Season’s Greetings from Tristar IT

‘Tis the season to be jolly – and, for many, to log off from your work computers, turn out the office lights and go home to spend time with your family, exchange presents and indulge in a surfeit of turkey, roast parsnips, mulled wine and egg-nog. However, many businesses, particularly those offering vital services, will…
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Ransomware – A Risk on the Rise

Imagine this: you’re hard at work, when suddenly your computer freezes. A screen tells you that your computer is locked, and your files are completely inaccessible – until you pay a fee to the programmer. It’s called ransomware, and according to some experts it’s a crime on the rise. A recent survey of major businesses…
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Data at the Speed of Light

In today’s digital age, we all rely on data. With business increasingly conducted over the internet, vital files stored in the cloud, and telecommuters working on the go, the speed at which you can transfer that data is vitally important in both our work and personal lives. When it slows down, so do you –…
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