Macro Systems Blog

Fact: Windows 7 is still one of the more popular operating systems. This is concerning since Microsoft is shutting off support for this operating system on January 14, 2020. 

Email is obviously an incredibly useful tool in the business setting, helping with a wide variety of communication needs. On the other hand, in order to make the most of your emails, you need to have an email client that allows you to do so. Below we’re pitting two major email clients against each other to see which one offers the features that best suit your business and its needs.

There are hackers out there whose sole purpose is to infiltrate businesses and pilfer data, money, and the trust people have in their technology. One method to help keep your things secure is by relying on two-factor authentication. Let's take a closer look at 2FA below.

The notion of cloud computing and cloud storage has revolutionized the way companies manage data storage and software distribution. Macro Systems has helped many of our clients utilize cloud-based services, and these days, most of us are connected to this entity labeled as “the cloud” in one way or another. The question is: how can we tell if our data is safe?

Because cybersecurity talent is at a critical shortage, data breaches that expose millions of people’s sensitive information are routine occurrences; it is one of the biggest issues that today's business faces. Because of this, we have compiled five Cybersecurity tips about keeping your systems' secure that everyone should know.

There are numerous technologies that come to define the point of time in which they were developed: the printing press, the light bulb, the automobile, etc. We now live in a time where new, and potentially transcendent technologies seem to be a dime a dozen. In the past twenty years we’ve seen the development of the mobile device, broadband technology (both wired and wireless), social media, blockchain and cryptocurrency, all the way to self-driving cars. However, none of these technologies has the promise that Artificial Intelligence has. 

Most people's perception of hackers comes via what they see in modern pop culture … but does this perception match up to a hacker in real life? Alas, pop culture doesn’t always differentiate between different hacker types and their motivations very well.

It would be difficult to find anyone who works on a computer who hasn’t utilized at least one of the applications in Microsoft Office. Office has been a staple for professionals, students, and home users for decades. Over the last few years, Microsoft has reinvented how businesses can collaboratively use Office to enhance productivity, security, and adhere to compliances.

Any project that your business tackles will have its success defined by the specific goals you have set for it. This means that each project will be unique, its own concerns and considerations coming into play. On the other hand, when it comes to managing these projects, most of them benefit from largely the same practices. Let's review three practices that every project should incorporate.

It's no secret that small and medium-sized businesses appreciate any opportunity to lower the amount of money they have to spend to successfully operate. One way that businesses of all sizes have used to do so has been VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) telephony. Let's we’ll explore just how VoIP solutions are much kinder to a business’ budget.

Data has become another currency, and just like any other currency, some is much more valuable than others. This is especially the case concerning your business’ data, and why it is so imperative that you keep it secure.

There's a reason we’ve been discussing Facebook quite a bit on our blog: we’re all concerned with our privacy, and Facebook has been notoriously front-and-center when it comes to Internet privacy. In this post we will break down Facebook’s privacy settings to help you gain control over your personal identity while using the social network.

However you personally about Facebook, if you have an account it’s worth configuring and locking down your account to control what others can see about you.

Because Facebook is front and center when it comes to privacy-related issues worldwide, we are going to focus on how you can take control of your personal information. Additionally, this post will also serve as a starting point for anyone who doesn’t understand 2-factor authentication.

Facebook is a large part of daily life for many people. There are more than two billion active users; if you select any 4 random human beings from anywhere in the world, at least one of them likely logged into Facebook today. 

It’s imperative to know that you still have control over your information, so in this blog we’re going to look at a few ways you can take control over your online identity on the world’s largest social network.

Are you aware that, of all the vulnerabilities your business has to cyberthreats, your workers are one of the riskiest, simply due to their exposure to your business technology? If your business isn’t secure, it will become very difficult to serve your clientele. Let's take a look at four policies that can help you and your employees positively contribute to your business’ security.

The information technology solutions that are available for businesses to utilize are continually improving. While these enhancements are beneficial to your operational abilities, you do need to make sure you are staying up to date; a managed service provider can help with IT Procurement. 

Data is of critical importance to many modern businesses; with the help of a managed service provider, it can become even more useful. Let's take a look at the ways that data can be utilized to your organization's benefit.

Your business may have a need that requires you to bring in an external resource, including assistance with the technology it leverages. Let's take a look at how a managed service provider can act as a consultant for your various business needs.

Technology is trending, but if you are a decision maker at a small business, technology solutions aren’t usually developed for your business in mind. As a result, it can often be hard for the SMB to get tools that are scalable enough to make sense for them, while also getting powerful options that will actually work to enhance some part of the business. Listed below is a look at three trending technologies that small businesses are starting to utilize regularly. 

It wasn't too long ago that we had to haul a computer into the shop to get it fixed if there were problems. However, with the pace that modern business is conducted, this approach just isn’t effective for businesses any longer. Today, with the support of a managed service provider, support is available much more efficiently and affordably than ever.