Well, that didn't take long. Eight months ago Microsoft released Windows 8.1 and now they're sounding the alarm that users better comply and install the latest updates or lose security support from Microsoft. What makes this news peculiar is that it took 12 years for Microsoft to reach the same verdict with its popular Windows XP operating system. What gives, Microsoft?
As technology keeps leading us into the future, it can be easy to lose sight of traditional leadership methods. Since the newest gadgets are so appealing, it's tempting to have technology automate our decision making as a crutch. Can technology really replace the old school business leadership practices?
You may think that you're awesome at multitasking, but according to cognitive psychologist Art Markman, "You are your own worst judge of how good a multitasker you are." This is because the same areas of your brain that monitor performance are the same areas activated by multitasking, which means that it's difficult to accurately evaluate your own performance.
Managed services - what are they? The short answer, other people managing the IT systems that you rely on every day to be productive and accomplish your tasks. In essence, they are a freedom from dealing with the troublesome and time-consuming parts of leveraging technology. You may have heard this much about managed services before, but have never been given a deeper understanding of what they entail. That is precisely what we aim to accomplish below.
Time hasn’t been kind to the password. It’s continuously put down as one of the least secure methods of protecting systems. It’s not due to any fault of the password, though. People just have a hard time remembering long and complex passwords. To aid in security, it’s recommended that you use some sort of multi-factor authentication. While some users prefer easy SMS message two-factor authentication, there are actually many different types of multi-factor authentication available.
The summer months can call for lots of traveling, and even being outdoors more often (whether you are working or not). We have compiled a list of hot weather technology tips that might help with the upcoming heat!
If you are not familiar with Networthy Systems you may not know the phrase MSP or the topic of Managed Services. A Managed Service Provider (MSP) is much more than just your typical IT guy who comes in and fixes your computer when it is broken. We work with you, as a team, to not only fix your computer issues but to make sure that they happen as infrequently as possible. Our goal is minimal downtime and maximum productivity for your business. To help you find out if you are working with a Managed Service Provider or an IT guy we have given you this list of things to look out for!
In November, members of our team made the trip to Orlando, Florida for the IT Nation 2015. Regarded as one of the most important events of the channel, this year’s IT Nation was held at the Hyatt Regency on November 11th-13th. Once a year, managed IT companies and value added resellers from all over the world gather to learn about new solutions, hottest technology, and improve their leadership and business management skills.
Backups and data recovery is one of the most important things we do here at Networthy Systems. We are always thinking about this for our clients because that is our job, but now we are thinking about it for the people that don't have it.
If you don't know whether or not you have a backup and data recovery program ask yourself these questions.
Networthy Systems was proud to sponsor a table at the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Annual LobsterFest a few weeks ago! We were happy to send several of our clients and their spouses to an evening filled with Great people, delicious food, and fun music and dancing!
Spring is in the air! We already turned our clocks ahead one hour and we are just about to the middle of March and taxes are almost due! Why would a technology blog be talking about taxes, well taxes mean paperwork and paperwork means driving ourselves crazy! Don't worry we have a solution.
If you walk into any office chances are you are going to see items on people's desks that don't mean much to you, maybe you don't even know what they are or what they are for. We have always thought it was interesting what people keep on their desks whether it is pictures to look at throughout the day, or little knick knacks to help keep focus.
Our last blog was about our favorite items on our desks so that got us thinking, are there items that you should have on your desk? Are there items that make you more productive throughout the day? We decided to do some research and this is what we came up with for items that you should be keeping on your desk!
February 23 marks the launch date for the newest app on the web, YouTube for kids. YouTube is already a very popular application among teens, and adults but it has never catered to the kid friendly category.
Technology has made many things in our life easier. From simple things like being able to record our favorite TV shows when we aren't home to watch them to being able to build robotic arms for amputation patients. Facebook has decided to give us just one more thing to make our everyday lives simpler (sorry no robotic arms for Facebook yet!)
No matter what industry you work in there are always ways to increase your productivity at the office. We found 5 not so difficult ways that you can increase your productivity. Let us know how they work for you!
Working in in our industry we often hear people mention common beliefs about technology. Many of these common beliefs happen to be fictional so we thought we would let you in on some of the biggest technology myths that people believe are true!
We have all had that dreaded moment where your phone gives you the alert that your battery is dangerously low and you are nowhere near a charger. Take a look at these 5 ways you can get your smartphone battery to last a little bit longer.
There are many things that we do at Networthy Systems that set us apart from other computer companies. Today we have compiled just the start of that list of reasons. Take a look at three of the things that we do at Networthy that set us apart from the competition.
Are you still opening a filing cabinet multiple times a day? Do you lose files and have no idea what you did with them? If so, you are probably still living in the dark ages of document management. What you need to know is that technology has provided us with a solution to these daily struggles!
