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Cinch I.T. Wins Worcester Business Journal Best of Business For 4th Consecutive Year

Worcester Business Journal readers voted us the Top I.T. Service Provider for the 4th year in a row! 2020 was a tough year. All of our help desk and on-site technicians worked hard during the pandemic to keep our clients' businesses running smoothly. This award is the culmination of all of their hard work and dedication. Cinch I.T. is honored to receive this award for the 4th...

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CRN Next Gen Announcement 2020

2020 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders Through their drive and passion, CRN’s inaugural list honors those 40-years-old or younger who have helped propel growth and strategic direction at their companies. Just as the I.T. channel thrives on a steady stream of new, innovative technologies, so too does it require a continual infusion of people with unique talents and new ideas. Not to mention, industry leaders also need the...

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How To Reinstall A USB Printer

With so many more employees working from their home instead of the office, some of us may forget how to reinstall a USB printer. Fortunately, installing a printer in Windows is a painless task with a quick setup. You'll be able to start printing immediately after you designate a local printer. You can also install a wireless printer or add a printer connected to another laptop...

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Are Your Remote Employees Following HIPAA Compliance? Medical professional discusses health insurance data on clipboard with patient.

Remote work has become the new normal for many industries, healthcare included. But are your employees following HIPAA compliance? Other departments provide services to patients outside of the first responders, medical practitioners, or healthcare facilities treating patients. These employees routinely have access to personal health information (PHI). They are working to ensure that any follow-up care, additional services, or even simple patient record-keeping are updated and...

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Username and password fields on computer screen with icon of padlock to represent cybersecurity best practices.

Let's face it: no one likes to think about cybersecurity flaws in their business, much less plan for them. But since businesses all over the country are gearing up for long-term remote work, we want to give you a brush-up on some simple things you can (and should!) be doing to protect your business.   1. Review Your Business Insurance Carefully. Most businesses carry some general liability insurance...

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Employee checking phone because his company did not block personal email at work.

Short answer: Yes, you should block personal email at work. Long answer: Cinch I.T. provides computer support for hundreds of businesses and tens of thousands of users. In our experience, access to personal email is the primary cause of malicious software entering the workplace. Business owners can argue that there is a loss of productivity if employees have access to their personal email. More important than the...

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