Geeks Keep You Running

Tech News recap from August.  It was packed full of tech news.  Stay informed

Have you ever woken up in a cold sweat worried what it would mean for your small business to be offline for an hour, a day, days, or even weeks?  Usually that comes from a place of not knowing how much it is going to cost you being down, or knowing how much it's going to cost  you to resume normal business functions, well this episode is for you!

Today's Episode is geared towards powering up your passwords to the next level!

Tech News making our radar.  And how it relates to small businesses!

This episode highlights the differences between native spam filters (like those in Outlook or Gmail) and a paid service like Graphus, and makes a compelling case for why small and medium businesses need more than just basic protection.

Hosted by Jonathan Beck, on how to stop junk mail effectively and how not to make the issue worse.

This episode is focused on different types of Phishing Attacks and what to watch out for so you don't chum the dark web with your personal information!

In this episode of Geeks Keep You Running We are covering how to develop an effective Technology Plan and get away from the OMG It Broke momements!

How to use AI responsibly in research.

A recap of IT and Cybersecurity News from the month of June 2025

You aren't the only one.  Common PC Snafus

Are you thinking it's time to replace that old PC.  Do you have time to get coffee and do a block walk while the computer boots up, but are you thinking it would be nice to wait maybe 1-2 more years before replacing it.  Let's discuss some upgrades you can do or have done, and maybe when it is better to not do an upgrade but rather lets just go ahead and replace that machine.

Want some tips and tricks to frustrate hackers and malware developers?  These are easy to implement solutions that step up your cybersecurity to the next level

Do you know what a virus is?  Do you know how to recognize if you have one?  Do you know what to do if you get one?  Let's Dive In

Do you have employees using personal devices, or using software they found online without approval.  This episode talks about shadow IT and best practices for dealing with it, without discouraging innovation

Things to consider when looking at squeezing more life out of old tech or benefits of refreshing hardware and software.

I want a new computer my old one is slow. Is your computer slow because it's old or is it slow because of the new program you are running?  Understanding the problem is key in selecting what the right solution is.  Just because something is shiny and new doesn't mean it's going to solve your tech problem.

When you are looking for an outsourced IT company, what do you need to be looking for.  Is it the one that is cheapest or most expensive?  Is it the one that has a menu of services to choose from?  Or maybe its the one that takes the time to understand your business and your pain points, who meets you where your business is at, and can help you get your tech to a place that meets your strategic gr...

In this episode we are going to discuss what a data breach is how to detect them, remediate a data breach and hopefully how to prevent the next one.

In this episode we are debunking some commonly held tech myths we hope you enjoy the episode

In this episode of Geeks Keep You Running, host Jonathan Beck (JB) covers the essentials of choosing a backup strategy, distinguishing between cloud-based solutions and on-premise backups. He explains that cloud storage offers flexibility, off-site safety, and easy scalability but relies on strong internet connectivity and comes with monthly fees. Meanwhile, on-premise backup provides immediate ac...

In this episode of Geeks Keep You Running, host Jonathan Beck (JB) delves into how AI and chatbots function, highlighting their practical advantages for tasks like customer service, research assistance, and data analysis. He underscores the importance of addressing ethical and legal considerations, such as copyright and plagiarism, by verifying data sources and attributing content properly. JB als...

In today's episode of Geeks Keep You Running we are talking about Smart Home and Office Basics, what is a smart home, what types of devices can you be looking at?  What devices can carry over to the office?  Stay Tuned!

In this interconnected age, cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.  No one tool is going to protect you from all the threats out there.  This episode is focused on everyone doing their part in securing your data.  Keep Running!

This episode is around removing some of the mystery and fog surrounding the cloud.  Everyone has heard of it now understand what it is