Recently the owner of a small business said to me, “Gosh, I don’t need IT help—my business only has a half dozen computers.” A flag went up in my mind, but this was a casual conversation so I made a mental note to get back to that thought. When I did circle back to that […]
From My Common Sense Notebook—See What You Think
Grin if you have heard this one before. A friend’s husband declared that he could fix the faucet drip in their older home. He watched a video on YouTube and went to the hardware store. Several hours later, another couple of trips to the hardware store plus some curse words, and the do-it-yourselfer declared victory. […]
The Price And The Cost
If you have questions, or if you have noticed any changes in your IT performance and it worries you, give us a call at Aptica. We offer free assessments and we are happy to answer any questions you might have. It is a conversation that won’t cost you anything. Jason Newburg, 260.243.5100, ext 2101, is […]
Defend Your Company Assets—Use This Tool
The massive Russian hack that was recently revealed has faded from the headlines today, but the threat remains a very real concern to Information Technology professionals. It is Aptica’s job to robustly defend against cybercriminals and we have quite the arsenal to do that. But—one of the most essential tools that can help prevent hacking […]
Pick Your Two Most Painful Tasks And Start There
Ah, the first of a New Year. Fresh start. Clean slate. What business owner does not love the first day of the first quarter of a new year? I do, and I was just thinking on Sunday afternoon about all the things I wanted to change, or to see happen, or to see stop happening, […]
My New Year’s Declaration For 2021
I suspect everyone makes at least one New Year’s resolution that they say out loud, then they acknowledge several resolutions that they just keep to themselves. I would like to share with you my New Year’s declaration, rather than any resolutions. I declare that I absolutely believe in the positive economic predictions for 2021. I […]
My Second-Favorite Redemption Story For Christmas
I re-read or listen to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol every year. I understand this year more than ever how easy it is for any of us to become an Ebenezer Scrooge, as he is seen at the beginning of his story. After a somewhat unhappy childhood and after losing his sweetheart, he has closed […]
Why Be a Victim If You Can Take Steps to Avoid It?
Jason Newburg, 260.243.5100, ext 2101, is the founder and owner of Aptica LLC. This IT management and support company has been serving small to medium-sized businesses for 19 years in the region that includes Angola, South Bend, and Fort Wayne, IN, Battle Creek, MI, and Toledo OH.
‘Tis The Season To Listen When Folks Say “Soon” and “I’m Fine”
I have recently been paying close attention to how folks are doing at this point in a frightening and troubled year of many unknowns. So many were looking forward to “after the election.” Now most of those same people are saying “after the first of the year.” The positive side of this attitude is that […]
It Is Thanksgiving And We Should Do That—Give Thanks
It is Thanksgiving and we should do that—give thanks. It has been nine months and now we all have a good idea of what the term “global pandemic” means. It came to our notice when it devastated parts of Europe in the spring, but this is America and we have somehow been so golden in […]