Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about remote IT support, computer troubleshooting, billing, safety, and security.

How does remote IT support work with FixBee?

It's simple: you download a secure, lightweight screen-sharing client (like AnyDesk or RustDesk). You share the one-time ID and passcode with our technician, and we connect to troubleshoot your PC or Mac. You can watch our every move and terminate the connection at any time.

Is remote IT support safe for my personal data?

Absolutely. All sessions are fully encrypted end-to-end. Connection passcodes are randomly generated and change after every single session. We can never connect back to your device without your explicit permission and without you launching the client.

What is your No-Fix, No-Fee guarantee?

If we connect to your computer and determine that the issue is a physical hardware failure or otherwise impossible to resolve remotely, you do not pay anything. We only charge when the requested technical issue is successfully resolved.

How do I pay for a remote IT support session?

Once the problem is solved and you confirm it works, we send you a secure Stripe payment link via email or WhatsApp. You can pay with credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. We do not require any upfront payment or credit card details to start.

Which operating systems do you support?

We provide remote technical support for Windows (10 and 11), macOS (all recent versions), and standard Linux distributions. We can also help configure settings on iOS and Android devices.

Can you fix a computer that won't boot or turn on?

If a computer has no power or cannot connect to the internet, we cannot access it remotely. However, we can guide you over a phone or WhatsApp call to troubleshoot basic hardware issues, or advise you on whether a physical repair is needed.

How long does a typical remote IT support session take?

Most software configuration, email setup, and cleanup tasks take between 30 to 60 minutes. Complex malware removal or system optimization can take up to 2 hours, but you do not need to sit at your screen the entire time.

Do you offer remote IT support in Dubai and UAE?

Yes, we support businesses and remote teams across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and the wider UAE, as well as global remote clients in Europe, Asia, and North America.

How do I speed up a slow Windows PC?

We speed up slow computers by disabling unnecessary startup applications, clearing bloated system caches, scanning and removing malware/adware, optimizing drive indexing, and updating outdated drivers.

Can you remove viruses and spyware remotely?

Yes, we run advanced deep-cleaning tools to detect and eliminate trojans, ransomware, adware, and browser hijackers. We also verify that your built-in antivirus (like Windows Defender) is fully active and updated.

How can I fix a printer that won't connect or print?

We connect remotely to clean up the print spooler queue, reinstall corrupted printer drivers, configure wireless IP settings, and ensure your computer can communicate with the printer over your local network.

Why is my Wi-Fi constantly disconnecting?

Wi-Fi drops are usually caused by outdated network adapter drivers, wireless channel interference, or power management settings. We adjust these adapter properties and configure DNS settings to restore a stable connection.

Can you help me install and configure software?

Yes, we install and configure business software, accounting suites, VPN clients, graphic design tools, and security packages, ensuring they run correctly with the right administrative permissions.

How do I fix Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors?

BSOD errors are usually triggered by driver conflicts or corrupt system files. We analyze Windows crash dump logs to identify the failing driver, run system file checks (SFC/DISM), and update or roll back the problematic files.

Can you configure a VPN for remote workers?

Yes, we set up secure client-to-site VPNs, configure OpenVPN, WireGuard, or IPsec configurations, and ensure remote workers can securely access files and systems on the company office network.

How do I recover accidentally deleted files?

If you act quickly, we can run specialized recovery software to scan your drive sectors. We also check cloud backups, recycle bins, shadow copies, and file history to recover lost documents.

Can you troubleshoot dual-monitor and display issues?

Yes, we adjust display adapter settings, update graphics card drivers (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel), and configure multi-monitor layouts to make sure your displays show the correct resolution and orientation.

Why is my Mac showing a spinning beachball?

This is often caused by low disk space, background processes consuming CPU, or corrupted permission indexes. We clean up macOS caches, disable heavy startup agents, and manage background activity to restore speed.

Can you help transfer data to a new computer?

