tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75111743794921380212024-03-26T12:17:01.578-07:00Network Services Group, LLCNetwork Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-28707098411325558562024-03-15T09:00:00.000-07:002024-03-15T09:00:00.129-07:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZsP2m83vBtIACg1WLU5x-aMBjN8771OOUBpqpSFmrgiYCo0dNUh71huuOl6kCHGZq3RybA4zYGzWDTh0PJXxuCSMPmZI_wycxS5-ljYhutzWfNLgEaNWzdlZDV5SvtvBemZdnh175NzQG7v5OYPEgW5GToL4-HVDRxeVEXqgBHSGkYxP46s7E7xumdTP1/s1080/NSG%20-%20Blog%202.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZsP2m83vBtIACg1WLU5x-aMBjN8771OOUBpqpSFmrgiYCo0dNUh71huuOl6kCHGZq3RybA4zYGzWDTh0PJXxuCSMPmZI_wycxS5-ljYhutzWfNLgEaNWzdlZDV5SvtvBemZdnh175NzQG7v5OYPEgW5GToL4-HVDRxeVEXqgBHSGkYxP46s7E7xumdTP1/s320/NSG%20-%20Blog%202.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />When was the last time your business’s website was updated?<p></p><p><br /></p><p>Google constantly changes the way it evaluates websites for search engine placement. It's always tweaking its algorithm and enforcing new standards for qualities it deems important. Even if a website was well-built in the past, it doesn't mean that it will remain in good standing with Google and other search engines as new standards are imposed. </p><p><br /></p><p>WordPress is the most ubiquitous CMS—and therefore the most maliciously targeted. It needs to be kept up to date. So do all its themes and plugins. And when a plugin or theme has a severe vulnerability, it needs to be temporarily disabled until the developer patches the problem, or permanently deleted and replaced with something similar.</p><p><br /></p><p>Revamp Your Business’s Website with Ann Arbor Tech Support</p><p>Ready to bring your business into 2024?</p><p>When it comes to premier business-class website design, development, and hosting, you can rely on our Ann Arbor-based tech support [link to KWP]. To get started, call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form here. </p>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0955 W Eisenhower Cir c, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA42.245651 -83.75967813.935417163821157 -118.915928 70.555884836178848 -48.603427999999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-60259688000170518402024-03-01T09:00:00.000-08:002024-03-01T09:00:00.243-08:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMfgask3nWtVBvnEA30mSe1V6QOh8TuirGixwLJJqxpT3i5GT6X5R4F9IbrQAiGn22Ld5ogTbZa-w_9zNryojzHl00ybw7AbEg6aX7IF2GS0VkevtV-Qffk1-dWnYZFHfoE2ivUKraHtxn-nO0GoWZBI0U16BAyz0ag2gr5y0qcZuaCDyaRgENLpw1VVo8/s1080/NSG%20-%20Blog%201.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMfgask3nWtVBvnEA30mSe1V6QOh8TuirGixwLJJqxpT3i5GT6X5R4F9IbrQAiGn22Ld5ogTbZa-w_9zNryojzHl00ybw7AbEg6aX7IF2GS0VkevtV-Qffk1-dWnYZFHfoE2ivUKraHtxn-nO0GoWZBI0U16BAyz0ag2gr5y0qcZuaCDyaRgENLpw1VVo8/s320/NSG%20-%20Blog%201.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />How long ago was your business’s website created?<p></p><p><br /></p><p>Our team has been developing and hosting websites and web applications since the dawn of the commercial Internet. We know the technical stack inside and out, and we know what works. We don't just blindly outsource our infrastructure; every time an Amazon outage makes the news for taking out a large swatch of the web, our sites stay running.</p><p><br /></p><p>We are at a sweet spot to be uniquely responsive to the needs of our small and medium-sized business clients. You may be able to find cheap commodity hosting, but then you become a commodity customer — dealing with automated systems, self-serve interfaces, and little recourse when things go wrong. On the opposite end of the spectrum, enterprise-scale corporations hire entire teams of developers and IT workers to keep their online presence running. With NSG, you get the benefit of an easy-to-reach, responsive team that works with you as a technology partner without having to hire your own programming department.</p><p><br /></p><p>In addition to standard websites, we also specialize in building web-based applications that companies use to run their business processes — from internal systems to track production and work orders, to external-facing applications that help automate workflows with your customers. There are so many ways that technology can be used to make your business run more smoothly; we've built plenty of custom solutions to help our partner companies take advantage of web-based technology, and would love to talk with you about ways we could do the same for you.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Revamp Your Business’s Website with Ann Arbor Tech Support</h3><p>Ready to bring your business into 2024?</p><p>When it comes to premier business-class website design, development, and hosting, you can rely on our <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/update-your-website-with-network-services-group"><b>Ann Arbor-based tech support.</b></a> To get started, call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a>.</p><div><br /></div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-27560361678484680862024-02-15T08:00:00.000-08:002024-02-15T08:00:00.149-08:00Security, Backups, and Updates!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZn7SDY_v9BWHRmsnQxKmitGzVtXLcIyH8DgBHPriIaHqtaEQ0rKTqow3bFRAr_X2u3erFtdn1eoBe9nmthB7leyogC0L47ur60zWvBiLDCC-KVofvgCyAGTBg07tjxE08bQ9FtmioVV-ar-OC1aTenjsVo5u4_toA9YrX2vEd0Df5JoYEH8FlNUNNL4I/s940/nsg%20backups%20blog%201.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Computer Service Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Computer Service" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZn7SDY_v9BWHRmsnQxKmitGzVtXLcIyH8DgBHPriIaHqtaEQ0rKTqow3bFRAr_X2u3erFtdn1eoBe9nmthB7leyogC0L47ur60zWvBiLDCC-KVofvgCyAGTBg07tjxE08bQ9FtmioVV-ar-OC1aTenjsVo5u4_toA9YrX2vEd0Df5JoYEH8FlNUNNL4I/w400-h335/nsg%20backups%20blog%201.png" width="400" /></a></div>When was the last time you updated your business tech?<br /><p></p><p>There are three major things you should do to set yourself up for technological success at the beginning of 2024: update security, enable backups, and replace outdated systems.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Security</h3><p>It’s unfortunate, but cybersecurity is a huge concern in today’s world. While technology does a lot to improve our lives, it also opens the door for unscrupulous actors to threaten our security. We are seeing more and more organizations requiring companies to meet security standards to ensure customer data is protected. This includes insurance companies, payment processing firms, and government entities. Here are a few basics of cybersecurity:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Robust antivirus software that is monitored</li><li>DNS filtering</li><li>Advanced firewalls</li><li>Security policies</li><li>System updates and patching</li><li>Backups</li></ul><p></p><p>Don’t just think you’re backed up. Know that you are. This includes knowing where your data is stored, and ensuring a reliable backup solution is in place to back it up both locally and in the cloud. Oh yeah, your backups should be encrypted too.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Replace Old, Outdated, and Unsupported Systems</h3><p>We all want to get a good bang for our buck out of technology, but as technology ages it tends to slow down, become less secure, and develop problems. For instance, did you know that Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14th of 2025? Did you also know that a lot of older systems (2019 and before) are incompatible with Windows 11? </p><p>Microsoft also ended support for Windows Server 2012 in October of 2023. Aside from not having any support, any systems running Server 2012 will increasingly become a security risk as exploits are discovered but not patched by Microsoft.</p><p>If your systems are old, slow, or running unsupported software, maybe it’s time to consider an upgrade. You’ll be amazed at how great it feels to have a new fast and responsive computer system.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Update Your Tech with an Ann Arbor Computer Service</h3><p>It’s not too late to set yourself up for new year’s success! Network Services Group is an <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/new-year-new-you-computer-service-ann-arbor">Ann Arbor-based Computer Service</a></b> that can help you update and maintain your business technology. For smooth sailing in all IT matters, call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a>. We look forward to helping with all your tech needs!