Grundig IT Newsletter Computing News That You Can Use - June 2021 Quote of the Month "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." - Wayne Dyer NOTE: To read this newsletter online or to browse past topics that we have covered over the years, go here. Covid-19 has changed the working world, but now, with people starting to return to the office, at least part-time, it is setting us up for the next stage: flex work (or hybrid work), … [Read more...] about The Best Hybrid (Flex) Working Options In a Post-Covid World
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Grundig IT Newsletter: How to Ask For Technical Support
Grundig IT Newsletter Computing News That You Can Use - January 2021 How to Ask For Technical Support: Getting The Most Efficient Resolution Quote of the Month: “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill Unsurprisingly, in our line of work, we have a lot of requests for technical support. It’s our job to help and fix things, and we want you back on your feet and working as efficiently as possible. There’s a method … [Read more...] about Grundig IT Newsletter: How to Ask For Technical Support
Phones – Not Quite Computers, But Equally Important
Grundig IT Newsletter Computing News That You Can Use - November 2020 OK. Usually, we are talking about computers, IT and other ways to enhance and grow your business with technology. This time, a slight detour. Phones. Equally important, but not focused on so much. I have an iPhone and have used one since I switched from Blackberry (remember Blackberry?) a long time ago. Benjamin has a Samsung (Android) device. Both are great and perform similar functions. Which one is better is really a … [Read more...] about Phones – Not Quite Computers, But Equally Important
Introducing Benjamin Gratch, Grundig IT’s New Technology Expert
Grundig IT Newsletter Computing News That You Can Use - October 2020 For the last 4 weeks, I had been searching for a new technician to add to the Grundig IT team. Now, I am proud to announce that we have found our guy! Benjamin Gratch survived the interview and testing process, distinguishing himself along the way and emerging as the top candidate among 3 final contenders. He started last week, has transitioned nicely into his current position and is busy learning about Grundig IT’s clients … [Read more...] about Introducing Benjamin Gratch, Grundig IT’s New Technology Expert
Grundig IT August Newsletter: Personalizing Windows 10
Greetings! Last month, we talked about Victor Chacon and his experience at Grundig IT so far. This time we'll show you ways for: Personalizing Windows 10 on Your Machine People generally don't change much of their computer's appearance and feel other than the wallpaper and maybe a few icons. And that is not a bad thing since we just want to get some work done, look at our emails, and maybe watch some videos. Luckily for those of you that like to make your devices feel more personal, … [Read more...] about Grundig IT August Newsletter: Personalizing Windows 10
July Newsletter: Victor Chacon talks
Victor Chacon talks about his experience at Grundig IT so far. Working at Grundig IT since September 2017 has taught me a lot about computer and network support. In school, you can only learn so much in controlled environments. At Grundig IT, I have been able to see what real user needs are and build my experience from there. The skills that have improved the most since working at Grundig IT have been: backup, domain environments, and troubleshooting. When it comes to skills, my strength is … [Read more...] about July Newsletter: Victor Chacon talks
March Newsletter: Windows OS Lifecycle
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
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
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!
November Newsletter: Google Backup and Sync, Drive File Stream and Calendar
Greetings! Last month, we talked about security as it evolves beyond passwords. This month, we cover the changes to and release dates of Google Backup and Sync, Drive File Stream and Google Calendar applications. Find more on Blog at GrundigIT.com As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Google Backup and Sync, Drive File Stream and Calendar Google Backup and Sync Similar to the Google Drive desktop application, Google Backup and Sync will … [Read more...] about November Newsletter: Google Backup and Sync, Drive File Stream and Calendar
