The Benefits and Pitfalls of Updates
Daniel Prestwood There is a lot to be said about this topic and the importance of keeping your software up to date, but sometimes an update can wreak havoc on your productivity. Updates are rolled out by companies when they locate an error in their programming or have a solution to a security vulnerability that…
Read MoreAdvantages of a VPN
Brian Gilman As security becomes an increasing concern in today’s IT business environment, an office is faced with many options as to how to address this potential problem. Many companies would benefit from a virtual private network (VPN) connection. A VPN gives users the ability to share files over a network, access mapped network drives…
Read MoreKeeping You and Your Devices Safe
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…
Read MoreTips For Backing Up Your Data
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…
Read MoreSecure Your Data Before Discarding Your Devices
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…
Read MoreGetting the Most From Your “Tech For A Day” Visits
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…
Read More802.11ac — The New Wifi Standard
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,…
Read MoreTech Tips: Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
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…
Read MoreWhat you should know about the Heartbleed Bug
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…
Read MoreSaying Goodbye to Windows XP
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…
Read MoreRemote Mobile Assistance For Smartphones & Mobile Devices
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…
Read MorePreventing Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
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…
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