In today’s fast paced world we are becoming more and more dependent on our electronic devices. We access our data and spreadsheets on our laptops and tablets. We call and email our clients on our smart phones. The devices we use are becoming more integrated with everyday life, and as such we use them for more than just business. Many...
When it comes to our clients business, one of the most important things that they have is their data. Ensuring that this data is always available is usually priority number one in the IT world. There are many different ways that you can backup this data and ultimately the decision is based on the individual business needs. There are two...
One inconvenience that all users inevitably face occurs when their favorite piece of technology reaches the end of its lifespan. Most users will take the initiative and replace the device before it completely fails, but then are left with the decision of “What to do with the old one?” Laptops and desktops can be brought to a recycling center, while...
At M&H Consulting, we offer a program called “Tech For a Day,” which the majority of our clients take advantage of already. On our Tech For a Day (TFaD) program, M&H clients get regularly scheduled maintenance visits with our technicians, at a discounted rate, where we perform important maintenance on their systems. The system maintenance we provide helps to prevent...
Wireless networking is something we take for granted and use almost every day without a second thought. It is convenient to have network and internet access anywhere in our office or our home regardless of our location and without the need for wires. Computers, smartphones, TVs, printers, and many other electronics all have WiFi capability, which has become an indispensable...
The Windows operating system includes many time-saving keyboard shortcuts that work across most programs. Becoming familiar with these and using them on a regular basis can really help users become more efficient when creating and editing documents. Below is a list of commonly used helpful shortcuts. How many of the following shortcuts did you already know? Keep in mind that...
A recently discovered flaw in certain versions of Open SSL, known as the “Heartbleed bug,†has recently caught the attention of most of the Inter-net. Essentially, this flaw meant that web traffic using HTTPS connections, which were previously assumed to be encrypted and safe, could be exploited to retrieve the data being transferred (including usernames and passwords, credit card numbers,...
Microsoft’s Windows XP was perhaps the most revolutionary and acclaimed computer operating system of the last 15 years. XP quickly became the industry standard for business computers, and PC users became very accustomed to how it works. With the reputation that its successor, Windows Vista, acquired shortly after its release in 2007, many users decided to continue using the familiar...
Remote access is a tool that we at M&H frequently use to provide immediate support to our clients when they have computer issues and questions. Using remote access software, we can instantly connect to our client system and resolve issues as they occur, eliminating the need for the delay and cost of travel time. But what about when you need...
With the prevalence of computers in society, many of us rely on them every day of the week. Computers help us effectively and efficiently do our jobs, communicate with friends and family, and provide us with endless entertainment and knowledge at our fingertips. Although they are indispensable, extensive computer use can cause Repetitive Strain Injury or RSI, which is a...
With new more stringent data security laws and newer more complex threats from viruses and hackers, one of the most important barriers between your business and major problems is instituting a strong password policy across the board. Too often individuals and organizations have issues that can be caused from either not rotating passwords, password sharing across multiple accounts, failing to...
Most businesses cycle their computers every 3-5 years; however, that is not always possible for all of the computers in the office. Purchases are often staggered for budgeting purposes. In many cases, that means that odd computers and technology often gather and before you know it, half a closet is filled with old equipment. The question of what should be...