6 Benefits of Fiber
1.) Speed – Fiber runs at the speed of light and allows for instant data retrieval, allowing internet data to transfer at the fastest speed in the industry. 2.) Symmetrical Bandwidth – Fiber unlike cable internet, has equal upload & download speeds that allows for a much longer transmission distances and high signal rates. 3.) Private connection…
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Twice in A Week: The Miller Group Sees Scams Too
Scams come in all shapes and sizes. Every business is a susceptible target for these ever-improving criminals who try to profit from you or your employee’s mistakes. Case in point, within the last week, The Miller Group received two scam attempts of different types. Luckily, our staff thwarted the efforts but some businesses might not…
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How to Avoid Falling Victim to Fake Malware Alerts
Suppose you are working on your computer and an alert pops up saying that your computer is infected with a virus. Could you tell whether this alert is legitimate? Don’t feel bad if you said “no”. Cybercriminals have become adept at creating fake malware alerts, so it is sometimes hard to determine real verses fake….
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Not Secure Website Warnings Are Here
In case you missed it, Google Chrome’s version 68 is here and the “not secure” labels have come with it. For the past two years, Google has warned of these markers coming in an effort to make the internet safer for users. We talked about the new sanctions being imposed by Google. We know too that…
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What Small Businesses Can Learn From Sony’s Major Cyber Security Mistakes
Life at Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. is slowly getting back to normal after becoming the victim of one of the most malicious cyberattacks in history. Sony’s employees arrived at the office on November 24, 2014, to find the image of a red skull on all of their computers. The foreboding image came with a warning…
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How to Reduce the Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
If you are like me, you sit in front of a computer for hours each day. Over the years, numbness, weakness and pain in your fingertips can start to develop. Carpal tunnel is one of the risks associated with long-term computer use. Carpal tunnel can be easily avoided with daily desk exercises and an ergonomic desk setup….
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The Miller Group named to Channel Futures list of 501 top MSPs in the nation.
The Miller Group ranks among the world’s 501 most strategic and innovative managed service providers (MSPs), according to Channel Futures 11th-annual MSP 501 Worldwide Company Rankings. The MSP 501 is the first, largest and most comprehensive ranking of managed service providers worldwide. This year Channel Futures received a record number of submissions. Applications poured in…
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4 Ways to Protect Your Smartphone from Damage
Smartphones have become indispensable tools in many people’s professional and personal lives. These mobile devices let you stay connected and organized at work, at home, and on the go. While smartphones are popular because of their portability, this aspect also makes them prone to physical damage. Having to repair or replace a damaged smartphone can…
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Have the Russians hacked your router? The FBI says maybe.
All small office and home office routers, QNAP and NAS devices need to be rebooted to ward off trouble according to a public service announcement from the FBI last month. The PSA stated that Russian hackers have compromised hundreds of thousands of home and office devices with VPNFilter malware. As scary as it sounds, the…
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IT Trends to Help You Stay Competitive
Staying ahead of technology trends can keep your business competitive, no matter how quickly the environment changes. Spotting new trends on the horizon — before your competitors do — can help your company develop successful innovations and be the first to bring them to market. This type of Blue Ocean Strategy thinking can give you…
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