</p>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-59277977906909287852024-02-01T08:00:00.000-08:002024-02-01T08:00:00.161-08:00Does Your Business Need New Tech for 2024?<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiftenVdxVOIM2EkzM3CZb2AZJzJ0zBLX3K1I7ZT918tFYyMeTX0kZ54la4BKlb7ktJla3wd7GkmghiC8oqbltfzOnki0irlCF7QH-69umggc67zeSgozFQDafzlFg8e34A_4gRwjnX8fGofkb5QGSgIVCa4uPV-u8QkZ1vTKD2dScAo85yqcKqu51OXzh6/s940/computer%20update%20-%20NSG.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Computer Service Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Computer Service" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiftenVdxVOIM2EkzM3CZb2AZJzJ0zBLX3K1I7ZT918tFYyMeTX0kZ54la4BKlb7ktJla3wd7GkmghiC8oqbltfzOnki0irlCF7QH-69umggc67zeSgozFQDafzlFg8e34A_4gRwjnX8fGofkb5QGSgIVCa4uPV-u8QkZ1vTKD2dScAo85yqcKqu51OXzh6/w400-h335/computer%20update%20-%20NSG.png" width="400" /></a></div>Are you dreading a new year of IT difficulties for your business?</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy New Year! A lot of people take this time of year to start working on improving themselves – cleaning up their diet, working out, setting goals, and following a daily plan. If this is you, then fantastic! These are all great things to do.</div><div><br /></div><div>However, you might also want to consider giving some of your attention and effort to improving your technology. Do you really want to enter the new year being saddled with old and slow systems, security concerns, and nagging problems that never seem to go away? No way! It’s time to up your technology game, and NSG would love to help.</div><div><br /></div><div>Why bring old problems into the new year? Maybe your systems are slow, frequently crashing, or experiencing other problems that just keep lingering. Let’s work on getting all of that stuff cleaned up so we can set you up for success in the new year.</div><div><br /></div><div>It’s time to up your technology game for the new year and leave old problems behind. Replace slow and outdated systems. Increase your security. Ensure your important data is safe and backed up. At NSG, we want your technology to work for you, when you want it to, and the way you want it to. Feel free to reach out if you’d like some help with improving your technology and security for the new year and beyond.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Set Yourself up for Success with an Ann Arbor Computer Service </h3><div><br /></div><div>It’s not too late to set yourself up for new year’s success! Network Services Group is an <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/new-year-new-you-computer-service-ann-arbor">Ann Arbor-based Computer Service</a></b> that can help you update and maintain your business technology. For smooth sailing in all IT matters, call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a>. We look forward to helping with all your tech needs!<br /></div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-33661493142748529612024-01-15T08:00:00.000-08:002024-01-15T08:00:00.150-08:00Antivirus and Backup Services<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ngVW5T0MwcroBifwhom8Y7knqgDY8LzvvsmY1FesJu5FtLEYrJODebaH2nST2fD6BzJ6aFco2aclJ75xyQu1KrllCeBG9PvDiFObhJVwilDdRBSm8o_FQQ5JPgXeWPN69KduHY0SYwOLZIk5q6pG_VKHaud_I__1JQ5bad315wxcT-RjNM8PTq8YkWdb/s940/IT%20concept%20-%20NSG.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Computer Service Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Computer Service" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ngVW5T0MwcroBifwhom8Y7knqgDY8LzvvsmY1FesJu5FtLEYrJODebaH2nST2fD6BzJ6aFco2aclJ75xyQu1KrllCeBG9PvDiFObhJVwilDdRBSm8o_FQQ5JPgXeWPN69KduHY0SYwOLZIk5q6pG_VKHaud_I__1JQ5bad315wxcT-RjNM8PTq8YkWdb/w320-h268/IT%20concept%20-%20NSG.png" width="320" /></a></div>Are you up-to-date on cybersecurity threats?<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Network Services Group offers the following backup and antivirus services:</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Backups</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Reliable multi-generational backups</li><li>All critical data stored in approved areas and backed up</li><li>Offsite backups</li><li>Backups are encrypted</li><li>Periodic restore to test backups</li></ul></div><div><b>Antivirus</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Business class antivirus software installed (centrally managed)</li><li>Systems up to date with security patches (recurring)</li><li>Regularly scheduled virus scans</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Protect Your Business with Ann Arbor Computer Services</h3><div>If you aren’t satisfied with the security, performance, or reliability of your network, please contact our computer support specialists at Network Services Group. We strive to make your experience with computers and technology a positive and productive one! To set your business up with <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/computer-service-ann-arbor-questions-people-should-ask">Ann Arbor-based computer services</a></b>, call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a>. </div><div><br /></div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-31295279405172174422024-01-01T08:00:00.000-08:002024-01-01T08:00:00.140-08:00Update Your Network and Servers<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCzuM1qnjoe_Vw3p7PKiyKiTXX6NufoJQ0HDWqVd9QZrCnbLYkSiQI-WD7PRQOmzhk-Kx-7yCyUNlyejOL3jamlbqSdxKohZu941H7xL4xcRabVRkhEk88RsEs79xlA2nv5OSWVBDAI3_StFOC7dLrJ5_c7XK_RBEx3b6H-DgNH8KZ2rzPzGchyvqFBJf/s940/Website%20health.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Computer Service Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Computer Service" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCzuM1qnjoe_Vw3p7PKiyKiTXX6NufoJQ0HDWqVd9QZrCnbLYkSiQI-WD7PRQOmzhk-Kx-7yCyUNlyejOL3jamlbqSdxKohZu941H7xL4xcRabVRkhEk88RsEs79xlA2nv5OSWVBDAI3_StFOC7dLrJ5_c7XK_RBEx3b6H-DgNH8KZ2rzPzGchyvqFBJf/w320-h268/Website%20health.png" width="320" /></a></div>Do you know how your network is setup?<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Network Services Group offers the following services for network infrastructure and servers:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Network Infrastructure</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Business Class Router and firewall</li><li>External Port Scan / No Unnecessary Port Forwards</li><li>Use VPN instead of port forwarding whenever possible</li><li>External vulnerability scan</li><li>Router Firmware Updated</li><li>Router default password changed</li><li>Switches / Other network devices – default password has been changed</li><li>Business class Wi-Fi</li><li>Wi-Fi admin password has been changed from default</li><li>Wi-Fi uses WPA2 with reasonable password</li><li>Wi-Fi guest access (if any) is isolated.</li></ul></div><div><b>Servers</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Servers kept in secure location (physical security)</li><li>Servers up to date with security patches (recurring)</li><li>Administrator passwords are on a need-to-know basis</li><li>Strong password for administrators</li><li>Shared folders require authentication</li><li>Restrict access to shared folders to those who require it</li><li>Access to servers is restricted – do not use your server as a workstation, unless it is specifically configured as a terminal server.</li></ul></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Check Out More Computer Services from Ann Arbor</h3><div><br /></div><div>If you aren’t satisfied with the security, performance, or reliability of your network, please contact our computer support specialists at Network Services Group. We strive to make your experience with computers and technology a positive and productive one! To set your business up with <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/computer-service-ann-arbor-questions-people-should-ask">Ann Arbor-based computer services</a></b>, call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-31761546185982514992023-12-15T08:00:00.000-08:002023-12-15T08:00:00.138-08:00IT Hiring vs Outsourcing<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6mYjbYVvnUEQh1l7zXchDG-IhU3bsv7CoYKgTCaEGQ08Lxhq_97bO82uy5E60SHip1LVpf1iiUwF9mGSgn-Y0IYjcSNu-0HNufD_d_W1mih9F7heTY9QG1wYTdUkDPrr2BiRO6zPLUZnYSLKRcrM2v6_gZVN_VK9yrpuiAYD9CdQX7Gvo-PTaH7SLqSS/s940/call%20center%201.