by Ophtek, LLC | May 6, 2015 | hardware, Security
Learn how USB thumb drives can potentially destroy laptops / pcs. We’ll explain how this works and what measures can be taken to protect your computers. If you happen to find an unknown flash drive in any place that you aren’t familiar with, we strongly...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 2, 2015 | hardware, Office IT
Find out what RAID is and whether your critical business systems need it. Learn all the basics to ensure your data stays secured regardless of your set-up. RAID is short for “Redundant Array of Independent Disks”. The “I” in RAID can also be referred to as...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 27, 2015 | hardware, Office IT
Which is the best hard drive to invest in? With many brands to choose from, we’ll disclose our findings from our best source so you can secure your data. Backblaze, a large data center that offers online backups, has published a new report to advise on the best...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 2, 2015 | Backup and Recovery, hardware
Aside from backups and security, protecting your servers and workstations from power surges, thunder storms and power outages helps avoid costly downtime. You may have wondered if a UPS (uninterruptable power supply) and Surge protectors are necessary and worth the...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 18, 2014 | hardware, Office IT
Whether you’re buying a new PC for the office, your business or personal use, here are the features you should focus on to get the most bang for your buck. We’re going to highlight the 5 most important features to look for in a new PC. But before we delve...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 15, 2014 | hardware, Security, Software
Has your computer been sluggish lately? Your hard drive usage could be too high and on its way to a crash. Here’s how to check if it’s working too hard. Your hard drive is the main storage of your computer. It holds your pictures, videos, office or...
