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Old routers running outdated protocols like 802.11g
Signal strength attenuation with thick walls etc
Distance from the WAP, speed drops away every meter.
Radio interference, there's only so many free channels and your neighbours may be blaring across your frequency
Congestion, Wi-Fi is not like a cabled ethernet link, the more people using it the lower percentage of bandwidth is available
ALL OF THE ABOVE

THE FIX? Get more new access points sited and configured by those who know what they are doing.

When it comes to cyberattacks, most business owners get hung up on the technical and logistical details, forgetting another important aspect: motive. Why are hackers attacking people and organizations? And whom are they targeting? By answering these questions, you’ll have a better understanding of which of your business’s resources need the most protection. Script Kiddies […]

Most Mac users love the user-friendly, easy-to-navigate interface the Apple brand is known for. But did you know that using your Mac can be even easier? It’s hard to believe, but there are a few tricks that are sure to save you hours in the long run and bring a new level of usability to […]

In today’s business world, computers are an essential investment. Considering the tight budgets of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMB), one can’t afford to invest in the wrong hardware. Which is the smartest investment, especially for startups? Laptops or Desktops? Portability Laptops allow you to keep working when you don’t have an electrical outlet. However, this […]

Fake Extortion Scams

Yesterday I saw a new twist on Fake Extortion emails claiming to have hacked your pc whilst you were visiting a porn site and threatening to send a video of you to all your contacts unless you send bitcoin. This recent example contained a reference to an old password related to the email address of the recipient which gave it a significant air of validity.

Are there surefire ways to attract prospects to your website and to convince them to sign up for your product or service? The first step is always to make your website easy to use. Read on for 5 tips that improve user experiences, site trustworthiness and conversion rates. Make it mobile-friendly More people are now […]

Technology changes so rapidly. With disaster recovery (DR), we see business owners clinging to ideas that no longer apply. What kind of DR myths are still widely accepted by the masses? Here are three that need to be retired immediately.  Tape backups are the best DR solution Backup tapes are physical objects that deteriorate over […]

Slow Internet these days of cloud apps equals lost productivity. 1) Check your gear, is your firewall able to pump out the data packets at the same rate as the UFB, are you using an old wireless access point protocol, is your network switch holding you back? 2) Check your Plan, is UFB now available in your area? Is there a better plan you can shift to? 3) Check your ISP, not all ISPs are equal, some may have better transtasman or USA bandwidth contention ratios.

Some of these are easy and some are cheap, others, less so. All valid things to check when you have complaints about computers or internet being slow. My perspective for businesses is that holding onto a cheap slow PC isn't saving you money, it's costing you thousands is lost productivity! Before you run out and buy the latest PC there are a number of things it's worth checking as like so many other things one slow component can hold back the whole.

Proper Handling of Confidential Information

It's scary how many privacy breeches come down to an exec loosing a laptop with Gigs of confidental info just sitting on it in clear text form. Even if you have a password on the device the hard drive can simply be taken out and read from another PC! Laptops and phones walk, audit access, encrypt hard drives and enable remote wipe centrally on all devices.