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="IT Solutions Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor IT Solutions" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6mYjbYVvnUEQh1l7zXchDG-IhU3bsv7CoYKgTCaEGQ08Lxhq_97bO82uy5E60SHip1LVpf1iiUwF9mGSgn-Y0IYjcSNu-0HNufD_d_W1mih9F7heTY9QG1wYTdUkDPrr2BiRO6zPLUZnYSLKRcrM2v6_gZVN_VK9yrpuiAYD9CdQX7Gvo-PTaH7SLqSS/w320-h268/call%20center%201.png" width="320" /></a></div>Unsure whether it’s better to hire an IT crew or outsource?</div><div><br /></div><div>Consider what it would cost to hire someone fulltime. The more experience they have, the more you are going to pay. Even so, a typical IT person has maybe worked at 4-5 different companies, and thus has experience with a limited number of systems. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now consider an IT support company that has been around for 20 years, and has a diversified staff that has worked with hundreds of different customers supporting dozens of different systems.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also keep in mind that good people are hard to find – trust me, I’ve looked. Most IT people today are highly segmented. “What do you know about servers?” “Uh, not much, I’m the desktop guy.” “Well, what do you know about the network? We need to make some changes to the firewall?” “Uh, not much – better call the network guy.” Weak!</div><div><br /></div><div>As a small business, you need support for all of that stuff (desktops, servers, and networking), and you don’t want to have to go out and hire 3 different people to get it. Worse, a lot of inexperienced IT support people have only a limited understanding of network and computer security and disaster recovery. In this day and age that is a huge liability, not only for them, but for any business that hires them. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Outsource Ann Arbor IT Solutions</h3><div><br /></div><div>Focus on your core business and leave the IT to the experts. At Network Services Group, we’d love to have a chance to work with you and your company and help you experience the positive side of what technology has to offer. If you’re tired of searching for <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/it-outsourcing-for-small-businesses-ann-arbor">IT solutions near Ann Arbor</a></b>, call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a>.<br /></div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-88174446131297750582023-12-01T08:00:00.000-08:002023-12-01T08:00:00.145-08:00The Benefits of Outsourcing IT Support<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpo08f5vPuSkDpHh4Mr8W3lT_VZO5kY5V7YO-Hb-PRkg6DZ9XNGOE3L_F2VskzGTQUjQPxwz3UHb7SRW9_BzJVEjue4fw7gMv5Ynet-_lWpT9ta_x82XmAzDtdPX0lYD3XjUDFBN0AEDynKNO8AAbpbVIJRPPqSp7Rn_dpPUhreeh1aBzLx0wcop5LZff/s940/Small%20Business%20-%20NSG.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="IT Solutions Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor IT Solutions" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpo08f5vPuSkDpHh4Mr8W3lT_VZO5kY5V7YO-Hb-PRkg6DZ9XNGOE3L_F2VskzGTQUjQPxwz3UHb7SRW9_BzJVEjue4fw7gMv5Ynet-_lWpT9ta_x82XmAzDtdPX0lYD3XjUDFBN0AEDynKNO8AAbpbVIJRPPqSp7Rn_dpPUhreeh1aBzLx0wcop5LZff/w320-h268/Small%20Business%20-%20NSG.png" width="320" /></a></div>Does your small business have access to IT services?</div><div><br /></div><div>At Network Services Group, we work with a lot of small businesses, helping them with their computer and network support needs. For most of them, it makes more sense to bring us in and outsource their IT rather than hire their own in-house IT person. </div><div><br /></div><div>The benefits of outsourcing your IT support include:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>More resources (access to the entire NSG team versus just one person)</li><li>More knowledge and experience (20 years supporting small business networks and computers)</li><li>Remote monitoring and maintenance</li><li>Less expensive as compared to the cost of hiring a fulltime employee</li><li>You control costs (select pay as you go or full managed services)</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>As a small business, hiring an in-house IT support person with limited experience and knowledge of security could be a huge mistake. By outsourcing with the right company, you save money and gain access to a team with a broader array of knowledge and experience.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Protect Your Small Business with Ann Arbor IT Solutions</h3><div><br /></div><div>Focus on your core business and leave the IT to the experts. At Network Services Group, we’d love to have a chance to work with you and your company and help you experience the positive side of what technology has to offer. If you’re tired of searching for <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/it-outsourcing-for-small-businesses-ann-arbor">IT solutions near Ann Arbor</a></b>, call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a>.<br /></div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-4847342216415780292023-11-15T08:00:00.011-08:002023-11-15T08:00:00.143-08:00Cybersecurity for Small Businesses<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVzj3wOUH95u5BUrhhli-5AWo_CJ8J3a15Il4i7cDazfj0mvt17qhG5E_g53n8nLLRMunIE39MP2j5KvfNyXXFzU-np1M9QLHR0So2OZjuyUu-qu2aDoAPTLI0bYoeB5AksYMTuPLAWQakC5qAqlMRbUvwKBk4X7rS-fLaZPzbK5Ce8tm6GO9Ig-ZM4VBO/s940/2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Computer Service Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Computer Service" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVzj3wOUH95u5BUrhhli-5AWo_CJ8J3a15Il4i7cDazfj0mvt17qhG5E_g53n8nLLRMunIE39MP2j5KvfNyXXFzU-np1M9QLHR0So2OZjuyUu-qu2aDoAPTLI0bYoeB5AksYMTuPLAWQakC5qAqlMRbUvwKBk4X7rS-fLaZPzbK5Ce8tm6GO9Ig-ZM4VBO/w320-h268/2.png" width="320" /></a></div>Is your small business protected from ransomware?</div><div><br /></div><div>Yes, you want to have good backups and antivirus software, but that by itself isn’t enough. There are effective and cost-effective steps that a small business can take to up their level of security and protection, including:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Download NSG’s security baseline for small businesses</li><li>Backups, backups, backups!</li><li>User training and awareness</li><li>Password policies</li><li>Multifactor Authentication</li><li>Security software that is regularly updated and monitored</li><li>DNS filtering</li><li>Next generation firewall</li><li>Patching policy</li><li>Network monitoring</li><li>Auditing and logging software</li><li>Regular security reviews</li></ul></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">Secure Your Business with an Ann Arbor Computer Service</h4><div><br /></div><div>Ready to secure your business?</div><div><br /></div><div>Network Services Group is an <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/ann-arbor-computer-service-cybersecurity">Ann Arbor computer service</a></b> that can help you defend your small business from and cyberattacks. <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">Contact NSG</a> today to discuss how you can take your cybersecurity to the next level.<br /></div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-13689054480898090842023-11-01T08:00:00.003-07:002023-11-01T08:00:00.136-07:00Network Services for Cybersecurity<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo9Qw2XAu7EMlvUyqvrFdmGDvB5HPjBuptReRulBpcixj78JeSn84CfyQEQC1GF366fgDvEuBoiveLvLu39sObl_8CVtbmYo7g5ZOtuLdZxfo-WCn4oIjeYyI5UEdbknaD94z1w4C-aAiZg6WCyqDipENbaVh1d1mcwa6HwyeVhV9MBFMD6V8cQXIOYess/s940/5.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Computer Service Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Computer Service" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo9Qw2XAu7EMlvUyqvrFdmGDvB5HPjBuptReRulBpcixj78JeSn84CfyQEQC1GF366fgDvEuBoiveLvLu39sObl_8CVtbmYo7g5ZOtuLdZxfo-WCn4oIjeYyI5UEdbknaD94z1w4C-aAiZg6WCyqDipENbaVh1d1mcwa6HwyeVhV9MBFMD6V8cQXIOYess/w320-h268/5.png" width="320" /></a></div>Are you up to date on best cybersecurity practice?</div><div><br /></div><div>Cybersecurity is serious business. Hackers, scammers, and ransomware are everywhere, and it seems like you can’t go more than a few days without hearing about some business being the victim of ransomware. It almost seems like cybersecurity is a fulltime job and many industries have specific security requirements that would be difficult or impossible for a small business to meet.</div><div><br /></div><div>What can you do to protect yourself as a small business? The answer is to work with a qualified and knowledgeable network service and support company to take your cyber security to the next level.</div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Support Your Business with Computer Service in Ann Arbor</h4><div><br /></div><div>Ready to secure your business?