Posts by Rocket IT
When You Get An Attachment In An Email, The Safest Thing To Do Is…?
With the rise of ransomware arriving infiltrating inboxes all over the world, through innocuous-looking email attachments, it’s important to know how to keep your network secure. When you get an attachment in an email the safest thing to do is follow these best practices to keep your system and your data safe from malicious programs…
Read MoreTen Gadgets to Keep You Cool for Under $20
School’s almost out, and the heat is rolling in. Summer is so close we can almost smell the barbeque. Down in the south, the summer can be pretty brutal, so we’ve assembled a list of tech (all under $20, so you have more cash for those summer vacations!) to help keep you cool in more…
Read MoreMechanical Engineering | Part Two (Case Story)
You’re the CIO of a large contractor You’re the CIO of one of the largest privately-held mechanical contracting and service firms in the southeast. With a 30-year reputation for outstanding service to protect, staying on top of security is mission critical. You’ve become aware of a vulnerability on some of your workstations You come across a recent…
Read MoreUsing Outlook Calendar For Effective Large Group Scheduling
Outlook’s scheduling functions are entirely underutilized. The problem? Many people aren’t aware of the advanced capabilities Outlook Calendar has or how much easier it is to use shared calendar scheduling. Outlook is here to help do the heavy lifting for you. Large Group Outlook Scheduling Foundation To lay a foundation, the first place to start…
Read MoreThe Best Safety Apps For iPhone & Android + Self-Defense Insights From Tim Larkin
Thanks to mobile apps, we now have virtual personal assistants, virtual fitness trainers, and even virtual bodyguards. In growing live-work-play spaces where the main mode of transport is walking and the attraction of big cities, personal safety is a growing concern. Proving there really is an app for everything, your phone can now act as…
Read MoreI Was Sold the Right Service at the Right Time
Salespeople. I am one, so I’m keenly aware of the truth in this statement: “No one likes to be sold, but everyone likes to buy.” Recently, I went to an oil change place near my office. Why did I go? Because I needed my oil changed. Also, they had good online reviews and were convenient.…
Read MoreGlobal Supplier (Case Story)
You’re a global supplier For over half a century, your family-owned and operated company has been a premier source for aluminum finishing products and services. Your technology needs to be able to keep up with you. And your servers are aging out When your servers need to be replaced, you have a decision. Get new…
Read MoreKeeping Fit with Technology
Fitness-tracking technology has come a long way from stationary bikes and those treadmills that change elevation as you run in place. From wearables to apps, and so much more in between, there’s no shortage of great ways to chart your fitness trajectory using technology. Fitness Wearables If you want to track your fitness progress, wearables…
Read MoreWhat Mac Users Should Know About the New Ransomware
Mac users beware, you’re no longer safe from ransomware. The ransomware dubbed KeRanger recently hit Macs, infecting about 6,000 computers before it was caught and shut down. While this isn’t the first virus aimed at Macs, this is the first one that has gotten through Apple’s defenses. The KeRanger ransomware is a Mac version of…
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