Cybersecurity was new to me

If you just use a casual PC for shopping and looking at memes, perhaps things like data security and risk management don’t apply to you

Like most 40somethings, my expertise of computers and how to navigate them is sketchy at best, and thank god that Google caters to idiots like me, because going to the search engine and typing in my question is really the best trick I know, and I will never be a coder, never be able to build a website, and I am fascinated by people who can. They use strings of code to transform a blank screen into anything you can imagine, meanwhile I am typing with two fingers and asking a 12 year old child for advice. And don’t even get me started on cybersecurity, I thought that the PC came with antivirus software on it and that was all I needed. Boy was I wrong, that is just the bare minimum to keep your computer from getting sick, it stands no chance against any real cybersecurity threat, but hackers have a hundred different ways of attacking you virtually, and the battle between them and cybersecurity experts is a constantly evolving a one and once a new threat is shut down, and cybersecurity is tightened, then the hackers will take what they have l learned to try something new, every time a cyber firewall is enhanced, a hacker is deconstructing the code and figuring out how to chop through it. If you just use a casual PC for shopping and looking at memes, perhaps things like data security and risk management don’t apply to you. But if you run your business through a website, you need to take cybersecurity very seriously, or you will be wiped out in short order.

 

Cloud based security

Don’t sleep on cybersecurity

Like most 40somethings, my knowledge of computers and how to navigate them is sketchy at best.

Thank god that Google caters to idiots like me, because going to the search engine and typing in my question is probably the best trick I know.

I will never be a coder, never be able to build a website, and I am fascinated by people who can. They use strings of code to transform a blank screen into anything you can imagine, meanwhile I am typing with two fingers and asking me 12 year old son for advice. And don’t even get me started on cybersecurity, I thought that the PC came with antivirus software on it and that was all I needed. Boy was I wrong, that is just the bare minimum to keep your PC from getting sick, it stands no chance against any real cybersecurity threat. Hackers have a hundred different ways of attacking you virtually, and the battle between them and cybersecurity experts is a constantly evolving one. Once a new threat is shut down, and server security is tightened, then the hackers will take what they have learned to try something new. Every time a server firewall is enhanced, a hacker is deconstructing the code and figuring out how to break through it. If you just use a regular PC for shopping and looking at memes, perhaps things like data security and risk management don’t apply to you. But if you run your business through a website, you need to take cybersecurity very seriously, or you will be wiped out in short order.

Log Management

Heating and Cooling Right Up There in Importance

I was talking to my partner recently about the most important things that we wanted in our lives.

I don’t even guess what made us start talking about this, however it turned out to be rather exciting, however my partner said that she really desired a nice car with an enjoyable temperature control system.

Her car was over ten years old plus the cooling system was never working like it should, and she properly had to roll down her windows just to get a cool breeze, plus she was miserable on the hottest of days. I was telling her how I thought we needed to have a fabulous temperature control system in the home too. Her eyes lit up at that plus we were both discussing the different Heating plus Air Conditioning systems that sounded nice. One particular heating system that we both think is fabulous is radiant radiant heated floors. All of us also think that it would be fabulous to have a fireplace, even if it was only a single of those plug-in electric fireplaces. Then I ended up saying if we were going to get a nice temperature control system, we had to be reasonable about what we could afford. I ended up looking into ductless mini splits plus came to realize that you could install them on your own without the assistance of an Heating plus Air Conditioning service tech. I looked at some of the ductless mini splits online plus concluded we could save a fortune if we installed it on our own. Then I thought I would be able to get my partner a new car as well with a nice temperature control system. So we wound up installing a ductless mini break plus it wasn’t as challenging as I expected. I also went car hunting with my partner plus now she has a pretty enjoyable car with no issues. All of us are both so happy that we were able to make these things happen.

Propane boiler

Improved Indoor air Quality is Step One

Something I was always wanting to do for New Year’s resolutions was to improve my health.

