used with permission from Norton by Symantecby Nadia Kovacs Spyware, ransomware, and bots, oh my! A lot of these terms are prevalent on the Internet, but it may seem impossible to know what all these terms mean, and how they actually affect your devices and personal...
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Planning for Windows Server 2003/R2 End of Support
used with permission from Microsoft On July 14, 2015, Microsoft will end support for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2. Organizations that fail to migrate from Windows Server 2003/R2 before this date will be out of compliance with certain existing...
The Importance of Two-Factor Authentication
used with permission from Norton by SymantecNadia Kovacs The significance of employing secure passwords is more important than ever. Hackers are hungry for passwords, as they have substantial monetary value. Stories are constantly developing in the media about high...
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...
6 Golden Rules for Building Your Business with Social Media
used with permission from SBA.govby Caron Beesley Is your small business on social media? Is it working for you? Tried it but not convinced? Social media is the top online activity in the U.S., according to Marketing TechBlog it also has a huge influence on consumer...
SpireTech to exhibit at Interface Portland 2015
On March 17th, SpireTech will join many other tech professionals and vendors exhibiting at Interface 2015 at the Oregon Convention center! If you only go to one IT trade show this year, Interface is the one to see. As a bonus, lunch is provided for registered guests....
Note from the President
2014 growth year in cloud services, hosting, and IT support Last year was a welcome year of growth at SpireTech! I’d like to thank our wonderful clients and employees for making it possible. Like many of our clients, during the recession we experienced flat or...
A Preview of Windows 10
Windows 10 is the next generation of Microsoft’s device OS that adapts to the devices you’re on and what you’re trying to get done, with a consistent, familiar, and compatible experience that enables you to be more productive. Future Features Here is a quick...
How to Remove Duplicates in Excel 2013
Very commonly you may be dealing with a spreadsheet of data, with many duplicates that you want to remove quickly. This happens often if you are dealing with mailing lists with repeated information (names, email addresses, zipcodes, etc.), an export of data from a...
How to Detect Malware Symptoms
used with permission from Microsoft Safety & Security Center If your computer starts to behave strangely, you might be experiencing spyware symptoms or have other unwanted software installed on your computer. Here are a few tips on how to detect malicious...