Entries by Garin Livingstone

Fitness regime for your IT equipment: Keep it clean, cool, and empowered

IT (Information Technology) equipment is somewhat temperamental; it requires reasonable temperatures; stable, uninterrupted power; and some air flow to operate efficiently.  Cleanliness is important.  Here’s how to keep it toned. IT equipment should be kept in a clean, neat, and (preferably) dust-adverse/static-resistant area; walls with painted surfaces, tiled or coated floors without carpeting, etc.  Fire-suppression […]

How To Activate Hardware Encryption On iPhone 3GS And Later

iPhones from 3GS and later offer hardware encryption; it is activated through the data-protection feature by enabling a passcode: 1. Tap Settings > General > Passcode. 2. Follow the prompts to create a passcode. 3. After the passcode is set, scroll down to the bottom of the screen and verify that “Data protection is enabled” […]

Comparing Cloud-based services – Part 4: Prevention

Many Cloud-based services fall into one of these categories: Productivity suites – Applications that help you be more productive Storage – Storing, retrieving, and synchronizing files in the Cloud Backup and Recovery – Backing-up data and being able to recover it Prevention – Prevent malware, spam, and related components Search – Find items from either […]

Upcoming Event: Business Lawyers Network (BLN) February Meeting – Get into the Cloud!

John Koenig Focused on Business Succession Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 7:30am Topic: “Use Cloud Services to streamline your practice while protecting yourself from external threats” Speaker: Gavin Livingstone, President, Bryley Systems Place: Offices of Brier & Geurden LLP, 160 Gould Street, Ste. 320, Needham, MA (Map) OVERVIEW Everyone is talking about, or taking to […]

Microsoft Office 365 Free To Qualifying Nonprofits

Microsoft now offers the entry-level, E1 plan of its Cloud-based, Office 365 service free to qualifying nonprofits.  The Office 365 E1 plan includes Exchange Online (email, contacts, calendar, tasks), SharePoint Online (collaboration) and Lync Online (text and video conferencing).  To see our overview of Microsoft’s Office 365, visit Bryley Office 365 Presentation 4-24-2013.pdf. The process […]

Comparing Cloud-based services – Part 3: Backup and Recovery

Many Cloud-based services fall into one of these categories: Productivity suites – Applications that help you be more productive Storage – Storing, retrieving, and synchronizing files in the Cloud Backup and Recovery – Backing-up data and being able to recover it Prevention – Prevent malware, typically spam and related components Search – Find items from […]

CryptoLocker Case Study

The following event depicts a real-life malware attack that infected a New England manufacturing firm. The company has chosen to share its story anonymously to help other businesses avoid a similar fate. The unsuspecting sales rep certainly reacted in a way anyone would expect. He received an email with a voicemail attachment that looked like […]

Bryley Data-Backup Guidelines for 2014

Please note that this document has been depreciated, and a more up to date version can be obtained from our articles page. Bryley Systems is pleased to present our updated Data Backup Guidelines for 2014.  This free guide is updated annually and includes these topics: The Importance of Backups Backup Technologies Cartridge-Based Backups and Scheduling […]