No Network Connection   Montana is expansive, rugged, and wild. It’s the fourth-largest state in the nation, with fewer than a million residents. That is the very reason many of us choose to call it home. It’s also the reason many residents are without basic cell and internet service.   As KTVH’s Mike Dennison reports,…

Game on for 5G   With the NFL’s Centennial Season underway, Verizon is kicking off 5G “Ultra Wideband” connectivity to 13 NFL stadiums.   Attendance at professional sporting events has declined in recent years. More Americans are choosing to tune in from the comfort of their own homes. The reasons for the shift are varied,…

News from Our Team   David Foss received Morrison-Maierle’s Above & Beyond award this month!   As a Computer Technician in our Missoula office, David works with clients all over the state to troubleshoot a wide range of computer issues. He is skilled in managing our Network Operating Center and is a valuable Helpdesk technician.…

What’s better than a password? We can think of a few things.   It takes 0.29 milliseconds to crack a 7-character password.   Brute force password attacks are commonplace now, and unfortunately, enterprise data breaches are just as routine. We have probably all received one notification within the last year that our account credentials were…

Secure Your Home Network   How many devices in your house connect to the internet?   For some of us, the list is short… a few computers, tablets, cell phones, probably a printer.   Those of us that have embraced the “connected home” infrastructure would have a far longer list. Things like television sets, thermostats,…

Small Business Cybersecurity The way we do business is evolving. Technology has had a drastic impact on the way we buy and sell goods and services, and the way we interact with our customers. Small businesses are presented with options every day that promise to streamline their operations, get their product in front of more…

Own IT – Social Media & Your Digital Fingerprint   If you searched for your name on Google, what would the search results be?   For many of us, the top search results link to our social media profiles. Some would also see a variety of other online archives like publications, public directories, or company…

Windows 10 Tips & Tricks   Narrator Narrator is the built-in screen reader in Windows that reads aloud what’s on your screen so you can use that information to navigate your PC. To start or stop Narrator, press the Windows logo key + Ctrl + Enter.     Adjust Display Size & Colors Start >…