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Aniar IT Services has been serving the Castlebar area since 2003, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Michael is the CTO at Aniar IT Services and has been working in IT for over 20 years.

With Tax Season Underway, Beware of Scams

With Tax Season Underway, Beware of Scams

Happy Valentine’s Day! While this holiday is all about love, it just so happens to fall smack in the middle of tax season in the United States. So, while you’re hoping to get a sweet message from that special someone, there’s a chance you might also receive a text or an email from the Internal Revenue Service… or is there?

As it turns out, you won’t… but that’s a fact that scammers are hoping you won’t know.

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The Rise of Cyberterrorism

The Rise of Cyberterrorism

After the tragic events of September 11, 2001, terrorism became a topic everyone heard about daily. The "War on Terror" lasted over a decade, toppling governments and sending a clear message that terrorists would be hunted down relentlessly. While major terrorist attacks have happened since then, the battleground has shifted. Today, one of the biggest threats comes from cyberspace. Let's take a closer look at the rise of cyberterrorism.

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A Quick Look at the Accessibility Features for Windows 11

A Quick Look at the Accessibility Features for Windows 11

Accessibility is a huge talking point in the world of IT. With modern technology solutions, accessible options are much easier to use and more inclusive, allowing workers to get their work done despite the circumstances. Today, we want to look at what the Windows operating system offers in terms of accessibility features.

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Three IT Promises We Know We Can Keep

Three IT Promises We Know We Can Keep

In business, you generally know better than to make promises to your clients or customers. After all, what happens when you can’t keep them? Well, today, we want to highlight a couple of promises that managed IT can make—with confidence—for your business.

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Data Theft Affects Everyone All the Time

Data Theft Affects Everyone All the Time

Cybercrime is a real problem for businesses and individuals alike. Today, there are more threats than ever and even if you are careful, data theft can affect you. In our blog today, we thought we would go through the ways that data theft can affect you, even if it isn’t stolen directly from you. 

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What the Fall of Net Neutrality Might Mean for Your Business

What the Fall of Net Neutrality Might Mean for Your Business

Net neutrality has been a hot topic for years. The rules around it keep changing depending on who’s in charge of the government. Recently, things took a major step backward when the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) newest net neutrality rules.

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The Dark Web Is the Last Place You Want Your Data

The Dark Web Is the Last Place You Want Your Data

What happens to all the data that gets stolen by hackers during their despicable campaigns? Sometimes it gets destroyed, but more often than not, it ends up on the Dark Web, where it’s put to other nefarious purposes. Today, we want to discuss the Dark Web and why it’s so important you monitor it for your business’ data.

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One Must-Have Security Feature: Email Encryption

One Must-Have Security Feature: Email Encryption

Have you ever thought about whether a hacker could secretly read your emails with your clients and coworkers? If you handle your own email system, it's really important to know about email encryption. Encryption helps keep your emails safe and private so you can focus on running your business without worrying about hackers.

Here are three big problems you could face if you don’t encrypt your emails:

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Some Businesses—Like Microsoft—are Water-Cooling Entire Buildings

Some Businesses—Like Microsoft—are Water-Cooling Entire Buildings

Water cooling is a common method of keeping computing hardware at reasonable temperatures, particularly for gaming PCs, data centers, and similar high-demand applications. What if, however, a business used a similar method to keep their entire building climate-controlled?

Microsoft intends to do so in some new data centers, as many residences have begun implementing a version of this system.

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How Could You Use this Little-Known Bookmarking Feature from Google?

How Could You Use this Little-Known Bookmarking Feature from Google?

While most browsers offer a bookmark feature, allowing a user to save certain web pages for repeated viewing, Google Chrome adds to this with an added functionality: Google Saved.

Previously known as Google Collections, Google Saved gives users a convenient place to keep track of things they want to return to later… similar to a bookmark, but more so.

