Wild Frog Systems
12 - 8465 Harvard Place, V2P 7Z5 Chilliwack, BC, Canada

Morning! If your Monday turns into a "Monday", just remember this... #mondaymotivation #motivationalquotes

Oooo... it's Friday afternoon! Happy Weekend! #fridayfun

The pandemic has taught us a LOT over the last year... and in particular, how vital an online presence is to the survival of local business... Local small & medium-size businesses are a HUGE part of the BC Economy... so, the BC Government has come up with a grant program called Launch Online to help more of BC’s small businesses to move online! We're talking about it a little on our blog, this week...... https://www.wildfrogsystems.com//grant-launched-to-get-mor

We've talked, in the past, about how important it is to make sure you stay on top of your software updates (it's a security thing... ya know!). But how can you see if you are up to date? This is how... https://www.howtogeek.com//how-to-see-the-most-recent-upd/

All of us has something in common when it comes to our jobs... It doesn't matter if you are an employer or business owner... Small business or big industry...... We ALL have good days and bad days at work! Well, since it is a brand new year ( and we often need that extra kick in January), we've put together a list of some of our favourite past Motivation Monday quotes and popped on this week's blog! www.wildfrogsystems.com//20-top-motivation-quotes-for-busi

Have we mentioned lately how awesome our team is? Well... they are... but don't just take our word for it... (Nice job, Alan!)... #clienttestimonials #weloveourteam

RIP Flash... thanks for your service! (Oh... if you still have it on your computer, it may be wise to remove it... for security reasons...) https://www.howtogeek.com//adobe-flash-is-dead%c2%a0heres/

Heads-up for PayPal users... beware of a new text phishing scam! #cybersecurity #technews #techscams https://www.bleepingcomputer.com//beware-paypal-phishing-/

First full week of 2021... let's do this!! #newyearinspiration #motivationalquotes #mondaymotivation

All. The. Time. Happy Friday Afternoon! #fridayfun

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I know many people are happy to see the back of 2020... and no arguments here! For us, though, it was quite an interesting and busy year. We merged with our good friends at Terravista Tech Services and doubled our stellar team of crack Tech Commandos... and it turned out to be good timing! ... The pandemic meant that good reliable tech became the lifeline for businesses... whether it was working from home, staying connected or switching to selling online... ...meaning we were kept pretty busy! So... that is our cue to say THANK YOU!! Thank you to all our amazing clients, this year. We appreciate each and every one of you, and look forward to continuing that support in 2021! #localtechsupport #businesstechsupport #fraservalleytechsupport #ITconsultants #chilliwackITsupport #abbotsfordITsupport #langleyITsupport

Nordpass have just released the 2020 edition of their Top 200 Most Common Passwords of the Year. It makes an interesting (and scary) read! #Passwords are not going away anytime soon. So, we had better get used to making them, changing them often and making them really secure! How do you make a strong one? Here are some tips on this week's blog...... #cybersecurity #fraservalleytechsupport https://www.wildfrogsystems.com//how-to-create-a-strong-pa

New week... New challenges... New adventures... But could this be the time for a new beginning for you?... We are currently on the hunt for the right tech gurus to join our amazing team. Does that sound like it could be you, or someone you know? If it is, we'd love to hear from you! You can find out more at www.wildfrogsystems.com/career-opportunities

How's your week going? If it's been a bit of a "2020 kinda week", and you are a tech-savvy superstar looking for a new path, you may be interested to know we are looking for a tech guru to join our team... Intrigued? Then, head on over to www.wildfrogsystems.com/career-opportunities for more details.... (Oh... and feel free to share this with anyone you know, who may fit the bill!)

Thinking of changing your email next year? How about to something ending with @zoom.com?? https://www.theverge.com//zoom-email-service-calendar-app-

A new week... let's do this! #mondaymotivation #motivationalquotes #localtechsupport #supportlocalbusiness #fraservalleytechsupport

Happy Friday Afternoon! #fridayfun

Will 2021 be the year we say goodbye to passwords? https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-wants-you-ditch-your-p/

It is sooo hard to stay motivated some days... especially after months of pandemic & other depressing world events! We get it... so, how do you stay engaged with your work, on those days you just want to stay in bed? This may help...... https://www.fastcompany.com//how-to-stay-engaged-with-your

The future of commuting? https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54838982

So, how many of you use the Shake to Minimize function (aka Aero Shake) in Windows? Yeh... me neither... which is good, I guess, since Microsoft are ditching it in 2021... https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-remove-windows-feature/

Morning! Hope you had a restful weekend... We are now in that "limbo week", so a good time to think ahead??... #mondaymotivation #newyearplans

With the Christmas Office Party Season approaching, businesses are looking to more creative online ways to celebrate, this year... How is your work planning theirs? #technews #businessnews #officeparties... https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54894806

Merry Christmas!

