Many businesses are complex that compete in industries that are equally complex. The IT industry is no exception. It’s hard to believe, but I’ve been in the business for over 10 years already. We have seen a lot of change over that time and it’s not just in the products. Our conference room display is a reminder of how far the products have come, but the more challenging changes have been in the business models. For example...
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Windows 7 has been a big hit not with our associates, but also with our clients. So in case you're wondering if you are a good candidate for Windows 7, start by downloading the free Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to do a quick check.
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One of our technicians (Alan) sent me this alert for publication. It's reprinted from Microsoft's TechNet blogs. For anyone out there managing your own old installs, this is your warning of upcoming end of life support. For clients who are clinging to their old servers, we'll be talking soon. Start budgeting now so we can have you migrated in the next five months.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR QuickBooks Customers. Intuit is receiving reports of individuals receiving fraudulent emails from QuickBooks or QuickBooks Online. The two separate emails ask customers to either download a plug-in to assess their security or download a Digital Certificate.
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We often talk about what-ifs in our business. I wanted to share some specific experiences from the last year. We will start with Company A. They are a small operation of five office users. They deal in large projects scattered around Texas, and everyone on the team is an important cog. We implemented a managed IT service plan to...
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For the first time ever, Microsoft is expanding the 50%* off Up-To-Date discount to include TWO prior versions on both Microsoft Office Professional and Microsoft Windows worldwide and this offer will be available until...
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There are countless techniques that go towards improving your results with search engines. Each one does its own little part. Some are simple and cheap. Some are more involved and can get expensive for some budgets. This is an example of a cheap if not free one...
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Through December 31, 2009, you can take advantage of a unique financing offer, a zero-down, 0% interest equipment lease for 30 months. Help your qualified business acquire the hardware you require with the flexibility you need to get it done now...
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So I’ve covered a few of the new little features of Windows 7. Here’s one more. I always end up having a smorgasbord of applications open throughout the day. So I have always relied on the...
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Last week I covered the first of a few new Windows 7 tidbits. Little programs with added functionality. For, well almost 10 years, I’ve been showing clients how they can use a built in feature of Windows XP to easily resize giant digital photos/images for...
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I just installed Windows 7 on my computer yesterday. We’ve been using it around the office for some time, but I’m just getting around to updating mine. I skipped the Vista wave, as many others did, so this is my first experience with these features. Many of which debuted in Vista. These functions are more powerful versions of earlier functions, but the added features are very worthwhile. The first one is the Snipping Tool which...
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This e-mail claims to be from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and provides you with a link to a page that looks a lot like thier site, to create a "personal vaccination profile"...
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If you have ever had the dreaded locking up tabs issue (where it just seems to indefinitely think about opening up), you know that IE could use a revamp. With Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft showed Wednesday it's trying to retake the browser initiative. IE remains the Net's dominant browser...
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The much anticipated Google Operating System is out and it's free. Take a look, complete with screenshots, and see what will surely ad a new dimension the the IT landscape.
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This is a reminder that we are accepting food donations for the North Texas Food Bank until November 23, 2009. As you know, times are difficult for many so I would like to stress the importance...
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