SynchroNet Messages & Alerts
Does Your Email Deliver Full Value?
For many of us, email was the first computer application we ever used. The software quickly grew more sophisticated-becoming not just a way to send and receive messages, but also how we schedule meetings and set reminders. As it has continued to evolve, email can now be synced with smartphones and tablets and can gather…
Read MoreWhat is all this ‘Net Neutrality’ Stuff?
You may have heard that the FCC recently voted 3 – 2, to reclassify the Internet as a telecommunications service under a 1934 law. This would give the federal government very broad powers to regulate potentially every aspect of the Internet by telling ISPs how they may run their companies … though ostensibly the immediate…
Read MoreSynchroNet Alert – Microsoft is NOT Calling You: Please Beware of Phony “IT Support” Calls
Three different incidents have come to our attention today alone… As a result, we are reprinting our January newsletter article. Please note, if you aren’t reading our newsletter, you may be missing out on news, tips and tricks you need to know. Phone calls from “Microsoft Tech Support” or from “Your IT support” are a…
Read MoreThe SynchroNet Way Sees Each Customer as Special
If you work with technology, you’re probably familiar with the ‘Everybody Stuff’: those are the things that ‘everybody’ in IT managed services does for their customers (i.e. security patches, backup … spam control). But we understand that businesses are looking for more than a cookie-cutter approach that fails to address that organization’s goals and unique…
Read MoreBeware of Phony “IT Support” Calls
Phone calls from “Microsoft Tech Support” or from “Your IT support” are a scam. You could be at home or in your office, possibly in front of your computer, when your phone rings. Someone identifies himself as “Microsoft Technical Support”, or as “your IT support” and says your computer has a serious vulnerability or is…
Read MoreStarting 2015 with SynchroNet
The New Year is underway, and we’re excited about all of the great things we know this year will bring! We also look forward to helping you achieve new business goals and build on past successes. How? Four ways: By ensuring that you continue get the most value from your IT investments via The SynchroNet…
Read MoreThe Need for (Internet) Speed… and Other Considerations
Let’s just imagine that you’ve become irritated with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or you’ve finally decided to open that piece of junk mail from a competing brand and you’re looking at what seems like a good deal. Is there a way to cut through all the promotional double talk and figure out which companies…
Read MoreTalking Turkey About Upgrades
When is it time to upgrade your computer hardware or software? A lot of vendors would like you to believe the answer to that question is “as soon as we have something new for you to buy.” However, you shouldn’t plop down your hard-earned money for new IT products until it makes economic and business…
Read MoreImportant Message from SynchroNet
Virus Alert: Please Read and Share this Urgent Advisory! A serious threat to your computer networks has emerged-Cryptowall 2.0. This virus will cause your data to become inaccessible and recovery will be time-consuming and costly. We urge you to take simple, yet vital precaution to protect your data. If you have any questions or concerns,…
Read MoreDevice Rated PG: Parental Guidance Required
Now that kids across Western New York are back in school, we’ve been thinking about kids and technology. You know, there’s a running joke (based somewhat on reality) that if a parent needs to learn how to use a newfangled computer gadget, just ask the kid. After all, they were born into our technological age…
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