Archive for January 2019
Happy MacIntosh Computer Day
January 24th is Macintosh Computer Day. On this day we celebrate the innovation, skill and can-do spirit that shaped the future of computing. We recognize the history of Apple. Back in 1984, its creators with Steve Jobs at the helm introduced the first Macintosh computer, now known as Apple or Mac to the world would…
Read MoreHappy Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Remembered mostly for his “I Have a Dream” speech, Martin Luther King Jr. was a man who fought to end segregation in this country. On this day, we remember someone who devoted their life to achieving racial equality. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Georgia in 1929. He graduated from high school at the…
Read MoreIs Your Business Being Taken Care Of By A Professional Help Desk Team?
As much as people hope their business can run like a well-oiled machine, the truth is issues are inevitable. With businesses using an increasing number of technologically advanced tools, many issues experienced in the workplace have to do with the technology itself. If a system or tool fails or becomes inoperable, or an employee lacks…
Read MoreIs My Company At Risk If I Don’t Have A Managed IT Services Company?
Of the risks your company faces on a regular basis, those associated with your IT department are likely a low concern and priority. The fact is, in today’s world most office professionals are capable of conducting the majority of their own IT work as needed for their individual devices. However, that isn’t their primary job…
Read MoreFBI Warns Businesses Of Cyber Attack From China
Who Has Been Impacted by Chinese Cyber Attacks? At the beginning of the year, the FBI warned businesses to protect themselves from cyber attacks by foreign entities, saying activity has spiked in the past 18 months. Hewlett Packard and IBM are among the businesses most recently targeted. There’s a National Counter-Intelligence and Security Center that…
Read MoreHow To Open A Shared Mailbox Using Microsoft Outlook 2016
A shared mailbox in Microsoft Outlook will prove invaluable if your team is collaborating on a project, as they can exchange messages from a central platform. A communal email center is also an asset if your employees are responsible for responding to customer inquiries. Outlook Calendar allows members to create events or let others know…
Read MoreTech Companies in Nashville–How to Find the Right One for Your Business
Who is the right tech company for you? Tough decision. Check out our free online guide with questions to ask when researching tech companies in Nashvillle.
Read MoreHow Can Managed Services Benefit Local Businesses?
Using Managed Services is really about smartly growing your local business, especially if that business relies on technology to any degree. A Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a third-party contractor that partners with your company to do exactly what its name suggests: It manages a service or services for you, usually in the area of…
Read More2019 Best Practices For Keeping Your Password Secure
Every account you have is protected by a password or a PIN of some kind. A PIN is a personal identification number that is unique to the account it is attached to. In some cases, you are allowed to choose your own PIN. For other accounts, you must use the PIN or password that is…
Read MoreSCAM ALERT: Google Play Gift Cards
If there’s a will there’s a way when it comes to scammers, especially with gift cards. Everyone loves gift cards. Consumers love how easy it is to purchase gift cards, use gift cards and even give gift cards. It’s as simple as buying a card at a brick and mortar store or clicking a few buttons and…
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