I have been saying this for years, however it has been something I have been failing at miserably. Finally when I was conversing with my friend about how disappointed I was with myself, she said there was a way I could make this New Year’s resolution a reality. I was interested straightaway plus she started telling me about the importance of having great air quality in my townhouse. It was something I never entirely thought about. I didn’t even consider how having awful air quality affects my health. She talked to me about having high quality air filters plus increasing them as I should. She also told me about how crucial it is to have the ductlabor system cleaned the right way plus that it was a enjoyable system to have an air purification system installed in my townhouse. I decided that I was finally going to make my long sitting New Year’s resolution become reality, plus after that I called up the Heating plus Air Conditioning business… Now I get to enjoy high quality air filters, a disinfect duct labor system, plus I purchased an entirely nice UV air purification system that works along with my Heating plus Air Conditioning unit. While I haven’t been so enjoyable about healthier eating plus getting a lot more exercise, I did manage to improve my health by improving the air quality in my townhouse! I have been appreciative of my friend all of the time because I recognize so much better with the better air quality. In the future however, I’m going to try to improve my eating habits plus get more exercise.

 

HVAC technician

HVAC Service Plan is Helpful

For quite a while, I didn’t entirely care about things like having enjoyable air quality plus keeping my health a priority.

It wasn’t until I was undergoing breathing complications plus went to see my physician that I realized how important many Heating plus Air Conditioning components are.

I was taught by my physician that it was because of my lack of Heating plus Air Conditioning service plus increasing my air filters like I should that I was having problems with my breathing. She also let me know how important it was to get my ductlabor system cleaned once a year, from that moment moving forward, I vowed that I would make my Heating plus Air Conditioning system service important plus I would eat healthy plus focus on my overall wellbeing. I was quick to reach out to my local Heating plus Air Conditioning company plus had the Heating plus Air Conditioning professional complete many things that she commanded. I was pretty much just going with everything after I told him how I needed to have the air quality improved in my townhouse. I had the duct system cleaned, a UV air purification system installed, plus I also began using HEPA air filters, and on top of all that, the Heating plus Air Conditioning professional started letting me know about their Heating plus Air Conditioning service plans. To prove that I was not kidding around about my Heating plus Air Conditioning system service, I decided to enroll in their Heating plus Air Conditioning service plan. It easily was a smart idea because I’m going to save a large amount of money on my Heating plus Air Conditioning system service with this annual service plan. To be honest, ever since I started up this Heating plus Air Conditioning service plan, I haven’t had any challenges with air quality plus I feel so much healthier.
heating company

We Now Have Families of our Own

My sister plus I were always pretty close over the years, all of us consistently had this special bond plus we would consistently look out for a single another, however eventually, we both got entirely good careers plus after that I settled down plus got married to lovely wives, however it’s unusual how we consistently had similar ideas however would do things in a different style of way; While I purchased a home with a nice fireplace along with a boiler system, she got herself a nice home with a ductless mini split, and she told me how she loved the ductless mini break because it uses built in air purification, Heating plus Air Conditioning zone control, plus it’s really energy efficient.

Well, my boiler system is also undoubtedly efficient plus I have an energy efficient cooling system as well however it uses a system of ducts.

I don’t have her more modern ductless system, although I was able to hook up a nice UV air purification system that utilizes the ducts to better the air quality in the entire house. Admittedly, we both have good air quality in our homes. This was also undoubtedly important to us when we both decided to begin families with our spouses. Even though my sister had built in air purification with her ductless mini split, I told him how important it was to get UV media air cleaners for her baby because the UV light kills dangerous pathogens in the air. She was thankful for my recommendation because it helped him to feel more comfortable knowing her baby would not get sick every other minute. I was just glad to help plus I’m entirely glad that our children are able to get along so well with one another. All of us both want to have crucial families too.

Heating maintenance

Dual fuel system maximizes energy efficiency all year

When we first moved into our house, there was already a forced air gas furnace installed.

The furnace was relatively new and in good condition.

