A common question that computer sales, repair, service and support people hear is, “How long will this computer last me?” The most common answer is, “It depends…” Just what does it depend on? The quality of the product is of the highest importance, but even a very reliable device can have a shortened life if not maintained properly and it …
Secure IT Alert: Microsoft Unleashes a Slew of Updates for Windows & Windows Server & IIS FTP
Secure IT Alert for Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 The February 2011 Patch Tuesday was not boring… Updates include something for everyone. Basically every current Microsoft Windows OS version was addressed. The big one was the IE Update that fixed four code execution holes in the popular web browser. In addition to fixing thumbnail and font vulnerabilities which mainly affect …
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Remote Temperature Monitoring for your Server Room or Wiring Closet
We are helping a client move their entire network (servers, computers, switches, firewalls) to a new facility. Unfortunately, the new digs do not allow for an optimum placement of their servers. They are to be relegated to an upstairs location in the building, and an air conditioner system is being installed to provide the cooling required to keep everything from …
Just Who is Promoting Cloud Computing Solutions? Accountants?
With more and more cloud computing / SaaS offerings becoming available to us, just who is promoting them? Hunter Richards, a Market Analyst in the field of accounting has a poll on the SoftwareAdvice.com site asking “Are accountants recommending the cloud yet?” That is a great question, unfortunately there was only a “Yes” or “No” answer. If there had been …
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Secure IT Alert: Microsoft Investigating Potential Security Threat to Windows OS
Secure IT Alert for Monday, January 31, 2011 Microsoft has announced in Security Advisory 2501696 that they are investigating a potential vulnerability that may exist in ALL current supported editions of Microsoft Windows (Including Windows 7, Server 2008, Vista, XP and Server 2003). In fact, the only version that may not be affected would be the Server Core installations. According …
Trend Micro Worry-Free 7.0 Business Security Patch Build 1396 Released
If you are running Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security 7.0, then you should have received an update notification that reads like this: A new patch has been released: “WFBS 7.0 Critical Patch Build 1396”. To view the readme and get the install package: 1. Visit the Trend Micro Download Center from the Small Business tab on the Trend …
Google’s Chrome Browser is Becoming Better for Business all the Time
I normally don’t weigh in on the browser wars, as each browser has its own place. For instance, there simply is no replacement for Microsoft Internet Explorer if you want near 100% compatibility with every site in the world. Obviously, each alternate browser has a strong point, such as speed, or installation size, or security, but each browser also has downsides that sometimes …
Unconventional Advertising for our Greenville Computer Service & Support with www.YouBrand.Me
Most of you probably wonder why Homeland Secure IT doesn’t advertise… Or maybe since you have never seen any kind of ad, you haven’t thought about it at all! hah The number one reason we don’t advertise is because we have a very strong & established base of amazing clients and so many terrific friends and family who believe in us so much that …
The best resolution for 2011: Backup your computer and server regularly!
Yes, I keep beating this horse, but not a week goes by that we are not reminded how important backups are for businesses and individuals! This week, a gentleman sent us his Lexar 16 GB memory stick, which had been purchased in order to backup his data to it. Normally I would be cheering for this, but, apparently this memory …
Are you ready for Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011?
The “preview” of Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 7 has been available for months, and it looks like we are approaching an RTM (Release To Manufacturing) soon. Windows Small Business Server 7 is a total refresh of the Small Business Server 2008 which was built around Microsoft Server 2008 and Microsoft Exchange 2007. SBS 7 is built around Microsoft Server …