</div><div><br /></div><div>Network Services Group is an <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/ann-arbor-computer-service-cybersecurity">Ann Arbor computer service</a></b> that can help you defend your small business from and cyberattacks. <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">Contact NSG</a> today to discuss how you can take your cybersecurity to the next level.<br /></div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-40246562727700246902023-10-15T08:30:00.002-07:002023-10-15T08:30:00.140-07:00Keep Your Servers Up to Date<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEify-y18id99QSQr_HF9reEJxY4dzq3JeorWHQ20x0lRS3I3hrZ4ffSKHrHC80yb78eNTegwl83tRJaNWYeMIX61RN_pg0dXQP6Xy8wnQnmzTJb54LrumzNDO8o8vuOtE4gByYcL7_jf1LCo237MCn1wtU2kqxk6mVWsNJp4YT54PLhgz6UzjmedDv_LyAU/s940/server%20room2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Tech Support Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Tech Support" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEify-y18id99QSQr_HF9reEJxY4dzq3JeorWHQ20x0lRS3I3hrZ4ffSKHrHC80yb78eNTegwl83tRJaNWYeMIX61RN_pg0dXQP6Xy8wnQnmzTJb54LrumzNDO8o8vuOtE4gByYcL7_jf1LCo237MCn1wtU2kqxk6mVWsNJp4YT54PLhgz6UzjmedDv_LyAU/w320-h268/server%20room2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Reminder that on October 10th, 2023, Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 will no longer be supported.</div><div><br /></div><div>Keeping your business on an outdated server means you’ll likely experience frequent crashes, incompatibility with new software, limited or terminated technical support, and (arguably most importantly) high vulnerability to ransomware and other cyberattacks. And those are just the bigger issues—issues with performance and efficiency are sure to plague you daily as well.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Update Your Business with Ann Arbor Tech Support</h3><div><br /></div><div>Network Services Group can help you migrate all your old system data to new software and hardware. Our priority is keeping your sensitive data safe and secure, as well as keeping your business running smoothly. Reach out to <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/tech-support-ann-arbor-windows-2012-server">Ann Arbor tech support</a></b> to speak with an IT expert, and we’ll help you make a plan to update your tech and protect your business. </div><div><br /></div><div>To get started, call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a>.<br /></div><div><br /></div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-90484507235514695482023-10-01T08:30:00.002-07:002023-10-01T08:30:00.153-07:00October 10th is End of Support for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitQlx6Sx_S94csZ94RF-6rd2E2TeV385l7G1MfqUF3_N_c24NTfqsgXyjK9rWNikPJyHXM9JYkatt58uUxGtRjZK60xrQy0JHgHJadPrT3kTAwXXHwzJ204TtPV16Kh1-7i-UFBYgAFz83tl56lw77EGOJXeDSdXBv0SWPAMmf-nYwGJqO0NMoBGOtOS2w/s940/server%20room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Tech Support Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Tech Support" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitQlx6Sx_S94csZ94RF-6rd2E2TeV385l7G1MfqUF3_N_c24NTfqsgXyjK9rWNikPJyHXM9JYkatt58uUxGtRjZK60xrQy0JHgHJadPrT3kTAwXXHwzJ204TtPV16Kh1-7i-UFBYgAFz83tl56lw77EGOJXeDSdXBv0SWPAMmf-nYwGJqO0NMoBGOtOS2w/w320-h268/server%20room.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Is your business still running on Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2?</div><div><br /></div><div>According to <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/announcements/windows-server-2012-r2-end-of-support">Microsoft</a>, support for these servers will end on October 10th, 2023. This means that after October 10th, they will no longer be getting security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. This makes all businesses running on these servers easy targets for hackers.</div><div><br /></div><div>If your business is still running on a Server 2012 system chances are you’re relying on other old hardware and technology at your office. Keeping your hardware and software up to date is best business practice—relying on old, unsupported hardware automatically puts your business at significant risk.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Keep Your Business Secure with Ann Arbor Tech Support</h3><div><br /></div><div>Network Services Group can help you migrate all your old system data to new software and hardware. Our priority is keeping your sensitive data safe and secure, as well as keeping your business running smoothly. Reach out to <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/tech-support-ann-arbor-windows-2012-server">Ann Arbor tech support</a></b> to speak with an IT expert, and we’ll help you make a plan to update your tech and protect your business. </div><div><br /></div><div>To get started, call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a>.<br /></div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-55149471491045794102023-09-15T08:30:00.006-07:002023-09-15T08:30:00.149-07:00The Lahaina Fires - Excerpt from Don's Experience<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTy03W0nbeB3Bms3kwFx1ldeAHNmk9ROQGsMFh8Khj_YOOEMhhvgFBzxUi4oGD9t8iM18lt_eHKXY2kRG7-PhdotZ4WXxqSLM4_weHwfcT0CyFXqV3pmtxFBs2XAFYH2eHMLzJ3SgbZ9rF7WP-f-B3LFBt8BJyD-KHDHvH9v55xU8aB6ikElNfAs9bMhe2/s1223/Screenshot%202023-08-16%20140651.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Please consider donating to the Maui Food Bank or another charity to help the Lahaina disaster relief." border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="1223" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTy03W0nbeB3Bms3kwFx1ldeAHNmk9ROQGsMFh8Khj_YOOEMhhvgFBzxUi4oGD9t8iM18lt_eHKXY2kRG7-PhdotZ4WXxqSLM4_weHwfcT0CyFXqV3pmtxFBs2XAFYH2eHMLzJ3SgbZ9rF7WP-f-B3LFBt8BJyD-KHDHvH9v55xU8aB6ikElNfAs9bMhe2/w400-h233/Screenshot%202023-08-16%20140651.png" width="400" /></a></div>The day after the fires, one of our neighbors took his moped and drove into Lahaina. The police tried to wave him off, but he kept going. He took a bunch of pictures and videos and showed them to us when he returned. Everyone in the neighborhood was squeezing in around him trying to look at his phone. Sure enough, pretty much the entire town had burned down.</div><div><br /></div><div>Think about this – there were no gas stations, no grocery stores, and no restaurants. Everything was closed, because even the stores that didn’t burn down didn’t have power, and for the first week the roads were mostly closed so you couldn’t go anywhere.</div><div><br /></div><div>Local volunteers started stepping up, gathering donations and making supply runs. Various distribution hubs started popping up all over the place. The locals organized and ran it all – the State and Federal governments were nowhere to be seen.</div><div><br /></div><div>Continue reading Don’s story <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/lahaina-fires-experience-of-an-it-support-specialist">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>The people in Lahaina are in need. Some of them lost everything, and they could use your help. If you can find it in your heart, please consider donating to one or more of the following charities. The road ahead will be long, but with your help, the good people of Lahaina will recover and rebuild. #LahainaStrong</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Honokowai Relief Fund: <a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/honokowairelief">https://www.givesendgo.com/honokowairelief</a></li><li>Mercy Chefs: <a href="https://give.mercychefs.com/maui_fires_web">https://give.mercychefs.com/maui_fires_web</a></li><li>World Central Kitchen: <a href="https://wck.org/">https://wck.org/</a></li><li>Maui Humane Society: <a href="https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/">https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/</a></li><li>Maui Food Bank: <a href="https://mauifoodbank.org/">https://mauifoodbank.org/</a></li></ul></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Network Services Group is an IT Support Specialist in Ann Arbor, Michigan</h3><div><br /></div><div>NSG has been helping local businesses with computer and network services for over 20 years. Our goal is to establish long-term relationships with our customers and assist them every step of the way in building their IT infrastructure. