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Microsoft has introduced into the market a nifty little cloud-based service called Microsoft Office 365 that allows users / subscribers to have access to Microsoft products without the hassle of needing to update and maintain software. Since it’s also in the cloud, it offers additional advantages to those who work on the go.
Small businesses now have the option to subscribe to a new service from Microsoft called Office 365. A cloud-based service that offers a particular set of Microsoft products based on different plans, Office 365 is designed to be a more manageable and cost effective means for smaller businesses to enjoy all the advantages of using Microsoft products without worrying about software maintenance and updates all the time.
Included in Office 365 are the set of Microsoft Office desktop applications as well as Microsoft’s Server products (hosted versions) which include Exchange Server, SharePoint Server, and Lync Server. All these are delivered and accessed through the Internet.
Depending on the needs of a particular organization, Office 365 offers several plans companies can subscribe to. Whether you are a mid-sized business with an internal or partner-supported IT arm, or a smaller one completely without dedicated IT staff, or even an educational organization, there is an Office 365 plan (plus add-ons) for you. Office 365 can also be accessed virtually anywhere and with any device, which allows for maintained or even increased productivity because of the ability it affords the user to work when on the go.
If you want to know more about how Office 365 can improve your business or organization, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We’ll be more than happy to discuss the impact of Office 365 – both short term and long term – on the way you do business.
With the growing demand of cloud computing solutions on the rise, Techware is proud to announce the addition of our new Data Centre services, which include Private Cloud solutions that are designed and built around your unique business requirements.
Cloud computing solutions give you access to all the technology your business needs on demand, utilizing the Internet to host your IT, software and applications over a computer network, instead of physically being in your office. This makes using, upgrading and maintaining your IT simpler than ever, while eliminating the cost of new technology infrastructure, software licensing and employee training.
Businesses like yours are switching to the cloud in order to reduce the upfront and ongoing costs of technology, saving them money and allowing their organizations to become more agile and efficient. Cloud computing also improves data recovery and reliability with one simple solution – optimizing your IT investments and reducing technology-related headaches for good.
You can now outsource your servers and business applications to our state-of-the-art Data Centre, where your critical business data will be protected around the clock and available to you anytime, anywhere via the cloud. Our Private Cloud solutions deliver greater security, access to the latest and greatest technology and the confidence of knowing we’re always monitoring the IT your business counts on each and every day.
Techware’s Data Centre and Private Cloud solutions give businesses like yours the power to say goodbye to growing server housing & cooling costs, recurring licensing & upgrade expenses and the headaches that come with managing your IT in-house.
If you’re interested in saving money, increasing efficiency and gaining access to enterprise-level technology at a price you can finally afford, we invite you to learn more about our Data Centre and Private Cloud solutions. Our team of experts will completely manage your transition to the cloud and have you up and running in no time, so you can focus on what really matters – running your business.
Adding a shortcut to the Recycle Bin is easy if you know how to edit your system registry. Here’s how:
First go to the Windows Start Menu and click on Run. Type “regedit” to launch the windows registry tool. Next, go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace. It may be a good idea to backup your registry at this point. After creating a back-up, create a new key named {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} under the NameSpace section. Go back to your My Computer window and the Recycle Bin should be there.
Macs are famous for a lot of things – some true, some false. Unfortunately, being virus or malware-proof is one of the myths about the Mac that you need to be aware of. Just because many of the malware and viruses out there are targeted toward the Windows OS, Macs are not impervious to attack as well.
And the operative word is “targeted”. Security firms and experts are learning that since people tend to be more complacent security-wise when using a Mac, they make for pretty ripe pickings for unscrupulous online scammers, fraudsters, and thieves. Not only are more security flaws being discovered on the Mac OS and programs, but also more viruses are being created that specifically target those vulnerabilities.
Of course, the scale of the threat can be debated – but while it is true that more viruses and malware are designed for Windows, it’s also true that some of these viruses can be applicable to Macs as well, in addition to those specifically designed to attack the Mac OS platforms.
If you aren’t convinced, then this video might just turn you into a believer. Here, a Mac anti-virus program catches a would-be Trojan. And that’s just one of the many hundreds of thousands of Mac viruses and malware out there.
Is it sound business practice to take risks with your system security? Whether you use Windows or Mac, you need malware protection – because too often all it takes is a single incident to bring your whole system on its knees. Give us a call and we’ll be happy to discuss your options with you and offer a tailor-made security solution that is guaranteed to keep you safe, regardless of which OS you’re using.
New vulnerability can potentially allow hackers to remotely control PCs. A new vulnerability found in Microsoft’s Windows operating system can potentially open up your PC to remote attackers. On top of compromising the data within your PC, hackers can also introduce malware into the vulnerable machines to possibly enlist them unwittingly in criminal botnet rings.
The newly found bug is particularly dangerous as it can be triggered by just viewing a folder containing a specially crafted image thumbnail, or opening up a malicious graphic file which can be embedded in any Office document. The bug exists in the Windows graphics rendering engine, and although Microsoft has acknowledged the issue, no fix has yet been released. Users of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 are affected by the bug. Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, the latest versions of Windows for PCs and servers respectively, are not affected.
Users are advised to be vigilant in monitoring patches or fixes from Microsoft and make sure to install a fix when one does become available. No time or resources to do so? We offer services that can help automate the process of monitoring, updating, and managing your systems for you. Get in touch with us today.
Your email account contains much of your private information. If this vital info gets into the hands of email hackers they can do a lot of harm to you and all your email contacts.
Email hacking is becoming a common problem of web users. As more people have become dependent on the internet for almost everything they need, a vast amount of sensitive information is now within reach of unscrupulous individuals known as hackers.
Cybertopcops.com defines a hacker as “someone who gains unauthorized access to a computer system.” Most hackers just like the thrill of breaking through a computer security system, but there are others who may not be as harmless. Some hack into email accounts and use all the sensitive information that they can access, for own their benefit.
How can you tell if your email was hacked?
What can you do if your email has been hacked?
How can you prevent hackers from getting into your email account?
The internet has certainly made life a lot more convenient but unfortunately, it’s also made it easier for hackers so you must be vigilant. Take all necessary precautions so that your email account is always secure.
USB flash drives are very handy for storing backups, personal documents, music, pictures, portable applications, and more. In fact, they’re so convenient that we dump information onto them without much organization, and they can get crowded and messy quickly. Learn how clear up disk space to accommodate more files on your flash drives.
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Tired of slow printing? You can take action speed up the processing time of your printer, as well as the printing speed itself. These tips are easy to accomplish, or require a minimal financial investment.
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Firefox 3.6 has yet another secret feature that could significantly improve your web browsing on Windows: scroll acceleration.