--- title: SeedSpark Blogs | Business Growth Services in Charlotte, N.C. | Technology (6) description: Technology | We'll keep you and your small to medium sized business on track and up to date in the ever evolving world of technology and digital. 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While any number of issues may be the culprit behind a speed slow down, there are several steps that can be taken to diagnose – and potentially ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Dec 10, 2019 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/internet_slowdown) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/end-of-life-windows-7&title=What%20is%20End%20of%20Life%20for%20Windows%207?&description=End%20of%20life%20is%20the%20term%20that%20Microsoft%20uses%20to%20identify%20the%20period%20when%20the%20company%20will%20no%20longer%20support%20an%20operating%20system%20or%20application.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/end-of-life-windows-7&text=What%20is%20End%20of%20Life%20for%20Windows%207?%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/end-of-life-windows-7) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/end-of-life-windows-7&title=What%20is%20End%20of%20Life%20for%20Windows%207?&summary=End%20of%20life%20is%20the%20term%20that%20Microsoft%20uses%20to%20identify%20the%20period%20when%20the%20company%20will%20no%20longer%20support%20an%20operating%20system%20or%20application.) ## [What is End of Life for Windows 7?](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/end-of-life-windows-7) End of life is the term that Microsoft uses to identify the period when the company will no longer support an operating system or application. In this case, it means that, as of Jan.14, 2020, Microsoft will move on from Windows 7 and no longer patch security holes in the operating system. By [Robert Griffin](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/robert-griffin)   Oct 18, 2019 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/end-of-life-windows-7) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-power-of-email-signatures&title=The%20Power%20of%20Email%20Signatures&description=Most%20communication%20today%20is%20done%20by%20email,%20with%20an%20estimated%20269%20billion%20emails%20sent%20per%20day.%20With%20its%20continually%20increasing%20presence,%20a%20consistent%20email%20signature%20has%20become%20an%20important%20part%20of%20your%20corporate%20identity.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-power-of-email-signatures&text=The%20Power%20of%20Email%20Signatures%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-power-of-email-signatures) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-power-of-email-signatures&title=The%20Power%20of%20Email%20Signatures&summary=Most%20communication%20today%20is%20done%20by%20email,%20with%20an%20estimated%20269%20billion%20emails%20sent%20per%20day.%20With%20its%20continually%20increasing%20presence,%20a%20consistent%20email%20signature%20has%20become%20an%20important%20part%20of%20your%20corporate%20identity.) ## [The Power of Email Signatures](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-power-of-email-signatures) Most communication today is done by email, with an estimated 269 billion emails sent per day. With its continually increasing presence, a consistent email signature has become an important part of your corporate identity. By [Taylor Dolinger](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/taylor-dolinger)   Aug 16, 2018 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-power-of-email-signatures) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/five-reasons-to-buy-your-pc-from-an-it-consultant&title=Five%20Reasons%20to%20Buy%20Your%20PC%20from%20an%20IT%20Consultant&description=Many%20businesses%20buy%20PCs%20online%20or%20from%20a%20big%20box%20retail%20or%20club%20store%20to%20save%20money.%20In%20our%20experience,%20not%20only%20does%20this%20not%20save%20money,%20but%20usually%20ends%20up%20costing%20more%20money%20in%20the%20long%20run.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/five-reasons-to-buy-your-pc-from-an-it-consultant&text=Five%20Reasons%20to%20Buy%20Your%20PC%20from%20an%20IT%20Consultant%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/five-reasons-to-buy-your-pc-from-an-it-consultant) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/five-reasons-to-buy-your-pc-from-an-it-consultant&title=Five%20Reasons%20to%20Buy%20Your%20PC%20from%20an%20IT%20Consultant&summary=Many%20businesses%20buy%20PCs%20online%20or%20from%20a%20big%20box%20retail%20or%20club%20store%20to%20save%20money.%20In%20our%20experience,%20not%20only%20does%20this%20not%20save%20money,%20but%20usually%20ends%20up%20costing%20more%20money%20in%20the%20long%20run.) ## [Five Reasons to Buy Your PC from an IT Consultant](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/five-reasons-to-buy-your-pc-from-an-it-consultant) Many businesses buy PCs online or from a big box retail or club store to save money. In our experience, not only does this not save money, but usually ends up costing more money in the long run. Why should you buy your PC from an IT consultant? By [Chad Jenkins](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/chad-jenkins)   Jun 26, 2018 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/five-reasons-to-buy-your-pc-from-an-it-consultant) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/dont-forget-to-lock-the-door-security-in-2018-with-some-old-school-weapons&title=Don't%20Forget%20to%20Lock%20the%20Door:%20Security%20in%202018%20with%20Some%20Old%20School%20Weapons&description=Greatly%20enhance%20the%20security%20of%20your%20most%20vital%20computing%20assets%20and%20prevent%20a%20devastating%20cyber%20attack%20or%20network%20breach%20with%20these%20four%20simple%20cyber%20security%20strategies!) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/dont-forget-to-lock-the-door-security-in-2018-with-some-old-school-weapons&text=Don't%20Forget%20to%20Lock%20the%20Door:%20Security%20in%202018%20with%20Some%20Old%20School%20Weapons%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/dont-forget-to-lock-the-door-security-in-2018-with-some-old-school-weapons) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/dont-forget-to-lock-the-door-security-in-2018-with-some-old-school-weapons&title=Don't%20Forget%20to%20Lock%20the%20Door:%20Security%20in%202018%20with%20Some%20Old%20School%20Weapons&summary=Greatly%20enhance%20the%20security%20of%20your%20most%20vital%20computing%20assets%20and%20prevent%20a%20devastating%20cyber%20attack%20or%20network%20breach%20with%20these%20four%20simple%20cyber%20security%20strategies!) ## [Don't Forget to Lock the Door: Security in 2018 with Some Old School Weapons](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/dont-forget-to-lock-the-door-security-in-2018-with-some-old-school-weapons) As the technology and network security landscape continues to expand, we find that many of the small, proactive measures users can take to strengthen their security get lost in the wake of the next big thing. While these strategies may seem insignificant, they set the foundation for a larger ... By [Chad Jenkins](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/chad-jenkins)   Jun 20, 2018 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/dont-forget-to-lock-the-door-security-in-2018-with-some-old-school-weapons) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/new-strain-of-ransomware-encrypts-email-inboxes&title=New%20Strain%20of%20Ransomware%20Encrypts%20Email%20Inboxes&description=A%20new%20type%20of%20ransomware%20is%20coming%20for%20cloud%20email%20inboxes.%20While%20this%20particular%20strain%20was%20developed%20by%20white%20hat%20hackers%20and%20hasn't%20been%20seen%20in%20the%20wild%20yet,%20it's%20a%20wake%20up%20call%20for%20those%20who%20use%20cloud-based%20email%20services%20like%20Gmail%20or%20Exchange.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/new-strain-of-ransomware-encrypts-email-inboxes&text=New%20Strain%20of%20Ransomware%20Encrypts%20Email%20Inboxes%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/new-strain-of-ransomware-encrypts-email-inboxes) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/new-strain-of-ransomware-encrypts-email-inboxes&title=New%20Strain%20of%20Ransomware%20Encrypts%20Email%20Inboxes&summary=A%20new%20type%20of%20ransomware%20is%20coming%20for%20cloud%20email%20inboxes.%20While%20this%20particular%20strain%20was%20developed%20by%20white%20hat%20hackers%20and%20hasn't%20been%20seen%20in%20the%20wild%20yet,%20it's%20a%20wake%20up%20call%20for%20those%20who%20use%20cloud-based%20email%20services%20like%20Gmail%20or%20Exchange.) ## [New Strain of Ransomware Encrypts Email Inboxes](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/new-strain-of-ransomware-encrypts-email-inboxes) A new type of ransomware is coming for cloud email inboxes. While this particular strain was developed by white hat hackers and hasn't been seen in the wild yet, it's a wake-up call for those who use cloud-based email services like Gmail or Exchange. According to KnowBe4, this kind of ransomware ... By [Taylor Dolinger](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/taylor-dolinger)   Jun 14, 2018 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/new-strain-of-ransomware-encrypts-email-inboxes) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/data-encryption-a-key-component-of-malware&title=Data%20Encryption:%20A%20Key%20Component%20of%20Malware&description=Learn%20how%20to%20employ%20best%20practices%20within%20your%20%20organization%20to%20help%20protect%20against%20and%20mitigate%20ransomware%20attacks.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/data-encryption-a-key-component-of-malware&text=Data%20Encryption:%20A%20Key%20Component%20of%20Malware%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/data-encryption-a-key-component-of-malware) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/data-encryption-a-key-component-of-malware&title=Data%20Encryption:%20A%20Key%20Component%20of%20Malware&summary=Learn%20how%20to%20employ%20best%20practices%20within%20your%20%20organization%20to%20help%20protect%20against%20and%20mitigate%20ransomware%20attacks.) ## [Data Encryption: A Key Component of Malware](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/data-encryption-a-key-component-of-malware) Ransomware, in its most basic form, is self-explanatory. Data is captured, encrypted, and held for ransom until a fee is paid. The two most common forms of ransomware delivery are through email and websites. By [Robert Griffin](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/robert-griffin)   Jun 09, 2017 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/data-encryption-a-key-component-of-malware) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/tech-101-traditional-hard-drives-vs.-solid-state-drives&title=Tech%20101:%20Traditional%20Hard%20Drives%20Vs.%20Solid%20State%20Drives&description=Both%20store%20data,%20but%20SSDs%20are%20vastly%20superior%20to%20HDDs%20in%20a%20variety%20of%20ways.%20We'll%20talk%20more%20about%20the%20tech,%20the%20price,%20and%20which%20one%20is%20right%20for%20you!) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/tech-101-traditional-hard-drives-vs.-solid-state-drives&text=Tech%20101:%20Traditional%20Hard%20Drives%20Vs.%20Solid%20State%20Drives%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/tech-101-traditional-hard-drives-vs.-solid-state-drives) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/tech-101-traditional-hard-drives-vs.-solid-state-drives&title=Tech%20101:%20Traditional%20Hard%20Drives%20Vs.%20Solid%20State%20Drives&summary=Both%20store%20data,%20but%20SSDs%20are%20vastly%20superior%20to%20HDDs%20in%20a%20variety%20of%20ways.%20We'll%20talk%20more%20about%20the%20tech,%20the%20price,%20and%20which%20one%20is%20right%20for%20you!) ## [Tech 101: Traditional Hard Drives Vs. Solid State Drives](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/tech-101-traditional-hard-drives-vs.-solid-state-drives) Most people are familiar with hard drives, but we often get questions about the differences between solid-state drives and hard disk drives - SSDs and HDDs. While both accomplish the basic task of storing data, solid-state drives are the future of everything from office work to gaming at home ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Oct 25, 2016 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/tech-101-traditional-hard-drives-vs.-solid-state-drives) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/apple-fortifies-el-capitan-with-new-security-solutions&title=Apple%20Fortifies%20El%20Capitan%20with%20New%20Security%20Solutions&description=El%20Capitan,%20the%20recent%20update%20to%20Yosemite,%20was%20made%20available%20as%20a%20free%20download%20for%20Mac%20users%20on%20September%2030%20and%20supports%20Macs%20introduced%20in%202009%20and%20later.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/apple-fortifies-el-capitan-with-new-security-solutions&text=Apple%20Fortifies%20El%20Capitan%20with%20New%20Security%20Solutions%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/apple-fortifies-el-capitan-with-new-security-solutions) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/apple-fortifies-el-capitan-with-new-security-solutions&title=Apple%20Fortifies%20El%20Capitan%20with%20New%20Security%20Solutions&summary=El%20Capitan,%20the%20recent%20update%20to%20Yosemite,%20was%20made%20available%20as%20a%20free%20download%20for%20Mac%20users%20on%20September%2030%20and%20supports%20Macs%20introduced%20in%202009%20and%20later.) ## [Apple Fortifies El Capitan with New Security Solutions](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/apple-fortifies-el-capitan-with-new-security-solutions) (photo via idownloadblog.com) By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Oct 30, 2015 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/apple-fortifies-el-capitan-with-new-security-solutions) [Content Title](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/topic/technology/page/6#) Description ### Search ### Recent Posts [ Building a Resilient Business: Strategies for Navigating Economic Uncertainty ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/building-a-resilient-business-strategies-for-navigating-economic-uncertainty) [Chad Jenkins](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/chad-jenkins) Feb 1, 2024 [ Harnessing Data for Business Success: A Comprehensive Guide to Data-Driven Decision-Making ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/harnessing-data-for-business-success-a-comprehensive-guide-to-data-driven-decision-making) [Chad Jenkins](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/chad-jenkins) Jan 8, 2024 [ Top Business Trends of 2024: Strategies for Growth and Success ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/top-business-trends-of-2024-strategies-for-growth-and-success) [Chad Jenkins](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/chad-jenkins) Jan 4, 2024 [ Empowering Organizations with CISA's Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 Toolkit ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/empowering-organizations-with-cisas-cybersecurity-awareness-month-2023-toolkit) [Patrick Kinsley](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/patrick-kinsley) Oct 26, 2023 [ Four Essential Steps to Enhance Your Online Safety ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/four-essential-steps-to-enhance-your-online-safety) [Patrick Kinsley](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/patrick-kinsley) Oct 19, 2023 ### Popular Posts [ The 8 Best Productivity Tools Included with Microsoft 365 ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/meet_office365) [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams) - Apr 21, 2021 [ Bots Are Stealing MFA Codes and Accessing Accounts - The New Cyber Threat in 2021 ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/mfa-code-stealing) [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams) - Nov 3, 2021 [ What is Windows 11 S Mode and Should You Use It? ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/windows11-smode) [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams) - Sep 17, 2021 [ Alternatives to Using SMS for 2-factor Authentication ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/alternatives-to-using-sms-for-2-factor-authentication) [Robert Griffin](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/robert-griffin) - Mar 9, 2023 [ How to Use Shifts in Microsoft Teams for Your Organization ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/shifts_microsoft_teams) [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams) - Jul 2, 2020 ## Growth Is Just One Click Away Want to chat? 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