As we all spend more time with Windows 7, it’s obvious that Windows 7 is vastly superior to its predecessors but that doesn’t preclude it from needing a tweak here and there. Following are a few minor changes that can make using Windows 7 that much easier.
Entries from December 30th, 2010
How to improve Windows 7 performance
December 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Dallas Data Center, Managed Services, Microsoft
Tags: Managed IT Services·Managed Services·Microsoft·Windows·Windows 7
The Top 5 Boot-CD Tools
December 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Business Continuity, Dallas Data Center, Managed Hosting, Managed Services, Microsoft, Security, Servers
Over the last year, one tool that I have consistently pulled from my belt is the Ultimate Boot CD (UBCD). Details on how to create one can be found here. Whether it is virus/malware removal or drive recovery, no other tool I have gets the job done like my UBCD. Here are my top 5 UBCD tools.
Tags: Business Continuity·catastrophic·Dallas Data Center·Disaster Recovery·Managed Hosting·Managed IT Services·Server
Uncle Jed’s Beer Chili
December 24th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Add 3 12 oz. bottles of your favorite beer, and cook for an hour or so. If you consume the last of the 6 pack you bought for the chili, it will be about right.
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Network Tools for the Data Center
December 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Dallas Data Center, Managed Hosting, Managed Services, Routers, Security, Switches
I just saw a subscriber email come in from Solar Winds advising that Orion NPM now has enhanced data center infrastructure monitoring including better visibility across your virtualized network from a single console (sweet!). Talk about an awesome way to have an eagle eye view of your network. For those of you who can afford [...]
Tags: Cisco·data center·Infrastructure·Managed Services·Net Flow·Orion NPM·Solar Winds·Virtualized Network
The More Complicated the Password, the Better
December 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Backup, Business Continuity, Dallas Data Center, Firewalls, Managed Hosting, Managed Services, Security, Servers
Your passwords hold the keys to most – if not all – of your online presence, so keeping them secure is paramount.
In the same way that keys are used to open different doors, passwords are used to access many areas of cyberspace. However, those passwords are vulnerable to hacking, stealing, or random guessing – which [...]
Tags: Cyberspace·Hackers·IT Security·Malware·Passwords·Phishing·Security·Vulnerabilities
Track Your Actions with Problem Step Recorder
December 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Dallas Data Center, Managed Services, Microsoft
This tool is incredibly useful if you need to create a tutorial for a computer-challenged user.
Tags: Dallas Data Center·Managed IT Services·Managed Services·Microsoft·Security·Windows 7
Protection Racket Against DDoS Attacks Revealed
December 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Dallas Data Center, Firewalls, Managed Services, Security
Security firm Symantec has uncovered a scheme to extort website owners for money or face the possibility of a DDoS attack.
Security firm Symantec recently uncovered a scheme that purportedly attempts to extort money from website owners and operators in order to avoid the possibility of a DDoS attack. The capability of these extortionists to [...]
Tags: Firewalls·Hackers·Malware·Phishing·Security·Vulnerabilities
Beware of Rogue Antivirus Attacks
December 3rd, 2010 · 1 Comment · Dallas Data Center, Firewalls, Managed Services, Security, Uncategorized
One technique scammers use to bully users into downloading malware is to launch repeated popup attacks prompting users to download their “antivirus” solution. It’s important to stay safe and keep a level head so you don’t get victimized.
The modus operandi is this: say you’re browsing a random website, and a message suddenly pops up warning [...]
Tags: Antivirus·Hackers·IT Security·Malware·Phishing·Popup Attacks·Security
Documenting and Assessing Your IT Needs
December 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Backup, Business Continuity, Cloud Computing, Consolidation, Dallas Data Center, Data Centers, Managed Hosting, Managed Services, Security, Servers
Documentation and assessment of your IT needs might expose the fact that your IT environment is not as efficient as you thought it would be. This may explain why you are experiencing problems such as a weak internet signal or a web browser that won’t load.
Today’s businesses rely heavily on computers. That’s why most entrepreneurs [...]
Tags: Backup·Internet·IT Environment·Managed IT Services·Recovery·Web Browser