Portland IT & Cybersecurity Blog
Empowering Tech Resilience: Navigating Surge Protection and Uninterruptible Power Supplies with Steve!
Greetings and welcome to Breaking Down I.T. with Steve, the ultimate podcast destination where we unravel the intricacies of technology. In this latest episode, we embark on a journey to explore the indispensable significance of surge protection and shed light on the enhanced security layer offered by Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS). Prepare yourself for an…
Proactive IT for Small Businesses in Portland: What It Includes in 2026
Most small businesses in the Portland area do not have a full-time IT person. Someone in the office ends up handling passwords, printers and the occasional outage, and real problems only get attention after they interrupt the day. Proactive IT flips that: the work happens in the background so fewer problems reach your staff in…
Computer Maintenance for Small Business: A Practical 2026 Checklist
Computers rarely fail without warning. More often they get slower, updates pile up, a backup quietly stops working, and eventually something important breaks at a bad time. Regular maintenance is the boring work that prevents most of that. Here is a checklist a small Portland office can use, whether you do it yourself or have…
Podcast: Talking Tech with Erik Swanson
Welcome back to another episode of Breaking Down I.T. with Steve! In today’s third episode, we are joined by Erik Swanson from Cardinal Services. Our focus is on the critical topic of protecting clients’ personal and financial information. Join me as I delve into a discussion with Erik about the stringent measures his company, Cardinal…
Empowering Entrepreneurs: A Journey with Erik Swanson in Breaking Down IT with Steve
Greetings and welcome to another insightful installment of Breaking Down IT with Steve! Today, we are delighted to showcase the remarkable Erik Swanson, a seasoned professional and a staunch advocate for the success of small businesses. Erik brings a wealth of experience to the table, particularly in the realms of payroll and HR administration outsourcing,…
Russian hackers stole Microsoft corporate emails in month-long breach
Microsoft has disclosed that several of its corporate email accounts were breached by a Russian state-sponsored hacking group Midnight Blizzard. The company detected the attack on January 12, 2024. Microsoft’s internal investigation concluded that the attack was conducted by a group of Russian threat actors associated with Nobelium/APT29 (sometimes known as Midnight Blizzard or Cozy…
Bad Week for Cyber Attacks!
Fidelity National Financial subsidiary says 1.3 million were affected by the November cyberattack. Major insurer Fidelity National Financial has reported a data breach after a November 2023 cyberattack struck one of its subsidiaries. A successful cyberattack at LoanCare, one of the U.S.’s largest providers of loan sub-servicing, led to data exposure for 1,316,938 people. The company said…
Unwrapping the Best Apps for Your New Laptop
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/52JW2VwgDRbKzoyZk03TNW?si=x7Su50CrSyGxpO-9kh254gApple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unwrapping-the-best-apps-for-your-new-laptop/id1718469726?i=1000639861956 If you were fortunate enough to receive a brand-new laptop as a Holiday gift, congratulations! It’s an exciting experience, and I’m here to enhance your journey by sharing a curated list of indispensable applications that have seamlessly integrated into my family’s daily routine. These apps have proven to be invaluable…
Podcast: Which computer is right for me?
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/which-computer-is-right-for-me/id1718469726?i=1000639245612 Welcome to another exciting installment of Breaking Down I.T. with Steve! Today, we delve into the ever-relevant dilemma that plagues many tech enthusiasts and novices alike: the quest for the perfect computer. Have you ever found yourself lost in the labyrinth of options, pondering the formidable question, “Which computer is right for…