Morning!!! Ready for new a new week with new adventures to explore? We are! Let's do this!!... #mondaymotivation #motivationalquotes #fraservalleytechexperts #techsupportforbusiness #bctechsupport

SANTA'S COMING!!!! Well, we'll be signing off at lunchtime for a little festive break... but we are back for a little bit, next week, if you need us! We would love to wish you and your family a restful and healthy holiday season!... #localtechsupport #seasongreetings #supportlocalbusiness #fraservalleytechsupport

Google likes experimentation... after all, that's how innovation happens, right? Well, a number of these experiments are viewable... and if you are looking for something fun to pass some time today (and love music), here is a fun one! Enjoy...... https://artsandculture.google.com//blob-op/AAHWrq360NcGbw

Happy Friday Afternoon!!! #fridayfun

We know our guys are great... but we still love to hear it from our clients too!! #techappreciationtuesday

Well... after a few months of working from home, many people have now returned to the office. Some, though, have decided to keep going with the WFH model, and have found some rather interesting ways to do it! (I like the idea of the treehouse office!) So, are you still working from home, or did you head back? Which do you prefer?... https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54028720

We thought this may be a good quote for today... since the year is fast approaching its end, and many are now planning for the new year... Have a great week! #motivationalquotes #mondaymotivation

If you are an avid iPhone or iPad user, you may want to wait a few days before updating to iOS 14... https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54172191

It's an exciting day for Apple fans, as today is an event day! The announcements are always kept as a surprise, but predictions include news on a new 5G iPhone, Apple Watches, an Apple Silicon-equipped Mac and possibly an iPad Air... You can catch it online today at 10am PST...... https://www.apple.com/apple-events/

Morning! Ready for a new week? #mondaymotivation

Sometimes, life inspires the movies... and sometimes, it is the other way around! #technews https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55191623

Tired of cooking? Well, if you have a spare few hundred thousand dollars lying around, you can get yourself a robot chef! https://www.theguardian.com//the-robot-kitchen-that-will-m

The weekend is almost here... WOOOO!!!! So, time for some friday fun... Be honest... has this happened to you?? (Have a great one!)

'Tis the season of lots of shopping... and millions are expected to be spent on shiny new tech and gadgets. In business, though, Tech shopping happens all year-round! The one question that comes with buying new tech, though, is what to do with the old tech. There is a right way and a wrong way to dispose of your old tech. Let us point you in the right way... www.wildfrogsystems.com//how-to-safely-dispose-of-old-devi

The US treasury has become the latest high-profile target of a cyber-attack... https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55265442

Ahhh... Fall.... kids back at school... beautiful tree colours... half the population is obsessed with pumpkin pie spice... and a new iOS to prepare for! iOS14 is on the way, so Microsoft will soon be changing the minimum system requirements for Outlook for iOS and watchOS. We talk about it on our blog this week... https://www.wildfrogsystems.com//changes-ahead-for-outlook

It's the first day back, for most schools in our area... so a friendly reminder to drivers that school zones are now back in effect! Safe travels and have a great day!

And in scarier news... It seems the pandemic's push to online conferencing (aka the Zoom Boom!) has created a surge in people wanting plastic surgery industry!! My advice? It's MUCH cheaper (and probably healthier!) to invest in a better camera and a ring light... really... ... https://www.bbc.com//20200909-why-plastic-surgery-demand-i

You could say Google had a "case of the Mondays" this morning... #technews #fraservalleytechsupport #googleoutage https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/google-outage-1.5840080

It is pretty awesome that it is a Canadian tech company that has come to the aid of so many small businesses around the world, during this pandemic. Oh yeah... and they have done rather well for themselves in the process... nice job, Shopify! https://www.bbc.com/news/business-53304241

Happy Monday! #mondaymotivation #motivationalquotes

Looking for a good yule log video for the background of your office? Look no further! Here is our personal favourite... festive AND educational! ;-) You're welcome... Stay CyberSafe, this season!... https://youtu.be/OAh6kp4YrUM #staycybersafe #yulelogvideo #yulelogfortechs

Wow... we are at the last long weekend of the summer already... :-( Enjoy it and stay safe!

