Office updates, Q and A posts, solution highlights, and TechBytes from PremierePC.https://premierepc.com/en-ushttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/office-closing-memorial-day/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/office-closing-memorial-day/PremierePC will be closed Monday, May 25th, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. We look forward to supporting you Tuesday, May 26thFri, 15 May 2026 22:13:29 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/greenville-managed-it-20-years-premierepc/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/greenville-managed-it-20-years-premierepc/PremierePC marks 20 years serving Greenville businesses. Here’s what’s changed in IT, what hasn’t, and what business owners should actually care about.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:04:46 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/office-closing-good-friday/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/office-closing-good-friday/PremierePC will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. We look forward to supporting you Monday, April 6.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/ai-receptionist-for-small-business/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/ai-receptionist-for-small-business/Stop losing customers to voicemail. Learn how an AI receptionist answers calls 24/7, captures leads, and improves customer experience for small businesses.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/2025-year-in-review-ai-cybersecurity-small-business/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/2025-year-in-review-ai-cybersecurity-small-business/2025 pushed small businesses to adapt fast. Here’s how smarter AI, stronger cybersecurity, and right-sized IT helped teams stay resilient and ready for 2026Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:08:59 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/holiday-hours-2025/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/holiday-hours-2025/PremierePC announces 2025 holiday hours: half days on Nov 26, Dec 24, and Dec 31, with full closures Nov 27–28, Dec 25–26, and Jan 1–2. MXDR and SOC coverage remains active 24×7.Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/bbb-torch-award-ethics-2025/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/bbb-torch-award-ethics-2025/PremierePC wins BBB Torch Award for Ethics 2025 (2nd award, first in 2013). Greenville SC managed IT services with enterprise cybersecurity for small business. 96.5% satisfaction, no contracts.Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:31:50 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/mxdr-people-platform-24-7/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/mxdr-people-platform-24-7/Alarms are helpful. Responders are better. MXDR adds a 24/7 Security Operations Center on top of your tools. Analysts monitor signals from endpoints, users, networks, and cloud accounts—validating threats, cutting false positives, and taking action. That can mean isolating a compromised device, resetting a risky identity, or reversing malicious mailbox rules after a phishing attempt. The ‘X’ in MXDR means extended beyond endpoints—into identity and cloud where attacks actually land. Pair that with our round‑the‑clock SOC coverage in Cyber+, and you’re not waking up to a mess—you’re getting a heads‑up that it’s handled. Sleep easier. We’ll watch your environment while you work—and while you don’t. ProSupport Cyber+ with 24/7 SOC • premierepc.com • 864‑335‑9223.Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:06:21 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/premierepc-spectra-certification/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/premierepc-spectra-certification/What Is SPECTRA? SPECTRA is a cyber resilience program that verifies the strength of an MSP’s people, processes, and technology. Unlike “check-the-box” compliance, SPECTRA certification is backed by lMon, 29 Sep 2025 19:31:11 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/what-is-siem-security-monitoring-made-simple/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/what-is-siem-security-monitoring-made-simple/SIEM, or Security Information and Event Management, acts as your security control room. It collects signals from endpoints, firewalls, Microsoft 365, identity systems, and cloud apps, then correlates them to detect threats a single device can’t see. In this Tech Minute, Matthew from Premiere PC explains SIEM in plain English, how it reduces alert fatigue, and why it’s a critical part of modern cybersecurity. 👉 Looking for managed cybersecurity in Greenville, SC? Learn how Premiere PC’s Cyber Plus approach combines SIEM visibility with 24/7 response.*Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:08:21 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/edr-vs-antivirus-what-really-stops-cyberattacks/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/edr-vs-antivirus-what-really-stops-cyberattacks/Learn the difference between EDR and antivirus. Discover how modern endpoint security protects your business from ransomware and real-time threats.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:53:33 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/ai-vs-humans-it-small-business-balance/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/ai-vs-humans-it-small-business-balance/Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the biggest buzzwords in today’s IT world. From automated monitoring to predictive analytics, many IT providers are leaning on AI to cut costs, reduce staff, andTue, 09 Sep 2025 15:32:25 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/why-tech-issues-still-happen-with-msp-support/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/why-tech-issues-still-happen-with-msp-support/One of the most common questions we hear from clients is: It’s a fair question. When you partner with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) like PremierePC, you expect your technology to work better, fastThu, 28 Aug 2025 16:34:28 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/in-any-economy-cybercrime-doesnt-take-a-day-off/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/in-any-economy-cybercrime-doesnt-take-a-day-off/When the economy zigzags, leaders scrutinize every line item. That’s healthy. But there’s one place where “cut now, fix later” backfires fast: cybersecurity. Whether business is booming or you’re tighMon, 25 Aug 2025 16:27:50 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/cybercrime-south-carolina-2024/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/cybercrime-south-carolina-2024/Cybercrime cost South Carolinians $146M in 2024. Learn what threats are rising and how small businesses can protect themselves before it's too late.Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:26:40 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/windows-10-end-of-support-upgrades/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/windows-10-end-of-support-upgrades/Windows 10 support ends October 14, 2025. Learn how PremierePC is helping clients upgrade early to avoid rising costs and hardware delays.Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:54:29 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/why-security-awareness-training-matters/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/why-security-awareness-training-matters/Security threats are evolving fast. Learn why ongoing employee cybersecurity training is critical for protecting your business. Excerpt: Human error is still the leading cause of data breaches. Learn why security awareness training is essential for your team—and how it can protect your business.Thu, 15 May 2025 15:20:53 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/goto-for-microsoft-teams-setup/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/goto-for-microsoft-teams-setup/The GoTo for Microsoft Teams plugin lets you make and receive VoIP calls directly in Teams. Learn how to set it up and streamline your communication.Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:12:09 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/refer-a-client-and-win-tickets-to-see-hamilton/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/refer-a-client-and-win-tickets-to-see-hamilton/Refer a business to PremierePC and win two tickets to Hamilton on February 9—plus enjoy our standard referral discount. Submit your referral today!Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:53:38 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/dns-management-essentials-for-businesses/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/dns-management-essentials-for-businesses/Understand how DNS impacts your website, email, and online security. Learn about DNS records, email security, and how PremierePC can simplify DNS managementWed, 11 Dec 2024 17:15:06 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/brighten-the-holidays-for-foster-children-with-bbb-of-upstate-sc/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/brighten-the-holidays-for-foster-children-with-bbb-of-upstate-sc/This holiday season, BBB of Upstate SC is bringing joy to foster children and empowering them with essential life skills through the Toys & Tips Program. As part of their commitment to the community,Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:13:00 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/supporting-leadership-integrity-with-bbb-torch-awards/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/supporting-leadership-integrity-with-bbb-torch-awards/Empowering Future Leaders in Our Community PremierePC Technology Group is proud to have been the Presenting Sponsor of the 2024 Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Upstate SC Torch Awards & Student of IntMon, 18 Nov 2024 20:12:35 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/updated-website/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/updated-website/Discover our newly revamped website and our ProSupport Cyber+ plan—bringing enhanced, proactive cybersecurity to keep your business secure.Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:07:36 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/listen-deep-dive-on-prosupport-plan-changes/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/listen-deep-dive-on-prosupport-plan-changes/Deep Dive - PremierePC - ProSupport Changes for 2025 Get an in-depth look at the upcoming changes to PremierePC's ProSupport plans, including the launch of our new Cyber+ Plan. Discover how it bringsTue, 15 Oct 2024 17:46:55 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/hurricane-helene-recovery-update/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/hurricane-helene-recovery-update/As we continue to assist clients in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, our team remains 50% operational. Several of our U.S.-based staff have been affected by the storm, with power and ISP outages conMon, 30 Sep 2024 14:01:05 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/fall-shred-event-2024/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/fall-shred-event-2024/At PremierePC, we believe in helping our community protect their sensitive data and prevent identity theft. That’s why we’re excited to invite local businesses and residents to our Fall Shred Event, iWed, 18 Sep 2024 15:07:39 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/why-lenovo-thinkpad-favorite-premierepc-hardware/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/why-lenovo-thinkpad-favorite-premierepc-hardware/Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:30:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/outsourcing-it-support-benefits/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/outsourcing-it-support-benefits/Discover the benefits of outsourcing IT support, including cost savings, access to expertise, and increased focus on core activities. Learn how to choose the right provider.Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:08:01 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/exciting-new-email-security-features-coming-to-cloudfilter/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/exciting-new-email-security-features-coming-to-cloudfilter/Disscover the latest CloudFilter upgrades, including new threat detection, customizable DMARC enforcement, and impersonation attack detection. Stay updated with our changelog feature.Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:15:33 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/greenville-drive-game-on-saturday-july-6th/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/greenville-drive-game-on-saturday-july-6th/We have box seat tickets to a baseball game at the Greenville Drive on Saturday July 6th at 7:05 PM. Seats are limited so please call us at (864) 335-9223 to RSVP and save yourself a seat. We hope to see you there!Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:00:11 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/office-closing-independence-day/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/office-closing-independence-day/In observance of Independence Day, our office will be closed Thursday, July 4. We will resume normal business hours on Friday, July 5. Have a safe and happy 4th!Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:30:19 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/secure-your-business-with-our-new-password-manager/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/secure-your-business-with-our-new-password-manager/Introducing our new password manager for businesses. Securely manage and share passwords. Learn more at PremierePC and enhance your cybersecurity today.Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:50:03 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/safeguarding-small-businesses-navigating-the-cyber-risk-landscape/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/safeguarding-small-businesses-navigating-the-cyber-risk-landscape/Discover how your small business can thrive in the face of cyber threats. Contact us today to learn more.Wed, 08 May 2024 18:42:18 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/10-cybersecurity-facts-south-carolina/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/10-cybersecurity-facts-south-carolina/Discover the top 10 cybersecurity statistics that every small business in South Carolina needs to know to safeguard against evolving cyber threats.Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:30:42 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/microsoft-365-google-security-training/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/microsoft-365-google-security-training/PremierePC now offers Microsoft 365 & Google Cybersecurity Training, including fundamental courses, quick learning, and certificates upon completion.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:06:52 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/elevate-your-security-with-premierepcs-siem-logging-service/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/elevate-your-security-with-premierepcs-siem-logging-service/Unlock robust cybersecurity with PremierePC's SIEM logging included in all service plans. Discover how our approach enhances your security posture.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:13:42 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/navigating-recent-email-authentication-updates-with-confidence/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/navigating-recent-email-authentication-updates-with-confidence/In the world of digital communication, staying ahead of the curve in terms of security and authentication is crucial. Understanding the impact of recent updates from major email providers like GoogleThu, 15 Feb 2024 14:20:40 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/premierepcs-2023-year-in-review-innovations-achievements-and-looking-ahead/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/premierepcs-2023-year-in-review-innovations-achievements-and-looking-ahead/With the close of 2023, it's a perfect time to reflect on the journey we've embarked upon over the past twelve months. 2023 was a remarkable year for PremierePC, filled with challenges, growth, and inMon, 15 Jan 2024 16:46:39 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/exciting-upgrade-to-our-darkweb-and-security-awareness-training-platform-in-2024/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/exciting-upgrade-to-our-darkweb-and-security-awareness-training-platform-in-2024/As we approach 2024, PremierePC is thrilled to announce a significant upgrade to our Dark Web and Security Awareness Training (DWM + SAT) platform. This enhancement is not just an upgrade; it's a compThu, 14 Dec 2023 18:45:54 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/security-or-speed-no-need-to-choose/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/security-or-speed-no-need-to-choose/Faster doesn't mean less secure. SASE, Secure Access Service Edge, was built to provide low-latency, secure connections to corporate resources. Replacing a multi-solution approach, SASE enables fast,Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:50:38 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/next-evolution-in-security-for-the-smb/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/next-evolution-in-security-for-the-smb/PREMIEREPC ANNOUNCES THE NEXT EVOLUTION IN SECURITY FOR SMALL BUSINESS CLIENTS A complete security platform which bridges the gap between endpoint protection logging and secure resource access. In addWed, 14 Jun 2023 19:50:21 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/premierepcs-client-portal-upgrade-new-features-launching-soon/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/premierepcs-client-portal-upgrade-new-features-launching-soon/A NEW CLIENT EXPERIENCE Starting Monday June 19th, PremierePC will be introducing a new client portal. This will be a phased roll out over the next several months, as we bring forward new capabilitiesWed, 14 Jun 2023 19:36:06 