Author Archives: RESULTS Technology

Windows 10’s anti-ransomware features

Computer security

The recent global outbreak of ransomware attacks such as WannaCry and Petya has made Microsoft sit up and pay attention to the need for better security features for Windows 10. Here are some of the new ones Microsoft has come up with to help keep PC users safe. Controlled Folder Access The Controlled Folder Access […]

Disruptive technologies in healthcare

Medical data

Corporate giants like Microsoft, Google, and Apple are cultural icons because of their revolutionary software and hardware innovations. Soon, we’ll be looking back and marveling at how healthcare once existed without some of the radical-sounding technologies that are close to becoming reality. The “internet of things” The “internet of things” (IoT) literally means that more […]

Use Outlook effectively with these tricks

Email notification

Many companies prefer to use Microsoft Outlook for coordinating projects, setting up meetings, and managing their email. This tool offers more features aside from being an email application where you can organize your business communications, contacts, and work. Let’s take a closer look at some tips you might have missed. Clean Up your inbox No […]

Say goodbye to SQL Server 2008, hello Azure

Microsoft headquarters

Changing something fundamental to your IT can be tricky to transition into, so it’s best to allot sufficient time for it. If you’re still on either Windows Server 2008 R2 or SQL Server 2008, migrate to Microsoft Azure early, long before you reach the July 2019 end of life deadline. Need help upgrading? RESULTS can […]

Cybersecurity for small- and medium-sized businesses

Internet security

Has your organization been hit with a data breach or ransomware recently? This happens more often than you might think to businesses of all sizes. Given the frequency, complexity, and increasing number of threats, a multi-level, agile, and cutting-edge cybersecurity strategy is the only response that will protect businesses from massive losses. Fortunately, managed IT […]

Prolong laptop battery life with these tricks

Laptop battery life

It’s difficult to get any work done with your laptop notifying you that it’s running out of juice. And if you are not close to a power outlet, your laptop will soon be nothing more than a cold slab of metal and plastic. Here are some helpful tips to prolong your laptop battery’s life. Some […]

The cloud is more secure than you think

Security features for the cloud

Even to this day, many people doubt the cloud’s security. However, experts argue that it’s almost always better than that of local area networks (LANs). So whether you’re considering a cloud web server or internet-based productivity software, take a minute to learn why the cloud might just be your best option. Hands-on management Unless you […]

How can MSPs optimize healthcare?

Data virtualization

Patient care does not begin and end with giving timely medical attention. It also requires enforcing strict security measures to ensure patients’ personal information is always kept confidential. Choosing the right managed services provider (MSP) that provides tailor-fit, cost-effective, point-to-point solutions will help achieve both medical and technological concerns centralized for easy monitoring. They guarantee […]

Why you should care about HTTPS

SSL certified site

One basic internet security habit that everyone should remember is to avoid websites that aren’t secured with the HTTPS protocol. This is as simple as looking at your URL bar to check whether the URL string starts with “https” and whether there is a symbol of a closed padlock beside it. HTTPS Encryption When you […]