TeqTips #6: VPN!

Kevin explains what a VPN is and why you need it. Working from remote is great. Public WiFi is so convenient. But the information you share over public networks is at risk from hackers and others on the Internet. How do you protect yourself when remote? VPN!! [embed]https://youtu.be/wVWBzSq8kJU[/embed]

TeqTips #5: Passwords! Part 2

We're back with Part 2 of Passwords! TeqTips. Creating a strong password you can remember is a pain in the neck. Here's a simple trick to create unique, strong, difficult to guess, but easy to remember passwords. Come back for part 3, where we unveil our favorite password managers and...

TeqTips #4: Passwords!

For today's #TeqTip, we're introducing a new series covering one of the most popular topics at our Help Desk: Passwords. What is a good password? How do I keep them safe? How do I keep track of the millions of passwords I need for my bank, wifi, streaming services, social...

TeqTip #3: What is MFA

We all have passwords to protect our computers, bank accounts, email, and virtually everything we have access to online. But IT professionals all agree that passwords are not enough and are fundamentally flawed. That is why "multi-factor authentication" (MFA) is all the rage. What is it, and why do you...

TeqTip #2: Email Spoofing

We've all received them. You know, that email that *looks* like it came from your boss asking you to either purchase Amazon gift cards or to change their direct deposit information? Did they get hacked? What should you do? In this installment, Matt explains how email spoofing can be detected...

TeqTips #1: Fixing Fast Startup

In our first TeqTip topic, Kevin shows you how to fix a common Windows reboot issue. Have you ever be told to "restart your computer" when you were having trouble with a program or app? There is a hidden setting in Windows that is intended to speed up the reboot...

Teqworks at St. Charles Scarecrow Festival

We're born and raised in St. Charles, so how could we not show off our creativity at the annual St. Charles Scarecrow Festival in Lincoln Park?  We couldn't pass this up, so come out and see what we have built.  We can't wait to see you! Come visit TeqMan at...

Happy 4th of July from Teqworks!

Summer is finally here in St Charles, and I think we all deserve a nice holiday weekend in the sun. Make sure to catch the fireworks on Monday July 4th at sundown! “Launching from Boy Scout Island, the best viewing locations include Pottawatomie Park, Pottawatomie Golf Course and Ferson Creek...

Benefits of Using Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams has become a necessity of the modern workplace, where the ability to work from anywhere is now commonplace.  The pace of product innovation from the Microsoft Teams development team has been impressive. The features and functions have really improved since we all went remote two years ago. Teams...

Security Advisory – Zero Day – Follina

  6/1/22 Teqworks Managed Security has been monitoring the development of an active zero-day threat, referred to as "Follina" (CVE-2022-30190).  This vulnerability was originally identified on May 27, and security platforms continue to update as details emerge. In short, an attacker can utilize the Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) to run...