IT Services
June 23, 2014 IT ServicesBy: Eric Woodard
Don’t Be Neutral about Net Neutrality!
Lighting up the airwaves in the United States is the issue of net neutrality. It’s a complex and technical topic regarding Internet regulations, but don’t let the fine print keep you from caring. This is…
Technology might be growing more mobile, but the need for support remains the same. Yet, the need for technical support on-the-go grows ever more important. What will happen to your business if you aren’t able…
Cloud computing is making everything easier for businesses. Companies utilizing IT infrastructures before cloud computing existed know exactly what we’re talking about here. A quick analysis of organizations before and after the cloud perfectly exemplifies…
June 5, 2014 IT ServicesBy: Eric Woodard
Does Your IT Department Wanna Go Fast?
In the same way that there are two sides to every issue, there are two sides to every IT department. IT departments of today are expected to both maintain IT infrastructures and implement new money-making…
Known as “The Most Connected Human on Earth,” Chris Dancy is famous for utilizing hundreds of technologies and systems that work together to literally track and archive his every move. For Chris, it’s not about…
May 14, 2014 IT ServicesBy: Eric Woodard
Microsoft Pushes Back Windows 8.1 Update Deadline
Microsoft stated weeks ago that they would no longer support Windows 8.1, unless the operating system was updated to Windows 8.1 Update by May 13th. But one day before the deadline, Microsoft announced they have…
May 9, 2014 IT ServicesBy: Eric Woodard
The Virtual Hand that Terrorizes the Cradle
In today’s connected home, Internet security needs to extend beyond the PC. Any device that’s connected to the Internet needs to be password protected, secured with a firewall, and utilize available security apps. These precautions…
Microsoft put out the fire from the zero-day bug affecting users of its popular web browser Internet Explorer by releasing a security patch. This IE bug is a bad one that allows hackers to take…
May 6, 2014 IT ServicesBy: Eric Woodard
A Lesson from Y2K’s Unsung Heroes
Fifteen years ago, a simple oversight in technology development caused worldwide panic. The crisis was Y2K, and the fear was that, on New Year’s Eve, computers would reset to 1900 instead of 2000, causing all…
Your mind is racing at a mile a minute, and you keep a to-do list for all of the things you are supposed to do. Unfortunately, that to-do list is often forgotten about. You save…
April 28, 2014 IT ServicesBy: Eric Woodard
Internet Security: This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things!
When you were a kid, did you ever ask your parents for a cool new toy only to have your request denied because you were in the habit of breaking everything? Your parents would point…
April 18, 2014 IT ServicesBy: Eric Woodard
Massive Workloads Call for Multiple Monitors
When life throws you for a loop and you are contracted with much more work than you are used to, perhaps it is time to upgrade your workstation. One of the simplest ways you can…
April 16, 2014 IT ServicesBy: Eric Woodard
The Heartbleed Fallout
Last week, the Heartbleed fallout bug was identified as a weakness in the OpenSSL cryptographic library, potentially leaking two-thirds of the Internet’s secure information from any websites utilizing this encryption style. While most major websites…
April 14, 2014 IT ServicesBy: Eric Woodard
What’s the Secret to Multitasking?
You may think that you’re awesome at multitasking, but according to cognitive psychologist Art Markman, “You are your own worst judge of how good a multitasker you are.” This is because the same areas of…
April 11, 2014 IT ServicesBy: Eric Woodard
Alert: Heartbleed Bug Threatens Popular Websites!
On April 7th, a new bug on the Internet was discovered that’s putting millions of users’ personal data at risk. Given the name “Heartbleed bug,” it’s capable of allowing infiltrators to collect information while you…