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/about">https://www.nsgroupllc.com/about</a> <br /></div><div><br /></div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-82600396204991186312023-09-01T08:30:00.005-07:002023-09-01T08:30:00.152-07:00The Lahaina Fires - Excerpt from Don's Experience<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLblt29KTes13K3VQssPqG4Ub3zawlh_GJ-ZGtyZyUtMPTxled0NbZwjCmmjrizeO1b0WHIVgYVifDzFI_l5tjmSD0DVbQrG8zDeJCzAfJl2LdXTE2AQnZDl2xmYyjVZ88_-79HD7a7zGeTplqhTYJvjcLfv8IA7qRcPM-rYUA6jLLTABFHmdOZUOgLW8f/s1041/Screenshot%202023-08-31%20083325.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Please consider donating to Mercy Chefs or another charity to help the Lahaina disaster relief." border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="1041" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLblt29KTes13K3VQssPqG4Ub3zawlh_GJ-ZGtyZyUtMPTxled0NbZwjCmmjrizeO1b0WHIVgYVifDzFI_l5tjmSD0DVbQrG8zDeJCzAfJl2LdXTE2AQnZDl2xmYyjVZ88_-79HD7a7zGeTplqhTYJvjcLfv8IA7qRcPM-rYUA6jLLTABFHmdOZUOgLW8f/w320-h227/Screenshot%202023-08-31%20083325.png" width="320" /></a></div>On the night of the fires in Maui and Lahaina, around 10:15 p.m., my wife and I were woken by a loud banging on our door. It turns out it was our friends, Mark and Robyn, and they told us there was a huge fire in Lahaina, the entire city burned down, and they thought their house had burned down along with it. They threw some stuff in their cars (including their kitty) and drove north to get away from the fire.<p></p><p>Of course, we took them in and were extremely grateful they were safe, but at the same time we were devastated to hear about the fire and the entire town burning down. It takes a while for something like that to sink in. “What do you mean, the entire town? You probably just mean a couple of buildings, or maybe a couple of blocks?” They made it clear that no, it was the whole town. I can’t even imagine how they must’ve felt thinking that they had lost everything, but at least they were safe.</p><p>Continue reading Don’s story <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/lahaina-fires-experience-of-an-it-support-specialist">here</a>.</p><p>The people in Lahaina are in need. Some of them lost everything, and they could use your help. If you can find it in your heart, please consider donating to one or more of the following charities. The road ahead will be long, but with your help, the good people of Lahaina will recover and rebuild. #LahainaStrong</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Honokowai Relief Fund: <a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/honokowairelief">https://www.givesendgo.com/honokowairelief</a></p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Mercy Chefs: <a href="https://give.mercychefs.com/maui_fires_web">https://give.mercychefs.com/maui_fires_web</a></p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>World Central Kitchen: <a href="https://wck.org/">https://wck.org/</a></p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Maui Humane Society: <a href="https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/">https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/</a></p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Maui Food Bank: <a href="https://mauifoodbank.org/">https://mauifoodbank.org/</a></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Network Services Group is an IT Support Specialist in Ann Arbor, Michigan</h3><p>NSG has been helping local businesses with computer and network services for over 20 years. Our goal is to establish long-term relationships with our customers and assist them every step of the way in building their IT infrastructure. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/about">https://www.nsgroupllc.com/about<br /></a></p>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-43978805942239011982023-08-15T08:00:00.002-07:002023-08-15T08:00:00.157-07:006 Steps for Backing Up Your Data<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2MczYPV_v28OB6xIPsa9SHJXAgajTGpppZSY7I8HD5WY-wgHxPG_BjDt3pr-KE4Nwed0RlCbHw-k9JcoXvqJ1Ijlklj3GjPXfC78QEBkFQwJQ4TDvzUuoV1-y4Atw6Q2uI7fgaZghHusyxP1FFxbBqXsWJmHQp9HeCOCA1xIXbCE0ivqZcpXOxl9GbNuy/s940/nsg%20backups%20blog%202.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Computer Service Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Computer Service" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2MczYPV_v28OB6xIPsa9SHJXAgajTGpppZSY7I8HD5WY-wgHxPG_BjDt3pr-KE4Nwed0RlCbHw-k9JcoXvqJ1Ijlklj3GjPXfC78QEBkFQwJQ4TDvzUuoV1-y4Atw6Q2uI7fgaZghHusyxP1FFxbBqXsWJmHQp9HeCOCA1xIXbCE0ivqZcpXOxl9GbNuy/w320-h268/nsg%20backups%20blog%202.png" width="320" /></a></div>How often do you back up your data?<p></p><p>In terms of backups, you will want a reliable and comprehensive backup plan that meets the following metrics:</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Identify all important data, and ensure it is stored in approved places that are included in your backups (e.g. shared network drive) as opposed to in your local “my documents” folder.</li><li>Business class backup software such as Veeam or Acronis that can make full system images, perform incremental backups, offer encryption, and feature granular restore capability (ability to restore the whole system or individual files).</li><li>Local backups are stored on separate network storage device that only your backup software knows about. External drives plugged into your server or mapped network drives are just as likely to be encrypted as your server itself.</li><li>Off-site backups. Make sure you have off-site backup capability, either to removable media that is regularly swapped and taken off-site, or cloud storage.</li><li>Off-line backups. Sure, cloud backups are great and provide off-site capability. But by definition, cloud backups mean “on-line,” and there is at least some possibility that anything that is online can be discovered and hacked. Off-site backups (such as removable media that has been physically disconnected) cannot be hacked because they are physically unplugged and off-line. This will save your day if all of your other backups get encrypted.</li><li>Make sure your IT support is competent and has experience backing up and restoring customer systems and data. How does it work? How long will it take? Have you ever had to do it before?</li></ol><p></p><p>Read more about protecting your data with backups <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/ransomware-protection-computer-service-ann-arbor">here</a>.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Reach Out to a Computer Service in Ann Arbor</h3><p>If you miss even one of these, you are setting yourself up for a bad day. But don’t despair – NSG can help. If you aren’t 100% confident that you are fully protected, please reach out and let us know. We’d be happy to review and discuss and come up with a plan to keep you safe and your data secure.</p><div>If you're ready for comprehensive <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/services/annarbor/network-support-services">computer service in Ann Arbor</a></b>, contact NSG <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a>!<br /></div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-60332165944265236082023-08-01T08:00:00.002-07:002023-08-01T08:00:00.141-07:00Backups: The Last Line of Defense<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp3HvlywGxHpHfec7uix0ZKdQvmRyemym5Jlz_lLkFWW9E7HamMfch2Z0lDuSGlqd9yzZSrOx835rh9lUtsynqU1PJjrNvHI3Yv4gZoDS9jZ1W6beiHSFIBT617QykF7ewe1iEecLvI83CdDzWG64sHep08GTW6tUa71rtTMX-DRF_FvXquWWK6y7w1wgY/s940/nsg%20backups%20blog%201.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Computer Service Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Computer Service" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp3HvlywGxHpHfec7uix0ZKdQvmRyemym5Jlz_lLkFWW9E7HamMfch2Z0lDuSGlqd9yzZSrOx835rh9lUtsynqU1PJjrNvHI3Yv4gZoDS9jZ1W6beiHSFIBT617QykF7ewe1iEecLvI83CdDzWG64sHep08GTW6tUa71rtTMX-DRF_FvXquWWK6y7w1wgY/w320-h268/nsg%20backups%20blog%201.png" width="320" /></a></div>Are you concerned about your company getting hacked?<p></p><p>You’ve read about it in the news. Big companies and government agencies getting hacked with ransomware and being down for days, and having to pay exorbitant ransom in order to get their data back. Don’t let is happen to you.</p><p>I’m going to let you in a little secret. The best way to protect yourself from ransomware is…. With backups! I know it sounds simple, but stick with me here. It’s more complicated than it sounds.</p><p>Yes – you should have business class antivirus software.</p><p>Yes – you should have a business class firewall.</p><p>Yes – you should have a maintenance and monitoring plan in place to keep all of your systems up to date with security patches.