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 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...
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...
For the average, non-tech savvy consumer, buying a new computer can be stressful. Most people have no idea what they want, and they have even less understanding of what they need. For example, if you’re not a graphic designer, or you don’t spend half your day gaming,...
Let us take a guess. One of your family members jumped on the bandwagon for Amazon’s Echo and Echo Dot products and either got you or themselves their very own talking mini-computer. Whether you think the Echo is groundbreaking or downright creepy, it was one of the...
As the years go by, more and more Americans work from home, remotely, or virtually on a daily basis. The quest for income no longer ties people to one place, and collaboration no longer requires a face to face interaction. There is beauty and efficiency in this, but...
Whether you’re an Apple purist or a fan of the good old PC, personal laptops have come a long way headed into 2018. Many of the top models for the year feature 2-in-1 functions that essentially combine the best features of tablets and laptops alike. Plus, screen...
Many of us use it, but not many truly understand what it is. Cloud storage, also known as a form of device-to-device data sharing, is a common way to alleviate hardware storage issues, particularly in the realm of smartphones. It started as an experiment in saving and...
As a local business, we understand the pros and cons of the business meeting. Some love them, and some dread them. Ok, let’s be honest. Most dread them. But what if they could be made better with a little specialized technology? It’s a growing trend to see aspects of...
At Rocky Mountain Computer Specialists, we consider ourself resident experts when it comes to network installation. It’s one of our many computer services in the Centennial, Colorado area, and centers on the basic idea of creating a secure, reliable, high-speed...
Unfortunately, today’s technology is built for what’s called planned obsolescence. That essentially means the hardware and software that debuts this week may easily be replaced within a matter of months, putting consumers in a position of feeling behind the curve even...