Nikki Gillingham, Author at Info-Tech Montreal

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Entries by Nikki Gillingham

Tips for Managing your I.T. Budget

February 7, 2021in Uncategorized /by Nikki Gillingham

You know having proper I.T. and tech support is important for keeping your business operating smoothly, but budgeting for it can be tricky sometimes. How much support do I need? What if everything is running smoothly? Do I need to hire someone to be in the office full-time? So many questions! We know arranging for… Continue Reading Tips for Managing your I.T. Budget

Make Sure Your Business Tech is Ready To Go in 2021: A Checklist

January 4, 2021in Tech tips, Updates /by Nikki Gillingham

New Year, New You! That’s what they always say, right? But in the shuffle of New Year’s Resolutions and fresh Business Strategies, we often forget to double-check the tech-stack that runs those business strategies. If you’re in business and operate off of more than just a laptop, there’s a few things everyone should check off… Continue Reading Make Sure Your Business Tech is Ready To Go in 2021: A Checklist

Keeping Your Data Secure When Shopping Online

December 3, 2020in Security /by Nikki Gillingham

If you’re doing some last-minute online shopping this month, don’t forget to take steps to protect your personal data. The Holidays may feel like a time where everything is cloaked in joy and wonder – especially in a year like we’ve had in 2020; it’s definitely needed! But unfortunately, the holidays also come with an… Continue Reading Keeping Your Data Secure When Shopping Online

What to do if Features you Rely on to do Your Work Suddenly Disappear

November 5, 2020in Tech tips, Updates /by Nikki Gillingham

Last month, in October 2020, Google decided to shut down its music and podcast hosting site called Google Play Music. Users were sent emails and encouraged to transfer all of their purchased and downloaded files to the YouTube Music platform before Google’s proprietary app was shut down, in order not to lose their data. Also… Continue Reading What to do if Features you Rely on to do Your Work Suddenly Disappear

3 Things You Need to Maintain Productivity While Working From Home This Fall

October 1, 2020in Tech tips /by Nikki Gillingham

Almost seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve mostly settled into some sort of routine – or at least, figured out what we’re supposed to be settling into. Whether or not we’re “settled”, of course, is another story. Unfortunately, the reality is that many businesses have come to the realization that having a remote workforce… Continue Reading 3 Things You Need to Maintain Productivity While Working From Home This Fall

Inbox Security And Protecting Your Data

September 1, 2020in Security /by Nikki Gillingham

Take a second and imagine what would happen if you suddenly lost all of your emails. What if an employee clicked a link that, in literally less than a second, wiped the data from all the computers on your network? Talk about a pull-your-hair-out nightmare. The good news is that protecting your inbox and your… Continue Reading Inbox Security And Protecting Your Data

Antivirus Software and an Expert to Monitor it – the Perfect Combo

August 8, 2020in Security /by Nikki Gillingham

Antivirus software has come a long way – but then again, so have viruses! Even though PCs are no longer as susceptible to attacks as they may have been in the past, it’s just as important as ever to have antivirus software running on your computer. Here’s why. Viruses aren’t the only threat anymore… Continue Reading Antivirus Software and an Expert to Monitor it – the Perfect Combo

Save Money and Prolong the Life of Your Computer With A New SSD

July 2, 2020in Uncategorized /by Nikki Gillingham

If you’re one of the many organizations whose computers can’t handle – or can just barely handle – the Windows 10 upgrade, don’t go running out to buy a new fleet of PCs just yet! Often for less than $400, we can help you prolong the life of your existing computers by upgrading to a… Continue Reading Save Money and Prolong the Life of Your Computer With A New SSD

Getting Hacked Isn’t Something That Only Happens to ‘Someone Else’

May 6, 2020in Security /by Nikki Gillingham

With the ongoing pandemic affecting almost all businesses, we’ve been talking a lot about cyber security and the importance of ensuring your data is protected to help prevent you from being hacked. Cyber attacks typically increase during chaotic times, so it’s important to ensure your security systems are up-to-date. It’s also common to think it… Continue Reading Getting Hacked Isn’t Something That Only Happens to ‘Someone Else’

Three Tips for Setting Your Employees Up To Work From Home During A Crisis

April 2, 2020in Uncategorized /by Nikki Gillingham

There’s no doubt about it, we’re entering unfamiliar territory when it comes to business, thanks to COVID-19. If you haven’t already, chances are your offices will soon be transitioning from having staff on-site to adopting a work from home policy. At any other time, I would be telling you about the benefits research has shown… Continue Reading Three Tips for Setting Your Employees Up To Work From Home During A Crisis