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The End of Windows XP | Even ATMs Run IT

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Apr 9, 2014 @ 08:04 AM

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Topics: Computer, Windows 8, network security, Windows XP

What To Do Before Abandoning Your Old IT Network Computer

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Mar 12, 2014 @ 08:03 AM

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Topics: Computer, network server, document storage strategy, document management, IT support, network security

Low Tech Maintenance For Your Office IT Computers

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Jan 29, 2014 @ 08:01 AM

Have you ever had to recover something from the floor under your desk?  Is your desktop computer cabinet under there as well?  What is usually under your desk that can threaten your computer's performance?

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Topics: Computer, IT support

You Are The Defacto IT Manager | How To Tell

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Jan 8, 2014 @ 08:01 AM

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Topics: Computer, Software, network backup, IT network, IT support, network security, managed services plan

Tablets To Pass PCs In 2014

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Fri, Dec 27, 2013 @ 07:12 AM

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Topics: Computer, iPad, tablet, Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet, Lenovo

6 Month Deadline For Support For Microsoft Windows XP & 2003 Software

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Dec 4, 2013 @ 08:12 AM

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Topics: Computer, Software, network server, Windows 8, server software, IT network, network security

Cruising With Microsoft Windows 8 | 8.1 And Getting A New View

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Nov 27, 2013 @ 08:11 AM

My wife and I recently had the opportunity to go on a cruise on the Holland American Line and  one of the interesting features of the cruise was a very popular activity hosted by Microsoft. On board there was a lady called Emily who was billed as a TechExpert and who conducted daily Digital Workshops with about 50% of them focused on using Windows 8 to improve your computing experience.

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Topics: Computer, Software, Windows 8

Lenovo Is On A Tear With Strong Profits

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Thu, Nov 21, 2013 @ 08:11 AM

 "Lenovo's profit reached $220 million for the quarter, compared with $162 million in the same period a year ago. Revenue rose 13 percent year over year to $9.8 billion."

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Topics: Computer, Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet, Lenovo

Windows XP, Microsoft Server 2003, Exchange Server 2003 Time To Plan

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Tue, Jul 9, 2013 @ 08:07 AM

   Recent data shows that as many as 40 percent of the world's PCs are running Windows XP according to SMB Nation research.  Windows 7 has market share of 45 percent and the balance is made up of either older Windows packages or Windows 8 which is still in the single digit stage.

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Topics: Computer, network server, Windows 8, IT support, network security

16 Checks For IT Data Backup| Don't Get Caught

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Fri, May 24, 2013 @ 08:05 AM

Every business person using a computer knows that it is important to back up their electronic data regularly so it can be recovered in the event of hardware or software failure.  Unfortunately not everyone does this and even those that do don't always use the best methods or tools.  Failure to put proper steps in place and then following them religiously can lead to serious consequences.

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Topics: Computer, network server, network backup, IT network, IT support, network security