Archive for 'Managed IT Services' Category
Outlook 2010 Zoom Glitch
I recently ran into an issue where a client asked to have the default zoom size increased when reading emails in Outlook 2010. Although Outlook 2010 has both a zoom slider and a zoom button when reading emails, this feature does not hold as a default. I have checked around and my conclusion is that [...]
Debugging Windows 7 Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Part 1
In part one of this blog we will discuss what a BSOD is why we get them and basic troubleshooting. In part two we will dive into some advanced level debugging using the WinDbg utility. Part One: Through the years the Microsoft Windows Operating System (OS) has grown from 16-bit to 32-bit and now [...]
IT Checklist: Moving to a New Office
When you’re moving to a new office, you consider a number of things: How much space do we need? Do we need new furniture? Will we have room to grow? These considerations are important, but even more vital to your relocation is the moving and setup of your technology. Without technology, most businesses cannot operate. [...]
Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller Boots to Black Screen with Mouse Cursor
In the last two days, we’ve had two Windows Server 2008 servers reboot to a black screen with a mouse cursor, but nothing else. The problem is that the System Reserved partition is assigned the C: drive letter, and the boot partition (the one with the Windows folder), is assigned the next available drive letter. To resolve [...]
Excel 2003 Slowness on Windows Servers Since June 15, 2011
Thanks to Microsoft, we may have to deal with some Excel 2003 issues in the future. The issue began when Microsoft released a patch for Office 2003 (Excel) on June 15, 2011. When running Excel 2003 on PC (XP or Win 7) and opening Excel files on a Windows Server 2003 environment, there is a [...]
Must-Have tool for troubleshooting wireless networks
If you don’t already have a tool in your bag of tricks like this one, I encourage you to download and install inSSIDer 2.0 from the folks at Metageeks.net. (http://www.metageek.net/products/inssider/) The tool gives you some very valuable information about ALL the wireless networks visible (and sometimes invisible) to your wireless NIC. MAC addresses, broadcast channels, privacy [...]
FileMaker Feud Hosted By MightyData at DevCon
Most of you know MightyData as a FileMaker Consulting and Development Company. But did you ever thing of them as game show hosts? Well you can now. At this year’s DevCon, they are hosting the FileMaker Feud. Similar to the Family Feud, contestants will partake in “FileMaker” topics and “feud” it out. Some of the [...]
How To Buy EMR Equipment
As the use of electronic medical records becomes widespread, so does the importance of EMR software and equipment. Medical equipment often comes with steep price tags, so to make sure you are spending your budget efficiently, here are some ideas on how to buy EMR equipment: Financing. Companies specialize in financing for medical equipment. These [...]
Microsoft Lync Event – New York
If you’re in the New York area and have an interest in Microsoft Lync and Unified Communications, then you might want mark off May 12th on your calendar. Chips Technology Group, a computer consulting firm in Syossett, NY is hosting an event all about Microsoft Lync. Along with a night of learning, there will also [...]
New Email Encryption Offering!
IT Solutions has recently begun to offer email encryption services. With today’s online and mobile society, confidential data is always on the move and always at risk. Our email encryption product is a cloud-based email security solution which protects valuable and confidential messages from being seen. This security solution can encrypt outgoing emails based on [...]