It’s unavoidable – there comes a time when all trusted hardware becomes outdated, old, or obsolete. When that happens, you have to ask yourself a question – should your company continue to go through periodic hardware refreshes? Innovative cloud services such as Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are paving the way in this area, making storage easier, more affordable, and even ...
Keep ReadingA new feature dubbed as Microsoft’s Windows ‘Hello’ can be a huge bonus for many businesses that want to operate faster and more securely. What is Microsoft’s Windows Hello? Microsoft Windows Hello is a new way for business users to log into their Windows 10. The system will use either your facial recognition, fingerprint, or eye so you can immediately log onto either you...
Keep ReadingThe Dangers of Malware There’s a new piece of malware making its way around the Internet; its name depends on whom you ask, but in most cases it’s called “CryptoLocker.” Instead of trying to spread itself through your network, it simply finds the important files on your computer and network and encrypts them so that you’re denied access. Files like Word documents, Ex...
Keep ReadingWindows 10 Is Now Available…It is crucial that you check with your IT experts before you make the move to this new version of Windows. In our years of providing IT services and support for a wide range of industries, Sysoft has learned many valuable lessons. One of those lessons is that the newest or most expensive technology isn’t always the best; technology should never be bli...
Keep ReadingIKEA Wants to Make That Dream Come True. IKEA releases its new line of furniture that offers built in wireless charging for compatible mobile phones. This wireless charging collection includes desks, bedside tables, and table lamps. These hidden charging points are designed to blend in to ensure a tidy look for most homes with no more tangles of wires hanging from sockets. ...
Keep ReadingAs business apps and the use of mobile devices become more of a standard in the workplace today, companies need to be aware of the inherent risks involved. Hacker-made fake apps and compromised personal mobile devices can be detrimental to the security of corporate and private information, so to keep safe, the risks need to be understood. There are more apps made by businesses for their servic...
Keep ReadingDriving a Chrysler Vehicle? Install This Patch Immediately! Chrysler is striving to turn the traditional automobile into a smart, connected device – and although it’s an innovative, exciting concept, there’s a significant downfall. Chrysler’s UConnect system, which has been installed into cars since the end of 2013, is an Internet-connected feature that controls entertai...
Keep ReadingOn July 17, Microsoft updated the Windows support lifecycle fact sheet to guarantee support for the upcoming OS, Windows 10, for up to 10 years. This decade of support will be offered to all stock-keeping units (the different editions of the operating system), including Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise. Windows 10 will be available to consumers on July 29, and is to inclu...
Keep ReadingStill working on Windows 7? Now is a great time to upgrade as Microsoft has ramped up a complete redesign of their operating system: Windows 10 is set to officially launch on July 29. For the first time, Microsoft is offering free upgrades to versions of Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Mobile, and Windows 10 Pro. In total, are 6 variations of Windows 10: Home, Mobile, Pro, Enterprise, Education, ...
Keep ReadingSecurity researchers from Google’s Project Zero and FireEye have discovered a critical flaw in various versions of Windows, and Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band patch to deal with the situation. In a statement of advisory on Monday (July 20), Microsoft informed customers about the issue, warning that the vulnerability could “allow remote code execution if a user opens...
Keep ReadingYou can purchase a multitude of technologies off the shelves of major stores, and sure, all of them might work – for the time being, but in the long run, the cost of not having standardized technology leads to high support costs, more incompatibility issues, and worse, inability to access vital systems necessary for workers to stay productive. When you have well defined technology standards ...
Keep ReadingAccess your most important apps and documents from anywhere at anytime, using any device. By choosing Microsoft Office 365, you’ll get better flexibility and increased productivity. Microsoft Office applications play an important role in the day-to-day operations of every business. However, Microsoft Office 365 goes a step further in improving productivity by moving you to the Cloud. In esse...
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