IT Resources, Cybersecurity Tips & Business Technology Guides

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6 Office 365 secret tips and tricks

While you may have mastered many basic and intermediate capabilities of Office 365, there are probably a few productivity-enhancing features and options you haven’t used. To help you deepen your skills, we've prepared a list of little-known tips and tricks that could surprise you.

Do you have a DRP written plan

Are You Under-prepared for disaster?

A written Disaster Plan is a "must have" for all companies. Find out what you should include in your plan and how to download our FREE template.

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The top 10 SMB cloud solutions

Are you ready to bring SMB cloud solutions to your business? They offer many benefits like lower cost infrastructure, increased monitoring and analytics, and increased security. With so many choices available for different cloud services, it can be hard to know where to start.

hybrid cloud

What is the hybrid cloud and how can you use it?

Organizations are no longer wondering if the cloud is the right solution. Today, 73% of organizations have at least one application or percentage of their infrastructure in the cloud. Read on to learn what the hybrid cloud is and how it can be used in your business.

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Security Alert: Criminals Up The Ante On Payroll Fraud

CEO and payroll fraud offer big paydays to cyber-criminals. You can stop them, but you need to be diligent.

Cybersecurity

The SMB owner’s cybersecurity quick start guide

Cybersecurity is important for every business, especially small businesses. When done wrong it leaves your business vulnerable. We’ve compiled this guide for small business owners and IT teams to help you get started putting the right cybersecurity measures in place to keep your business safe.

GDPR

GDPR and Business Continuity―why you must care

New Jersey is considering enacting GDPR-like regulations and other states are sure to follow. Find out what you need to do now to get in front of this pending regulation.

phishing victim

Protecting your company from phishing attacks

Phishing attacks through email and text messaging are on the rise. Fortunately, there are several simple ways you, your employees, and your clients can defend yourself from these kinds of breaches. Protect your company from security failure and downtime with these tips.

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The Clock Is Ticking―Update Or Get Hacked

Microsoft is ending Windows 7 support soon. Find out when support ends and what it means to you.

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New Online Credit Card Stealing Code Makes Shopping Dangerous

Online shopping is certainly the wave of the future as brick-and-mortar…

Office 365 Word Excel magnifying glass

6 Office 365 secret tips and tricks

While you may have mastered many basic and intermediate capabilities of Office 365, there are probably a few productivity-enhancing features and options you haven’t used. To help you deepen your skills, we've prepared a list of little-known tips and tricks that could surprise you.

Do you have a DRP written plan

Are You Under-prepared for disaster?

A written Disaster Plan is a "must have" for all companies. Find out what you should include in your plan and how to download our FREE template.

male specialist holds laptop discusses work cloud solutions

The top 10 SMB cloud solutions

Are you ready to bring SMB cloud solutions to your business? They offer many benefits like lower cost infrastructure, increased monitoring and analytics, and increased security. With so many choices available for different cloud services, it can be hard to know where to start.

hybrid cloud

What is the hybrid cloud and how can you use it?

Organizations are no longer wondering if the cloud is the right solution. Today, 73% of organizations have at least one application or percentage of their infrastructure in the cloud. Read on to learn what the hybrid cloud is and how it can be used in your business.

Payday sign

Security Alert: Criminals Up The Ante On Payroll Fraud

CEO and payroll fraud offer big paydays to cyber-criminals. You can stop them, but you need to be diligent.

Cybersecurity

The SMB owner’s cybersecurity quick start guide

Cybersecurity is important for every business, especially small businesses. When done wrong it leaves your business vulnerable. We’ve compiled this guide for small business owners and IT teams to help you get started putting the right cybersecurity measures in place to keep your business safe.

GDPR

GDPR and Business Continuity―why you must care

New Jersey is considering enacting GDPR-like regulations and other states are sure to follow. Find out what you need to do now to get in front of this pending regulation.

phishing victim

Protecting your company from phishing attacks

Phishing attacks through email and text messaging are on the rise. Fortunately, there are several simple ways you, your employees, and your clients can defend yourself from these kinds of breaches. Protect your company from security failure and downtime with these tips.

2020-Clock-small

The Clock Is Ticking―Update Or Get Hacked

Microsoft is ending Windows 7 support soon. Find out when support ends and what it means to you.

credit card Img

New Online Credit Card Stealing Code Makes Shopping Dangerous

Online shopping is certainly the wave of the future as brick-and-mortar…

GDPR

GDPR and Business Continuity―why you must care

New Jersey is considering enacting GDPR-like regulations and other states are sure to follow. Find out what you need to do now to get in front of this pending regulation.

phishing victim

Protecting your company from phishing attacks

Phishing attacks through email and text messaging are on the rise. Fortunately, there are several simple ways you, your employees, and your clients can defend yourself from these kinds of breaches. Protect your company from security failure and downtime with these tips.

