by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 6, 2021 | IT Best Practices, IT damage, laptop case, Ophtek, PC enclosure, screen protector, surge protector, ventilation
IT hardware is complex and, as a result, can be highly fragile. Even the slightest amount of damage can render it unusable, so you need to protect it. The fragile nature of IT hardware isn’t your only concern. There is also the cost. While a mouse may not be a...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 25, 2020 | IT Best Practices, IT Efficiency, Ophtek, PC, PC Maintenance, PC Tips
A healthy PC is a happy PC and one that will serve your organization well. But to keep your PC healthy you need to carry out regular maintenance. Take the casing off a PC and you will see that it’s a complex collection of circuitry, wires, boards and fans. All of...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 9, 2020 | coronavirus, IT Best Practices, Ophtek, PC Server, Security, Tech Support, Updates
Workplace PCs tend to be more protected than those found in our homes. Therefore, you need to make sure you always work safely on your home PC. With remote working on the rise, due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important that we don’t take our eye off the ball...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 29, 2020 | IOT, IoT Attacks, IT Best Practices, Ophtek
The Internet of Things (IoT) is getting bigger and bigger. But this popularity is making it a target for hackers. Thankfully, Shodan is here to secure it. It’s difficult to imagine life without the IoT; the sheer range of possibilities it opens up is astonishing. But...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 10, 2019 | Data Security, Internet, IT Best Practices, Network, Ophtek, Windows Server, wireless network
Getting to grips with problems relating to your computer network can be a frustrating affair, but it’s one which is likely to happen on a daily basis. Computer networks are, after all, highly complex systems that comprise various components and are in use by...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 18, 2019 | anti malware, disable employee access, email security, IT Best Practices, Ophtek, Password Security, Safety, Security, Security Threats, two factor
Cyber-crime remains a major threat to any organization that works with IT, but the basics of IT security are often the best way to counter this threat. It’s difficult to avoid the fact that cyber-attacks are reaching record levels. IT systems are less secure than ever...
