used with permission from HP Tech@Work How can SMB owners determine if workstations are right for them and, if so, how to select the best machines for their particular needs? Workstations have been around long enough now that it’s safe to start talking about how...
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Businesses beware: Researchers spot bug in Wi-Fi network encryption
used with permission from FTC.gov., by Phoebe Rouge You’ve read recent news stories about a vulnerability discovered in the WPA2 encryption standard. (Some reports refer to it as KRACK – Key Reinstallation Attack.) Should this be of concern to your business? Yes. Does...
How to take notes on your Surface device
used with permission from the Microsoft Devices Blog Writing a report, research paper or even a novel is easy on your Surface. The Surface family of devices is known for its versatility, and nowhere is that more evident than in the many ways you can interact with your...
Yes, Solid State Drives do “Wear Out”
The postmortem and what you need to know We’ve known for some time that there are a finite number of writes that a solid state hard drive can endure. This is because the type of memory commonly used for SSD data storage can only be erased a certain number of times....
The Network is the Security Device
Used with the permission of http://thenetwork.cisco.com by Marc Solomon, Vice President of Security Marketing As connectivity continues to expand, security must advance right along with it. More than thirty years ago, John Gage of Sun Microsystems coined the now...
Embarrassing watches nobody wears anymore
In honor of the recent release of the Apple watch, I thought I'd take a look back at the electronic stuff I've worn on my wrist over the years. I'm embarrassed by most of this now, but I can laugh at myself - so here goes: Timex LED watch. Mine was black plastic of...
I’ve seen the future and it is 4k
A.K.A. how I weaned myself off my iPad for good. 4k Viewsonic monitor connected to Surface Pro 3 So recently I upgraded my old boat-anchor notebook for something small and light, eg a Surface Pro 3. Unlike my old laptop, which had a 21" screen (yes) and matching...
Are You Feeling Disconnected?
used with permission from HP Technology at Work These days, a notebook without an internet connection is like a bicycle without pedals. You can still use it, but you won’t get very far. That’s why it’s all the more frustrating when you lose your wireless internet...
Time to Upgrade to Windows Server 2012?
used with permission by HP Technology at Work Do you feel like you spend as much time evaluating new technologies as you do performing your job responsibilities? An over-exaggeration for sure, but carefully choosing network and computing technology obviously helps to...
Computers: Is Consumer Grade Enough for Your Business?
Sure, it's enticing. You’ll save money right now if you run out to your local big box store or hop online and purchase that computer or that combo firewall/wireless router that's on sale. But is that money saved really worthwhile for your business in the long...