Total Solutions

10/15/2026

Our mission is simple: help businesses use technology to reach their goals.

Through thoughtful solutions, proven best practices, and dependable support, Total Solutions is here to make IT easier every step of the way.

Learn More: https://www.totalsolutions.com/

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10/15/2026

Application allowlisting blocks software that your company hasn't approved. It can stop employees from running unapproved downloads and can also block some malware. Employees still need a quick way to request legitimate software.

10/15/2026

We are proud to stand with YWCA Mohawk Valley this Purple Thursday! 💜

Today, our team traded our signature red for purple to show our support for domestic violence survivors and raise awareness.

Thank you to YWCA Mohawk Valley for the incredible work you do in our community. We’re proud to support your mission!

10/14/2026

What would happen if the only person who understands your IT was unavailable for a month? Someone else needs access to the documentation, provider contacts, renewal dates and emergency recovery steps. Choose a backup person and test the plan. We can help you document it.

10/13/2026

An external security scan shows which of your systems accept connections from the internet. Run one after changing your firewall, adding remote access or installing a new system. It can also find old services that should have been switched off. Ask us to run the scan.

10/13/2026

Technology is always changing, and your business needs an IT partner that can keep up.

At Total Solutions, we’re here when you need us, focused on keeping your technology running smoothly and helping you make sense of what’s next.

Reliable support. Responsive service. Technology that makes sense for your business.

That’s how we are for you, learn more: https://www.totalsolutions.com/

10/12/2026

UK criminal records agency ACRO failed to investigate security alerts before several breaches, according to the ICO. Up to 10,920 people may have been affected. Assign someone to review every alert, escalate it and record what was checked.

Unread antivirus alerts and an unpatched content management system exposed Britain's ACRO to three separate data breaches, according to a reprimand notice.

10/11/2026

A short email send delay gives you time to cancel a message after clicking Send. It can help employees catch the wrong recipient or attachment before payroll records, contracts or customer information leave the company.

10/10/2026

Your network diagram should show how your internet connection, firewall, switches, wireless access points, servers and important cloud services fit together. Keep it current and store a copy somewhere you can reach during an outage. Need a current diagram? Contact us.

10/09/2026

DNS filtering can stop employees from opening known phishing and malware sites, even when they click a bad link. Ask your IT provider whether it's enabled on office computers and work devices used away from the office.