Why Your Business Needs a Professional Wi-Fi Site Survey (Not Just More Access Points)
Why Your Business Needs a Professional Wi-Fi Site Survey (Not Just More Access Points)By Chris Litwin, Advanced Computer Services (ACS) If your office Wi-Fi is slow, unreliable, or constantly dropping connections, the first instinct is usually the same: add more access points. It sounds logical—more coverage should equal better performance. But in reality, that approach […]
The Real Limits of CAT6 and CAT6A: What Your Network Can (and Can’t) Handle
By Chris Litwin at Advanced Computer Services (ACS) When I walk into a job site, one of the most common things I hear is:“We already have CAT6, so we’re good for the future… right?” Not always. Don’t get me wrong—CAT6 and CAT6A are both excellent cabling standards. I install them every day. But there’s a […]
Cat6 vs Cat6a vs Fiber: What Should Your Business Install?
When planning your business network infrastructure, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right cabling. At Advanced Computer Services (ACS), we provide structured cabling services across Long Island, Suffolk County, NYC, and the Tri-State area, and one question comes up all the time: “Should we install Cat6, Cat6a, or Fiber?” The […]
When Should You Replace vs Repair Office Equipment?
An IT Technician’s Perspective for Small Businesses in Long Island & the Tri-State Area If you run a small business, chances are you’ve asked this question at least once: “Is it worth fixing this—or should we just replace it?” After years of working in the field with Advanced Computer Services (ACS), I can tell you […]
Why Your Business Should Have a Service Agreement for HP and Lexmark Laser Printers
In today’s fast-moving office environments, reliable printing is still essential. Whether your business uses HP printers, a Lexmark Laser Printer, or a mixed fleet of devices, downtime can disrupt operations, slow productivity, and create unnecessary frustration for employees. At Advanced Computer Services, we provide expert printer repair and service agreements for businesses throughout New York […]
Why Wire Management Matters for Tri-State Small Businesses
In today’s fast-paced digital world, every small business in the Tri-State area depends on reliable network infrastructure. From phones and internet to security systems and cloud-based tools, your entire operation runs on structured cabling. But one critical piece is often overlooked—wire management. At Advanced Computer Services, we’ve seen firsthand how messy, outdated, or poorly installed […]
Structured Cabling Solutions & Insights | Advanced Computer Services
Is Your Network Cabling Holding Your Business Back? If your business relies on fast, reliable internet—and let’s be honest, every business does—your network cabling isn’t something you can afford to ignore. At Advanced Computer Services, we work with businesses across the NY Tri-State area that are dealing with slow, unreliable networks without realizing the root of the problem […]