Yes, we configure profile migration tools to safely transfer files, browser bookmarks, app settings, and documents from your old PC or Mac to your new device.

Do you support remote teams working in different time zones?

Yes, our support coordinators and remote engineers operate across multiple time zones, allowing us to support teams globally, whether they are in Dubai, London, or New York.

What Microsoft 365 services do you administer?

We manage the entire Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Exchange Online (emails), SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive for Business, Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Intune device management, and security policies.

How do I migrate my business emails to Microsoft 365?

We handle the entire migration process with zero downtime. We transition your emails, calendars, and contacts from Google Workspace, IMAP servers, or GoDaddy hosting directly into Microsoft 365.

Why is my Outlook desktop app not receiving emails?

Outlook sync issues are frequently due to profile corruption, credential caching issues, or incorrect server settings. We clear the Outlook credential vault, fix mailbox profiles, and run diagnostic tools to restore sync.

What is Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and do I need it?

Microsoft Entra ID is the identity and access management system for Microsoft 365. It controls user logins, groups, passwords, and security settings. It is automatically included with M365 and is crucial for securing accounts.

How do I enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in Microsoft 365?

We configure tenant-wide security defaults or Conditional Access policies in the Microsoft Entra admin center, requiring users to authenticate secure logins using the Microsoft Authenticator app.

How can I prevent spam and phishing emails in Microsoft 365?

We implement advanced anti-spam and anti-phishing policies, configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC DNS records, and set up Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to scan incoming links and attachments.

What is the difference between SharePoint and OneDrive?

OneDrive is designed for personal work files that only you can access (unless shared). SharePoint is designed for company-wide collaborative portals, department folders, and team document libraries.

Can you help set up shared mailboxes in Microsoft 365?

Yes. Shared mailboxes (like info@ or sales@) allow multiple team members to read and reply to emails. They are free of license costs in Microsoft 365, saving your business money.

How do I recover a deleted email or account in Microsoft 365?

Deleted users and items can be restored from the Microsoft 365 admin center within a 30-day retention window. For permanent data safety, we recommend setting up a daily cloud-to-cloud backup tool.

Can you manage Microsoft 365 licenses and subscriptions?

Yes, we audit your licensing usage, assign or revoke licenses, and help you choose the most cost-effective subscriptions (e.g., Business Basic, Standard, or Premium) based on your business size.

How do I share files securely with external clients in OneDrive?

We configure tenant sharing policies that allow secure sharing using time-bound, password-protected links, or restrict external sharing entirely for highly sensitive departments.

Can you configure Microsoft Teams for video conferencing and phone systems?

Yes, we set up Teams calling policies, configure auto-attendants, call queues, external guest access permissions, and troubleshoot audio/video issues for seamless hybrid meetings.

How does Microsoft Intune (MDM) secure company laptops and phones?

Intune allows us to enroll devices, enforce encryption (BitLocker/FileVault), deploy business apps automatically, and wipe company data remotely if a device is lost or stolen.

Why is Outlook showing 'Disconnected' or 'Need Password'?

This is usually caused by outdated cached credentials or a sync mismatch with Modern Authentication. We clear Windows Credential Manager and re-authenticate the account to fix this.

Can you set up automatic email forwarding or auto-responders?

Yes, we set up professional out-of-office auto-responders, configure mail flow rules, and manage forwarding rules directly from the Exchange Admin Center.

How do I configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for my domain?

We generate the correct TXT records for your domain registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare) to verify your sending servers, preventing your business emails from going to clients' spam folders.

What is Microsoft 365 Business Premium, and who needs it?

Business Premium is ideal for small-to-medium businesses. It includes standard Office apps plus advanced cybersecurity features like Intune MDM, Defender for Endpoint, and Conditional Access policies.

Can you block logins to Microsoft 365 from outside my country?

Yes, we use Microsoft Entra Conditional Access policies to restrict logins exclusively to specific geographic regions (like the UAE) and block all unauthorized connection attempts from foreign IPs.

