Getting 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…
Read MorePassword Policy: Your First Line of Defense
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…
Read MoreRecycling Your Old Equipment
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…
Read MoreUnderstanding Cloud Options: SaaS vs. Iaas
Wikipedia defines Cloud Computing as “the use of computing resources (hardware and software) that are delivered as a service over a network (typically the Internet).” These days the term is thrown around constantly, and while many people have a basic idea of what the cloud is, they may not fully understand the different types of…
Read MoreHow to Find Out What Is Using Your Drive Space
Every time you download a file, save a file or install a program on your computer, you are using space on the hard drive. If your hard drive is getting full, you may want to see how much space various files and installed programs use on the hard drive. You can do this by viewing…
Read MoreWeb Browsers: The Who’s Who of our Web-Surfing World
Most people know that to view information on the internet, you need to use a web browser; but which one? There are 3 main players in this arena: Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. While they will all allow us to surf the web, there are definitely some pros and cons for each one. Internet Explorer…
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