Free Windows 10 Upgrade Is Coming To An End
June 30, 2016
Do NOT use Microsoft Security Essentials
October 14, 2013
When Microsoft Security Essentials first came out, it was a solid, well rated anti-virus software package, best used in a home computing environment. However Microsoft has chosen not to keep this program up to high standards and has now gotten to the point that Microsoft itself now recommends that this software not be used to secure computers in any environment.
If you are using Microsoft Security Essentials, we strongly recommend you replace it with a robust anti-virus package. While there are several free anti-virus software packages available, our recommendation is to not use these. In current independent evaluations, they do not catch as many viruses and often have very annoying features to try and get you to purchase full versions. In our experience, it’s not worth the risk.
Not sure what you should use? Contact Emerson Technologies and based on your computing environment, we will recommend the best package for your situation.
Windows 8.1 Information
June 26, 2013
Read moreUpgrade Microsoft Products
May 15, 2013
Anyone with a pulse knows that Microsoft releases new versions of all their software on a pretty regular basis. What gets less fanfare is that as new software comes out, Microsoft discontinues support, including plugging holes or other problems, with their older software. Over time older software will work less and less with newer software, including Windows. As a result, it is important to migrate off old versions of Microsoft products before support is discontinued.
Dropbox vs Google Drive vs MS Skydrive
March 8, 2013
First there was Dropbox. Then last year Google released their answer with Google Drive. Then Microsoft got into the game with Microsoft Sky Drive. What are they? Are they useful for your business?
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Product Spotlight: Temperature and Moisture Monitoring
May 19, 2010
Computers + extreme temperatures and/or water = bad news. This is why a company named Invetex released two different products to help monitor temperature and moisture. The first product is called “Halotile.” Essentially it is a flat 2ft by 2ft panel that is designed to go on top of ceiling tiles. If you don’t have ceiling tiles or that doesn’t sound like a feasible option then they have a second product called “Aquapede.” Aquapede does the same thing that Halotile does, but it is a small sensor that is placed on the floor near the baseboard.
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Pogoplug: Easy Access to Your Files from Anywhere
March 31, 2010
Do you happen to have an iPhone or Android based phone? Want to access your music and files at home while sitting at work on your laptop? What if you could access all of your music, movies and files from home on your smartphone or computer – whenever you wanted, from anywhere with Internet access? If this interests you, then you should check out the Pogoplug.
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Windows 7 Overview
March 31, 2010
In November of 2009, we wrote an article to help you determine if you should upgrade to Windows 7, but we didn’t cover any of the new features. Now it’s time to take a look at Windows 7 and what it offers that Windows XP and Windows Vista don’t. Read more
Is Your Computer Up To Date?
March 31, 2010
One of the most important things you can do to keep your computer safe is to keep the software on it up to date. Most people are familiar with the updates Microsoft provides using the Windows Update tool and most people apply them regularly whenever they show up. This is a very good practice but it is only one necessary step to keep your computer safe. If all your computer’s applications are not kept up to date, your computer is vulnerable to attack.
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Wireless-n
February 24, 2010
Wireless Internet communication is something that most of us use at some point. You may have heard terms such as 802.11 followed by a letter such as a,b,g or n. 802.11 simply refers to a set of wireless protocols for carrying out wireless transmission. The letter refers to a particular type, generation or version of wireless transmission and offers improvements over the preceding generation. We will examine the latest, 802.11n and determine if it makes sense for you.
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