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The Safest Way To Shop For Mother’s Day Online

By Tracy Hardin | May 17, 2024
Are you planning on buying gifts for the special women in your life for Mother’s Day? If you shop online, there are a few ways to do it SAFELY. During the holidays, cybercriminals ramp up various scams to capitalize on innocent people looking for gifts online. These scams range from...

10 Things Great IT Providers Always Do

By Tracy Hardin | May 10, 2024
What sets high-quality, reliable IT support apart from mediocre or substandard support? Is it lower prices? Flat-fee service? At Next Century technologies, we believe there are many deciding factors that separate even the good from the great providers, but when our clients switch from their old companies to us, we...

Cyber-Attack Takes Omni Hotels & Resorts Offline; Here’s How To Travel Safely

By Tracy Hardin | May 3, 2024
Another day, another cyber-attack! In early April, Omni Hotels & Resorts was the victim of a cyber-attack that brought down the entire IT system and led to a company-wide outage. The organization took immediate action and brought the entire network offline to isolate the issue, protect its data and prevent...

What Is Bad IT Support Costing Your Business?

By Tracy Hardin | April 26, 2024
In our technology-driven world, efficient IT support is the backbone of any successful business. From ensuring seamless operations to safeguarding sensitive data, reliable IT services are crucial for maintaining productivity and protecting your bottom line. However, not all IT support is created equal, and the cost of settling for subpar...

How Lexington Small Businesses Can Easily Eliminate Tech Problems In Their Office.

By Tracy Hardin | April 19, 2024
Now more than ever, we rely on technology to run our businesses and our lives. When the “Internet goes down,” most businesses come to a standstill until they are back online, costing thousands in lost productivity and sales. A perfect example would be the AT&T outage that happened a few...

Suspect Your Computer Has Been Hacked? Do These 5 Things Now!

By Tracy Hardin | April 12, 2024
The initial reaction when you suspect your computer or network has been compromised is to panic. However, if your network has been breached, what you do next can make the difference between the incident being a minor inconvenience and being a devastating disaster that brings legal trouble and huge fines...

Financial Advisor Loses $50K To A Scammer

By Tracy Hardin | April 5, 2024
Horror stories of people getting scammed out of hundreds or even thousands of dollars aren’t in short supply. As we scroll through the news app from the comfort of our couch, reading these accounts of how a stupid so-and-so opened an obviously suspicious attachment and a hacker drained their bank...

Top Tax Scams Every Business Owner Needs To Watch Out For In 2024

By Tracy Hardin | March 29, 2024
Tax season is around the corner, which means so are tax scams. Without fail, every year, individuals and business owners alike fall victim to tax scams, resulting in the loss of substantial amounts of money and sensitive personal data. According to the Better Business Bureau, taxpayers lost $5.7 billion due...

6 Common Technology Problems Small Business Owners Face

By Tracy Hardin | March 22, 2024
Technology can provide a strategic advantage for companies in every industry when properly utilized. However, one of the biggest issues small business owners face is overcoming some of the common tech obstacles that hinder productivity. These issues can range from minor inconveniences to serious threats that can permanently shut down...