) so he could walk you toward a solution? Jim, essentially, provided you...
If you’re in the market for a new laptop, you may be considering purchasing one that has a touchscreen. The good If you want a system that’s versatile, you may want to look into buying a touchscreen laptop from a Denver-based computer company. Touchscreens are great...