Technology to Improve Every Road Trip

‘Tis the season for family road trips! Whether you’re packing everyone into the car to visit family for the holidays or setting off for different climes, long road trips make for great memories… And for some tense moments. To stave off the arguments of who’s breathing whose air, here’s a list of technology to improve…

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How to Free Up Space on Your Computer

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Your computer is running slower, booting it up is now taking long enough for you to get yourself another cup of coffee, and then you see it. A message on your computer warning you that you’re running out of disk space. When this happens, it’s time to free up space on your computer.

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Getting the Best Flight Price Online

In the time before online booking, before you could skim through flights on your phone and get text alerts for check-in times, you had to schedule flights and check availability either through your travel agent or through the airline directly. Think double-booking seats is a problem now?  There was no guarantee you’d be able to…

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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

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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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