How do I back up my Microsoft 365 data?

Although Microsoft keeps data active and redundant, it is not a backup. We set up daily automated backups of your mailboxes, SharePoint sites, and OneDrive to independent cloud storage.

Do you provide training on how to use SharePoint and Teams?

Yes, we provide screen-share guidance and create structured file layouts, helping your staff learn how to collaborate on files and communicate securely within the Microsoft ecosystem.

How secure is my business network from external hackers?

We run remote network audits to check for open ports, analyze firewall configurations, verify Wi-Fi encryption protocols (WPA3), and ensure all router and network device firmware is fully updated.

What is Zero Trust cybersecurity?

Zero Trust is a security framework that operates on the principle of 'never trust, always verify'. Every login attempt, device, and network connection must be verified and authenticated before access is granted.

How do I protect my laptops from ransomware?

We deploy advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR) agents, configure administrative privilege restrictions, block dangerous attachments, and set up automated, immutable backups.

Can you perform a cybersecurity audit for my company?

Yes. We conduct remote security audits of your email tenants, local devices, passwords, and access logs, providing you with a detailed report of weaknesses and a step-by-step remediation plan.

What is the best way to manage business passwords?

We recommend and implement enterprise password managers (like 1Password or Bitwarden). They securely store encrypted passwords, generate strong unique logins, and allow safe password sharing among staff.

How do I secure remote workers' home computers?

We secure remote setups by enforcing hard drive encryption, setting up secure VPN connections, configuring DNS-level content filtering, and installing managed antivirus software.

What is phishing, and how do I protect my team?

Phishing is a social engineering attack where hackers send fake emails to steal login details or install malware. We configure advanced email filters and run remote security awareness training for teams.

Can you help set up BitLocker or FileVault encryption?

Yes. We configure BitLocker (for Windows) and FileVault (for macOS) to encrypt all data on your hard drives. If a laptop is stolen, the data cannot be read without the security keys.

What should I do if I think my email has been hacked?

Immediately change your password using a secure device, log out of all active web sessions across all devices, review email forwarding rules for unauthorized changes, and enable multi-factor authentication.

How do I block access to dangerous or inappropriate websites?

We deploy cloud-managed DNS filters (such as Cloudflare Gateway or Cisco Umbrella) that block malware websites, phishing pages, and specific categories of web content at the device or router level.

What is a firewall, and do I need one for my small business?

A firewall monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules. It acts as a barrier between your secure local network and the public internet, preventing hacking attempts.

How do I secure public Wi-Fi connections when traveling?

Always use a secure virtual private network (VPN) to encrypt your connection, disable file sharing and network discovery, and keep your computer's built-in firewall fully active.

What is the difference between antivirus and endpoint protection (EDR)?

Traditional antivirus scans files for known virus signatures. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) monitors device behavior in real-time, allowing it to detect and stop brand-new, zero-day malware attacks.

Can you audit user access logs for suspicious activity?

Yes, we monitor and audit sign-in logs in Microsoft Entra and other cloud systems, looking for impossible travel alerts, suspicious sign-in locations, and unauthorized privilege escalations.

How does multi-factor authentication (MFA) prevent hacking?

MFA requires you to verify your identity with two or more credentials (e.g., a password and a code on your phone). Even if a hacker steals your password, they cannot access your account without the physical phone.

Can you configure automated security patches for Windows and Mac?

Yes, we set up patch management policies that automatically download and install critical operating system and application updates in the background, closing known security vulnerabilities.

What is a DDoS attack and how do I prevent it?

A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack overloads a server or network with fake traffic to crash it. We implement cloud proxy protections (like Cloudflare) to filter out malicious traffic before it reaches you.

How do I ensure compliance with local UAE data protection laws?

We help align your IT systems with data privacy guidelines by enforcing local data storage, configuring document retention policies, implementing encryption, and securing customer contact forms.

What is administrative privilege, and why should it be restricted?

