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A Digital Cleaning is What Your Business Tech Needs

A Digital Cleaning is What Your Business Tech Needs
Digital cleaning, such as checking for outdated technology, may be more impactful than you think. Recent statistics show that cybercrimes occur more frequently to those who are not updating and cleaning their systems.

The U.S. Small Business Administration found that 88% of SMBs felt that they were vulnerable to a cyberattack because they didn’t have the resources to protect themselves adequately.

How secure is your business? By running a digital cleanup, you’re taking care of maintenance you may have been putting off and helping your system become more secure and protected.

How Can You Protect Your Business?

There’s no better time than now to conduct a thorough tech cleaning. While organizing your office and business, make sure you’re also giving your technology a digital cleaning. Here are six ways to keep your technology healthy:
  1. Conduct a digital cleanup — The basics of a clean-up include simple tasks such as changing up your logins, backing up data, organizing your digital files, and deleting unnecessary files and unused apps.
  2. Review your equipment — It is very important that all your software is up to date and running properly. When your software is updated, it helps reduce the risk of infections from malware.
  3. Prioritize your security — Consider using password managers to help create difficult passwords that hackers can’t guess. Another great option is to enable multifactor authentication, which requires you to enter a second code to ensure that your accounts are secured.
  4. Get rid of any old data or equipment — If you have apps or files on your devices that you no longer use, delete them. Not only are you protecting yourself that way, but you are also freeing up space. Going through your email and deleting and unsubscribing to unimportant emails is also a great practice.
  5. Review privacy settings — Go through your privacy and security settings on all your devices to make sure you still agree with the terms in place.
  6. Partner with an MSP — By working with Kinetic Technology Group, we can do all the work included in these steps and more.
A digital cleaning will help set you and your business up for success. You won’t believe the peace of mind that comes with updating and cleaning your tech. For the remainder of the year, you don’t have to worry, and by this time next year you can review all these steps again. It’s important that you are paying attention to the tech you rely on and address any issues you may have. Doing so will boost productivity and help you better serve your customers. Kinetic Technology Group in Dallas offers several helpful services that can help you tidy up your tech. Whether it’s remote IT services, backup and recovery, cybersecurity and more, we are here to help you with all of your business technology needs. Schedule a digital deep clean today.

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Jim Harryman

Jim is the fearless leader of the Kinetic team. He founded Kinetic more than two decades ago with one simple purpose – make technology do what it promises to do. He has spent the last 25 years doing just that. Every IT system Jim mans is fully subservient to its owner. When he isn’t reveling in new technology, he spends time with his wife Julia and their two sons who are grown, married, and both expecting babies.

CJ Jackson

Meet CJ Jackson, a technical expert with 12 years in customer service and a tech journey sparked by the Apple Store Genius Bar. Recognized for patient issue resolution, CJ excels in teaching and empowering users. As Kinetic’s Configuration Specialist for 3 months, CJ is passionate about simplifying lives through tech. Beyond work, CJ explores cuisines, enjoys concerts, and embraces RomComs. The motto: Choose what’s right over what’s easy. CJ aspires to be remembered as a happy, eager, and passionate soul, inspired by daily opportunities to make a difference. Expect tech-savviness, culinary adventures, and unwavering commitment to everything done.

Julia Harryman

Julia Harryman, our resident efficiency specialist, has a unique background that is not typical of IT. Armed with a Master’s in Education for Technology Leadership, Julia has been an integral part of our team since 2012. Fueled by a constant supply of (insert current caffeinated beverage here) , she’s is a driving force behind our streamlined operations, ensuring that our company runs seamlessly.

Richie Owen

Richie Owen is an adept IT professional known for his innovative problem-solving. With a strong background in security systems for financial institutions over the past nine years, Richie excels in resolving networking and cabling challenges. Off-duty, he’s a bass-playing musician and a dirt bike enthusiast. In his six months at Kinetic, Richie has demonstrated his expertise, further supported by almost a decade of experience in low-voltage systems. He values human connections, citing music as his perpetual motivation. Richie’s love for limeade with tea and his belief that people make life meaningful reflect his distinctive character.

Chad Thorne

Chad bought his very first Mac as a senior in high school and hasn’t looked back since. To him, pushing the limit involves figuring out just how far he can push the performance on a Mac and testing his own IT knowledge and capabilities at the same time. This Cowtown native is super handy when it comes to configuring and deploying business networks and is one of 14 people on the planet who actually knows where ALL of the wires go.