</p><p>Yes – you should be training your users to be cautious and not just click on attachments and links in random emails.</p><p>Yes – you should have strong passwords and multi-factor authentication enabled.</p><p>All of that stuff is important, but none of it is foolproof. Antivirus and firewalls can only protect you from known threats. Same with system updates. It’s critically important to keep your systems patched and up to date with the latest security updates, but even so new threats are discovered each and every day.</p><p>Even with all of your precautions it’s possible that some hacker/scammer somewhere will trick someone into clicking on something and then… Bam! You’re infected.</p><p>It would absolutely be better to not get infected in the first place, but there are no guarantees, so your last line of defense are good backups and a disaster recovery plan.</p><p>Read more about protecting your data with backups <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/ransomware-protection-computer-service-ann-arbor">here</a>.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Get Protection with an Ann Arbor Computer Service</h3><p>Network Services Group provides comprehensive <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/services/annarbor/network-support-services">computer service in Ann Arbor</a></b>, including backups and disaster recovery. To discuss a protection plan, call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a>.<br /></p>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-67577204656650979022023-07-15T08:00:00.002-07:002023-07-15T08:00:00.147-07:00Ditch the Long Contract Lock-In<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJTkP1iiIesAoBWn1rfCat3neXBKSWijrEzErsHv2p7xHD8GXEUGg3EpEmyKMVkcs_qKMr0WsL54154viUBQM_m1oKIWiQ1iCYSIGsao1piCaRr0Hr_aPmd6B1VTNG-oG1tbsZtTbkDQg4MtpSc-GnI9oxPoyemVKJ6SbQopqgjos8e9xNiy0UeZZM7vHl/s940/7.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="IT Support Specialist Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor IT Support Specialist" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJTkP1iiIesAoBWn1rfCat3neXBKSWijrEzErsHv2p7xHD8GXEUGg3EpEmyKMVkcs_qKMr0WsL54154viUBQM_m1oKIWiQ1iCYSIGsao1piCaRr0Hr_aPmd6B1VTNG-oG1tbsZtTbkDQg4MtpSc-GnI9oxPoyemVKJ6SbQopqgjos8e9xNiy0UeZZM7vHl/w320-h268/7.png" width="320" /></a></div>Looking for a provider that doesn’t lock you into a multi-year contract?</div><div><br /></div><div>A lot of MSP's that we've encountered don't even want to talk to you unless you sign up for their full managed services plan, and even then, they want to lock you into multi-year contracts with built in price hikes each year. Yikes! </div><div><br /></div><div>At NSG, we work hard to provide great service and support with the goal of making our customers happy. We don't see the need to lock people into long term contracts. If you like what we do, then you'll stick with us. It seems that too many MSP's are interested in making their accountants happy as opposed to their customers.</div><div><br /></div><div>Read more about MSP’s <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/managed-services-it-support-specialist-ann-arbor">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Trust Your Managed Services to an Ann Arbor IT Support Specialist </h4><div><br /></div><div>If you’re looking for an all-in-one MSP that cares about your business, look no further than Network Services Group. We’re an <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/services/annarbor/computer-sales">IT Support Specialist in Ann Arbor</a></b> with twenty-two years of experience in the industry. Call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a> for all of your IT needs.<br /></div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-75286833552555734752023-07-01T08:00:00.004-07:002023-07-01T08:00:00.136-07:00Managed Services from NSG<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGwa92wfPfBDczGtqttn5jJ7ezboXN5HJz-Vb11oWpM7lTonBw9YWJq73AZnEWilxPpeeOJmIYPTB4cJlRIZ-XJrI8W01pe_lOsPAS4cQ-Hzk7xlt3FyG1GkW2kVaFPnmzODMgNCwFMxQBM1VEFo4-io0DXXsTcD0fIM91z6WrvW7vwF6RU7hH6o-i2pD7/s940/1.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="IT Support Specialist Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor IT Support Specialist" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGwa92wfPfBDczGtqttn5jJ7ezboXN5HJz-Vb11oWpM7lTonBw9YWJq73AZnEWilxPpeeOJmIYPTB4cJlRIZ-XJrI8W01pe_lOsPAS4cQ-Hzk7xlt3FyG1GkW2kVaFPnmzODMgNCwFMxQBM1VEFo4-io0DXXsTcD0fIM91z6WrvW7vwF6RU7hH6o-i2pD7/w320-h268/1.png" width="320" /></a></div>Does your business need a managed service provider?</div><div><br /></div><div>NSG offers a wide range of services, including managed services. Under a managed service agreement, there is a fixed price that includes monitoring, maintenance, and support services. This is great for companies who want to know what they will be spending each month on IT support. </div><div><br /></div><div>We also provide some of these services separately, such as monitoring and maintenance plans, and then bill for any additional support services as they are utilized. </div><div><br /></div><div>The important thing is to have some kind of monitoring and maintenance plan in place to keep your systems up and running and secure, as well as having access to quality and experience support when you need it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Read more about MSP’s <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/managed-services-it-support-specialist-ann-arbor">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>Managed Services from an Ann Arbor IT Support Specialist</b></h4><div><br /></div><div>If you’re looking for an all-in-one MSP that cares about your business, look no further than Network Services Group. We’re an <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/services/annarbor/computer-sales">IT Support Specialist in Ann Arbor</a></b> with twenty-two years of experience in the industry. Call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a> for all of your IT needs.</div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-72776029826943209222023-06-15T08:30:00.005-07:002023-06-15T08:30:00.140-07:00Consult NSG for Your Business Computer<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibc__uv8DmCy7F1coszBCE0l055ieKls_Wx43oKoEcRAZ0n2KQH5eZz25i6r86C2FYHJi7oX7cAQVHsPsRgIgw9cforZS1dlcDMRFmv3UiiwNLIzV4FE4gJHGKjA4wHuaSM7_kRZrvCwnrS6QeqMKfbdCyQ5KACy97g1mHa_JiuvFNcvDBI45d84k26g/s939/9.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Computer Consultant Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Computer Consultant" border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="939" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibc__uv8DmCy7F1coszBCE0l055ieKls_Wx43oKoEcRAZ0n2KQH5eZz25i6r86C2FYHJi7oX7cAQVHsPsRgIgw9cforZS1dlcDMRFmv3UiiwNLIzV4FE4gJHGKjA4wHuaSM7_kRZrvCwnrS6QeqMKfbdCyQ5KACy97g1mHa_JiuvFNcvDBI45d84k26g/w320-h212/9.png" width="320" /></a></div>Are you on the hunt for a new computer for work?<p></p><p>You could go over to Costco or some other big box store and buy whatever computer they have on the shelf. However, keep in mind that those types of stores usually only carry consumer grade equipment that isn’t suitable for business use, and it’s actually surprising how many times that storyline doesn’t have a happy ending.</p><p>When it comes to computers, there are so many different brands and options that it can be difficult to know exactly what you need. What brand and model are best? What specs do I need? Contact NSG and take the guesswork and headaches out of technology.</p><p>Oh, and that new computer? You’re going to want to have an experienced IT professional set it up for you so that it is properly configured, has security updates and software installed, and is optimized for performance and security. </p><p>Read more about computer consultation <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/computer-selection-computer-consultant-ann-arbor">here</a>.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Ask a Computer Consultant in Ann Arbor</h4><p>Working with the right technology company can help set you up for success, so that you have the right gear, configured the right way, so that it works for you when you need it. Work with NSG, a premier <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/services/annarbor/network-consulting">computer consultant in Ann Arbor</a></b>, and experience the positive side of what technology has to offer. Call us at (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a>!