Firewalls: Do you know who’s coming through your doors?
A firewall is a software program or a piece of hardware that controls traffic in and out of your computer or network. Software programs are generally included in a new computer purchase and they are designed to screen out the malicious stuff trying to reach your computer through the Internet. Hardware firewalls do the same…
Read MoreToday’s PBX: Buy a box or go with a hosted solution?
Deciding whether or not to put your telephone system in the cloud may be one of the biggest, yet easiest, technology decisions you make. Now that the feature sets of hosted PBX solutions are exceeding on-premises PBX solutions, it comes down to weighing out the pros/cons and answering some key questions. Purchasing an on-premises PBX…
Read MoreIs software patching that big of a deal?
A software patch is quite literally a patch to fix a hole in software applications. Most people understand the necessity of patching their anti-virus software but patching your other application software is just as important. While many patches are performance related they often contain fixes for security and stability issues that have been discovered. When…
Read MoreWhat’s your backup plan?
by Stefani Laszko You’ve made sure your car, house and business is protected with appropriate insurance but what have you done to protect the data on your computer? These days, replacing a computer is quick and relatively low cost but what would you do without the information stored on it? Ask anyone that has had…
Read MoreSplitting columns in Excel 2013
Do you have a list in Excel, perhaps of contact data? Do you have multiple pieces of information in a single column, but need it in two or more? This is most common with names: your report lists names in a single column, but you need the first name and last name separate. There’s an…
Read MoreChoosing between Windows 7 or 8.1
used with permission from HP Technology at Work It may be the dead of winter, but harbingers of spring abound, including increasing daylight hours and the start of baseball’s spring training. Like the crack of the bat and the season’s first daffodils, April 8th—the day on which Microsoft® officially stops supporting its third-generation technology Windows…
Read MoreLock Down: Our Top 5 Security Takeaways
used with permission from Cisco If you’re reading this right now, you’re on the internet. You appreciate the ability to work, surf and shop on the world wide web without having your information exploited, and you think you know the basics: use secure sites, don’t store your credit card information, and don’t open sketchy emails.…
Read MoreTips, tricks and techniques for mastering Word
used with permission from HP Technology at Work As ubiquitous as Microsoft® Word is on our work computers, it’s amazing just how few of its powerful features most people actually use. Many of us get by using the bare minimum of options, but getting the most out of Word is not just about the features…
Read MoreWhat IT Can You Outsource?
used with permission from HTS Outsourcing your IT (often called managed IT services) has many benefits for small- to medium-sized businesses. Businesses without large IT staffs or the necessary tech skills or infrastructure often choose managed services to take the place of or supplement their own IT professionals. This allows for Flexibility when growing or…
Read MoreWindows XP: Time is running out, are you ready?
used with permission from HTS One of the most popular and longest lived Microsoft operating systems that we all know and love, Windows XP, has almost run its course. The clock is ticking… And on April 8, 2014, Windows XP will officially be “dead”, with no more extended support, and—more importantly—no more security patches. Hopefully,…
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