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Tip of the Week: Prepare Yourself for the End of Windows 10

Tip of the Week: Prepare Yourself for the End of Windows 10

The official end-of-support date for Windows 10—October 14, 2025—will be here before you know it. This means you must prepare to transition to Windows 11 as soon as possible, assuming you haven’t already done so.

Here are a few tips and best practices to keep in mind to help make this transition as smooth and painless as possible.

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Tariffs Could Impact the Economy… and Your Business

Tariffs Could Impact the Economy… and Your Business

As an information technology provider, we are tasked with helping your business make the best decisions possible related to your IT infrastructure. In this role, we offer a gentle recommendation that you purchase hardware you expect to need over the next year as soon as possible. If you don’t, you might be left high and dry without any good options to choose from.

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Discarding Your Old Technology Could Put Your Data at Risk

Discarding Your Old Technology Could Put Your Data at Risk

Got a new computer for the holidays? That’s awesome! But before you get too excited, let’s talk about your old device. You can’t just toss it out—there’s a right way to get rid of it that keeps your personal info safe and the environment happy. In today’s blog, we discuss what to do with your old computer.

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Tip of the Week: Android Privacy Strategies Even Your Grandparents Can Use

Tip of the Week: Android Privacy Strategies Even Your Grandparents Can Use

Your Android device can do a lot, but you also need to ensure that the devices you use aren’t putting data or privacy at risk. Today, we want to show you how to take simple steps to control your privacy and security. Anyone with a smartphone can use these tips, too, so have at it!

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Hardware Acquisition is a Key Part of Project Management

Hardware Acquisition is a Key Part of Project Management

Do you have any technology-related projects that require hardware acquisition? It’s a great time to consider it now, especially considering the expected increase of computing hardware costs. Working with a project management team like Aniar IT Services can take out some of the risk, responsibility, and financial burden you might have for any new hardware acquisition during the project management cycle.

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Are Smart Gadget Manufacturers in Legal Trouble?

Are Smart Gadget Manufacturers in Legal Trouble?

Smart products are everywhere nowadays, ranging from video doorbells and assistants to more niche appliances… including breast pumps and floss dispensers. However, despite all of these devices being very different, most have one thing in common.

It just so happens that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is concerned about this commonality, as it’s the fact that many don’t publicize when updates are available—or even provide them at all.

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Virtual CIOs: Affordable IT Leadership Tailored for Your Business

Virtual CIOs: Affordable IT Leadership Tailored for Your Business

Who handles the tech decisions for your business? If it’s you, are you sure you have all the knowledge you need to make the best choices for your company’s tech future? If not, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with a service called a Virtual CIO.

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Are Automated Emails a Good Thing for Your Business?

Are Automated Emails a Good Thing for Your Business?

Technology brings a fair amount of automation to any organization that chooses to use it. One of the most popular ways that automation is used is by sending emails. Automated emails can be used in support of nearly any action your business takes, but there are questions whether some of them actually offer the value you think. Today, we discuss some of the pros and cons of automated emails. 

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What Cyberattacks Do We Anticipate to See in the Year 2025?

What Cyberattacks Do We Anticipate to See in the Year 2025?

Happy New Year! The coming weeks and months hold great promise for us all. Unfortunately, “us all” includes cybercriminals and hackers looking to use cutting-edge tactics to their fullest advantage. As a result, it is even more necessary to be aware of and prepared for the cybersecurity threats that 2025 is likely to see.

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Reflecting on the Tech Behind One of the Most Iconic Celebrations

Reflecting on the Tech Behind One of the Most Iconic Celebrations

For many, the New Year is a time of renewal and fresh starts, allowing us to turn the page and begin our next lap around the sun on the right foot. That said, the holiday is also steeped in traditions—for instance, the Times Square celebration, where a massive ball is slowly dropped to signify the countdown until the calendar officially shifts from one year to the next.

This tradition has a fascinating history, based mainly on the technology of the times.

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