Do’s and don’ts of videoconferencing security
Locking down meetings Don’t use consumer-grade software or plans for business meetings. Consumer tools most likely don’t have all the administrative tools you need to lock things down. While no videoconferencing service can guarantee 100% protection from threats, you’ll get a more complete set of security tools with products geared for enterprise use, many of which are being offered for free for the next [...]
The ideal home office setup
Some suggestions to create an effective and safe workspace: A dedicated space - Ideally, you would use a small room that can hold a desk and computer equipment and those door can be shut for the essential need to separate work life from home life. Proper work height - The industry standard is 29 inches from the floor to the top of the [...]
Call MCS for your Work-from-Home Setup!
More employers are switching to work-from-home office environments. Remote working while overseeing remote learning of children from elementary to high school levels. Technology, when working properly, keeps everyone happy. MCS can seamlessly and cost-efficiently integrate into your new routine. MCS can set up remote access through Managed IT Services platform or we can set up VPN connections to get back into the office [...]
Hurricane Preparedness for Business
Prepare Your Office for a Hurricane Manually power your computers, servers, peripherals down and unplug from the wall. Secure computers and peripherals above flood height. Cover your powered off desktop or laptop with plastic in event of a roof leak. Kick off your backup solutions before hurricane hits your area. Secure your external backups at a different location. Whenever possible, limit cellphone calls [...]
DO YOU have a technology plan for emergency remote-work?
For concerned small business owners, with Managed Services from Mansfield Computing Solutions you can keep working. For small businesses it is not always top of mind to have a technology plan when disaster strikes. Here is how Mansfield Computing Solutions can help to get you out of the office and working remote. If you are currently a Managed Services Customer – You can keep [...]
What is Windows 7’s end of life?
End of life is the term that Microsoft uses to identify the period when the company will no longer support an operating system or application. January 14, 2020. What does Windows 7 end of life mean for your security? After January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for PCs running Windows 7. In years past, when Microsoft has put [...]