<br /></p>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-48536101785946756002023-06-01T08:30:00.005-07:002023-06-01T08:30:00.156-07:00Get a Computer Prepared for Business<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Unsure what to look for in a business computer?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6VTVdut429LguqXZ7tUXm4GGXkL92Fj-jZdqzFj7IkyEN8PGr-z2UFrDk_TnIBUj0R2K5-SEr_Omp7j_0BkRfMVVuYWVXWawaABSg9fCNmX2ywFNdjnseXN_NR7CtsOS1ioDBJ75j690j8lPH7EXo_WoBdDSkTInAceJtjR3Ve319OIL-DWHOMV7Uxw/s515/3.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Computer Consultant Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Computer Consultant" border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="515" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6VTVdut429LguqXZ7tUXm4GGXkL92Fj-jZdqzFj7IkyEN8PGr-z2UFrDk_TnIBUj0R2K5-SEr_Omp7j_0BkRfMVVuYWVXWawaABSg9fCNmX2ywFNdjnseXN_NR7CtsOS1ioDBJ75j690j8lPH7EXo_WoBdDSkTInAceJtjR3Ve319OIL-DWHOMV7Uxw/w320-h239/3.png" width="320" /></a></div>The motto of the boy scouts is to be prepared, and we think they might be on to something. Business users rely on their computers and technology to get their jobs done, so you don’t want to show up to work with the wrong computer. The right computer saves you time and makes you more efficient and productive. The wrong computer… not so much.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">At Network Services Group, our main focus is providing computer network service, support, and consulting services to business customers, but we also sell computers, laptops, servers, and networking equipment. The reason we do this is partly a matter of convenience for our customers (one stop shopping), but also because we want to help ensure our customers are getting the right gear.</p><p style="text-align: left;">To read more about selecting the right work computer, click <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/computer-selection-computer-consultant-ann-arbor">here</a>!</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Get Your Tech from a Computer Consultant in Ann Arbor</h4><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">Working with the right technology company can help set you up for success, so that you have the right gear, configured the right way, so that it works for you when you need it. Work with NSG, a premier <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/services/annarbor/network-consulting">computer consultant in Ann Arbor</a></b>, and experience the positive side of what technology has to offer. Call us at (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a>!</div><p></p>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-10796310637694722012023-05-15T08:30:00.005-07:002023-05-15T08:30:00.211-07:00The Cons of Commercial Web Hosting<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR609C3VsocBDH9ZqGwadqfBdLcCZ7SVXy2wivchKrdUag9UGGkSQBSIbbDyL9oynJTZpX8zFq_vFIqiZDbSuGd3dytejNB2ZmxEP2nHuZxj8sFazpXgWubQuXSfxB2P2fukdh5DGgGt7qKFK_HnhQsee_Dkb4w5nyb9kw1P8e49PIW6qpYU732tEylQ/s940/server%202.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Website Hosting Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Website Hosting" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR609C3VsocBDH9ZqGwadqfBdLcCZ7SVXy2wivchKrdUag9UGGkSQBSIbbDyL9oynJTZpX8zFq_vFIqiZDbSuGd3dytejNB2ZmxEP2nHuZxj8sFazpXgWubQuXSfxB2P2fukdh5DGgGt7qKFK_HnhQsee_Dkb4w5nyb9kw1P8e49PIW6qpYU732tEylQ/w320-h268/server%202.png" width="320" /></a></div>Are you considering one of the big-name, free-to-use website hosts?<p></p><p>There is a wide selection of website hosts to choose from— BlueHost, HostGator, and GoDaddy are three of the most popular. These are not necessarily bad services, but when it comes to website hosting, there is a direct tie between your connection to the host and your connection to your website. If you’re using a commercial host and things go sideways, it’s likely that your issues won’t be addressed in a timely manner.</p><p>Here are three challenges of working with a commercial website host:</p><p><b>No personal connection.</b> Commercial hosting providers are disinterested by nature because there is no personal connection. Usually, you’re not even interacting with the employees unless you’re trying to solve an issue.</p><p><b>Inexperienced crew.</b> The people answering your calls at a commercial hosting company may not be trained in tech or website hosting. Often, these companies are so large that they hire people just to make sure they have enough bodies to fill the positions. They might know very little about your problem, or they might be incredibly overwhelmed by the sheer volume of clients that they have to keep track of.</p><p><b>Data is less secure.</b> Template-based websites are easy to use, but that also means they’re easier to hack. DIY website hosting makes your information more vulnerable than local hosting. It’s also common for commercial hosts to keep all of their client data on a single server—if something happens to that server, then all of your website data could be wiped out with no way to recover. </p><p>Read more about the cons of commercial website hosting <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/benefits-of-local-website-hosting-ann-arbor">here</a>.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>Reliable Website Hosting in Ann Arbor</b></h4><p>Ready to build your website with local professionals?</p><p>Network Services Group has been helping business build and maintain their websites since 2001 and has twenty years of happy clients to show for it. If you are looking for <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/services/annarbor/web-hosting">website hosting in the Ann Arbor area</a></b>, NSG has you covered. Call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a> to get started.</p>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-974494440039540322023-05-01T08:30:00.002-07:002023-05-01T08:30:00.153-07:00The Pros of Local Web Hosting<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmkhwD_ShxaXkq7_uxk0YOt0GZUpTAhAKVspfbeUIjf-8qnxdxycylThBTZ4MlMPycbDFUJLzNzj-4sn7oNcdvoXTmBWbmxJSsixA4wNrNpY-oc-PdCLYUPm7uRvJ9RwzyqnpjSMuGwTB9MQrZg54ANWe370JzR1za0oHhlxlCvZcpgfrpnnlGOswHg/s940/co-op%20computer.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Website Hosting Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Website Hosting" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmkhwD_ShxaXkq7_uxk0YOt0GZUpTAhAKVspfbeUIjf-8qnxdxycylThBTZ4MlMPycbDFUJLzNzj-4sn7oNcdvoXTmBWbmxJSsixA4wNrNpY-oc-PdCLYUPm7uRvJ9RwzyqnpjSMuGwTB9MQrZg54ANWe370JzR1za0oHhlxlCvZcpgfrpnnlGOswHg/w320-h268/co-op%20computer.png" width="320" /></a></div>Are you looking for a website host?<p></p><p>Have you considered going local?</p><p>There are many benefits to working with a local website host over a commercial (or “canned”) host. Here are three major benefits:</p><p><b>Fast response time.</b> Because a local host knows you personally, and doesn’t have a massive sea of faceless clients, they can respond to you much quicker. They also care about responding to you as a valued client.</p><p><b>Secure databases.</b> The servers at Network Services Group are hosted in different tier-1 data facilities, all with redundant internet connections and backup battery/generator power. It is extremely rare for something to happen to the NSG servers—but on the off chance that something happens to one of them, your data will not be lost. </p><p><b>Professional experience.</b> A local company has the power to hire people with a specialty in IT and web hosting, rather than hiring anyone just to meet a body count. Updates are performed faster, content is posted on time, and problems are solved quickly.</p><p>Read more about the benefits of local website hosting <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/benefits-of-local-website-hosting-ann-arbor">here</a>.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>Go Local with Website Hosting in Ann Arbor</b></h4><p>Ready to build your website with local professionals?</p><p>Network Services Group has been helping business build and maintain their websites since 2001 and has twenty years of happy clients to show for it. If you are looking for <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/services/annarbor/web-hosting">website hosting in the Ann Arbor area</a></b>, NSG has you covered. Call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a> to get started.<br /></p>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-21667432823589161352023-04-15T08:30:00.003-07:002023-04-27T09:51:48.151-07:00Common Scamming Tactics<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih2j_ehiw1JMLTam7m9XaXbsZstfGAWKj1sqhz7FOQLhMJ9hY4rkQVG6oJcR3CdRchDJtXhNrWus0x3rmiCzH9YObZz4XP9Hi-GfKwbW_iKvRMsYvQF0jgNKnXOnvhlL9zb00ZeQjLQFVIT2ENbz_6FqmWZZPeO5mlfshPHft2gM758GKnkSol88GqBA/s940/6.