For most people, Google is the first stop when searching for a specific business. And in some cases -- like searches for gyms and beauty salons -- people are using Google to help them contact the business about an appointment. Now, the search giant has made that possible right from its results pages.

Good news for OneDrive users: When your local storage has run out of space, you’ll no longer have to waste time and energy going through all your stored files, reorganizing and deleting some of them in order to get a few megabytes back. OneDrive Files On-Demand has a solution for you.

In late 2016, Apple introduced the iPhone 7 which removes the standard headphone jack and instead offers a Bluetooth connection for your music listening experience. Now, Google’s Android has come out with its version of wireless pairing. Here’s what you need to know about Fast Pair.

Strategies for attracting new customers are always changing, and Google is shaking things up yet again. Apart from well-placed keywords and link-worthy content, reviews from sites like Facebook and Yelp will be displayed in the search results.

How Google changed search results
Google’s new search algorithm is designed to lead people to high-quality products and services.

From cloud hacks to malicious macros, hackers are becoming more creative in how they breach Microsoft Office. And although Microsoft releases security patches as soon as vulnerabilities are discovered, there’s a new hacking technique that allows cybercriminals to slip past traditional threat detection tools.

Data security and compliance need to be high on the list of any healthcare organization's priorities. Do you have security measures in place to protect your patient data? Is your practice compliant with the HIPAA regulation? If you answered "no" to any of these questions, this article is a must-read.

Tower 23 IT is proud to announce its recent authorization by Sophos as an MSP Connect Flex Partner. The MSP Connect Program takes the headache out of security management. Demand for managed security services is on the rise as organizations of all sizes struggle to contend with an increasingly complex threat landscape, a shortage of skilled personnel, and the need to rapidly adapt to dynamic business conditions while keeping security costs under control.

Tower 23 IT is excited to announce that we have renewed our Cisco Registered Partner Certifications. The Cisco Channel Partner Program provides a framework for partners to build the sales, technical and Cisco Lifecycle Services skills required to deliver Cisco solutions to the end customer.

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Tower 23 IT recently hired Paul Henry at their branch in Encinitas California. Paul is an experienced technician with a demonstrated history of excellence in the warehouse automation, construction and managed IT solution industries.

For ages, most people assumed that setting a strong password on their WiFi router was enough to prevent cyberattacks, but recent events prove otherwise. Two Belgian security analysts have found a serious weakness in WiFi networks, called KRACK, that puts your wireless devices in danger.