by B. Stewart | May 6, 2019 | Computers, IT Support, Networks, Technology tips, Upgrading Technology, WiFi, Windows 10
Microsoft is set to release the next ‘update’ to Windows in May. This update will upgrade Windows from version 1809 to 1903 and will begin rolling out in the next few days. Although this update is not as big as some of the others from Microsoft it does bring some...
by B. Stewart | Apr 8, 2019 | Computers, IT Support, Networks, Technology tips, Upgrading Technology, WiFi
There is a new wireless standard that will soon be making its way onto store shelves and into our homes. It will be 820.11ax, but you will more likely see it called WiFi 6. The WiFi Alliance, a group that manages wireless networking standards, is discontinuing the...
by B. Stewart | Feb 12, 2019 | Computers, IT Support, Technology tips, Upgrading Technology
I have worked in the IT field for over 25 years now and one of the things that still amazes me is how people love to hold on to old, outdated computers. It is almost daily that I can walk into a customer’s workplace and find a computer that is five years old or older...
by B. Stewart | Jan 17, 2019 | Computers, IT Support, News, Technology tips, Upgrading Technology
If you still use Windows 7, it may be time to consider an upgrade. Starting Jan. 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer support Windows 7. That means no more updates or security fixes for the operating system. Windows 7 was released in 2009 and is still one of the most...
by SolaceITS | Aug 20, 2018 | Cloud Services, Computers, Help Desk, IT Support, News
Managed Service Providers – or MSPs – are often recommended as a cost effective IT solution for small businesses. For a minimal monthly fee, MSPs provide a reasonably priced solution to the complex technology pains of small businesses. Here’s a look at the...
by SolaceITS | Aug 29, 2017 | Computers, Hardware, News
One set of questions that always come up relate to when computers need to be replaced, when should they be upgraded, and when can they simply be repurposed. But while the answer is pretty straight forward, the explanation generally becomes more complicated because it...