It's officially Friday afternoon... and a long weekend beckons!! WOOOO!!! So... let's have some fun... can you guess what this person's pass-code is?? You know how we say you should have un-guessable, complicated passwords? Yeh... that goes for access codes too!!... #fridayfun

Stay safe from the Cyber-Scrooges, this festive season... #staycybersafe https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca//dont-be-victim-three-tradi

One thing I think we can all agree on, is that the pandemic has taught us a lot. Along with some hygiene protocols that, let's be honest, we really should have been using already... it has taught us how businesses really need to have a plan in place to cope with (pretty-much) any disaster that is thrown their way! So... with that in mind, we thought we'd do a little Throwback Thursday to a blog post that talks about that. If you don't have a disaster recovery plan for your business, this is a must-read! https://www.wildfrogsystems.com//top-5-reasons-why-you-nee

Online conferencing has played a huge part in keeping things going during the pandemic... but do you get Zoom fatigue? Want to know why? https://www.bbc.com//20200421-why-zoom-video-chats-are-so-

Aahhh... doesn't happen often but you have to love it when the scammer becomes the scam-ee! https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-37084009

Any business can be hit by a ransomware attack (they really don't discriminate!)... however, some are targetted more than others. Here are the top 5 target industries... #cybersecurity... https://www.techrepublic.com//top-5-business-sectors-targ/

Morning! New week... let's do this! #mondaymotivation #motivationalquotes #fraservalleytechsupport #techsupportforbusiness

Morning! Ready for a new week? Saddle up... #mondaymotivation #motivationalquotes

Is the weekend here yet?? Have a good one! #fridayfun

Licenses are important for many aspects of life. And we have them for a good reason. For some licenses, it is all about safety. For example, if you want to drive a car, you need a license to prove you are capable. So, why do we need software licenses? What trouble can we get into if we don't have one?... We talk more about that on this week's blog... www.wildfrogsystems.com//software-licenses-do-you-really-n

Did you know, where you live can have a big impact on how you email? Certainly, something to consider if you have international clients! https://www.bbc.com//20190508-why-the-way-you-close-your-e

Wow... 1 employee just saved Tesla from a cybersecurity attack that could have cost them millions... I wonder if they made him "Employee of the Month"... #cybersecurity #technews... https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-employee-fbi-thwarts-russi/

The post-Thanksgiving return to school has been delayed for thousands of Baltimore students... even though they are learning online! All thanks to a ransomware attack... https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55129564

Microsoft are rolling out a big settings change for the Microsoft 365 email message center, to thwart those pesky email hijackers! You can check out more details on our blog #cybersecurity #office365updates... https://www.wildfrogsystems.com//major-change-coming-to-th

Heads-up for anyone using Teams on Internet Explorer 11... #technews https://www.techrepublic.com//microsoft-teams-will-no-lon/

Microsoft have now officially launched a new tool for Office 365 to allow you to preview sent documents in a "sandbox" before opening them... protecting users from malicious attacks. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com//office-365-now-opens-at/

OK.. be honest... which one are you? ;-) (We promise not to judge... as long as you do install your updates!!) #fridayfun

Well, hello there Monday... my old nemesis... let's do this!! #mondaymotivation #motivationalquotes #businesstechconsultants #fraservalleytechsupport

Another ransomware attack to report... the newest victim is Canon. A number of their services are affected... #technews #ransomwareattack #cybersecurity... https://www.bleepingcomputer.com//canon-confirms-ransomwa/

WOOOO!!! It's Friday afternoon!!! So, I know we tell clients to "back up" a lot... but just a friendly heads-up... ...this is not what we mean!... #fridayfun #techsupportforbusiness

Could robots change the way we get our groceries in the future? Not yet, it seems... but maybe... #technews... https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54902518

Government officials have said that the breaches have now been contained, following the recent cyberattack on the CRA... https://www.cbc.ca//politi/cra-gckey-cyberattack-1.5689106

Morning! So... how was your (super-hot!) weekend? Need some motivation to get this week going? #mondaymotivation

Urgh... it's "hump day"... in winter... during a pandemic... anyone else need a pick-me-up? OK... well, here's a fun post from the Wild Frog blog archives... enjoy! https://www.wildfrogsystems.com//20-bad-technology-predict

