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5 Gmail Tricks You Should Know

Using These Gmail Tricks?  If not, you should! Did you know 300.4 billion emails were sent and received every day in 2020?  And, Gmail accounts for 1.8 billion of the 5.6 billion active email accounts.  Like most programs, it's hard to know all the features available.  Here are 5 [...]

5 Signs You Need to Find a New Managed Service Provider

5 Signs That Your Current MSP May Not Be The Right Choice For You If any of these things sound familiar, it's time to look for another IT provider 1) Lack of Communication Calls and emails being ignored at the most important times? Constantly need to follow up with [...]

Kaspersky antivirus software added to US national security risk list

Antivirus software maker Kaspersky Labs has been added to a federal list of companies that pose “an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States.”   The announcement from the US regulator comes only weeks after Germany's Federal Office for Information Security advised all citizens to avoid downloading [...]

How to Use a Password Manager

Welcome to BMT's How-To Series! How to Use a Password Manager Download a Password Manager Program. We recommend Bitwarden, LastPass or 1Password. Create a Master Password (we recommend using a passphrase) for your new program. Start logging into accounts and saving passwords to the Password Manager. Begin changing your passwords to ones that are [...]

US Corporations Advised to Strengthen Cybersecurity Practices. What Should you Do?

Two days ago, The White House released a fact sheet offering guidance on how to prevent future cyberattacks.  We've summarized into five things you should implement now to best protect critical services. Implement Company-Wide Multi-Factor Authentication Back up your Data to the Cloud Invest in a Strong Antivirus Program [...]

Favorite Shortcuts for Windows 10

We've Compiled our Top 5 Favorite Shortcuts for Windows 10 Who doesn't like a faster, easier way when it comes to completing everyday computer tasks?! We've come up with 5 of our favorite shortcuts you can utilize when you are using Windows 10.  These simple tips are sure to [...]

Mobile Malware Attacks Up 500% in 2022

Scams are on the Rise! In early February, researchers identified a 500% increase in attempted mobile malware attacks affecting Apple and Android smartphones.  Typically, the cybercriminals behind these attacks have a common goal to achieve: stealing confidential information from the users. These include bank account details, email addresses, passwords, [...]

The Hidden Dangers of Your Aging UPS

The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) offers guaranteed power protection for connected electronics. When power is interrupted or fluctuates outside safe levels, the UPS will instantly provide clean battery backup power and surge protection for plugged-in, sensitive equipment. Warning! We have seen some UPS units older than 6 years fail [...]

Stew Smith Named 2022 NJBIZ Digi-Tech Innovators Award Recipient

We are proud to announce that BMT's Stew Smith has been selected as a recipient of this year’s NJBIZ’s Digi-Tech Awards! These awards recognize innovators who have demonstrated excellence in technology and leadership.  This year's list includes trailblazers from a wide swath of industries from real estate to health [...]

Shields Up! Cyberattacks Loom in Russia-Ukraine Crisis

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates, the less visible are Russia’s formidable cyber forces that would be preparing to unleash a new wave of cyber-attacks on Ukrainian and western energy, finance, and communications infrastructure.  While there are not currently any specific credible threats to the U.S. homeland, it’s important to [...]

Time to Update! Zero-Day Exploit Found Affecting Chrome and Edge Browsers

Using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge?  Time to Update Your Browser Google announced that a zero-day exploit has been found in Google Chrome that could allow hackers to perform malicious activities on your computer. In addition, Microsoft announced Edge has also been affected. Zero-day exploits are particularly worrisome because [...]

BMT Recognized on CRN’s 2022 MSP 500 List

Business Machine Technologies, Inc. (BMT), NJ's leading managed services provider, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named BMT to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2022. CRN's annual MSP 500 list identifies the leading service providers inNorth America whose [...]

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