Ding Dong, XP is dead!

ssl@iostreamsolutions.com — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:35:01 +0100

This article first appeared on Microsoft.com

The future of Windows XP

The future is here, and it's better than ever with Windows 7, the latest Microsoft operating system. Windows 7 has proven benefits over earlier versions of Windows. It combines the latest in reliability, security, and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows XP, so you’ll feel right at home, right away.

We know you love Windows XP, and you're in good company. Millions of [...]

DON'T GET HACKED!

ssl@iostreamsolutions.com — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0100

So many of us have had the wonderful experience of being hacked. You spend hours and hours of your time, and hundreds (if not thousands) of your dollars to get back to normal. These simple steps below should help you avoid ever having that experience again!
Password Power
If you are worried about being hacked, your passwords are the obvious first line of defense between you and hackers and how you manage them will make or break your security. For starters, chose a strong pa [...]

The Role of IT in the Era of Cloud Computing

ssl@iostreamsolutions.com — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Without question, cloud computing continues to be the hot topic of discussion in information technology circles. Vendors, customers and industry observers are all weighing in on the opportunities and challenges posed by the cloud.

Many IT professionals are, quite reasonably, asking question such as: "What does my job look like as the tech industry and my company move toward cloud computing?"

Of course, IT managers know that their roles never stop evolving. New [...]

Google Publicly Pulls Microsoft Up On Security Flaw In XP

ssl@iostreamsolutions.com — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Oh, it is ON between Google and Microsoft. A Google security engineer in Switzerland warned Microsoft of a vulnerability in Windows XP, but after they didn't fix it within five days, he went public.

Tavis Ormandy was the Google engineer who discovered the XP hole in the Help and Support Center of Windows, which normally allows people to download help documents from the internet if needed. The hole though (if you know what you're doing), actually lets you download mo [...]

The Human with the Computer Virus

ssl@iostreamsolutions.com — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Dr. Mark Gasson has a virus, a computer virus. I know what you’re thinking: How’d he get that?

He gave it to himself, and he did it to prove a point. Implanted RFID computer chips are becoming more common in adults. But, why couldn’t they get a virus? Watch the video. It will make you think twice about becoming a cyborg.

You can watch the full video here: http://gizmodo.com/5548254/the-human-scientist-infe [...]

Amazing Computer Sales Statistics (infographic)

ssl@iostreamsolutions.com — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Ever wonder how many PC's are sold per year? What about per day, hour, minute? These numbers are astonishing and frankly hard to really see how big they are. So, we've done our best to show you a visual of the numbers and a few other amazing computer statistics. We hope you enjoy, and please do SHARE!

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The Myth of Computer Security

ssl@iostreamsolutions.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Let me tell you about a myth, a story, a fable that's been concocted and perpetuated by certain media groups. It's a story about how-with proper protection-your computer is immune to cyber attacks, viruses and other malware.

That's the story but it's not true. I'm talking about the myth of computer security.

There's no conspiracy here, just unprepared software. Microsoft and v [...]

Robot Marries Japanese Couple

ssl@iostreamsolutions.com — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100

How cool would it be to have Mr. Data (yes, we just outed ourselves as Trekkies) perform a wedding? While that's a long way off, one couple in Japan came close by recently being married by a robot priest!

The bride, Inoue, works for the same company that created the i-Fairy, a robot that generally works as a museum guide. Shibata, her husband, was a client of Kokoro Ltd., the company that employs Inoue. "It's true that robots are what caused us to fi [...]

Using Windows XP Apps on Windows 7

ssl@iostreamsolutions.com — Wed, 26 May 2010 07:00:00 +0100

We all know how awesome Windows Vista was/is. Can you detect our sarcasm? Since a majority of businesses skipped Vista all together, and because XP will eventually disappear, Windows 7 is currently one of the best software upgrade options for businesses. We recently talked about upgrading your office's computer network to Windows 7, but what happens when you want to run XP-style apps with Windows 7?

Luckily there are products out there that can help w [...]

How to Achieve OS Platform Integration and Centralized Identity

ssl@iostreamsolutions.com — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac, Java, Web; we knows the importance of these operating systems working in sync with each other. And when they don’t, it can seem like the world is ending.

We recently wrote a post about the 40 most popular tools for your system admin. bag. Well, we feel like we should add to that list. Centrify helps companies strengthen security, enhance compliance efforts and reduce operational costs by centrally managing their heterogeneous systems.&n [...]

Reasons I.T. Companies Stay in Business

ssl@iostreamsolutions.com — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0100

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"There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home."

ssl@iostreamsolutions.com — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Throughout history, many memorable quotes have been uttered. “A date which will live in infamy,” “For score and seven years ago…,” and “Yada, yada, yada.” But, what has emerged from the world of technology? Many of us have heard the now infamous quote, “There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home.” Looking back, it’s crazy to think that anyone could think this. We understand tha [...]

How to Upgrade and Install Windows 7 on Your Offices' Computer Network

ssl@iostreamsolutions.com — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0100

We were sad to hear the latest news from Microsoft that support for Windows XP Service Pack 2 will end on July 13, 2010. It's also no secret that Windows Vista hasn't been the most loved OS product to emerge from Microsoft. Currently, it's estimated that 71.5 percent of all online computers worldwide use XP, about four times as many as Vista. When it comes to an office upgrade, what should a business do? Upgrade to Windows Vista, or go for the new Win [...]

How to Spot a Computer Geek

ssl@iostreamsolutions.com — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0100

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Windows XP - Rest in Peace

craig@itnow.net — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Microsoft recently announced that they are sticking to the cutoff date for Windows XP of June 30th. They tried this in January, but everyone complained and it was extended to June. But so far, it looks like June 30th will be the date. It is pretty amazing to think of how long Windows XP has lasted. For example, when it was released in October of 2001, [...]

The importance of regular maintenance

bj@itnow.net — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +0100

In the world of IT, there are a number of maintenance activities that need to be performed regularly in order to keep a network running smoothly. Much like changing the oil or rotating the tires on a car, system updates, backups, hard drive defragmentations and other processes are important for maintaining the overall health of a network or server. Many of these processes require system resources or even system down time, so a certain amount of planning and organization is required in order t [...]

Open Microsoft Office in half a second

chris@itnow.net — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Here is an impressive demonstration by Samsung that shows you how slow your hard drive really is, and how fast solid state drives are.

The only catch? This demo is using about $20,000 worth of hardware. A bit pricey, by with computers, what is $20,000 now might be $2000 in the future.

Google Analytics

craig@itnow.net — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Hello, my name is Craig, and I am addicted to Google Analytics. I feel better having said that. If you aren’t using Google Analytics for your website, you are missing out on all the fun. Why might you ask? Well, what’s the point of having a website if you don’t know how people are using it?

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