Technology
Understanding Why Your E-Mails Land in Spam Folders
Spam algorithms are constantly changing in an arms’ race against spammers. Annoying e-mails about “miracle vitamins” are only the tip of the spam iceberg. The algorithms (processes or sets of rules followed in calculations, usually by a computer) to fight against each oncoming wave of spam have to adapt as the spam adapts. As hard as…
Read MoreWhat the Difference Between an Update and an Upgrade Means to You
Software updates and upgrades can seem pretty similar. You know one tends to cost more (sometimes a LOT more). Numerous users are asking- what’s the difference? Both usually require you to restart your computer (and both interrupt your work unless you have a rule in place that pushes those updates through when you’re not in…
Read MoreEvaluate: What to Look for in Your Antivirus Software
You have a lot invested in your work computer. There’s important data, secure files, and it’s your lifeline to the office when you’re out and about. You need an antivirus program that keeps your computer safe and up to date. Sadly, a free antivirus solution isn’t going to cut it. So what should you look…
Read MoreYou Never Forget Your First Computer
There are a lot of firsts you never forget. Your first love, your first job and, if you’re like us, your first computer. We asked our team to tell us stories about their first computers. Pictured above is the same model computer that Rocket IT CEO Matt Hyatt had as his first. “I had an…
Read MoreA Peek into Virtual Reality with Google Cardboard
As an IT company, we love tech toys, and we’re pretty taken with one right now. A little over a year ago, Google announced Google Cardboard: their virtual reality (VR) platform developed for use with a simple cardboard viewer paired with your smart phone. Google Cardboard was originally designed for use with Android phones, but…
Read MoreA Love Letter to Windows 10
Microsoft releases Windows 10 in two weeks. We went ahead and took a test drive of the Windows 10 Beta for you at Rocket IT, so we can tell you how smooth the ride will be if you update to it on July 29th. Good news for the Windows 7 fans- Windows 10 brings back…
Read MoreHow to Win Against Your E-Mail Inbox
If you’re anything like me, you’re used to facing down your e-mail inbox like others face down dragons. When you’re up against a crowded inbox, it’s hard to know where to get started (or even find the energy). Have faith. It is possible to go from packed to clutter-free. The first step is to set…
Read MoreTop 3 Office 365 Transition Pains
We get a lot of questions about Office 365. Clients ask us about it. Friends, families, and neighbors ask us about it. Sometimes our doctors ask us about it. If someone who knows us hasn’t asked yet, we know it’s only a matter of time… Or that they live under a rock. And we’re happy…
Read MoreWhy You Need Backups for Your Backups
It’s 10:00 on a Thursday night. You’re in bed when you get a phone call. A pipe burst at your office, and there’s been some flooding. Your server room was affected, and now you need to recover your data. That’s what a backup is for. No problem, right? That’s not always the case. “34% of…
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