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Hello World: Windows 10 Available on July 29

used with permission from Microsoft by Terry Myerson Today, I'm excited to share the availability date for Windows 10. In fact, I thought I'd let Cortana, the world's most personal digital assistant, share the news. You can ask Cortana for the answer! Or if you don't...

Start Here with Windows 10

Windows 10 is the productivity software that individuals and corporations have been asking for. It has been built collaboratively with customers, and embraces its history while learning from the past to create something that’s both functional and familiar. With this...

Embarrassing watches nobody wears anymore

In honor of the recent release of the Apple watch, I thought I'd take a look back at the electronic stuff I've worn on my wrist over the years.  I'm embarrassed by most of this now, but I can laugh at myself - so here goes: Timex LED watch.  Mine was black plastic of...

I’ve seen the future and it is 4k

A.K.A. how I weaned myself off my iPad for good. 4k Viewsonic monitor connected to Surface Pro 3 So recently I upgraded my old boat-anchor notebook for something small and light, eg a Surface Pro 3.  Unlike my old laptop, which had a 21" screen (yes) and matching...

Methods for Searching Your Email in Outlook 2013

Do you have thousands of emails stored in your Outlook account? Do you sometimes need to find the one email from five months ago that mentions the access key for a software program you didn't think anyone was still using? We all have times when we need to dig through...

Malware 101: What Is Malware?

Spyware, ransomware, and bots, oh my! A lot of these terms are prevalent on the Internet, but it may seem impossible to know what all these terms mean, and how they actually affect your devices and personal information. The term, “virus” has been the commonplace word...

Planning for Windows Server 2003/R2 End of Support

On July 14, 2015, Microsoft will end support for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2. Organizations that fail to migrate from Windows Server 2003/R2 before this date will be out of compliance with certain existing business standards and possibly expose...

The Importance of Two-Factor Authentication

used with permission from Norton by SymantecNadia Kovacs The significance of employing secure passwords is more important than ever. Hackers are hungry for passwords, as they have substantial monetary value. Stories are constantly developing in the media about high...

Are You Feeling Disconnected?

These days, a notebook without an internet connection is like a bicycle without pedals. You can still use it, but you won’t get very far. That’s why it’s all the more frustrating when you lose your wireless internet connection and your IT department or helpful...

Note from the President

Editor's note: This post is from 2015 and describes a service SpireTech no longer offers. 2014 growth year in cloud services, hosting, and IT support Last year was a welcome year of growth at SpireTech! I’d like to thank our wonderful clients and employees for making...

A Preview of Windows 10

Windows 10 is the next generation of Microsoft’s device OS that adapts to the devices you’re on and what you’re trying to get done, with a consistent, familiar, and compatible experience that enables you to be more productive. Future Features Here is a quick...

How to Remove Duplicates in Excel 2013

Very commonly you may be dealing with a spreadsheet of data, with many duplicates that you want to remove quickly. This happens often if you are dealing with mailing lists with repeated information (names, email addresses, zipcodes, etc.), an export of data from a...

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