{"id":10426,"date":"2022-03-16T19:19:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T19:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/castletechnologypartners.com\/?p=10426"},"modified":"2023-11-28T20:35:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T20:35:03","slug":"our-answers-to-the-10-most-common-it-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/castletechnologypartners.com\/our-answers-to-the-10-most-common-it-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Answers to the 10 Most Common IT Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10426\" class=\"elementor elementor-10426\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4de7038d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4de7038d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5ea41275\" data-id=\"5ea41275\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30fa7cb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30fa7cb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With many clients in Daphne, Fairhope, Mobile, Spanish Fort and Birmingham, we have answered a variety of IT and technological questions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As a company, one of our favorite things to do is to educate our clients. We believe that there is no such thing as a stupid question! So, we compiled a list of the most common IT questions that we receive.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #d07122;\">WHAT IS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This question is one of the most common questions that we receive! Information technology (IT) refers to everything that businesses utilize computers for, including security, employee management, troubleshooting procedures and so much more. At Castle Technology Partners, we assist businesses with many IT tasks, including computer management,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/castletechnologypartners.com\/business-telephone-systems\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business telephone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> systems, video surveillance and more.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #d07122;\">HOW DOES THE INTERNET WORK?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The internet is a global<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/castletechnologypartners.com\/computer-network-management\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">network<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for people to communicate with one another. It moves data from one place to the next. The best part about the internet, however, is that it is decentralized. This means that the internet can not be destroyed with one single action.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #d07122;\">WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH PUBLIC WIFI?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter where you go, you are sure to find restaurants, stores and other public places that use public wifi. However, you should be wary of this public resource! While convenient, public wifi is also very insecure and can put your information at risk. A great way to protect yourself, and your device, is to ensure that sharing is turned off.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #d07122;\">HOW DOES SOMEONE HACK YOUR COMPUTER?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a variety of ways for an individual to hack your technological device, including your computer or smartphone. Your business\u2019s important information can potentially be compromised without the protection of a firewall or antivirus software, or other security measures. We encourage you to read our other blog on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/castletechnologypartners.com\/post\/8-easy-ways-to-strengthen-your-online-privacy-today\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strengthening your online privacy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #d07122;\">ARE MY FILES SAFE WHEN I UPLOAD THEM ONLINE?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, not every website and online database are secure. You should not rely on only one method of storage for files, regardless of their importance. Our team is more than happy to guide you through storage and security options!<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #d07122;\">WHAT WILL IT LOOK LIKE IN THE FUTURE?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many developments in progress for information technology (IT)! Scientists and other professionals are currently researching<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/castletechnologypartners.com\/post\/what-is-artificial-intelligence-ai-and-what-does-it-mean\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">artificial intelligence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (AI), geotargeting and so much more. The internet is also more relevant than ever.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #d07122;\">WILL TURNING MY COMPUTER OFF AND BACK ON ACTUALLY WORK?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many times have you asked somebody for technological help, and they immediately say: \u201cHave you turned it off and back on?\u201d This common tactic does work, depending on the situation. Much like other electronics with moving components, a computer needs downtime to allow for cooling, resets and other functions.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #d07122;\">DO I REALLY HAVE TO CHANGE MY PASSWORD OFTEN?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! We recommend changing your password regularly so that you are protected from scams, hackers and other potential online threats. The recommended minimum is to revisit your logins and passwords every few months.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #d07122;\">WHY SHOULD I NOT JUST HIRE AN IT EMPLOYEE?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that you may think hiring an in-house IT professional will save you and your business money. However, the IT world is constantly changing and you deserve the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/castletechnologypartners.com\/computer-network-security\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that comes with a team of professionals. That is where we come in!<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #d07122;\">IS MY OFFICE NETWORK SECURE?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your level of office security depends on the number of precautions that you take! At Castle Technology Partners, we will be more than happy to help you set up guest wifi, encryptions, a VPN and more.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want to help you protect your castle. Our process includes evaluating your current tech setup, creating an effective plan and implementing that strategy. 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