December 31, 2012
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Is admin access really necessary?
A common expectation of the younger generation entering the workforce is that the technology they use is unrestricted. They want to be able to access social networks and YouTube, and to personalize their systems by downloading favorite apps, backgrounds, etc. Many companies have obliged and give all users administrative access to their computers. However, a
December 28, 2012
Report on social media pros and cons
One of the more oft-debated questions these days is whether employees should be allowed to access their personal social media accounts while at the office. There are many valid arguments on both sides of the debate, but few present the viewpoint of what many employees actually think. A recent report has done just that and
December 26, 2012
Looking for new tech? What kind to get?
The end of the year is historically a great time to take advantage of low prices and purchase new technology, especially when you consider that tech items can depreciate in value quickly. There are so many different devices available that it can be overwhelming trying to make the right choice. Below we share a list
December 24, 2012
Who else wants iPad productivity apps?
Tablets are really starting to come into their own. This is true even for business users, as tablets are great for those who need to take their business on the road but don’t want to be tied down to bulky laptops. The one tablet that’s proved to be the catalyst for this movement is the
December 21, 2012
Providence 2012 – Year in Review
The last year brought its share of triumphs and challenges for Providence, and we wanted to take a moment to remember some of the important changes that occurred. The company added several outstanding employees to our staff of IT professionals. Markief Eddins joined us at the tail end of 2011 as a Level 3 Tech.
December 20, 2012
How to change your Office 365 password
As with almost anything tech-related, the humble office productivity suite has become an advanced piece of software. This is especially true with Microsoft’s Office 365, which integrates a lot of features into a cloud-based service, with enough pricing options to make it a fit for nearly any budget. If you use Office 365, you know
December 19, 2012
Server virtualization and your company
If Internet adoption was the major tech concept of the late 90s and early 2000s, the next big tech idea is virtualization – taking physical systems and digitizing them. Will this lead to a bubble and subsequent meltdown comparable to the tech-bubble of the early 2000s? It’s hard to predict, but what can be said
December 17, 2012
Reduce junk email in Outlook
How many times has this happened: You’re waiting for an important contract to be emailed to you, and you hear the “ding” of a new message in your inbox, only to find out it’s a junk message. This can be irritating to say the least, and some users can receive dozens of these irritations each
December 14, 2012
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