Zoom Easter Eggs: Hidden Features of the Video Conferencing Platform
As people shift to telecommuting and working remotely, it’s likely that they’ll have an experience over the video web conferencing platform known as Zoom. And although, upon first glance, the simplicity of Zoom’s user interface makes it easy to control; don’t be fooled. A bounty of Easter eggs lies deeply buried in the app’s settings, and it’s Rocket IT goal to hunt them down.
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Rocket IT Business Podcast | Eric Henderson | A Business Continuity Checklist | Ep 12
In this episode of the Rocket IT Podcast, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce hosts Eric Henderson, Rocket IT’s VP of Technology, to help audience members ensure that technology remains a healthy part their operations.
From this insight, Eric provides audiences with a better understanding of where their next steps should lie, giving them confidence in their business’ productivity and security through this rapid transition to remote working.
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Technology to Work Remotely | Business Continuity & Disaster Planning
As the risk of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to grow, organizational leaders have been tasked to develop business continuity plans that facilitate a remote working scenario. And although it’s clear that technology will play a role in maintaining a team’s productivity and success, it’s important that businesses carefully select the technology that best fits their needs and current digital environment.
In light of this, Rocket IT has teamed up with Gateway85 to provide individuals with insight into the various technologies that allow teams to access files, connect to software, and collaborate; all while working from home.
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Going Green to Save Some Green
While smart-home devices are great for automating mundane tasks around the house, finding one that effectively saves you money on your utility bills can feel like you’ve found a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
But before running out to buy costly appliances on a whim, consider how a few budget-friendly purchases can greatly assist in creating a sustainable smart house. Keeping in mind that St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, here are a few devices that can turn your home green, while saving some green.
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Windows 10 Features to Love
Whether it’s the initial purchase of a modern desktop or the recent discovery of new features in a beloved application; finding technology that supports your needs can feel a lot like love at first site.
For Rocket IT and its staff, this feeling came with the launch of Windows 10 nearly five years ago. And since that moment, the love we’ve felt for the operating system and its subsequent updates has never been stronger. So in light of Valentine’s Day, let’s dive into some of those features that make this version of the platform so unique.
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A Farewell to Windows 7 | Features We’ll Miss
January 14, 2020 will live on in infamy as the date Microsoft ended support for its most widely adopted operating system: Windows 7.
But while the developer has quickly ushered PC users towards a new generation of computing power with Windows 10; it’d be a dishonor to lay this once beloved platform to rest without first admiring the features that were lost in the platform’s upgrade.
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New Bug Threatens Every Windows User | Update Your Devices Now
January 14, 2020 marked the last day Microsoft would support devices running Windows 7, and right out of the gate users of the unprotected operating system are facing some major security risks. Found by the National Security Agency, a significant vulnerability was recently discovered to affect nearly every version of Windows introduced over the last 20 years; including Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019.
While Microsoft has since released a patch to remediate the security flaw on its newest platforms, individuals still running older versions of the OS will not receive this update. Therefore, it is of paramount importance that those who have not upgraded from Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 consider doing so immediately.
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If You Use FireFox, You’re Going to Want to Read This…
Stemming from a “zero-day vulnerability” found within the code of Firefox’s recent 72.0 update, Mozilla has released yet another patch to counteract a series of exploitative attacks.
In turn, the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency issued an alert to all Mozilla Firefox users on January 8, 2020, requesting that they update the web browsing program to version 72.0.1 immediately.
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2019 Holiday Tech Gift Guide
Ready or not, the 2019 holiday season is upon us. And while some proactive shoppers may have finalized their purchases weeks ago, the harsh reality is that many of us have been holding out for that one perfect present.
Nevertheless, the consumer marketplace is cluttered with electronics, and finding meaningful gifts for technology-minded people can be a difficult process. But while you may think that only a Christmas miracle can help you navigate this shopping terrain, find solace knowing that Rocket IT’s 2019 holiday gift guide has you covered.
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