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/why-do-i-get-these-message-review-emails/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/why-do-i-get-these-message-review-emails/The Problem: Email SpoofingEmail spoofing is the practice of forging a false email header to mislead the recipient into believing the email came from a different, trusted source. This type of attackMon, 17 Apr 2023 12:45:33 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/egnyte-advanced-file-system/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/egnyte-advanced-file-system/At $20 per license, AFS includes 200GB / User, Active Directory and SSO Integration, and Role-Based Administration. Upgrades to your plan: Public Cloud File Caching (PCC) - Egnyte Public Cloud ConnectTue, 14 Mar 2023 20:53:13 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/dmarc-whats-new/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/dmarc-whats-new/DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) Brand impersonation is a huge problem for companies worldwide. According to the 2022 State of the Phish report, 65% of organizatTue, 14 Mar 2023 20:26:20 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/invoicing-updates/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/invoicing-updates/In an effort to streamline the client experience, PremierePC is consolidating products to include necessary information with less line items. Clients will notice invoices may be formatted differentlyTue, 14 Mar 2023 19:40:49 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/nordpass-updates/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/nordpass-updates/What's New in Nordpass? The new NordPass browser extension experience includes all the features that are available on the app. In other words, the standalone extension has it all, without needing to dTue, 14 Mar 2023 19:33:13 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/enhancements-coming-to-your-backup-platform/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/enhancements-coming-to-your-backup-platform/Let's talk Backup... PremierePC has always included a fully managed BDR solution in our service plans as a way to enhance the value of our services and ensure that your critical business data is proteThu, 16 Feb 2023 17:06:34 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/ppc-an-msp-with-a-focus-on-relationship-not-revenue/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/ppc-an-msp-with-a-focus-on-relationship-not-revenue/Are you a source of revenue or are you being serviced?   We have seen a trend over the last few years: consolidation in our space, a move to maximize revenue. But where is the client in this approacTue, 14 Feb 2023 21:33:10 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/client-testimonials/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/client-testimonials/To our wonderful clients, who we value each and every day, we would love to hear your testimonial on how your partnership with PremierePC has made a difference. The first five clients to respond willTue, 14 Feb 2023 21:01:20 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/charitable-giving/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/charitable-giving/This year, the PremierePC team contributed a total of $28,000 to charitable causes. The team as a whole contributed to - Better Business Bureau, Greenville Humane Society, and The Peace Center. Each tSun, 15 Jan 2023 12:59:16 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/passwords-how-strong-are-the-barriers-to-your-data/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/passwords-how-strong-are-the-barriers-to-your-data/I'm sure you've heard plenty of information about the importance of strong passwords. But what else are your doing to protect your employees' account? Are "strong passwords" your main defense againstMon, 02 Jan 2023 13:05:02 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/is-your-business-making-these-critical-cybersecurity-mistakes/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/is-your-business-making-these-critical-cybersecurity-mistakes/It’s no secret that cyber-attacks are on the rise – hackers are attacking at a rate of once per 39 seconds.Did you know 95% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error?How about that only 5% oWed, 14 Dec 2022 13:01:52 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/holidays-and-cybercrime/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/holidays-and-cybercrime/The holidays. Full of fun, family, friends, food, and, unfortunately, increased cybercrime activity. In 2017, fraud attempt rates were highest on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and December 21—the cuMon, 14 Nov 2022 21:31:48 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/outlook-redesigns-ribbon-toolbar-simplified-vs-classic/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/outlook-redesigns-ribbon-toolbar-simplified-vs-classic/Notice a change in your Outlook Web Version Recently? Outlook recently rolled out a new and improved ribbon in the web version. You can now toggle between simplified and classic ribbons. The OutlookFri, 14 Oct 2022 20:22:45 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/ppc-further-strengthens-your-cyber-security-with-internal-vulnerability-scanning/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/ppc-further-strengthens-your-cyber-security-with-internal-vulnerability-scanning/Interested in strengthening your Cyber Security MORE? YES? PremierePC's further partnership with Intruder.io provides Internal Vulnerability Scanning on your managed servers. [caption id="attachment_8Wed, 14 Sep 2022 19:00:03 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/how-to-goto-meeting/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/how-to-goto-meeting/In this new world of remote and hybrid work environments, we seem to be on virtual meetings more often than not. We've put together a brief guide on GoTo Meeting, the virtual meeting software includedWed, 27 Jul 2022 14:20:24 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/are-you-consistently-wasting-money-on-credit-card-fees/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/are-you-consistently-wasting-money-on-credit-card-fees/GoCardless has saved us about $1,200 a month in fees, and that money can be reused to better support staff, our services, and our clients.Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:21:59 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/fake-ransomware-really/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/fake-ransomware-really/Unfortunately, yes. There are legitimate AND fake ransomware attacks. Good news is, the end-user needs to take the same precautions to mitigate risks of real or fake ransomware attacks; remaining educThu, 14 Jul 2022 19:50:55 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/ppc-strengthens-your-cyber-security-with-vulnerability-scanning/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/ppc-strengthens-your-cyber-security-with-vulnerability-scanning/Interested in strengthening your Cyber Security? YES? How about strengthening security at no additional cost? Yes please? PremierePC has now partnered with Intruder.io to provide External VulnerabilitTue, 14 Jun 2022 17:43:20 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/free-365-for-501c3-clients/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/free-365-for-501c3-clients/For service plan clients, PremierePC can help Nonprofit organizations get FREE and discounted Microsoft 365 Licenses.Sat, 14 May 2022 11:52:46 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/is-your-vpn-annoying-you/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/is-your-vpn-annoying-you/In short, a VPN, or virtual private network, gives online privacy and anonymity by creating a private network from a public internet connection.Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:07:48 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/have-you-heard-the-bad-guys-are-getting-smarter/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/have-you-heard-the-bad-guys-are-getting-smarter/New phishing attacks have been popping up on collaboration tools like MICROSOFT TEAMS. So why are they targeting tools like Microsoft Teams? Aside from this particular service having 270 million + monFri, 11 Mar 2022 13:33:23 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/microsoft-subscription-changes-what-you-need-to-know/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/microsoft-subscription-changes-what-you-need-to-know/Subscription term options: You may choose between monthly, annual (paid monthly or upfront), and 36-month subscriptions* (paid monthly, annual, or upfront). Monthly term offers will now include a 20%Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:12:13 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/egnyte-co-edit-solving-your-orgs-collaboration-issues/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/egnyte-co-edit-solving-your-orgs-collaboration-issues/If your organization is anything like ours, and nearly every SMB we have worked with, you share documents. Often. This typically creates a major issue: having MULTIPLE file versions, each with differeMon, 27 Dec 2021 18:00:04 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/did-you-know-5-google-tips/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/did-you-know-5-google-tips/Did you know you can customize your Google Searches? Here are five tips to help you improve your search engine skills. Filter search results by date. Type your phrase and search. Then click TOOLS (bMon, 13 Dec 2021 14:31:41 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/premierepc-is-hipaa-compliant-you-can-be-too/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/premierepc-is-hipaa-compliant-you-can-be-too/PremierePC Achieves HIPAA Compliance with Compliancy Group PremierePC has demonstrated its good faith effort toward HIPAA compliance by completing Compliancy Group’s proprietary HIPAA compliance proceFri, 12 Nov 2021 15:56:58 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/dark-web-monitoring-feature-update/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/dark-web-monitoring-feature-update/Hackers and cybercriminals launch attacks every 39 seconds, which is an average of 2,244 times per day. More than 8 Billion records were confirmed to be compromised in the last year alone. By now I'mWed, 03 Nov 2021 17:35:50 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/egnyte-meeting-both-your-file-sharing-and-security-needs/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/egnyte-meeting-both-your-file-sharing-and-security-needs/Good question. It may not be enough. In short, email data can be stolen as it travels un-encrypted over the network. Data could be stored un-encrypted on mail servers, internet mail relays, as well asThu, 14 Oct 2021 15:12:58 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/brand-365-with-company-logo-increase-security/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/brand-365-with-company-logo-increase-security/Your employees are your greatest asset.  Did you know, they can also be your greatest risk? Your organization's data is at the hand of each person within your company. Anyone with a company email canFri, 20 Aug 2021 20:29:32 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/secure-file-sharing-and-requests-what-your-smb-is-missing/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/secure-file-sharing-and-requests-what-your-smb-is-missing/[Bracket] Included with Bracket is our encrypted file transfer service, Bracket Share.   https://youtu.be/XYC5kudHSJY share files request files customize Bracket Share links are customizable, so userThu, 12 Aug 2021 15:50:47 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/outlook-cool-features-for-this-hot-summer/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/outlook-cool-features-for-this-hot-summer/Ever open your email and immediately get a sinking feeling in your gut? "WHAT‽ How do I have 37 messages from that one company‽ I want to keep these but I definitely don't need to read them all. WhatThu, 22 Jul 2021 15:37:32 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/whats-new-with-goto/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/whats-new-with-goto/Announcing: NEW PHONE PLANS We are excited to announce, will be offering the following Hosted Phones plans: Basic, Standard+, and Premium+. Basic Feature-limited, business phone system with messagingWed, 14 Jul 2021 17:00:52 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/tips-on-computer-health/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/tips-on-computer-health/Have you ever thought about the health of your computer? If not, it may be time to start! There are preventative measures you can take to prolong the life of your machine. Here are a few of the highlFri, 28 May 2021 19:33:23 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/vpn-whats-that/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/vpn-whats-that/The workforce is becoming more and more remote each day, while we are accessing sensitive data from unprotected locations like our home and public Wi-Fi. And the bad guys are always lurking. So how cSun, 16 May 2021 15:00:58 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/our-favorite-keyboard-shortcuts/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/our-favorite-keyboard-shortcuts/Let's face it. We are all extremely busy all the time; or so it seems. So we LOVE shortcuts. Anything that can maximize efficiency and multi-tasking gets my vote. Here's a review some of the most commThu, 06 May 2021 15:00:59 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/lets-chat-about-microsoft-edge/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/lets-chat-about-microsoft-edge/What's the deal with Edge? Microsoft Edge is the internet browser that was created to replace Internet Explorer. Edge runs faster and has more features than Internet Explorer, and comes preinstalled oThu, 29 Apr 2021 15:00:08 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/gotoconnect-whats-new/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/gotoconnect-whats-new/GoToConnect has recently released some features and updates! Block phone numbers on GoToConnect Mobile. From the GoToConnect mobile home screen, tap the gear icon. Go to Call Settings > Blocked NumberThu, 22 Apr 2021 14:30:51 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/what-is-client-centered-service/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/what-is-client-centered-service/PremierePC considers our clients’ needs every step of the way. As a Managed Services Provider (MSP), we interact with a multitude of services; tying it all together creates our client-centered serviceWed, 14 Apr 2021 15:47:45 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/lets-talk-about-meraki/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/lets-talk-about-meraki/Cisco Meraki changed the way we think about network management today. Its out-of-band cloud architecture creates secure, scalable and easy-to-deploy networks that can be managed from anywhere. This caFri, 12 Mar 2021 20:14:30 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/what-is-malware-am-i-at-risk/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/what-is-malware-am-i-at-risk/Unfortunately, malware is a hot topic these days. SMBs are a target for the bad guys, and your data could be at risk. So let's make sure we know what malware is, what forms it can take, and how to mitWed, 17 Feb 2021 19:18:40 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/goto-switch-a-call-between-devices/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/goto-switch-a-call-between-devices/Ever experience a client call running over and you need to get on the road? Have you taken a call in your car on the way to work and need to transfer to your desk phone when you get there? GoTo offerFri, 12 Feb 2021 19:55:08 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/google-workspace-merging-gmail-chat-and-docs/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/google-workspace-merging-gmail-chat-and-docs/Introducing Google Workspace Google Workspace, formerly known as G Suite, encompasses Gmail, Docs, Meet, Sheets, and Calendar. Some new features will include: Google has added a new "Business Plus" lFri, 05 Feb 2021 20:20:41 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/ransomware-and-smbs/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/ransomware-and-smbs/71% of ransomware attacks target small-to-medium sized businesses. Average ransom demand: $116,324 How would this affect your business? So... what is ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malware that eMon, 18 Jan 2021 15:43:44 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/new-year-new-resolution-protect-against-cybercrime/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/new-year-new-resolution-protect-against-cybercrime/New year, new you. You may be asking, "What's the secret to protecting my business against cybercrime?" The answer: a layered approach incorporating security software, a security driven IT support stFri, 08 Jan 2021 15:48:52 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/compose-now-send-later/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/compose-now-send-later/Eager to clean out your inbox but don't want an influx of replies right before your week ends? Microsoft Outlook offers delayed and scheduled email sending! Delays can be applied to single messages oFri, 18 Dec 2020 21:01:34 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year/We love this time of year. It's filled with fun, family, fellowship, food, and unfortunately phishing...Scammers love this time of year too. The holiday shopping frenzy makes for easy phishing attackThu, 10 Dec 2020 15:41:08 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/12-fun-tech-facts-you-may-not-know/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/12-fun-tech-facts-you-may-not-know/1. Over 6,000 new computer viruses are created and released every month. 