Administrative privilege allows users to install software and modify system settings. Restricting standard users from running as local admins prevents malware from installing silently on laptops.

Do you provide secure remote access solutions for external auditors?

Yes, we configure guest roles, session-limited access, and multi-factor authentication rules for external contractors, ensuring they only see the data they need to audit.

Why do I need a cloud backup if I use OneDrive or Google Drive?

OneDrive and Google Drive are syncing tools, not dedicated backups. If a file is deleted, overwritten, or infected by ransomware on one device, the change syncs to the cloud immediately. A dedicated backup retains independent historical points.

How do you set up automated backups for small businesses?

We deploy secure cloud-to-cloud backup solutions (such as Acronis, Veeam, or Datto) that automatically back up your systems, servers, and cloud accounts to encrypted remote servers every day.

What is the 3-2-1 backup strategy?

It is an industry best practice: Keep at least 3 copies of your data, stored on 2 different types of media (e.g., local hard drive and cloud storage), with at least 1 copy stored offsite (cloud).

Can you recover files lost during a ransomware attack?

Yes. If you have a clean, versioned cloud backup system in place, we can wipe the infected computers and restore your files from a clean backup point saved right before the attack occurred.

How secure is my data in your cloud backup system?

All backup data is encrypted using military-grade AES-256 encryption before it even leaves your computer, and it remains encrypted both during transit and while stored in the cloud data center.

How often should backups run for my business?

For standard office documents, once-daily backups are sufficient. For active databases, accounting systems, and transaction logs, we recommend running backups every few hours or in real-time.

Can you set up backups for Microsoft 365 Exchange and SharePoint?

Yes, we set up daily cloud-to-cloud backups for Microsoft 365, saving all user mailboxes, teams conversations, OneDrive files, and SharePoint documents to secure offsite storage.

What is a disaster recovery plan?

A disaster recovery plan is a documented process for restoring a business's IT systems, data, and communications quickly following an event like a server crash, fire, or major cyber attack.

How can I monitor if my automated backups are running correctly?

We set up automated email alerts that notify us immediately if a backup fails or encounters an error. We also run regular restore tests to ensure the integrity of the saved files.

Can you back up databases like SQL or PostgreSQL?

Yes, we configure database-level backups that export schema structures and data records securely without causing downtime, saving them to secure cloud storage repositories.

What is cold storage and hot storage in the cloud?

Hot storage is designed for frequently accessed data that needs to be retrieved instantly. Cold storage (like AWS Glacier) is much cheaper and designed for archiving older compliance data that is rarely accessed.

Can you configure backups for Apple Mac computers?

Yes, we configure Apple Time Machine to back up to local network-attached storage (NAS) and set up cloud-based agents like Backblaze to automatically back up macOS files to the cloud.

How do I perform a bare-metal restore of a server?

A bare-metal restore recovers an entire server operating system, applications, settings, and data from a backup image directly onto brand-new, empty hardware.

What is RTO (Recovery Time Objective)?

RTO is the maximum targeted duration of time within which a business system must be restored after a disaster or failure to avoid unacceptable consequences.

What is RPO (Recovery Point Objective)?

RPO is the maximum targeted age of data that must be recovered from backup storage for normal business operations to resume (e.g., if RPO is 4 hours, backups must run at least every 4 hours).

Can you set up a local NAS (Network-Attached Storage) system?

Yes, we remotely configure local Synology or QNAP NAS units, setting up RAID arrays, user access permissions, and scheduling automated syncs from the NAS to the cloud.

How do I back up my Google Workspace accounts?

We connect dedicated backup services to your Google tenant API, automatically saving all Gmail mailboxes, Google Drive folders, contacts, and calendar records offsite.

What is an immutable backup?

An immutable backup is a backup file that cannot be modified, overwritten, or deleted by anyone (including administrator accounts or ransomware) for a set period of time.

Can you help optimize my cloud storage costs?

