Robert Crane: Basics of SharePoint Video

Collaboration is the key to effective business use of the Internet. There are numerous tools both general and specific for business; Microsoft SharePoint is one such business tool.  We believe that SharePoint is a good tool for small business owners but recognize that before it is widely accepted more business owners need to understand how [...]

Are Cyber Criminals Stealing from You?

How redundant can we be regarding safe Internet communicating and web browsing? As much as we preach maintenance, I’ve noticed that in the current year all of our clients have had at least one malware infected computer; granted, most of those infected machines have been laptops which are used out of the office but no [...]

Are online backups a maintenance solution?

Recently, I had a new client inquire about using online backup as an additional level of redundancy to protect their data.  My quick response was I’d compile a list for them to review and make an informed decision. Later, I thought about what considerations go into an informed decision: Storage space? Ease of configuration? Cost [...]

Windows XP SP2 extended support ending July 13, 2010

Several weeks ago I got a Microsoft OEM newsletter informing me that Support for Windows XP with SP2 is ending July 13, 2010:  “Windows XP SP2 will no longer be the supported service pack level for Windows XP computers. Customers running Windows XP SP2 or a previous version of the OS will need to upgrade [...]

What cloud am I computing to?

People always like to tell me I have my head in the clouds; well guess what?  Now it’s the only place to be… Let me explain! Depending on your involvement with business computing, you may have heard the current buzz word “Cloud computing”. There are numerous definitions for cloud computing but simply put it’s online [...]

Network Assessment

A Network Assessment is an intensive diagnostic and planning service designed to check the critical components of your computer network for security, reliability, and performance. To make sure your network is running at peak performance and protected from data loss, downtime, viruses, and security breaches, this audit should be performed at least once a quarter. [...]