90% of emails contain some form of malware! 2. The Firefox logo isn't a fox... it's a red panda! 3. Samsung is 38 years and 1 mFri, 04 Dec 2020 22:05:35 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/how-can-an-msp-protect-my-employees-while-they-work-from-home/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/how-can-an-msp-protect-my-employees-while-they-work-from-home/2020 brought many surprises and changes. One of which shifted many in-office employees to start unexpectedly working from home. In 2020, 88% of the organizations, worldwide, made it mandatory or encouWed, 18 Nov 2020 17:02:42 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/whats-new-with-mfa/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/whats-new-with-mfa/MFA, Multi-Factor Authentication, is a security enhancement that requires two or more different forms of authentication to gain access to an account. These forms can be something you know (your passwoFri, 13 Nov 2020 21:05:31 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/microsoft-teams-new-features/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/microsoft-teams-new-features/Do you have multiple accounts in Microsoft Teams? Tired of logging in and out constantly? Microsoft Teams on the desktop is getting a new feature that will allow users to add multiple accounts and manThu, 05 Nov 2020 15:52:41 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/holiday-laptop-buying-guide/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/holiday-laptop-buying-guide/Thinking of gifting a new laptop this holiday season to yourself, your employees, or a loved one? Lost in a sea of tech specs with no idea of what to do? PremierePC is here to help! Here's a list of sThu, 29 Oct 2020 19:04:30 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/new-in-microsoft-teams/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/new-in-microsoft-teams/Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:46:35 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/social-media-friend-or-foe-of-your-business/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/social-media-friend-or-foe-of-your-business/Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:49:37 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/bracket-3-coming-soon-to-an-inbox-near-you/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/bracket-3-coming-soon-to-an-inbox-near-you/Email encryption via Bracket offers an added layer of security to your email platform ensuring compliance in difficult industries like Health Care and Financial Services. User-friendly encrypted emailMon, 14 Sep 2020 19:20:40 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/questions/what-are-the-cyber-security-risks-around-working-from-home/https://premierepc.com/questions/what-are-the-cyber-security-risks-around-working-from-home/There are many to consider. Depending on your industry and the type of data you collect and store, some are more critical than others. Home networks: Usually residential networks rely on consumer graWed, 02 Sep 2020 15:50:31 GMTQ and Ahttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/understanding-your-iot-devices-and-security/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/understanding-your-iot-devices-and-security/What is an IoT device? IoT stands for Internet of Things; these devices are pieces of hardware with a sensor that transmit data from one place to another over the internet. IoT devices include, but arFri, 28 Aug 2020 19:19:01 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/questions/do-you-believe-it-equipment-should-have-a-maintenance-plan-or-should-the-owner-just-wait-until-it-breaks/https://premierepc.com/questions/do-you-believe-it-equipment-should-have-a-maintenance-plan-or-should-the-owner-just-wait-until-it-breaks/Yes and no, it really depends on the type of gear and if its mission critical or not. Let’s review a few types of hardware and answer with more specifics. Servers: Absolutely. Obtain NBD service dirTue, 25 Aug 2020 19:10:41 GMTQ and Ahttps://premierepc.com/questions/what-do-business-owners-look-for-in-an-it-provider/https://premierepc.com/questions/what-do-business-owners-look-for-in-an-it-provider/Within the IT support industry there are no real standards in terms of what or how a company provides IT services. There are differing models such as break-fix, contracts, or hybrid offerings. With 2Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:59:03 GMTQ and Ahttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/dark-web-monitoring-a-message-from-matthew-rydzfski/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/dark-web-monitoring-a-message-from-matthew-rydzfski/Matthew addresses : What is the dark web? Why should I monitor the dark web? What happens if my company's information is already present on the dark web? How can PremierePC help my business? https://yThu, 13 Aug 2020 13:28:07 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/what-is-a-phishing-attack-what-can-i-do-to-protect-my-data/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/what-is-a-phishing-attack-what-can-i-do-to-protect-my-data/Phishing emails, texts and phone calls try to trick you into visiting a malicious website, handing over a password, or downloading a file. This works in email attacks because people often spend the whThu, 06 Aug 2020 13:08:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/email-security-compliance-and-encryption/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/email-security-compliance-and-encryption/Are you only relying on your email platform's baked in spam filtering? You could be leaving yourself open to a range of threats. What is email filtering? Most major email providers use built in settinMon, 03 Aug 2020 23:03:00 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/questions/q-and-a-cyber-attacks/https://premierepc.com/questions/q-and-a-cyber-attacks/We encounter this all the time and would like to offer some concrete suggestions. First, contact a local IT firm that either specializes in cybersecurity instead of a local break-fix shop. Usually, yoFri, 31 Jul 2020 17:58:22 GMTQ and Ahttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/secure-file-sharing-and-content-collaboration-with-egnyte/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/secure-file-sharing-and-content-collaboration-with-egnyte/We have been using Egnyte for over nine years, before wide-spread cloud adoption was a thing. Egnyte has continued to invest in their platform and in our opinion, it is the strongest cloud sharing serWed, 29 Jul 2020 18:34:14 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/monitor-cybersecurity-breaches-they-are-happening/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/monitor-cybersecurity-breaches-they-are-happening/DID YOU KNOW...60% of SMBs will go out of business within 6 months of a cyber incident 73.18% of the US population has at least one compromised credential on the dark web $46,000 - average cost of doThu, 23 Jul 2020 13:25:03 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/questions/what-are-you-guys-doing-to-protect-important-information-on-your-networks-site-backend-files-customer-information-etc/https://premierepc.com/questions/what-are-you-guys-doing-to-protect-important-information-on-your-networks-site-backend-files-customer-information-etc/What are you guys doing to protect important information on your networks (site, backend files, customer information etc)?As with any intelligent Backup and Disaster Recovery (BDR) planning, a layeredWed, 22 Jul 2020 20:34:47 GMTQ and Ahttps://premierepc.com/questions/how-would-you-deal-with-a-website-developer-who-is-holding-your-website-information-hostage-and-cant-update-information/https://premierepc.com/questions/how-would-you-deal-with-a-website-developer-who-is-holding-your-website-information-hostage-and-cant-update-information/We think it’s regrettable that certain firms or professionals would behave like this, but we have seen it occur far too often. Since 2006, our team has been actively helping clients manage their domaiThu, 16 Jul 2020 20:35:27 GMTQ and Ahttps://premierepc.com/questions/i-have-been-struggling-to-get-my-website-up-and-running-do-you-think-its-actually-necessary-to-have-a-website-do-you-judge-people-off-their-websites/https://premierepc.com/questions/i-have-been-struggling-to-get-my-website-up-and-running-do-you-think-its-actually-necessary-to-have-a-website-do-you-judge-people-off-their-websites/Short answer, YES! Longer answer. A web presence is critical to being found online and having a site this is mobile responsive or optimized is even better for SEO. With that said, you do not need to iThu, 16 Jul 2020 20:30:17 GMTQ and Ahttps://premierepc.com/questions/protecting-the-pii-of-your-clients-customers-or-members/https://premierepc.com/questions/protecting-the-pii-of-your-clients-customers-or-members/As others are stating, sharing the specifics of these plans can open you up to risk, so it is best to share generally about this topic. PII is a big