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Stay up to date with the latest in I.T.Did you know that Computer Engineering Group Moved?
CEG is pleased to announce we have moved our operations to a more convenient location and one that better suits our business. You can now find our computer support office at the following address: 305 Soscol Ave, Napa, CA, 94559. Our hours of operation will remain...
Do You Know These Short keys That Can Help Boost Efficiency on Desktop?
Are you constantly in a race against time while working? Do you often feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? While we may not be able to get you the afternoon off, we can help you save a few seconds and make operating your Windows operating system more...
Does Your Team Need Google Workspace or Microsoft 365?
Deciding on which word processor is best suited for your team can come down to a variety of factors. Cloud services and IT companies typically need an option that can store plenty of data, respond quickly, and offer flexible payment options. Microsoft 365 and Google...
What Vulnerabilities Exist With WI-FI and Getting Attacked
While Wi-Fi security has come a long way in recent years, vulnerabilities still exist in the process of data transfer, exposing us to potential hacks and malware. New threats are continuously being discovered and have existed for well over two decades. As a result, IT...
A Look Into the History of Data Backup
Data collection has become the key focus of IT services and online businesses in virtually every industry. It helps to determine the needs and wants of their potential customers, which attributes to the overall success of the business itself. But another important...
How To Avoid Password Security Risks
Passwords protection is fundamental for keeping data safe from hackers and scammers and all IT companies would tell you the same thing. Unfortunately, however, we tend to use simple passwords or weak protection measures to avoid spending just a little more time on...
What To Know About Cheap Data Backup and How They Can Fail Your Business
If you’re a business owner with a computer (or laptop) and want to back up your info, your instinct is probably to go with the most affordable option to get the job done. But what most of the cheaper backup systems don’t advertise is they can leave you stuck in the...
Does Your External Hard Drive Have an Expiration Date?
Since you’re probably reading this on a laptop or computer, we will also assume you have an external hard drive and perhaps some questions about it. In this article, we’ll cover some basic info and questions most people have about this important piece of equipment and...
Tips to Managing Emails
Over the past few decades, email has become a primary communication method for businesses and among groups of individuals. Electronic messaging has replaced those paper interoffice memos and most communications that had previously come by post. Cloud Services are...
Ways to Secure Your Web Browser
Your web browser is your window to the world. But like most windows, an unobstructed view can also be available for those who are striving to peak into your unprotected browser. Cyberattacks are an epic, ongoing problem caused by experts and amateurs engaged in...
Disaster Recovery and Backup Options to consider to Avoid Data Loss
For any enterprise, large or small, data loss due to natural disaster or other unexpected events can be traumatic. Without access to even the most recent transactional data, inventory, employee records, payroll, or accounting data, a company becomes virtually helpless...
Microsoft Teams is Growing to the New Workplace Hubs
Today, more than ever, enterprises of every type encounter the challenge of real-time communication and collaboration among team members working in multiple locations. Whether they are office-based, working from home, traveling, communicating from across boundaries,...
Moving to Cloud Services while working more from home
Although many work from home or remotely already, the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has changed the workplace landscape dramatically. Currently, a high number of employees are encouraged to work from home to maintain personal distancing and to remain protected from the...
Should you use 2-factor authentication?
During a time of growing cybercrime and sophisticated identity theft, internet commerce and communication is leaving users more vulnerable than ever. Although it may require a bit more time and effort, an extra layer of login security keeps your information far more...
Best ways to backup your data
A business relies on its accumulated data to make crucial fact-based business decisions involving finances, investment, customer interaction, human resources, and product and service information. Your data is your company's accumulated history, and losing it, even for...
What to keep in mind when buying a computer: Part 2
In Part 1, we discussed some essential elements to consider when buying your next computer. Knowing a little about CPUs and their capability and speed is a good beginning. Next, knowing some basics of memory capacity and how it works will also help you become a more...
What to keep in mind when buying a computer: Part 1
Whether you are researching computing power for your business or extensive technical personal use, selecting the wrong computer can become a problem, disrupt your progress, and, in the long run, become expensive. During your search, you will have several variables to...
Managed WiFi Solutions
Today, nearly all travelers demand internet connectivity. In some instances, they may be working as they travel, thereby requiring a reliable WiFi connection. And, others wish to stay abreast of the news or have access to weather information and social media....