As IT Consultants there’s little we love more than shopping for new computer hardware. But, for the uninitiated, the process can be a bit overwhelming. There are dozens if not hundreds of commercial computer models with multiple generations of each in a dizzying array of form factors, specifications, and prices. So, instead of throwing out our favorites or advocating for a one-size- fits-all approach, we’re going to offer a handful of big questions for you to consider that should narrow down … [Read more...] about Which Computer is Right for Your Business?
General Computing
August Newsletter: Cleaning up Viruses, Temp files, and more
Regular Maintenance for both workplace and home computing Over the last few months we took a look at ways to get your business more efficient with Google Apps or Office 365. This month we'll be taking a look at regular maintenance to help keep your computer clean and healthy. If you feel overwhelmed with your computers slowness, and would like help with cleaning it out or even upgrading it, we offer these services to anyone working with us. Just let us know and we will be more than happy to … [Read more...] about August Newsletter: Cleaning up Viruses, Temp files, and more
Slow Computer? 5 Tips to Increase Your Speed
Having a slow computer can cause frustration and really impede your productivity. As a Walnut Creek IT Consultant, many of our clients come to us with this issue. However, there are steps you can take to remedy this issue and speed your computer up again. Here are 5 fast and easy tips to improve your computer’s performance and increase its’ speed. Restart Your Computer While this may seem simplified and obvious, it’s a good place to start in the search for a faster computer. Computer memory, … [Read more...] about Slow Computer? 5 Tips to Increase Your Speed
May Newsletter: Office 365 is Your Office Environment, Anywhere!
How can my business be more efficient? (Part 2) We are all asking the same question. This month, let's focus again on taking your IT environment to the cloud, enabling mobility and enhancing collaboration. Last time, we focused on Google Apps and Ganttic. This time, let's look at Office 365, with a focus on Office 365 for Business. Office 365 for Business enables you to ditch your Exchange server while maintaining email features and all emails, decrease costs and … [Read more...] about May Newsletter: Office 365 is Your Office Environment, Anywhere!
How can my business be more efficient?
We are all asking the same question. This month, let's focus on scheduling. How to make it easier, better, more visual, and with reporting features that will help with your timekeeping and payroll process. Let's take a look at how Google Calendar integrates with Ganttic. Google Calendar is part of the Google Apps package. Ganttic is an affordable application that works with Google Calendar and contains many of the features commonly found expensive CRM programs. As usual, feel free to … [Read more...] about How can my business be more efficient?
February Newsletter: Should I upgrade to Windows 10?
Since so many people are still wondering whether to upgrade to Windows 10, John Sheldon (who has been with Grundig IT for 3 months) weighs in on the topic. As usual, feel free to suggest topics which you would like to see covered in an upcoming newsletter or on the Grundig IT news page, which can be found at under the News tab at www.GrundigIT.com As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Should I upgrade to Windows 10? This is … [Read more...] about February Newsletter: Should I upgrade to Windows 10?
Should I upgrade to Windows 10?
Should I upgrade to Windows 10? This is a question we in IT computer consultant industry hear a lot from our clients. The truth isn't a simple yes or no question. However,depending on what programs you utilize, and what setup you need for your office or home, many different variables can determine the actual answer. Would I lose anything going to Windows 10? Yes and no. Data files, such as word documents, spreadsheets, photos, and videos would all be transferred … [Read more...] about Should I upgrade to Windows 10?
Computer Security
Computer Security Turn on automatic update and leave it that way. Windows releases computer security updates on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and these should be applied immediately. More information on Windows Update can be found here. Mac users should also apply updates when they are made available. Install antivirus and make sure it is receiving updates. Windows Defender is included with Windows 8 and Windows 10. Microsoft Security Essentials is a free download for … [Read more...] about Computer Security
August Newsletter: Windows 10 Review
2 months later and we're still talking about the same thing: Windows 10 Windows 10 was released on July 29th and the last month has enabled me to draw some conclusions based upon what I have seen so far. As usual, feel free to suggest topics which you would like to see covered in an upcoming newsletter or on the Grundig IT blog page, which can be found at under the Blog tab at www.GrundigIT.com As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Windows … [Read more...] about August Newsletter: Windows 10 Review
Meet Mike Slavko
Meet Mike Slavko Mike joins Grundig IT as a desktop support technician with a wealth of IT experience, including retail/tech support at Geek Squad & Computerware, educational tech support at St. Mathews Episcopal Day School & Brandies Hillel Day School and high tech at Apple & Intel. Mike's unique combination technical expertise and computer support will enhance the Grundig IT experience for all our clients. Mike has lived in the Bay Area for over thirty years. He is originally … [Read more...] about Meet Mike Slavko
