Why We Focus on Hiring People Who Are Good with People

When you hire, you don’t just look for that one candidate who will be the “Right Now” fit. You don’t want the minimum of a warm body at a desk; you’re looking for the right qualified, enthusiastic individual who is ready and excited to contribute to the team. But finding that right candidate goes beyond…

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Coffee Technology

At Rocket IT, we’re pretty big fans of our coffee. We even stock whole beans and grind them fresh just before making a new pot. So we’re constantly on the lookout for the next big tech that will revamp our morning (and afternoon) cup of joe. Check out the coffee technology below for something new…

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Top Five Causes For Why Servers Fail & Tips For Responding

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When your server goes down, the first obstacle lies in discovering what went wrong. Having your server up and running again as soon as possible is mission-critical, so we’ve put together the top 5 reasons servers fail- and what you can do to minimize the risks for next time. If you’re in the middle of a…

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A Nostalgic List Of Now Defunct Technology

Nostalgia time! Do you remember using a PDA or racing off to a landline when your pager beeped? We do. Let’s throwback to some of our favorite defunct technologies this Thursday! Answering Machines The original concept of the answering machine came about in the late 19th century and the first automatic answering machine was invented…

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Selecting a Personal Backup Solution

We all agree that backups for your business are mission critical (and if you don’t, you should head over to my previous article on backups). But when it comes to shelling out for a personal backup system or finding the right solution for your household, it just doesn’t go as high on your priority list…

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Top 3 Mistakes People Make When Outsourcing IT

Does this sound familiar? Your IT company offers you an agreement that lowers their accountability and increases your exposure. The limited bank of included support hours, trip charges, and a long-term contract protect them, not you. Some IT companies engage with you in a way designed to serve their best interests, not yours. Learn how…

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Your Definitive Guide to Computer Cable Types

cable types guide

At first glance, most computer cables look pretty similar. When you’re not familiar with each cord, it can be easy to mix them up. So we’ve compiled a guide to common cables you should know along with their differences and their uses, all in one place! HDMI – High-Definition Multimedia Interface Your HDMI (high-definition multimedia…

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Microsoft’s Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Microsoft is releasing the next iteration of Windows 10 called the “Anniversary Update” on Tuesday, August 2nd. This update is primarily designed to enhance security (Windows Hello and Defender), upgrade Edge (adding extensions – yay!), and provide other general improvements to Cortana, eink, etc. From the reviews I’ve read, it looks like it adds some…

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Why You Should Start a Core Group in Your Office

Have you ever wondered why you do the things that you do? Have you ever wondered why you respond the way you do?  Have you ever wondered why your spouse or kids are the way that they are? Have you ever wondered why you get along with some people at work and have a hard…

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