# Apex Technology Blog Apex Technology has been serving the Carolinas since 1998, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses. [ Categories ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [This Is Your Friendly Reminder to Upgrade Your Networking Hardware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/this-is-your-friendly-reminder-to-upgrade-your-networking-hardware) Wednesday, 09 July 2025 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology)  [ ![This Is Your Friendly Reminder to Upgrade Your Networking Hardware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-09-25/b2ap3_large_UpgradeHardware_136043568_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/this-is-your-friendly-reminder-to-upgrade-your-networking-hardware "This Is Your Friendly Reminder to Upgrade Your Networking Hardware") Your business lives and dies by the strength of its network. If it’s not running well, your entire organization will feel it, and it could have serious implications for operations. You might end up with sluggish software or data transfers, among other issues. Here are some of the common holdups on your network that might be holding your business back. Tags: [Hardware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Network](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/this-is-your-friendly-reminder-to-upgrade-your-networking-hardware#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/this-is-your-friendly-reminder-to-upgrade-your-networking-hardware) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [The True Expense of Running Outdated Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-true-expense-of-running-outdated-technology) Monday, 07 July 2025 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![The True Expense of Running Outdated Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-07-25/b2ap3_large_OldTech_215123101_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-true-expense-of-running-outdated-technology "The True Expense of Running Outdated Technology") There’s a lot of comfort to be found in familiarity. It’s why so many of us cling to the way we’ve always done things. It’s the root of the old adage, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” In many contexts, this can be very good advice. One place it isn’t: your business’ technology. Neglecting to improve the technology your business relies on can itself incur significant inherent costs that aren’t immediately apparent. Let’s explore them to truly appreciate the benefits of keeping your business’ tech up to date. Tags: [Upgrade](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade) [Innovation](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [IT Support](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-true-expense-of-running-outdated-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-true-expense-of-running-outdated-technology) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Don’t Wait Until Your IT Breaks to Resolve Issues](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-wait-until-your-it-breaks-to-resolve-issues) Friday, 04 July 2025 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Don’t Wait Until Your IT Breaks to Resolve Issues](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-04-25/b2ap3_large_SystemError_1116569512_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-wait-until-your-it-breaks-to-resolve-issues "Don’t Wait Until Your IT Breaks to Resolve Issues") Proactive IT is something we harp on a lot, and that’s because it works… especially compared to the alternatives. However, what does proactive IT mean, and how can you get the most out of your business technology? Perhaps more importantly, how can you make sure your technology doesn’t become a liability rather than an asset? Tags: [Outsourced IT](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [Support](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/support) [Compliance IT](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance-it) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-wait-until-your-it-breaks-to-resolve-issues#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-wait-until-your-it-breaks-to-resolve-issues) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [A 3-Step Process for Reducing Your Business’ Threat Surface Area](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/a-3-step-process-for-reducing-your-business-threat-surface-area) Wednesday, 02 July 2025 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![A 3-Step Process for Reducing Your Business’ Threat Surface Area](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-02-25/b2ap3_large_Secure_1276997426_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/a-3-step-process-for-reducing-your-business-threat-surface-area "A 3-Step Process for Reducing Your Business’ Threat Surface Area") With so many devices now connecting to the Internet, decreasing your business’ threat surface area is more important than ever. Your threat surface area consists of any device that connects to your organization’s IT infrastructure, and if you’re not careful or forget a couple of oddball wearables, you could be looking at a data breach. Today, we want to go over how you can prevent that from happening. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Network Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/a-3-step-process-for-reducing-your-business-threat-surface-area#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/a-3-step-process-for-reducing-your-business-threat-surface-area) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Were 16 Billion Passwords Really Leaked? Kind Of… But the Lessons are Still Important](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/were-16-billion-passwords-really-leaked-kind-of-but-the-lessons-are-still-important) Monday, 30 June 2025 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Were 16 Billion Passwords Really Leaked? Kind Of… But the Lessons are Still Important](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-30-25/b2ap3_large_DataLeak_1090571163_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/were-16-billion-passwords-really-leaked-kind-of-but-the-lessons-are-still-important "Were 16 Billion Passwords Really Leaked? Kind Of… But the Lessons are Still Important") Fairly recently, news circulated that a data breach had exposed 16 billion—yes, with a “b”—passwords for various logins, including social media accounts, virtual private networks, corporate tools, and more. Effectively, every online service imaginable was represented in this breach. This is very bad… arguably unprecedented. However, this impression is at best misleading. Let’s dig into the truth of the matter, while still acknowledging that there are some lessons to be learned. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords) [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/were-16-billion-passwords-really-leaked-kind-of-but-the-lessons-are-still-important#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/were-16-billion-passwords-really-leaked-kind-of-but-the-lessons-are-still-important) [ First Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog) [ Previous Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=165) [ 30 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=145) [ 31 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=150) [ 32 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=155) [ 33 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=160) [ 34 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=165) [ 35 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ 36 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=175) [ 37 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=180) [ 38 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=185) [ 39 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=190) [ Next Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=175) [ Last Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=745)