Password Dos and Don’ts
Password Dos and Don’ts used with permission from Norton by Symantec by Marian Merritt There have been some well-publicized news stories of hacked websites where millions of user accounts and passwords were posted publicly. Can you imagine if you were one of those users affected? They likely had to hurry to change their credentials and…
Read MoreThe Future of IT
The Future of IT Used with the permission of https://thenetwork.cisco.com by Padmasree Warrior What an exciting time to be in the tech industry. We are at the beginning of a major transition to the Mobile-Cloud era. Trends like bring your own device (BYOD), access anywhere, virtualization, and machine-to-machine connections have given way to a new…
Read MoreWhat Is Microsoft OneNote?
Looking to maximize your multitasking skills? Both Evernote and OneNote are popular choices for keeping track of notes and lists, among other things. In terms of versatility, however, OneNote is the superior option as a one-stop application for managing all types of information. Features With OneNote, you can type down notes, make lists, create hyperlinks…
Read MoreDual monitor setup: Two monitors are better than one
used with permission from Microsoft at Home You can never have enough screen space. Instead of buying a larger computer monitor, you can buy an inexpensive second monitor or make use of a spare one and connect it to your computer (if you’re using Windows 7 or Windows Vista)—instantly doubling your desktop space. Dual monitor…
Read MoreCloud Services May be a Game-Changer for Business
The article re-printed courtesy of IBM ForwardView eMagazine Midsized companies are moving toward an infrastructure that is optimized and responsive to help them meet new business demands. This article in our series looks at the short- and long-term benefits of cloud computing and how midsized companies can start integrating some cloud services into their existing…
Read MoreDoes Your Business Have a Disaster Recovery Plan?
by Natassia Roman, Operations Manager In wake of last month’s Hurricane Sandy, we are reminded once again that you can never be too prepared. Though in California we do not experience hurricanes, we are at risk of earthquakes, fires and in some areas flooding. After a disaster, much attention is focused on the immediate damage…
Read MoreTop 3 Myths of the Cloud
by Stefani Laszko Whenever new products or services hit the marketplace, incorrect information starts to fly around as well. This is especially true in the technology field, where new “experts” seem to pop up daily. Though cloud computing (also known as virtualization) has been around since the 1960’s it’s just become especially relevant to the…
Read MoreCloud Computing Ahead. Umbrellas Optional.
by Stefani Laszko According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology “cloud computing is a model for enabling convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources….. that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.” Quite a mouthful. The term “cloud computing” may be…
Read MoreMythos Technology Inc Earns Industry Credential for Managed IT Services Providers
CompTIA MSP Partners Trustmark signifies commitment to high industry code of conduct, high level of customer support Temecula, CA / August 28, 2012 – Mythos Technology Inc, an IT consulting and management firm based in Temecula, CA announced today it has received the CompTIA MSP Partners Trustmark for its use of industry-accepted best practices for…
Read MoreWhat is Managed Services and is it for Me?
Are your monthly IT costs fluctuating as much as your electricity bills? If so, it may be time to consider hiring a Managed Services Provider (MSP). Managed Services refers to defined IT services that are delivered via 24/7/365 remote monitoring of all your IT assets, including systems, software, devices and virtual resources. A 2008 Gartner study revealed…
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