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...
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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...
How to Detect Malware Symptoms
If your computer starts to behave strangely, you might be experiencing spyware symptoms or have other unwanted software installed on your computer. Here are a few tips on how to detect malicious software: I see pop-up advertisements all the time. Some unwanted...
10 Surefire Signs You’re a Supertasker
Used with the permission of http://thenetwork.cisco.com by Kati Dahm More than 4 out of 10 young professionals are Supertaskers, toggling seamlessly between apps and devices for personal and work tasks. With data from a 2014 survey of professionals and businesses who...
5 Ways To Make Your Website Mobile Device More Friendly
by Jeff Graber, Media Services Specialist, Network Management Group, Inc. One of the big things on business owners’ minds when it comes to their website is making it usable on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Here are some ways to make it easier for your...
Advantages of Managed IT Services
Many small to mid-sized organizations are turning to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to help alleviate some of the strain on their internal IT resources, or take over the management of their network all together. There are quite a few benefits to partnering with an...
Are You Ready for the New Year? Here’s a 2015 Checklist
As we near the end of 2014, it's time to start thinking, planning, and budgeting for the New Year. We have a short checklist of four key areas we think you should consider when making your plan. If you have any questions about these key areas for your business, please...
Convert Your Document to a Fillable PDF Form
If you have Adobe Professional instead of Adobe Reader (the latest version is Adobe XI Pro), you can edit PDFs and create and edit PDF forms. If you've ever seen a PDF form with fillable fields, like below… …this tutorial will show you how to quickly convert your...
Windows Server 2003/R2 End of Support Is Coming
Your Opportunity for Transformation In July 2010, Microsoft transitioned from providing mainstream support for Windows Server 2003 to releasing critical patches only. July 14, 2015 marks another transition, this time the end of Microsoft support for Windows...
Security Update on POODLE Vulnerability
A couple of days ago a new vulnerability was uncovered called “POODLE”. This vulnerability potentially places all web servers at risk that allow lower forms of encryption (SSL version 3). If exploited, data that should be secure could be compromised. There are a...
Time to Upgrade to Windows Server 2012?
Do you feel like you spend as much time evaluating new technologies as you do performing your job responsibilities? An over-exaggeration for sure, but carefully choosing network and computing technology obviously helps to determine whether your business operates as...
7 Steps for Safer Surfing
You might not think about it when you’re browsing the web, shopping online and interacting on social media, but you are the first line of defense against cyber security risks. The power to be safe is in your hands, and at your fingertips. Developing and maintaining...
Gmail or Exchange?
When it comes to business email, change is in the air. Web-based platforms have all but taken over the personal email market—Gmail alone has over 425 million active users worldwide and counting [1]. With Microsoft® also ending extended product support for Exchange...
New server or move to the cloud?
Editor's note: This post is from 2012 and describes a service SpireTech no longer offers. Many organizations we talk to are starting to think about their next server upgrade. Here are some common questions we get. Do I need a server? What about the cloud? Is there a...
Linux Shellshock bug being actively exploited in the wild
Last week, the Linux community was "shocked" to learn about Shellshock, a long-term bug that exists in bash, the command line environment on most Linux servers. The bug is being exploited in the wild to spread via a botnet, which automatically spreads itself to...
SpireTech Launches Enterprise File Sync & Sharing solution
Editor's note: This post is from 2014 and describes a service SpireTech no longer offers. SpireTech has launched an Enterprise File Sync and Sharing (EFSS) service using private portal and server technology from CTERA networks. The new features...
