Call our office!
Peoria, IL 61615
Monday – Friday
‘Tis the season… for cyber attacks? You aren’t the only one staying busy during the holiday season. Cyber criminals are, too, even more than usual! A UK-based cybersecurity firm Darktrace found that there is a 30% increase in the number of ransomware attacks every...
Here’s why “turning it off and on again” should almost always be your first move when you’re experiencing …
Facebook tracks its users’ activity across the web. Here’s how to stop it. Among security experts, there’s a …
It may sound simple, but pressing the Windows Key+L when you step away from your computer can save …
Fear, Lies, and Greed: Blackmail Phishing Scams Play on Embarrassment for Huge Payouts Why am I getting this email? I didn’t do anything wrong! A friend of mine recently sent me a screenshot of an email via text. The subject line was a random string of characters,...
This month’s tech tip is from Annette Ford, Vice President at Facet Technologies. Annette has shared a few shortcuts for web browsers that will save you time. You’ll never go back to using your mouse again! These tips are for Windows 10 users, but if you use an Apple...
TECH TIP: Sanitizing Your Computers & Equipment This month’s tech tip is from IT Bench Technician Vincent Bethel. Vince shares how to clean your computer equipment to help keep you and others safe, especially on shared equipment. We often talk about how to keep...
find files and documents on your computer 01 1024×495 1 “Where did that go?” This tech tip comes from Toni Insalata, IT Bench Technician located at Nerds on Call in Normal, IL! This tip may help you if you ever can’t find your important documents and files when you...
Cyber insurance carriers now require documented proof of specific security controls before they will issue or renew a policy. For Central Illinois businesses, meeting these requirements means having multi-factor authentication, endpoint detection and response, tested...
For a 50-person company, cybersecurity means a layered set of protections that cover your endpoints, your email, your network perimeter, your data backups, and your people. It does not mean buying one tool and hoping for the best. The right setup balances real...
For most Central Illinois businesses with 25 to 150 employees, managed IT services cost 40 to 60 percent less than hiring an equivalent in-house team, while providing broader coverage, stronger cybersecurity, and 24/7 support. The average IT manager salary in the...
24/7 IT Support Around-the-clock IT support means a real person is available to respond to your technology emergencies at any hour, any day of the year. But "24/7 support" is one of the most overused and under-defined promises in the managed IT industry. Some...
A Guide to Managed Services Pricing for Peoria and Central Illinois Managed IT services in the Peoria and Central Illinois market typically cost between $100 and $200 per user per month. Nationally, that range stretches from $110 to $400 depending on what's included,...