Leaving Computers On All The Time Turn off, or not? I was recently asked the following question. "I say that leaving my computer on overnight does not expose it to hacking, but some disagree with me. (You advised me to leave it on as ... Best Practices Hardware Maintenance Aug 8, 2023 Educational Articles
S.M.A.R.T. is smart for hard drives S.M.A.R.T. is self-monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology for hard drives. This technology used to be an optional component on hard drives, but it is now included on all newly manufactured har... Best Practices Hardware Monitoring Aug 8, 2023 Educational Articles
Why are SOHO Routers Insufficient? There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about the inadequacy of SOHO routers, and I couldn't agree more. For more than ten years, I have been advocating the use of real, XTM (extensible threat... Hardware Router Aug 8, 2023 Educational Articles
Understanding Security Appliances What is a security appliance A security appliance is a device that protects the perimeter and the inside of your network. The perimeter is secured because the security appliance is between the interne... Cybersecurity Firewall Hardware Router Aug 8, 2023 Educational Articles
Expected IT Hardware LifeCycle Here's an in-depth exploration of expected IT hardware life, leasing IT hardware, and budget planning for hardware replacement. Question posed by reader Amanda: I am better trying to understand the ac... Asset Management Hardware Aug 2, 2023 Educational Articles