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Occasionally we will also release information about fascinating projects we have worked on or upcoming changes to our services here. Stay tuned!
Latest Alliance Computers Information Technology Blog Posts
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? MFA adds a layer of protection to your security by allowing access only after successful verification of two or more different categories. These may include: • Something You Know: This is usually a password or PIN. •...
Why Your Small Business Should Consider Managed IT Services
Why Your Small Business Should Consider Managed IT Services If you’re a small business owner in Central PA, outsourcing your IT needs to a managed service provider (MSP) can offer some powerful benefits compared to keeping everything in-house. Here’s a look at some of...
Tech Safety For Your College Student
Tech Safety for your College Student Let’s face it, security is a real concern these days and so is protecting your data. College students today face more threats online than ever before and these threats can come in many different forms. This includes accidental...
RadioShack is Back … With Viral Tweets
Do you remember RadioShack? Two decades ago it was the defacto place to purchase computer peripherals and specialized electronics for hobbyist endeavors (where can I learn how to build and install a ham radio transceiver for my car nowadays?). RadioShack, like so many...
I have been hacked! What do? Don’t Call, Power Down, Get Help
"I have been hacked!" We see it every day, a customer comes into our store and says, “I have been hacked!” It usually starts with a pop-up that can take many forms, but the result is always the same. The pop-up will give the victim a phone number to call to resolve an...
SSDs Are A Powerful Alternative to Hard Disks
What is a Hard Disk and what are SSDs? A hard drive is one of the most common types of storage device that you will find in modern day PCs. A hard drive consists of several platters that spin on a spindle. Each platter has a head and a magnetic material that is...
5 Steps to Detect Phishing Emails
Phishing Continues to Be On The Rise As email continues to dominate the marketing landscape, it’s more important than ever to understand the steps to detect phishing emails. Phishing emails are a real thing and can lead to identity theft and a lot of other headaches....
Why It is IMPERATIVE That You Use Carbonite To Backup Your Data
Why Use Carbonite To Backup Your Data With all the security threats we face today, from scams to large scale data breaches, it’s a good idea to use Carbonite to backup and protect your most valuable information. Carbonite is secure, easy to use, and the company is...
Should you wait to upgrade to Windows 11?
Do I need to wait to upgrade to Windows 11? There are a lot of people who are eager to update to the latest and greatest platform, but should you wait to upgrade to Windows 11? Most of the time, keeping your device up to date is essential for the best performance, and...
Building Your Cybersecurity Toolkit
Building your Cybersecurity ToolkitI remember the first time my dad gave me a box of tools. I was moving out for the first time, and he gave me a box filled with an old hammer, two screwdrivers (one flathead, the other Phillips head), a rusty wrench, and a tape...
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