Greetings! Last month, we reviewed good computing practices. This month: Windows 7 and Server 2008 / 2008 R2 End-of-Life is January 14, 2020! Find more on Blog at GrundigIT.com As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Windows OS Lifecycle - Support for Windows 7 and Server 2008 Ends January 14, 2020! Windows 7 has been the most popular Windows Operating System for a long time. We still see it in almost every business environment. It is stable and reliable. Windows 7 was first released … [Read more...] about March Newsletter: Windows OS Lifecycle
Dental Software Selection Tips
When running a dental office, there are many data pieces of importance that you rely on software to organize and maintain, unless you’re still running an office full of dozens of file cabinets with patient files. Believe it or not, over half of dental offices still use paper files for some or all patient info! Even if that is working for you on some level, those paper files really can’t do for you what good dental software can. What To Look For in Dental Software The most important features … [Read more...] about Dental Software Selection Tips
Escaping from Legacy Software (Aka Old Computer Systems)
As a business owner, you want your systems to make serving your customers easier, more organized, and more successful. A very common situation for a business owner to be in is to have gotten used to a system, and used it well for years, only to find that it’s now outdated and behind, or no longer capable of working on the scale you need it to. What you’re working with is legacy software. It still does what you originally needed, but your needs and wants have changed. An example of this might … [Read more...] about Escaping from Legacy Software (Aka Old Computer Systems)
February Newsletter: Good Computing Practices
Last month, we reviewed browsers. This month: Good Computing Practice - Little things that make a big difference. Find more on Blog at GrundigIT.com As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Good Computing Practices Browsing When browsing the web, we all come across many annoying ads and popups. These sometimes contain malware and other types of harmful software. We recommend to never click on ads or download software from websites that you're not familiar with. A good way to get rid of … [Read more...] about February Newsletter: Good Computing Practices
Google Voice as Your Business Phone
Every business needs to be accessible by phone, at the same time you probably don’t want to give out your home or cell number to the general public. Subscribing to a new phone service and buying a new cell phone can be expensive. As a business owner, you need solutions that work and fit your budget. What can Google Voice do for your business Google Voice can solve this for your business. With Google Voice you can access your phone calls, text messages, and voicemail from a smartphone or … [Read more...] about Google Voice as Your Business Phone
Business is Booming in Lafayette
When looking for IT help for your business in Lafayette California, you’ll find that there are not many options for Lafayette IT support outside of hiring your own full-time staff. Your business might not be ready for that, and might prefer not take on that responsibility. Luckily there are other options for Lafayette IT support, with some pros and cons worth considering. There are numerous far-away, big companies with large rotating staffs who would be happy to sign you on as a customer, of … [Read more...] about Business is Booming in Lafayette
January Newsletter: Browser Wars!
Greetings! Last month, we went over the relative merits of replacing or upgrading a workstation. This month - Which is your favorite browser? Why? Which one bugs you the most? Everyone has their favorite, but is it the right fit? We examine the contenders. Find more on Blog at GrundigIT.com As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Browser Wars - Which is Yours? Which is your favorite browser? And why? We want to hear … [Read more...] about January Newsletter: Browser Wars!
Solutions for Business Owners: Google Tools and Tricks
As owner or manager of a non-gigantic business, you need to be savvy to all the no-cost, highly effective tools available to you. Free Google tools are among the best for business owners looking to be competitive, strategic, and thrifty. Here are 2 areas you can start using Google to your advantage: Set up Google alerts for your company or topics relevant to your business Why? Google alerts trigger an email notification to you if specific searches results are found. This is one of many … [Read more...] about Solutions for Business Owners: Google Tools and Tricks
December Newletter: Is It Better to Upgrade or Replace Older Workstations?
Greetings! Last month, we covered the updated Google Backup and Sync, Drive File Stream and Google Calendar applications. This month: Is it better to upgrade or replace older workstations? As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Is it better to upgrade or replace older workstations? Computers are valuable pieces of equipment that are critical for all businesses. We would love for them to last forever, but, like any other piece of technology, they do not last forever. The … [Read more...] about December Newletter: Is It Better to Upgrade or Replace Older Workstations?
Walnut Creek Business is Up And Coming
Walnut Creek Current Events Walnut Creek California’s business growth is in a strong upswing as 2017 ends and 2018 begins. This last year has been great for many types of businesses in Walnut Creek, including retail, restaurants, dentists, other healthcare professionals, and real estate. Downtown Walnut Creek is being called the East Bay’s "premier shopping district," and features numerous up-scale and unique stores. At the same time, real estate prices are steadily rising, with … [Read more...] about Walnut Creek Business is Up And Coming
