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Get expert insights and actionable advice on how to leverage technology for your business to improve productivity & security and make your operations more effective, efficient, and competitive.

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## [6 Common Types of Malware](https://blog.totalprosource.com/5-common-malware-types)

 By:[Amy Mersch & Ellen Nealis](https://blog.totalprosource.com/author/amy-mersch-ellen-nealis)

August 17, 2020

 Malware usage continues to rise. Learn more about six common types of malware and how you can protect your network, users, and critical business data.

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## [Prosource Awarded for Excellence in Service & Customer Experience](https://blog.totalprosource.com/prosource-excellence-service-customer-experience)

 By:[Amy Mersch](https://blog.totalprosource.com/author/amy-mersch)

June 23, 2020

 Service awards from our manufacturer partners reflect our commitment to solving our customers’ problems and delivering an unmatched customer experience.

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## [Prosource Named a 2020 Top Workplace](https://blog.totalprosource.com/top-workplaces-2020)

 By:[Amy Mersch](https://blog.totalprosource.com/author/amy-mersch)

June 7, 2020

 The Enquirer has named Prosource one of Cincinnati’s top workplaces with the 2020 award recognizing engaged employee cultures.

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## [How to Clean & Disinfect Your Copier, Printer or Multifunction Devices](https://blog.totalprosource.com/how-to-clean-disinfect-copiers-multifunction-printers)

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April 23, 2020

 Cleaning and sanitizing your office printers, copiers, and MFPs is critical in preventing the spread of viruses and protecting your employees.

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## [As Cyber Crime Evolves, Are Your Security Tools Keeping Up?](https://blog.totalprosource.com/cyber-crime-evolving)

 By:[Jamie Moore & Amy Mersch](https://blog.totalprosource.com/author/jamie-moore-amy-mersch)

April 2, 2020

 Are you still using the same security tools that you were five years ago? If so, there are gaps in your efforts to keep your network secure.

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## [The Rapid Rise of Remote Work and How to Keep Your Teams Connected](https://blog.totalprosource.com/technology-tools-for-remote-work)

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March 13, 2020

 As businesses enact remote work at an unprecedented scale, we look to tools to enable communication & collaboration and keep our teams safe and productive.

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## [PC Backup and Disaster Recovery—For the Everyday Disaster](https://blog.totalprosource.com/pc-backup-disaster-recovery)

 By:[Jamie Moore](https://blog.totalprosource.com/author/jamie-moore)

January 10, 2020

 How do you recover your mission-critical data if a user's computer is lost or stolen, or a hard drive fails? The solution lies in the cloud.

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## [Five Threats to Your Mobile Device Security & How to Protect Your Data](https://blog.totalprosource.com/mobile-device-security-threats)

 By:[Jamie Moore & Amy Mersch](https://blog.totalprosource.com/author/jamie-moore-amy-mersch)

October 30, 2019

 Your mobile device offers access to some of your life's most important information. Protect yourself & your data from these common mobile security threats.

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## [Don’t Skip That Update: Close Security Gaps with Application Patches](https://blog.totalprosource.com/close-cyber-security-gaps-application-patches)

 By:[Jamie Moore & Amy Mersch](https://blog.totalprosource.com/author/jamie-moore-amy-mersch)

October 23, 2019

 Ignoring software updates makes you an easy target for cyber attacks. Read more about why application patches are critical to closing your security gaps.

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## [It’s Time to Break Your Bad Password Habits](https://blog.totalprosource.com/break-your-bad-password-habits)

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October 16, 2019

 Not using a secure password is like leaving your front door unlocked for criminals. Break these two bad password habits to improve your online security.

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