Microsoft just announced that there is a security flaw in the Internet Explorer browser. This flaw presents an immediate risk that is actively being exploited on targeted attacks
Read MoreBluehost Email and IMAP not connecting
Over the last couple of days you may have experienced a connection error whereby Outlook is not able to connect to your BlueHost email services to download emails or synchronize your IMAP folders. This is due to BlueHost's implementation of SHA2 256 encryption for their SSL connections.
Read MoreOrganize Your Outlook Email
Excellent article and video, "Tame Your Outlook Inbox with Subfolders, Rules and Filters" by Bob Fisser, that provides exactly the steps to organize your Outlook email
Read MoreMicrosoft Windows Server 2003 End Of Life
Effective July 14, 2015 Microsoft will no longer support Windows Server 2003 and that product will officially reach its End of Life status. Although there are various implications and considerations, the main consideration is security and privacy compliance, specifically HIPAA. The End Of Life means there is no support for the operating system, and no critical security updates.
Read MoreTurn Off Automatic Windows Update
How to disabled them varies by Operating Systems, and there are various ways to get to the settings, so this is just one way in Windows 7.
Read MoreCHKDSK external hard drives without reboot
Inevitably external hard drives will fail. When a hard drive is triggering errors on your Windows computer, the predominant course of action is to run the CHKDSK utility.
Read MoreBlock Internet Explorer downloads via Windows Updates
It never fails, every time a new version of Internet Explorer is released my phone starts ringing with technical support calls for clients that can no longer work with a website critical to their business. It is for this reason, that I turn off Internet Explorer updates on many of my client's workstations.
Read MoreBefore you upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 check your computer
With the end of Windows XP coming on April 8, 2014, the recommendation to many of my clients is to upgrade to Windows 7 Pro. However, before purchasing an upgrade license and going through the upgrade process, it is important to first check your computer hardware to see if it will actually support Windows 7 Pro.
Read MoreScheduled Windows Server 2003 Reboot
It is not uncommon for s server to require a reboot after a Windows Update, Malware Protection install, backup software install, or pretty much any third party software that runs as a service. However, most businesses prefer any Network downtime to occur after hours.
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