Cleaning Computer Dust
By Josh Giesing / Hardware • Information • Issues • Support / • • • / 0 Comments

Six Reasons Why Professional Hardware Cleaning Is as Important as OS Maintenance

 

Many people believe that the only thing you need to maintain for your devices is the operating system. While it is true that the operating system is a major part of what makes your device what it is, what some people don’t realize is the hardware is just as important. As a result, ensuring your hardware is clean is just as important as maintaining your operating system. To help clear up any confusion you may have, we’ve assembled a list explaining the importance of professional hardware maintenance.  Read more “Six Reasons Why Professional Hardware Cleaning Is as Important as OS Maintenance”

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By Sharon Wheeler / Building • Cloud • Support / • • • • / 0 Comments

How Safe Is a Cloud-Based Business Backup System?

Almost every business in this era uses computers. With computers, comes data. And with data, comes the need for a robust backup system.

Especially as record-keeping moves from paper to digital systems, backing up said records becomes a critical component of running a business. If a computer breaks, the records will still be available elsewhere. Depending on the type of business, customer data, contacts, inventory, legal documents, and so on are becoming more and more digitized–if those are gone suddenly and no longer accessible, how much would business operations be disrupted? A backup allows continuation of operations. Read more “How Safe Is a Cloud-Based Business Backup System?”

Outlook Clutter Folder
By Josh Giesing / Information • Office • Software • Support / • • / 0 Comments

Stop Email From Going to Your Junk Folder in Outlook

 

Outlook has been the king when it comes to email clients. There have been many email clients that we have seen over the years including Thunderbird, Mail Bird, or the Windows Mail app but Outlook has always seemed to be the most user friendly and loaded with features. One of the pains we hear about is an issue related to emails going to your junk or spam folder. Below we have outlined some steps you can take to prevent those emails from being misplaced in your junk or clutter folder. Read more “Stop Email From Going to Your Junk Folder in Outlook”

Form Factors
By Zac Strickland / Building • Information • Products • Support • Technology / • • • • • / 0 Comments

Form Factors: Making Sure Your Parts Are Compatible

Last time, we talked about your goals and constraints.   Now that you’ve recognized and documented your goals, there are a few more rules that come into play. Just like the ratios of ingredients going into a cake, Form Factors are an essential part of fitting your build together. These new constraints will add the next level to your current mental picture of your setup, often making it better than before. Don’t be afraid of making changes, we’re still far from done in our series! Read more “Form Factors: Making Sure Your Parts Are Compatible”

Put together a pc
By Zac Strickland / Building • Hardware • Information • Products • Support • Technology / 0 Comments

So You Wanna Build a PC?

First you must ask: Why am I here? The answer to this first question will be referenced throughout the series. It should become your project mission statement. You must keep this answer in mind through the whole process as you build a PC. The parts you select may make things difficult in the long run if you have conflicting goals. Is your old machine crapping out? Or just not keeping up at work? Read more “So You Wanna Build a PC?”

Disaster Recovery Plan
By Josh Giesing / Backup • Information • Support / • • • • / 0 Comments

Your Business Needs A Disaster Recovery Plan. Here is How You Start

With the yearly potential for snow storms, tornadoes, and floods, your business should have some documented process that you can follow if one of these events should occur and disrupt the day-to-day operations of your business. Your disaster recovery plan (DRP) will allow your business to survive through a tough time, avoid panic and tackle the consequences of losing power for extended periods of time or not being able to store your backup data if a disaster ever does occur.Start a Disaster Recovery Plan Read more “Your Business Needs A Disaster Recovery Plan. Here is How You Start”