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Computer Service Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Computer Service" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih2j_ehiw1JMLTam7m9XaXbsZstfGAWKj1sqhz7FOQLhMJ9hY4rkQVG6oJcR3CdRchDJtXhNrWus0x3rmiCzH9YObZz4XP9Hi-GfKwbW_iKvRMsYvQF0jgNKnXOnvhlL9zb00ZeQjLQFVIT2ENbz_6FqmWZZPeO5mlfshPHft2gM758GKnkSol88GqBA/w320-h268/6.png" width="320" /></a></div>Do you know if your data is secure?</div><div><br /></div><div>Cyber security is everyone’s business. The world of technology is vast and makes it easy for those with harmful intent to take advantage of you if you’re not careful. </div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Here are 4 principles that can help keep you safe from online scammers:</h4><div><br /></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Your financial institution will NEVER ask for your login or personal information via email. Neither will anyone else. Never respond to such requests via email.</li><li>Don’t believe pop-ups that appear on your computer telling you that you are infected. </li><li>Never open attachments from unknown sources.</li><li>Don’t click to view the link or attachments in emails that claim you have a missing package that you weren’t expecting, or for an order you didn’t place.</li></ol></div><div><br /></div><div>Learn more about computer security <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/data-security-computer-services-ann-arbor">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Network Services Group Cares About Your Security</h4><div><br /></div><div>Network Services Group provides <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/services/annarbor/computer-sales">computer service and support in Ann Arbor</a></b>, and we always make sure your machines have the latest security updates, and we handle your information with extreme care. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you have questions about how we can help you with your computer security, call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a>.</div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.7430378-4.622927648976642 -154.0555378 89.184578848976642 -13.430537799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-41584273599896192882023-04-01T08:30:00.002-07:002023-04-01T08:30:00.194-07:00Five Aspects of Computer Security<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVxkis9_9qRhuIapweYoq_N2Qp0Sz5whMldXJZhBjtwfNXMylaupph0RzpZ0mnWkdx43Ycu8RrPDdRwT9QYtvJ223iVcPTE4YLa1fj7Z94jumNe4SuEScfc6v0EZDvqjQ21mbpDwnC5kHARlUsK0kjg2VWEHICgsVPBDIFn-F0qfkmgzIjirrtgrww6A/s940/5.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Computer Services Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Computer Services" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVxkis9_9qRhuIapweYoq_N2Qp0Sz5whMldXJZhBjtwfNXMylaupph0RzpZ0mnWkdx43Ycu8RrPDdRwT9QYtvJ223iVcPTE4YLa1fj7Z94jumNe4SuEScfc6v0EZDvqjQ21mbpDwnC5kHARlUsK0kjg2VWEHICgsVPBDIFn-F0qfkmgzIjirrtgrww6A/w320-h268/5.png" width="320" /></a></div>Is your computer security software up to date?</div><div><br /></div><div>Maintaining your computer security is very important and Network Services Group makes it easy with <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/services/annarbor/computer-sales">computer services in Ann Arbor</a></b>; we’re always up to date on the best practices for cyber security.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are the five most important things to do for improved computer security:</div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Be aware, be suspicious, be vigilant. </li><li>Use strong passwords. </li><li>Don’t use the same password for multiple things. </li><li>Know where your data is saved, and make sure it is backed up. </li><li>Use extreme care when opening attachments or downloads </li></ol></div><div>To learn about these five aspects in more depth, <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/data-security-computer-services-ann-arbor">click here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Computer Services in Ann Arbor</h4><div><br /></div><div>Network Services Group provides <b>computer service and support in Ann Arbor</b>, and we always make sure your machines have the latest security updates, and we handle your information with extreme care. If you have questions about how we can help you with your computer security, call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">here</a>.</div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511174379492138021.post-46152435857949648992023-03-15T08:00:00.007-07:002023-03-15T08:00:00.180-07:00How to Get Faster Internet | IT Solutions in Ann Arbor<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJySrDsHe8qa7rqo-S4FDNMRwWcLF_Y2OlJAf_5GGm_ZHmpNfBhXUY4imPzdXkowXhcmvwpbSO0cQGCVZtn3fgQnUJlG8LRFO2ahoo8vbs3-QTB7euMp0pGb0bsiu-V7TvrMU-Oa2iGvNgylHsTAalUshfMuVkveWSg4mXHMbGzwZQfYqCzxniR6x3tw/s940/11.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="940" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJySrDsHe8qa7rqo-S4FDNMRwWcLF_Y2OlJAf_5GGm_ZHmpNfBhXUY4imPzdXkowXhcmvwpbSO0cQGCVZtn3fgQnUJlG8LRFO2ahoo8vbs3-QTB7euMp0pGb0bsiu-V7TvrMU-Oa2iGvNgylHsTAalUshfMuVkveWSg4mXHMbGzwZQfYqCzxniR6x3tw/s320/11.png" width="320" /></a></div> If you notice slow speeds on your WIFI or network, then it is time to start checking the common issues. There are several solutions that you can try on your own before calling in the pros. Here are the three biggest steps in investigating slow internet:<p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Close Unnecessary Applications</h4><p>Closing unnecessary applications is the easiest first step. If that doesn’t restore your speed, then it may be an issue with your hardware, network congestion, or your internet provider. One easy step is to reboot your modem, router, and switches to see if that helps.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Call Your Internet Provider</h4><p>Another option is to call your internet provider to see if something is slowing down the internet service. If the option is available to you, you can also try connecting your device directly to your modem to check the speed there. If it’s still slow it’s likely an issue with your provider. If it’s fast, then you likely have issues further downstream with your firewall, switches, computers, or even cabling. Troubleshooting this can require some detective work. NSG can help you track this down if you’d like some help.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Update Your Hardware and Software</h4><p>Sometimes when we are called in to help troubleshoot issues with network and internet speeds, we find that consumer grade equipment was used, was improperly installed, and was never maintained or updated. This can all lead to slow downs and cause other problems including security concerns.</p><p>Do you have a rat’s nest of cables? Switches all over the place and daisy chained together? When were your router, WIFI, and switches installed and/or last maintained and updated? If the answer isn’t any time recently then those are all causes for concern, both in terms of speed and security.</p><p>In order to avoid problems and optimize performance you want to make sure you have the right gear, properly installed, and have a plan in place to ensure it is maintained and updated.</p><p>Learn more about the causes of slow internet <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/articles/slow-internet-it-solutions-ann-arbor">here</a>.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Network Service Group Has Your IT Solutions in Ann Arbor</h4><p>Your business relies on technology, so it pays to invest in business class equipment and have it properly installed and configured. As an IT company, Network Services Group has a direct connection to hardware and software providers, and can acquire business class solutions that you won’t find in a big box store. If you’re at a stand-still with your slow internet and/or you’re ready for some help, <a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/contact">contact us</a> for your <b><a href="https://www.nsgroupllc.com/services/annarbor/computer-sales">IT solutions in Ann Arbor</a></b>. <br /></p><div><br /></div>Network Services Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607942598899039613noreply@blogger.com0Ann Arbor, MI, USA42.2808256 -83.743037813.970591763821155 -118.8992878 70.591059436178853 -48.586787799999996