deal and you can be responsible for it even thoughThu, 16 Jul 2020 16:24:53 GMTQ and Ahttps://premierepc.com/questions/what-are-the-biggest-challenges-when-working-remotely-or-from-home/https://premierepc.com/questions/what-are-the-biggest-challenges-when-working-remotely-or-from-home/What are the biggest challenges when working remotely or from home? How Has Your Business Overcome Spear Phishing under these new circumstances? Remote work, deemed the “next normal,” increases producThu, 09 Jul 2020 12:56:50 GMTQ and Ahttps://premierepc.com/questions/what-antivirus-do-you-use-for-protection-and-why-do-you-trust-it/https://premierepc.com/questions/what-antivirus-do-you-use-for-protection-and-why-do-you-trust-it/The field of anti-virus has expanded significantly in the past few years. Most business owners and consumers alike are aware they need something. The legacy solutions use database signatures to protecThu, 09 Jul 2020 12:49:44 GMTQ and Ahttps://premierepc.com/questions/how-many-small-to-medium-size-businesses-outsource-their-it-work-to-a-manage-service-provider/https://premierepc.com/questions/how-many-small-to-medium-size-businesses-outsource-their-it-work-to-a-manage-service-provider/Honestly? Not enough. The rumor is that “My business is too small for anyone to try to compromise us.” Consider this: “Small businesses are especially vulnerable to threats since they often don't havThu, 09 Jul 2020 12:38:24 GMTQ and Ahttps://premierepc.com/questions/what-is-the-best-cloud-email-solution/https://premierepc.com/questions/what-is-the-best-cloud-email-solution/What Is the Best Cloud Email Solution? PremierePC has been selling and supporting both the Microsoft Office 365 and Google G Suite platform for years. Both have their place based on the business needThu, 09 Jul 2020 12:33:30 GMTQ and Ahttps://premierepc.com/questions/what-is-the-most-common-easily-fixable-lapse-in-cybersecurity-that-you-see-in-your-clients-businesses/https://premierepc.com/questions/what-is-the-most-common-easily-fixable-lapse-in-cybersecurity-that-you-see-in-your-clients-businesses/What is the most common, easily fixable lapse in cybersecurity that you see in your clients' businesses? Hands down, Two Factor Authentication (2FA) or Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Multi-FactorThu, 09 Jul 2020 12:13:47 GMTQ and Ahttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/create-a-smart-return-to-office-plan-during-covid-19/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/create-a-smart-return-to-office-plan-during-covid-19/Everything is different. How do I safely and intelligently bring my employees back to work during this new normal?There are so many spinning plates, what am I not thinking of? Here are four comprehensFri, 03 Jul 2020 12:47:52 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/hackers-are-targeting-smb-data-enter-automated-breach-detection/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/hackers-are-targeting-smb-data-enter-automated-breach-detection/Scenario one: It’s 8:00 a.m. on a crisp, beautiful Monday morning. You walk into the business you own, and immediately realize your entire business is down. Overnight, your data and your clients’ dataWed, 01 Jul 2020 19:32:51 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/increasing-remote-workforce-technology-in-5-easy-steps/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/increasing-remote-workforce-technology-in-5-easy-steps/Five tips for optimizing your business technology and productivity Install secure VPN connections. Installing a business VPN will secure connections with encryption, reducing the risk of a security bThu, 25 Jun 2020 19:35:55 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/cybersecurity-and-the-small-business-what-you-need-to-know/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/cybersecurity-and-the-small-business-what-you-need-to-know/Real-World Example: A food distributor received an invoice email. The email looked real: “from” the expected vendor, arrived at the expected time, and equaled the expected amount. The thieves had beenWed, 10 Jun 2020 15:39:03 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/solution-highlight-darkweb-monitor-sat/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/solution-highlight-darkweb-monitor-sat/What is the Dark Web? According to Experian, dark web monitoring, also known as cyber monitoring, is an identity theft prevention product that enables you to monitor your identity information on theFri, 10 Apr 2020 19:44:00 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/connect-pro-bundle-gotomeeting-with-every-jive-seat/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/connect-pro-bundle-gotomeeting-with-every-jive-seat/LogMeIn has made that possible by offering the Connect PRO Bundle, a cloud communication and collaboration offering made possible by LogMeIn’s acquisition of Jive Communications. The Connect PRO BundlFri, 03 Apr 2020 19:09:00 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/mfa-yes-you-need-it/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/mfa-yes-you-need-it/Multi-Factor Authentication:Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA for short) is one of the single best ways to help keep you and your associated accounts safe, yet it is often the one of the most hated metTue, 14 May 2019 22:41:00 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/learn-skills-for-free-thanks-library/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/learn-skills-for-free-thanks-library/Did you know that with a Greenville County Library card you can gain access to hours of professional training material? Getting started is super easy.  1. If you do not already have a library card, gThu, 11 Oct 2018 21:47:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/microsoft-silver-small-and-midmarket-cloud-solutions/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/microsoft-silver-small-and-midmarket-cloud-solutions/PremierePC has achieved the next level in our cloud services relationship with Microsoft. This means even better support and integration for our clients. Our team can now support your organization frWed, 15 Aug 2018 04:27:00 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/premierepc-welcomes-matt-monroe/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/premierepc-welcomes-matt-monroe/PremierePC would like to welcome Matt Monroe as a new Technical Support Specialist. Matt will be working primarily on our proactive tasks ensuring our clients environments stay up and running. His daSat, 11 Aug 2018 04:15:00 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/security-awareness-training/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/security-awareness-training/ProblemCybercriminals target businesses through their end users, often using user information as shared on social networks and other locations online to gain their trust. When end users unwittingly clSat, 04 Aug 2018 04:13:00 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/adjust-and-delete-collected-google-data/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/adjust-and-delete-collected-google-data/Google is making it easier to see the search, browsing and YouTube viewing history it keeps on you, to delete any items you don’t want included, and to stop the company from logging your activity iSat, 12 May 2018 13:59:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/premierepc-moving-to-mauldin/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/premierepc-moving-to-mauldin/It is with great excitement that we announce our upcoming move to Mauldin. With the support of our clients we have finally found a home of our own and look forward to serving you at the new location.Wed, 07 Feb 2018 21:21:00 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/hosted-phones-call-encryption/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/hosted-phones-call-encryption/Jive Secure (Call Encryption) PremierePC and Jive Commutations are proud to present Secure Call. This feature is supported on Cisco MPP, Polycom, and Yealink only. Jive Secure protects your conversaThu, 09 Nov 2017 03:33:00 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/update-webroot-endpoint/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/update-webroot-endpoint/Endpoint Security Update:  Nearly all of our managed clients should now have the Webroot Endpoint service active and running on their systems. Webroot is billed as next generation and relies less onThu, 12 Oct 2017 02:27:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/update-kaspersky-removal/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/update-kaspersky-removal/Recent media coverage has highlighted that Kaspersky AV may have been used as a tool to spy or collect data on target systems. https://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-hackers-scanned-networks-world-wideFri, 06 Oct 2017 16:00:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/critical-protect-against-wannacry-ransomeware/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/critical-protect-against-wannacry-ransomeware/What