The Asheville Computer Company

08/27/2026

Ask your team when someone last restored a file from your backups, not whether the backups ran. Those are different questions, and only one of them tells you what happens after a hardware failure or a ransomware event. Our new post covers how backups fail quietly and what a real restore test looks like.

Everyone has backups. Far fewer have ever watched one come back. Here is how backups fail quietly, what a real restore test looks like, and the one question worth asking your provider today.

08/25/2026

New owners, a fresh showroom, and a full technology rebuild for a custom jewelry studio near Chattanooga. We ran the network cabling while the remodel was underway, which is the cheapest that work will ever be, then added 4K cameras, local file storage, and a workstation built for 3D jewelry design. The full story is on the blog.

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.

08/25/2026

Cyber insurance questionnaires are no longer simple forms — they’re security audits with legal weight. Our latest post explains what carriers now ask, why honest answers matter, and how small businesses can prepare for renewal season. Read more: https://wix.to/kpwA4N6

Key topics: security controls, incident response, vendor risk, and documentation. Don’t let a surprise question cost you coverage.

The cyber insurance questionnaire has quietly turned into a security audit with legal weight. Here is what carriers now require, and why the honest answer matters more than the convenient one.

07/30/2026

Microsoft is officially retiring text-message and phone-call sign-in codes for Microsoft 365. Our latest article explains the timeline, what passkeys are, and the practical steps your business should take before the deadline. Read more: https://wix.to/H1eNLGK

07/07/2026

Not a fast typist? You do not have to be. For the past year I have been talking to my computer instead of typing (255,000+ words worth), and it has quietly become one of my favorite tools. Here is what I use, who it is for, and how to try it free. 👇

https://www.ashevillecomputercompany.com/post/talk-dont-type-wispr-flow-business-owners

04/09/2026

AI is changing the cyber threat landscape — and small businesses are especially vulnerable. Our latest blog breaks down how AI is lowering the barrier for attackers, enabling chained exploits, and what practical steps you can take now to reduce risk. Read more: https://wix.to/lGnTYoq
https://wix.to/aWIIMH1

Why AI Is Changing Cyber Risk for Small BusinessesA recent research preview from Anthropic highlights a growing shift in cybersecurity that is especially relevant for small businesses:https://red.anthropic.com/2026/mythos-preview/AI is rapidly changing how cyberattacks are carried out and lowering t...

03/31/2026

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