TECH TIP TUESDAY!! One of our awesome tech gurus, Caleb, was recently called out to look at a failing machine. This photo is what he found inside! Dust is not your computer's friend... so make sure computers aren’t located in dusty locations and/or have their filters cleaned regularly.... #techtip #localtechsupport #fraservalleylocalbusiness #businesstechsupport

Anyone else ready for the weekend? I know I am! #fridayfun #capslockfrustrationisreal

Hackers attack every 39 seconds. (Thats an average of 2,244 times a day. ) With the average cost of a ransomware attack on businesses being $133,000 I think we can all agree prevention is definitely better (& cheaper) than cure! So, how much of your annual Technology budget is dedicated to IT Support and preventing these kinds of attacks? With the increase in these threats and budgets tightening thanks to Covid, we have seen a lot more businesses, lately, looking to outsour...ced IT support companies for help! We talk about the pros of using Managed Service Providers in our blog, this week #managedserviceproviders #fraservalleyITsupport #techsupportforbusiness #supportlocalbusiness https://www.wildfrogsystems.com//a-good-idea-to-outsource-

Happy Monday! #mondaymotivation #motivationalquotes #fraservalleytechsupport #techsupportforbusiness

Not having sufficient back-ups just cost Colorado City $45,000... I know we say it often... but back-up, back-up, back-up!! A good back-up system can save your business... #technews #cybersecurity #ransomwareattacks #localbusinesssupport

How's your Monday been going, so far? (I know... sometimes, it can be particularly tough if you've had a relaxing weekend...) Well, if you need a little motivation to keep you going, today, we've got your back.. ;-) #mondaymotivation #chilliwackITsupport #abbotsfordITsupport #fraservalleytechsupport #techsupportforbusiness

We joke... but it is still 2020, so who knows?!? #fridayfun #tiktokhumour

The FBI are now warning the US private sector about the dangers of continuing to use Windows 7 now that it has reached it's official end-of-life. They have noticed cyber-criminals are still targeting the older system, since it no longer receives security updates! #technews

Bug hunting can be pretty lucrative... In fact, researchers earned a total of $4.4 million in Microsoft bug bounty awards in the past year! (That's a lot more than Tom Nook pays you for bugs in Animal Crossing!!)

Happy Tuesday... although it feels like a Monday for many. (Hey... even a short work week needs a "Monday"!) A little something to motivate you if you need it... #motivationalquotes

Can you hear that? That's the sound of a sunny long weekend calling your name... it's so close now... Have a great long BC Day Weekend... stay safe, stay distant, and enjoy the break!

To our fellow IT dudes & dudettes everywhere, HAPPY SYSTEM ADMINS DAY!! If you see a hard-working tech bod today, give them a social-distanced air high-five... or better still drop them an email to show your appreciation... ;-) #sysadminday #loveyourtechsupport

A survey found that a staggering 90% of cyber attacks and breaches start with a rogue email. So, it makes sense that knowing what to look for in a phishing email can seriously help your business ward off an attack. To help, we've added some tips of what to look for on our blog... https://www.wildfrogsystems.com//how-to-spot-dangerous-phi

It's an interesting day for the Tech World's "Big 4"! You can check out the blow-by-blow highlights of their grilling at Congress at https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-us-canada-53582909 #technews

When it comes to cyber-security, anyone can become a target. Even sports clubs and venues are now reporting hits! https://www.bbc.com/sport/53507070

How's your Monday, so far? If it's been a bit of a slog, and you are suffering a case of the "Mondays", here is a thought for you... "The man on top of the mountain didn't fall there." ... After all, it is the same in most things... business, sport or learning a new skill. Making progress seems tough at times, but the view at the top will be worth it! Have a great week! #mondaymotivation #techsupportforbusiness #abbotsfordITsupport #chilliwacktechsupport #fraservalleytechconsultants #localbusinesssupport

Is the weekend here yet? #fridayfun

Today, we are taking time to remember and say thank you. Lest we forget. #remembranceday2020 #thankyou #lestweforget

OK... be honest... how often do you read the T&C's on a new app you are about to download? If the answer is no, you are probably not alone! Just the T & C's for Microsoft Teams is 18,282 words long!! That would take the average person 2 and a half hours to read!! Is it time for these apps to create audiobook versions?!?!? https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54838978