2020-Clock-small

The Clock Is Ticking―Update Or Get Hacked

Microsoft is ending Windows 7 support soon. Find out when support ends and what it means to you.

credit card Img

New Online Credit Card Stealing Code Makes Shopping Dangerous

Online shopping is certainly the wave of the future as brick-and-mortar…

worried person

If You Get This Email, Don’t Panic But Act

If you should get an email from someone claiming to have hacked you, don't panic. Read this article and think through it logically.

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5 things you need to know about Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks

There are quite a few of different kinds of cyberthreats out there, but there’s one that often gets overlooked: MITM attacks. Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks are one of the most common and prevalent threats that pose a risk to your data. Here’s how you can stop them and protect your data.

backup plan

Overcoming “little disasters” with your BDR plan

One nice thing about backup and disaster recovery plans is that they're helpful in situations that aren't exactly devastating. Take a power outage or snow day, for example. “Little disasters” can be inconvenient and even potentially crippling, depending on the situation.

backup

Local backups vs. cloud backups (and why you want both)

Backups play an important role in keeping information safe. In general, backups are divided into two categories, known as local and cloud backups. Here's what you should know about these two types of backups and why a hybrid approach involving both is typically the best solution for businesses.

outsourced IT

5 reasons to consider outsourcing your IT support

Managed IT services come with some significant advantages. In fact, the business case for outsourcing has been proven many times over. And if you’re smart and choose your partner wisely, you can reap those same benefits, even on a limited budget. There’s an outsourcing option that will work for you.

IT network repairs

Simple network repairs SMB owners can do on their own

The loss of productivity in dealing with buggy office tech is a hassle. Not only that, but downtime can have a serious effect on your bottom line. The good news is that there are a number of possible solutions to your network woes that you can try yourself before having to call in the cavalry.

GDPR

GDPR and Business Continuity―why you must care

New Jersey is considering enacting GDPR-like regulations and other states are sure to follow. Find out what you need to do now to get in front of this pending regulation.

phishing victim

Protecting your company from phishing attacks

Phishing attacks through email and text messaging are on the rise. Fortunately, there are several simple ways you, your employees, and your clients can defend yourself from these kinds of breaches. Protect your company from security failure and downtime with these tips.

2020-Clock-small

The Clock Is Ticking―Update Or Get Hacked

Microsoft is ending Windows 7 support soon. Find out when support ends and what it means to you.

credit card Img

New Online Credit Card Stealing Code Makes Shopping Dangerous

Online shopping is certainly the wave of the future as brick-and-mortar…

worried person

If You Get This Email, Don’t Panic But Act

If you should get an email from someone claiming to have hacked you, don't panic. Read this article and think through it logically.

man-in-the-middle

5 things you need to know about Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks

There are quite a few of different kinds of cyberthreats out there, but there’s one that often gets overlooked: MITM attacks. Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks are one of the most common and prevalent threats that pose a risk to your data. Here’s how you can stop them and protect your data.

backup plan

Overcoming “little disasters” with your BDR plan

One nice thing about backup and disaster recovery plans is that they're helpful in situations that aren't exactly devastating. Take a power outage or snow day, for example. “Little disasters” can be inconvenient and even potentially crippling, depending on the situation.

backup

Local backups vs. cloud backups (and why you want both)

Backups play an important role in keeping information safe. In general, backups are divided into two categories, known as local and cloud backups. Here's what you should know about these two types of backups and why a hybrid approach involving both is typically the best solution for businesses.

outsourced IT

5 reasons to consider outsourcing your IT support

Managed IT services come with some significant advantages. In fact, the business case for outsourcing has been proven many times over. And if you’re smart and choose your partner wisely, you can reap those same benefits, even on a limited budget. There’s an outsourcing option that will work for you.

IT network repairs

Simple network repairs SMB owners can do on their own

The loss of productivity in dealing with buggy office tech is a hassle. Not only that, but downtime can have a serious effect on your bottom line. The good news is that there are a number of possible solutions to your network woes that you can try yourself before having to call in the cavalry.

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Disaster Recovery Plan

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How to Easily Create a Written Disaster Plan

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the real cost of downtime

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Natural Disaster Preparation

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How to Protect Yourself Against Malicious Emails

Hooded Hacker Stealing Passwords

35 Common Sense Actions to Protect Yourself from Cyber-crime

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How to Protect Your Company From Data Loss

XSolutions is a managed IT services and cybersecurity company based in New City, NY. Since 1999, we have helped businesses across Rockland County, Bergen County, Westchester County, Orange County, Northern New Jersey, and the greater NY/NJ/CT region reduce risk, improve reliability, and gain clarity over their technology. We specialize in proactive managed IT, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, cloud, backup and disaster recovery, and strategic IT guidance for organizations with 15 or more computers.