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The Scam That Comes In Asking to Buy From You
A convincing fake quote request landed in our inbox, and the PDF got opened. Here are the five tells of an RFQ scam, and what actually matters if you already engaged.
Asheville Computer Company
Aug 66 min read


New Owners, a New Showroom, and a Full Technology Rebuild for a Custom Jewelry Studio
New owners, a full showroom remodel, and the right moment to rebuild the technology underneath it. Here is what a complete modernization looked like for a custom jewelry studio, four hours from our office.
Asheville Computer Company
Aug 55 min read


What Is a Managed Service Provider (and Does My Business Need One)?
A managed service provider takes ongoing responsibility for your business technology for a flat monthly fee. Here is what that actually means, what it costs, and how to tell if your business is ready for one.
Asheville Computer Company
Aug 55 min read


What Managed IT Services Actually Cost in 2026
Most IT providers will not put a number on their website. Here is a straight look at what managed IT services typically cost for a small business, what moves the price, and what is usually not included.
Asheville Computer Company
Aug 55 min read


Microsoft Is Retiring Text-Message Sign-In Codes. Here Is What Your Business Needs to Know
Microsoft is ending text-message and phone-call sign-in codes for Microsoft 365, with hard dates. Here is the timeline in plain language, what a passkey is, and what to do before September.
Asheville Computer Company
Jul 304 min read


That Voice on the Phone Might Not Be Real: Deepfake Scams Come for Small Business
A convincing voice clone now takes seconds of audio to make. Here is how deepfake phone scams work against small businesses, and the simple habits that stop them.
Asheville Computer Company
Jul 214 min read


Still on Windows 10? October 2026 Is the Deadline That Actually Matters
Support for Windows 10 already ended. The paid safety net starts shrinking in October 2026, and the price doubles. Here is a calm 90-day plan for WNC businesses still running Windows 10.
Asheville Computer Company
Jul 164 min read


Scammers Are Disguising Malware as AI Tools, and Small Businesses Are the Target
New research shows attacks disguised as AI tools jumped nearly 5x this year, and small businesses are the main target. Here is what that means for WNC business owners, in plain language.
Asheville Computer Company
Jul 134 min read


Switching IT Providers in Asheville: How to Change MSPs Without the Headaches
A practical guide for Asheville businesses: the signs it's time to leave your MSP, how a zero-downtime transition works, and what to ask any new IT provider.
Asheville Computer Company
Jul 112 min read


Talk, Don't Type: The Voice Tool I've Used Every Day for a Year
If you'd rather talk than type, voice dictation has quietly gotten very good. Here's the tool I've relied on for a year, and how business owners in Western NC can put it to work.
Asheville Computer Company
Jul 76 min read


IT Help Desk Services in Asheville: What Good Support Actually Looks Like
What a good IT help desk looks like for Asheville businesses: real local people, first-contact fixes, on-site support, and help desk included in managed IT - not billed extra.
Asheville Computer Company
Jul 52 min read


260 Google Reviews, 4.9 Stars: See What Our Clients Say
We collected every review our clients have left us in one place. Browse all 260 Google reviews of The Asheville Computer Company at our new reviews site.
Asheville Computer Company
Jul 21 min read


Cybersecurity Services in Asheville, NC: What Local Businesses Actually Need
What real cybersecurity looks like for Asheville small businesses - what a local cybersecurity company should cover, why local response matters, and the questions to ask any provider.
Asheville Computer Company
Jul 22 min read


AI Is Supercharging Cyberattacks And Small Businesses Are in the Crosshairs
New research shows AI is lowering the barrier to entry for cyberattacks. What that shift means for small businesses in Asheville and Western North Carolina.
Asheville Computer Company
Apr 82 min read


Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: What Works to Stop Attacks — From Asheville to Hendersonville
Attacks on small and mid-sized businesses across Western North Carolina are rising. The controls that genuinely reduce risk, from MFA to backups you have actually tested.
Asheville Computer Company
Dec 30, 20253 min read


Why 2025 is the Year Your SMB Needs to Treat Cybersecurity as Business Continuity
Cyber threats have shifted toward small businesses, and downtime is the real cost. Why WNC owners should plan security around staying open rather than around fear.
Asheville Computer Company
Oct 29, 20253 min read


Enhancing Connectivity: Our Recent WiFi Upgrade at Hidden River Events in Swannanoa, NC
Hidden River Events in Swannanoa needed WiFi that holds up during a full event. How we rebuilt their network for reliable coverage across the venue.
Asheville Computer Company
Aug 8, 20242 min read


Client Review Spotlight: Exceptional Service with The Asheville Computer Company
Design Associates needed IT support that fit how they already worked. What we assessed, what we changed, and what they said about the result.
Asheville Computer Company
Jul 25, 20241 min read


Hassle-Free Business Networking for Asheville Businesses
Managing a business network should not fall on you. What professional installation and ongoing management cover, and what changes day to day.
Asheville Computer Company
Apr 30, 20241 min read


Maximizing Security: The Power of UniFi Security Cameras for Businesses in Asheville, NC
Skyland Dry Cleaning needed surveillance with serious storage behind it. How we scoped and installed a UniFi camera system built for long retention.
Asheville Computer Company
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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