It easily managed the coldest winter temperatures and maintained a consistent comfort in every room. Our only complaint was the lack of air conditioning. I scheduled an appointment with a local HVAC company with the plan of getting a free estimate on the installation of central air conditioning. The technician looked over the ductwork and heating equipment, measured our square footage and calculated the exact demands of the home. He then recommended that we purchase an electric heat pump rather than an air conditioner. A heat pump costs quite a bit more to buy and implement than a conventional air conditioner. I was suspicious that he was simply after a bigger commission. He then explained that partnering a gas furnace with an electric heat pump is called a dual fuel system. This style of system maximizes cost savings by making use of the most efficient fuel source for every type of weather. During the warmer months, the heat pump acts very much like a traditional air conditioner. It pulls heat out of the home and transfers it outside by way of refrigerant. When the outside temperature cools off, the heat pump is capable of reversing operation and taking advantage of ambient heat. In heating mode, an electric heat pump is far more energy efficient than a gas furnace. However, it loses efficiency as the temperature drops. It automatically switches over to the furnace at the most beneficial time.

gas furnace

Dehumidifier is necessary for comfort

The unit is incorporated right into the existing cooling system and pulls extra moisture out of the air as it passes through

When I moved down south, I was anxious to get away from the northern winters. I’d had my fill of sub zero temperatures, endless snowfall and relying on the furnace for more than half the year. I was tired of plowing, shoveling and scraping and looked forward to blue skies and sunshine. I was prepared for the heat. I’d researched the average high and low temperature for each month. I knew air conditioning would be a necessity. I planned on running the cooling system just about non stop. I wasn’t aware of how big of a problem the humidity would be. The excessive amount of moisture in the air makes everything feel sticky and overheated. Lowering the thermostat just made the air conditioner work harder. Even when my house felt downright chilly, there was still an abundance of moisture. I dealt with condensation running down the window panes, mold growth and mildew on leather furniture, purses, shoes and even books. I wasn’t sure what to do about it. I was spending a fortune on the monthly electric bills and the house didn’t feel comfortable. I tried portable dehumidifiers but they didn’t help very much. I needed to constantly empty the reservoir. I finally got in contact with a local HVAC company and explained the situation. The technician suggested I install a whole-house dehumidifier. The unit is incorporated right into the existing cooling system and pulls extra moisture out of the air as it passes through. It makes an improvement to comfort and air quality in every single room.

Programmable thermostat

My vacation was interrupted when the assistant manager wouldn't stop calling

I have been working in the heating and cooling industry for the past 15 years. About five years ago, I was promoted to the manager of the branch where I currently work. I don’t often work regular HVAC service calls. Most of the time I am in the office working on scheduling work billing issues. It’s hard to take a vacation, especially since I keep the shop running like a well-oiled machine. Last year I hired a brand new assistant manager. He has done a fantastic job executing all of the orders that I give and I thought he was absolutely ready to handle things if I left for a week. I scheduled a vacation for my wife and I and we went to the beach for the week. It’s a good thing that we didn’t leave town or the country, because my assistant manager absolutely had a meltdown after I left. My wife and I were out on the beach for an hour or two and we came back to our room. I left my phone in the room while we went to the beach. When I came back, I had 17 missed calls from the assistant manager and 10 missed calls from the workshop. I didn’t even listen to the voicemails before I decided to call the HVAC shop. My assistant manager answered the phone and I could tell that he was upset and frantic. He had two major issues happen at the same time and I could tell that he did not know how to handle either one of the situations. Thank goodness I could be helpful over the phone, because I would have been forced to leave the beach and drive three hours to fix the problem.

 

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The new website is user friendly and easy to navigate

The past 12 months have been difficult for everyone around the world.

  • The Coronavirus has changed the way that we work, live, and play.

Some of those changes have been hard to swallow, but other changes have been actually quite good. My business has taken off in the last 12 months and that has everything to do with the pandemic. I own a rental company with industrial and commercial equipment. I started out with a couple of air purifiers and a couple of air filtration machines. I rented those air purification machines very quickly and I got credit from the manufacturer for another 12 air purifiers. Every single air purifier that I purchased is being used by a customer as a rental. I’ve had so much business that I had to start an online website to handle the customer questions and concerns. I didn’t know much at all about web design or advertising, so I relied on my sister to help with that. She went to school for graphic design and she knows computer programming. Samantha set me up with a website that is user-friendly and easy to navigate. The website has a contact page so customers can easily reach us by phone, email, or even live chat. We also have a question-and-answer section with common questions relating to the items we rent. I think my sister did an awesome job with the website and she even tweaked my logo a little bit so it matches the website. I like all the new changes and they are going to take me into the future.

Electric fireplace