Morning! So, this seemed to be a pretty relevant quote to share this morning. I mean, it is a really great quote to start any new week... but when you also remember that we may be at a pandemic tipping point and how our actions affect way more than our immediate bubble, right now, it seems even more appropriate.... Anyway... have a great week and stay safe. From, Your friendly neighbourhood IT gurus x

Happy Friday Afternoon!!! Have a great weekend... #fridayfun

We love saving time with tricks like keyboard shortcuts. And we love to share! So... on this week's blog, we've added 20 more keyboard shortcuts to help your workflow. www.wildfrogsystems.com/blog/2020/20-more-keyboard-shortcuts

Well, they gave it a try... but using robots to keep stock of inventory didn't work out so well for Walmart... Back to humans then, I guess! https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54790483

A scary reminder of how important it is to delete data properly when selling, or disposing of, old tech... #technews #fraservalleytechsupport https://www.bbc.com/ne/uk-scotland-tayside-central-54779322

Not sure if you've heard, but it's a fairly big day, south of the border.. So, how is social media preparing to handle today's outcome? https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54738873

Happy Monday! OK... be honest... who had candy for breakfast? (We won't tell!) It's a new week, so here is something to help you, in case it is a challenging one... Have a great week!... #mondaymotivation

Have a fun... and safe... Halloween weekend!

Well... Cyber Security Awareness Month has been fun again, this year, but it is time to put on our serious hat... CSAM 2020 may be nearly over... but for us, as IT Support Pros, cyber security awareness is an obsession 12 months of the year! Staying that 1 step ahead of the latest scams and trends demands time and dedicated expertise... but a new survey has shown that there is a worrying (and dangerous) trend appearing in how some companies are choosing to handle their IT sys...tems... https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca//latest-cyber-security-rese

What do you know about the networks you’re connecting to? If it’s not much, like a public Wi-Fi network at a coffee shop (yes... I know you can't sit in them right now... but we will again someday!), take precautions to #GetCyberSafe use a VPN and don’t access sensitive information while on public Wi-Fi. https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca//secure-your-c/public-wi-fi... #CSAM2020

Since we are in the last week of Cyber Security Awareness Month, we're going to do a little throwback to something we have talked about before... because it never hurts to get a recap for something so important!! You've heard us say it many times... use complicated passwords and change them often... But, can you do more? ... Yes, you can! Whenever possible, we strongly advise using 2-factor authentication (2FA) for logging in. Need to know more about 2FA? Well, we happen to have a blog post on that... https://www.wildfrogsystems.com//2019/two-factor-authentic #CSAM2020 #getcybersafe

Our routers are some of the most underappreciated devices in our offices & home. But without them, none of our other connected devices could do their jobs! Now that more people are working from home, it is time to think even more about the security of your home network!! https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca//network-cyber-security-int

Morning! If you morning turns out to be a real "Monday one"... this may help! (The most successful people rarely hit the mark on the first try!) #mondaymotivation

DAD JOKE ALERT! (Something a little Cyber-Security-Awareness Month related...) Have a great weekend! #fridayfun #CSAM2020 #fraservalleytechconsultants

We are still in Cyber-Security Awareness Month... and a week from Halloween... so let's talk about something really scary... ransomware! Ransomware is one of the biggest cybersecurity threats currently on the internet. It costs companies billions a year, and doesn't care who it hits. But what is ransomware and what can you do to try and avoid it? We talk about this on our blog, this week...... www.wildfrogsystems.com/bl/2020/csam2020-what-is-ransomware

Is #remotework your new normal? Then making sure your computer is secure should fit into your new routine, too. Here’s how you can get start #workingfromhome safely: https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca//tips-staying-safe-while-wo... #GetCyberSafe #CSAM2020

Your computer contains so much delicate data, so it just makes sense to protect them with complex passwords or phrases, right? Since it is Cyber Security Awareness Month, now may be a good time to revisit the passwords you have and see if they need updating. Passwords should be long, complicated and unique...... Here’s a handy guide to help you #GetCyberSafe: https://youtu.be/xdfLBHIlt4o #CSAM2020 #cybersecurity

Morning! #mondaymotivation

Er... did someone say it was friday afternoon? Time for something a little funny then... #fridayfun

Your phone knows a lot about you (and possibly your business!). If possible, make sure it knows your fingerprint or face too. Use them together with a passcode to add an extra layer of security. #GetCyberSafe #CSAM2020... https://youtu.be/yEIzO2S2tT4