Two weeks after the tsunami hit in Japan, the severe repercussions continue to shock and sadden me. I want to extend my condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy. One of our own technicians has family and friends in Japan, and I am relieved to report that they are all safe. In times of crisis,… [Read more]
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Convergence Networks Blog
3 ways your business can conserve energy
Energy conservation is a growing concern for businesses. Whether you’re motivated by wanting to save money or save the environment, there are lots of ways you can cut down the electricity your business consumes. Here are three of our favorite tips. 1) Consolidate old servers into fewer, newer servers. Many businesses could save a lot… [Read more]
How to manage spam quarantine reports
For those of you with Deverra spam filtering, Chuck from the NOC explains how to manage quarantine reports, offering customization tips. Learn how to add regular spammers to blacklists and prevent important emails from getting filtered. Click on the video below to check it out.
How to create a table of contents in Word 2010
With all the new things you constantly have to learn about your computer, it’s easy to forget things you once knew. Plus, it seems like there’s always a new version of Microsoft Word, so who can keep up? Here’s a refresher about how to create a table of contents, both manual and automatic. Click the… [Read more]
Internet Explorer “Do Not Track” feature may bring in a new era of internet privacy
Microsoft recently announced that they will be adding a “do not track” feature to the next version of Internet Explorer 9. This will make it so third party tracking sites will no longer be able to track your internet activities. Industry analysts believe that this feature may drive Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox to add… [Read more]
Apple iPhone deals drive them into stockings for the holidays!
Some of the first real deals on iPhones are happening at major retailers. One of the best we have seen is at Best Buy where qualified users could get a free iPhone 3GS and case with a 2-year AT&T contract. According to many sources the iPhone and Android will continue to dominate the market, while… [Read more]
Introducing the Convergence Elves
For your holiday entertainment, members of the Convergence staff have “elfed” themselves. Click the video below to see if you can spot one of your favorite technicians. Whatever you are celebrating this holiday season, we hope you have a wonderful time with family and friends!
Google wows us with Instant Preview
Google is a known innovator. They consistently find new ways to wow users. They transformed web email with Gmail, opening up the market by offering a ton of free storage—more than most of us will ever need. Realizing that businesses were a ripe target for their products, they released Google Apps. There are companies around… [Read more]
Are you damaging your lithium battery? Part 2
Consequences of Heat Another foe of lithium battery life is heat. If you were to leave your laptop plugged in and running for a year, you may see the lithium battery capacity decrease to anywhere from 60% to 80% of its original max capacity. To minimize this problem, you could remove the battery while using… [Read more]
Are you damaging your lithium battery? Part 1
Lithium batteries seem to be everywhere these days. We can find them in our cell phones, laptops, portable media players, etc. We all want to make our batteries last as long as possible, but some well-intentioned advice and past experience can be harming your lithium battery’s lifespan. Battery Memory Many people remember the early generations… [Read more]
Is the smartphone your next laptop?
A revolution is afoot as the new Android, iPhone, BlackBerry and Palm smartphones continue to add processing power, memory, and internet connectivity. As websites are becoming more mobile web savvy, they are designed with smartphones in mind. Clunky web interfaces are being replaced by smooth and logical navigation. Apple shifted how people thought about and… [Read more]
HIPAA HITECH breaches reported show the need for a comprehensive approach
Previously we mentioned our concern as State Attorney Generals have been encouraged to immediately start enforcing the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (“HITECH”) Act. Just a few months ago this was more of a specter on the horizon with only one incident being actively enforced and reported. In the short period since our… [Read more]
Is Reader’s Digest being killed by the smartphone?
Recently Reader’s Digest filed for chapter 13 bankruptcy as the company continues to fall from their peak of 18 million subscribers to an all-time low of 6 million. What happened to this institution of Americana that many of us have enjoyed? Founded after World War I, Reader’s Digest was the first magazine to aggregate commonly… [Read more]
Microsoft Tag: New and improved QR codes?
Earlier we touched on QR codes and how they are starting to be used by companies to reach out to tech savvy customers. In a recent release, Microsoft has taken the idea of QR codes and added additional functionality and creativity, thus improving on the original dramatically. Microsoft has recently released their version of QR… [Read more]
Effective security training helps your employees watch your back
Otherwise good employees can unknowingly pose security risks to the organization they work for in a number of ways: Poorly designed passwords may increase the risk of network attack. Improper control of laptops or other mobile devices can lead to loss of proprietary information. Failure to update virus software may lead to the infection of… [Read more]
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