Ever wondered what connection speeds you are really getting from your internet service provider? The FCC recently created a free website that allows you to test your connection speeds to determine exactly what you are receiving.
Broadband.gov is a new internet site that allows you to test your bandwidth; this is the rate data can [...]
Like most businesses, your company probably has a website and email, but does your company own your domain name? Domain names are the names of the site. For example, www.mtitechsolutions.com or google.com are both examples of domain names.
Companies may either own their domain name or rent it from a 3rd party source. It is important [...]
Trying to keep unwanted emails at bay is a significant problem that most companies face daily and is still one of the biggest problems on the Internet today.
MTI Tech Solutions would like to share some helpful tips that will help keep email SPAM out of your inbox.
1). Utilize a third party Spam filtering service:
The complexity [...]
Beware of any suspicious emails with attachments
A malicious spam campaign is using a fake Microsoft Update notice to trick victims into installing a Trojan. The e-mail is spoofed to look like an actual email sent from Microsoft Support alerting users to keep their PC’s up-to-date.
If you do not closely follow patch Tuesdays you might [...]
Windows recently released 5 critical updates on February 9th, 2010. A system restart will be required for the Windows patches; which will mean downtime for users and servers.In all, five updates are listed critical, seven are listed as important and one is listed as moderate.
If you would like to have MTI install your updates during [...]
Having computer problems? Calling in a technician to help rectify the issue?
Here are a few helpful tips to ensure the process runs smoothly:
1). Explain the issue at hand to the technician to the best of your ability.
2). Discuss your budget and time constraints for the project at hand prior to the technician starting. Be involved [...]
Microsoft has no plans to offer “upgrade” editions which are the discounted versions for users who already have an earlier edition on their PCs. The price will increase for users who want to migrate from older editions of the popular suite.
If you are planning to upgrade, budget it into your IT [...]
What’s all the hype about android? Android is the new open source, fully customizable, operating system produced by Google. Many cell phone makers i.e. Google, Motorola, HTC & T-mobile have already released new phones that run the droid operating system.
Already have a droid phone or interested in purchasing one? Here [...]
Office 2010 will be released in June of this year with a new look and feel versus Office 2007. Four versions will be available: Student, Office Home, and Office Business and Office Professional.
What are the major differences?
The office Button: If you utilize Office 2007, then you are familiar with the big round button that took the [...]
Develop a company policy to help combat the spread of harmful PC viruses and worms
Does your company have a policy in place to help protect your systems from a virus infection? If not, MTI recommends implementing one.
Nowadays, employees plug their cameras, cell phones, ipods, flash drives, etc into their PC’s which increases the likelihood of [...]