Yes, we audit your cloud directories, identify large duplicate files and inactive user accounts, and move archived data to lower-cost archive tiers to reduce monthly fees.

Do you test file recovery to verify backups work?

Yes, we run periodic mock-restores. We retrieve random files from different backup dates to confirm they open and function perfectly, ensuring the backups are always ready.

How can custom automation help my small business?

Custom automation connects your existing software tools (like CRM, billing, and email) to perform repetitive manual tasks automatically, saving your team hours of work and reducing data entry errors.

What is the difference between low-code automation and custom coding?

Low-code automation uses platforms like Make.com, Zapier, or Microsoft Power Automate to link apps together quickly. Custom coding involves writing specialized scripts (Python, Node.js) for highly unique business requirements.

Can you connect my website forms to my CRM database?

Yes. We set up automated webhooks that capture contact form entries (from WordPress, Webflow, custom HTML) and instantly populate client records in HubSpot, Salesforce, or Zoho CRM.

How do I automate sending invoices and reminders to clients?

We connect your accounting software (like QuickBooks or Xero) to your payment gateway (like Stripe). We configure workflows that generate invoices and email friendly payment reminders automatically.

What are API integrations?

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are protocols that allow different software programs to talk to each other. We write integration code to link platforms that do not have native connections.

Can you help automate my Microsoft 365 workflows?

Yes, we use Microsoft Power Automate to create custom approval flows, sync attachments from Outlook directly to SharePoint, and notify Teams channels when new files are uploaded.

What is custom software development?

It is the design, creation, and deployment of software tailored to a specific set of users, functions, or business processes, rather than using off-the-shelf commercial software.

How do I automate data export to Google Sheets or Excel?

We write automated scripts that query database APIs or CRM platforms on a schedule, extracting key metrics and formatting them directly into Google Sheets or Excel for reporting.

Can you build custom internal portals for my employees?

Yes, we build secure web portals where employees can log hours, submit support requests, download templates, and view company announcements, customized for desktop and mobile.

What is an IT consultant and when do I need one?

An IT consultant analyzes your business goals and recommends the best hardware, software, and systems to optimize operations, improve security, and cut technology costs.

How do I automate customer onboarding workflows?

We set up workflows that launch when a client signs a contract: automatically generating folder structures, sending welcoming emails, creating CRM records, and sending initial invoices.

Can you build integrations for Stripe payment systems?

Yes, we integrate Stripe checkout pages, set up webhooks to capture successful payments, and trigger automated downstream actions like sending access codes or creating accounts.

What is serverless architecture?

Serverless architecture is a cloud computing model where cloud providers automatically manage the servers. Developers run code in small functions (like AWS Lambda) and only pay for active execution time.

How do I automate social media posting or content sync?

We create workflows that monitor your blog or database. When a new article is published, it automatically formats and schedules posts on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

Can you help integrate AI APIs (like OpenAI GPT) into my apps?

Yes, we write custom integrations for AI APIs to automate content drafting, summarize incoming support emails, classify customer tickets, and build custom internal search bots.

How do I migrate my legacy databases to the cloud?

We extract legacy data from local servers, clean and format the records, and securely migrate the database to cloud services like AWS RDS, Microsoft Azure SQL, or Supabase.

What is version control (Git) and why is it important?

Git tracks changes in source code files during software development. It allows developers to collaborate on code without overwriting each other's work and maintains a history of all changes.

Can you automate sending weekly or monthly reports?

Yes, we set up scheduled cron-jobs that compile key performance data, generate a PDF report, and email it to stakeholders on the first day of every month.

How do I secure API keys and database credentials?

We configure environment variables (`.env` files) and use cloud secret managers (like AWS Secrets Manager or Vercel Environment Variables) to prevent credentials from being exposed in public code.

Do you provide ongoing maintenance for custom software systems?

Yes, we monitor software performance, keep API versions updated, fix bugs, and ensure the system remains secure and compatible with new operating system releases.

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