is it? Excellent article detailing the facts regarding the Ransomware: https://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/what-you-need-know-about-wannacry-ransomware  What is actually affected? Older versioSat, 13 May 2017 14:51:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/thank-you-for-helping-us-give-back/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/thank-you-for-helping-us-give-back/Last month we asked our clients for suggestions to send charitable donations to.Thanks again for all the feedback and support. Below is a list of those we were able to distribute some aid to. Make-A-WMon, 14 Nov 2016 23:50:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/giving-back-to-say-thank-you/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/giving-back-to-say-thank-you/What better way to say thank you, than to give back? To celebrate our 10 years of service, PremierePC will be donating $100 to 10 different Upstate charity's now through years end. To help us get stFri, 14 Oct 2016 22:35:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/important-phishing-attacks-against-registrars/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/important-phishing-attacks-against-registrars/You may have heard that many high-profile domain registrars are being targeted by a massive phishing attack against domain owners. We have received reports that some of those attacks are using TucoWed, 28 Oct 2015 19:48:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/helping-us-help-those-devastated-this-past-weekend/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/helping-us-help-those-devastated-this-past-weekend/The Upstate is lucky to have dodged the worst of what Hurricane Joaquin brought to SC.  Unfortunately, the midlands and the coast received catastrophic flooding leaving many in the Columbia area wiWed, 07 Oct 2015 20:49:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/twc-significantly-improves-internet-speeds-in-charlotte-as-fiber-moves-in/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/twc-significantly-improves-internet-speeds-in-charlotte-as-fiber-moves-in/Companies that enjoy monopoly over a market are likely to get complacent since they don’t have a competitor breathing down their neck, and that’s why it’s vital to ensure competition so that users getTue, 14 Apr 2015 04:37:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/office-updates/closed-in-observance-of-good-friday/https://premierepc.com/office-updates/closed-in-observance-of-good-friday/PremierePC will be closed on Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday. We will resume normal operations on Monday, April 6th. Thank you for your continuedMon, 30 Mar 2015 20:03:00 GMTOffice Updateshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/u-s-internet-speed-and-affordability/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/u-s-internet-speed-and-affordability/Greenville is not alone. We have a severe internet speed and price problem. While Charter Coaxial service is a making waves with faster speeds and better pricing, those not in the immediate service arFri, 31 Oct 2014 02:37:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/press-premierepc-receives-expansion-funding/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/press-premierepc-receives-expansion-funding/We are pleased to announce through our partnership with CommunityWorks we have secured expansion funding from their micro-business lending program. The program is specifically tailored to the micro-buWed, 25 Jun 2014 14:56:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/security-internet-explorer-hack-no-fix-for-xp/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/security-internet-explorer-hack-no-fix-for-xp/Microsoft Races To Fix Massive Internet Explorer Hack: No Fix For Windows XP Leaves 1 In 4 PCs Exposed Microsoft is scrambling to fix a major bug which allows hackers to exploit flaws in Internet ExplMon, 05 May 2014 21:19:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/phising-scam-encrptyed-document-request/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/phising-scam-encrptyed-document-request/We are seeing a large number of attacks in the past few weeks related to this type of scam. Please be aware and proceed with cation when sharing your email password with anyone or anysite. You may recTue, 11 Feb 2014 20:09:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/verisign-com-and-net/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/verisign-com-and-net/The domain landscape is changing with more new names hitting the market at the start of the year, with so many new options to choose from, its important to consider what's in a name. PremierePC startMon, 16 Dec 2013 22:22:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/news-2013-bbb-integrity-award-winner/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/news-2013-bbb-integrity-award-winner/We are honored to announce that PremierePC was awarded the 2013 Business of Integrity award for Customer Service in the small business category by the Upstate Better Business Bureau. This award is aFri, 08 Nov 2013 18:24:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/update-hosted-business-phones-now-have-unlimited-call-recording-for-flat-rate/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/update-hosted-business-phones-now-have-unlimited-call-recording-for-flat-rate/Last month we announced via email that call recording is now billed at a flat rate of $19 for UNLIMITED recording and storage to the Amazon S3 storage system. To get started you will need to purchaseMon, 16 Sep 2013 04:15:00 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/new-gmail-inboxes-great-for-users-retailers-hate-it/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/new-gmail-inboxes-great-for-users-retailers-hate-it/Google is always tweaking their online tools as technology advances and our online behaviors change. A recent update added new features to our online inbox's which automatically tries to sort incomingMon, 16 Sep 2013 04:10:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/opt-out-of-online-behavioral-advertising/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/opt-out-of-online-behavioral-advertising/Privacy protections are gaining ground, while still not near the E.U. in terms of citizen protection, government and industry alike are trying to help consumers make smarter choices about how they areSun, 09 Jun 2013 06:13:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/update-hosted-business-phones-now-support-automatic-failover/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/update-hosted-business-phones-now-support-automatic-failover/We are pleased to announce that effective immediately our hosted business phones now supports a new feature called automatic failover.Our business phone systems are now more redundant then ever beforeThu, 06 Jun 2013 03:30:00 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/how-to-handle-an-irate-client/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/how-to-handle-an-irate-client/CompTIA recently asked us how we deal with irate clients. Read the full article on the CompTIA blog. http://certification.comptia.org/news/13-01-28/How_to_Handle_an_Irate_Customer.aspx Did you know thSat, 02 Feb 2013 05:56:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/making-eulas-easy/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/making-eulas-easy/We recently found this neat software tool. As most of us simply click accept to most terms and conditions when installing programs, use this little program to quickly analyze those terms and ensure yoMon, 12 Nov 2012 02:13:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/phone-scam-microsoft-imposter/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/phone-scam-microsoft-imposter/COMPUTER PHONE SCAM ALERT We have had several calls the past few weeks from clients stating that Microsoft called them offering to help them clean their systems to some errors which were being reporteThu, 18 Oct 2012 16:06:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/godaddy-dns-failure-takes-down-most-their-websites/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/godaddy-dns-failure-takes-down-most-their-websites/A member of the Anonymous hacktivist group appears to have taken down GoDaddy with a massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS). Looks like GoDaddy, the world’s top domain registrar and web hostingMon, 10 Sep 2012 19:13:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/let-my-wi-fi-go-fcc-rules-verizon-cant-charge-for-wi-fi-tethering/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/let-my-wi-fi-go-fcc-rules-verizon-cant-charge-for-wi-fi-tethering/In a US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruling, Verizon was ordered to stop charging users an additional fee for using their 4G smartphones and tablets as Wi-Fi hotspots, aka tethering. P. MiThu, 02 Aug 2012 03:30:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/malware-may-knock-thousands-off-internet-on-monday/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/malware-may-knock-thousands-off-internet-on-monday/Despite repeated alerts, tens of thousands of Americans may still lose their Internet service Monday unless they do a quick check of their computers for malware that could have taken over their machinThu, 05 Jul 2012 17:40:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/google-upsetting-microsofts-cloud-office-system-ambitions/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/google-upsetting-microsofts-cloud-office-system-ambitions/Key Findings Google is cutting into Microsoft's business for both email and personal productivity suites (the latter, by slow attrition rather than direct replacement). Compared with Microsoft, GoogleSun, 03 Jun 2012 18:54:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/bbb-phishing-email-scam-alert/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/bbb-phishing-email-scam-alert/May 3, 2012 - The BBB of the Upstate is re-issuing the phishing scam alert originally posted on 04/03/2012 by the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB): "For the past 4+ months, BBB has been the vThu, 03 May 2012 18:18:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/apples-war-on-android/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/apples-war-on-android/In the last 18 months of his life, Jobs, who died on Oct. 5 at age 56, was obsessed with crushing Android. He explained to his authorized biographer, Walter Isaacson, that the litigation against devicThu, 12 Apr 2012 02:17:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/justice-dept-sues-apple-and-publishers-over-e-book-pricing-3-publishers-settle/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/justice-dept-sues-apple-and-publishers-over-e-book-pricing-3-publishers-settle/The Justice Department jumped directly into the fight over the future of digital books on Wednesday — and Amazon came out the winner.Read Morehttp://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/11/justice-fThu, 12 Apr 2012 01:19:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/apple-tears-down-trees-to-go-green-in-nc/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/apple-tears-down-trees-to-go-green-in-nc/Apple solar array effort has already come under fire from a data center guru James Hamilton at rival Amazon, who said last month that it just may not make sense to use so much land for a solar array tSun, 08 Apr 2012 23:58:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/widespread-virus-proves-macs-are-no-longer-safe-from-hackers/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/widespread-virus-proves-macs-are-no-longer-safe-from-hackers/This week, security researchers discovered a new computer virus had infected half a million Mac users — about half of them in the United States. The virus is infesting users in the most surreptitiousSun, 08 Apr 2012 23:56:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/add-birthdays-to-my-google-calendar/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/add-birthdays-to-my-google-calendar/Yes, you can in fact add your contact's birthdays to your calendar, never forget again... well at least try to never forget. Checkout the link below to add contact birthdays and other interesting itemFri, 14 Oct 2011 19:47:00 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/offline-gmail-google-calendar-and-google-docs/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/offline-gmail-google-calendar-and-google-docs/Offline Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Docs: As promised, Google brought back the offline mode for Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Docs. The updated apps use HTML5 features and no longer requireWed, 28 Sep 2011 05:14:00 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/small-business-i-t-is-the-in-thing/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/small-business-i-t-is-the-in-thing/Since they are small and nimble operations, small businesses are set up to move fast as they adopt and deploy the latest and greatest tech advancements. The only problem: The shoestring budgets theyThu, 15 Sep 2011 18:23:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/product-highlight-google-calendar/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/product-highlight-google-calendar/Organizing your schedule shouldn't be a burden. With Google Calendar, it's easy to keep track of life's important events all in one place. 7 reasons to use Google Calendar... 1. Share your schedule LThu, 01 Sep 2011 17:05:00 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/google-to-buy-motorola-mobility-for-12-5-billion/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/google-to-buy-motorola-mobility-for-12-5-billion/In a bid to strengthen its mobile business, Googleannounced on Monday that it would acquire Motorola Mobility Holdings, the cellphone business that was split from Motorola, for $40 a share in cash, orMon, 15 Aug 2011 20:13:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/a-search-engine-match-up-how-different-are-google-and-bing/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/a-search-engine-match-up-how-different-are-google-and-bing/http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/07/30/technology/bing-versus-google.html?ref=technology Microsoft has invested billions of dollars in Bing, its search engine. But it faces a daunting rival inSat, 30 Jul 2011 23:46:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/get-an-enterprise-phone-system-without-the-cost-or-complexity/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/get-an-enterprise-phone-system-without-the-cost-or-complexity/It’s no secret that small businesses have big communications needs. In today’s high-pressure world, a phone system is a lifeline to customers, suppliers and other key contacts. Like their larger compeThu, 14 Jul 2011 16:30:00 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/the-huge-untapped-potential-of-qa-content-for-seo/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/the-huge-untapped-potential-of-qa-content-for-seo/Question and answer content has been around on the internet a lot longer than the web. From the early days of usenet (and before that, on prehistoric technologies that came before my time) people haTue, 05 Jul 2011 15:07:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/opt-out-of-personalized-ads/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/opt-out-of-personalized-ads/https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hhnjdplhmcnkiecampfdgfjilccfpfoe?hl=en-US#Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:40:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/browser-extensions-adblock/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/browser-extensions-adblock/This is a MUST have. Our testing confirms recent infiltrations have been coming in via malicious advertisements. This simple and FREE tool can help reduce your risk. Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:05:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/should-i-turn-my-computer-off-at-night/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/should-i-turn-my-computer-off-at-night/There are several reasons why it may be a good idea to turn off your computer at night. For some, it may not matter whether the computer is on or off. Most newer computers have a sleep mode when theyThu, 02 Jun 2011 16:34:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/google-apps-sync-now-with-notes-support-for-outlook/https://premierepc.com/solution-highlight/google-apps-sync-now-with-notes-support-for-outlook/This feature is for those using Google Apps Business Edition. If you would like to get world-class, cloud based email then contact PremierePC. We are the only AUTHORZED Google Apps Reseller in the UpsWed, 25 May 2011 19:44:00 GMTSolution Highlighthttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/how-social-media-can-induce-feelings-of-missing-out/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/how-social-media-can-induce-feelings-of-missing-out/"No one likes to perform in a vacuum," said Kevin Systrom, the chief executive of Instagram, a mobile photo-sharing application, which allows users to make comments about pictures. The more creative oMon, 11 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/the-week-of-browsers/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/the-week-of-browsers/Very exciting news this week as both Mozilla FireFox and Internet Explorer release the next versions of their browsers. We have been beta testing for several months and are happy to say that both haveWed, 23 Mar 2011 17:51:00 GMTTechByteshttps://premierepc.com/techbytes/why-managed-services/https://premierepc.com/techbytes/why-managed-services/Innovation has helped businesses across industries to achieve phenomenal growth over the past couple decades. However, continuously evolving competition, reducing margins, and higher expectations fromWed, 16 Feb 2011 17:49:00 GMTTechBytes