“On April 8, Microsoft is ending all support for Windows XP, 12 years after its debut and seven years after its first successor, Windows Vista, debuted. Still, nearly a third of PC users continue to run XP.”
Why would you want to stay with a 12 year old operating system? Upgrading can improve performance, productivity and keep you safe with the latest critical and security updates from Microsoft.
“Look, let’s be honest. You should upgrade from Windows XP right now if at all possible–but not everyone can cut the XP cord so completely. If you can’t upgrade, there are some things you can do to protect yourself. Make no mistake: These tricks are like sticking your finger in a leaking dam. They’ll help a bit, but the dam is crumbling and it’s time to get out of the way.”
Read me here: “How to Keep Your PC Secure When Microsoft Ends Windows XP Support“
Posted in General.
Tagged with 2014, april 8, end of life for Windows XP, Windows XP support ending.
By AlanBuckwalter
– March 3, 2014
February 2014 – Keeping up with key business / technology issues in the news is difficult. Let Jefric Consulting help you.
Click here to view the February edition of our monthly Small Business Technology Newsletter.
http://www.jefric.com/news/201402.JefricConsultingNewsletter.html
All newsletters can be found here.
http://www.jefric.com/news/news.htm
Technology is an essential tool for success. Your business can use technology as a strategic asset rather than treat it as an expense.
Jefric Consulting provides IT consulting services and custom technology solutions for Small Businesses. With over 30 years of business and technology experience, we are uniquely qualified to work with you and understand your company goals, develop and execute a strategy that delivers the results you want in a cost efficient manner. Solutions include Windows (Small Business) Server, Exchange E-mail, remote access, mobile computing, office collaboration and much more. Where appropriate, off-premise hosted solutions are available, reducing the need for onsite office computing equipment. We want you to get the most value from technology and work smarter, not harder, improve efficiency, and increase revenue and profit for your small business.
Jefric Consulting is a Microsoft Partner, a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), a Microsoft Small Business Specialist and a Microsoft Cloud Essentials Partner.
Web: http://www.jefric.com
Blog: http://blog.jefric.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jefricllc
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Tagged with february small business it news, it newsletter february, Newsletter.
By AlanBuckwalter
– February 4, 2014
On April 8, 2014 Microsoft will end support for one of the most successful desktop operating systems of our time. Windows XP has served many for a long time but it is time to move on. Software and hardware has improved greatly over the years; don’t get stuck in the past. Increase performance and productivity in you business by upgrading to new technology.
When support ends, Microsoft will no longer provide critical and security updates for Windows XP. Don’t wait for a problem to present itself, upgrade in advance. There are less than 80 days to go!
Posted in General, Windows7.
Tagged with windows XP end of life, windows xp retiring.
By AlanBuckwalter
– January 18, 2014
January 2014 – Keeping up with key business / technology issues in the news is difficult. Let Jefric Consulting help you.
Click here to view the January edition of our monthly Small Business Technology Newsletter.
http://www.jefric.com/news/201401.JefricConsultingNewsletter.html
All newsletters can be found here.
http://www.jefric.com/news/news.htm
Technology is an essential tool for success. Your business can use technology as a strategic asset rather than treat it as an expense.
Jefric Consulting provides IT consulting services and custom technology solutions for Small Businesses. With over 30 years of business and technology experience, we are uniquely qualified to work with you and understand your company goals, develop and execute a strategy that delivers the results you want in a cost efficient manner. Solutions include Windows (Small Business) Server, Exchange E-mail, remote access, mobile computing, office collaboration and much more. Where appropriate, off-premise hosted solutions are available, reducing the need for onsite office computing equipment. We want you to get the most value from technology and work smarter, not harder, improve efficiency, and increase revenue and profit for your small business.
Jefric Consulting is a Microsoft Partner, a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), a Microsoft Small Business Specialist and a Microsoft Cloud Essentials Partner.
Web: http://www.jefric.com
Blog: http://blog.jefric.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jefricllc
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Tagged with it in the news, it technology newsletter, january small business technology newsletter, Newsletter.
By AlanBuckwalter
– January 7, 2014
December 2013 – Keeping up with key business / technology issues in the news is difficult. Let Jefric Consulting help you.
Click here to view the December edition of our monthly Small Business Technology Newsletter.
http://www.jefric.com/news/201312.JefricConsultingNewsletter.html
All newsletters can be found here.
http://www.jefric.com/news/news.htm
Technology is an essential tool for success. Your business can use technology as a strategic asset rather than treat it as an expense.
Jefric Consulting provides IT consulting services and custom technology solutions for Small Businesses. With over 30 years of business and technology experience, we are uniquely qualified to work with you and understand your company goals, develop and execute a strategy that delivers the results you want in a cost efficient manner. Solutions include Windows (Small Business) Server, Exchange E-mail, remote access, mobile computing, office collaboration and much more. Where appropriate, off-premise hosted solutions are available, reducing the need for onsite office computing equipment. We want you to get the most value from technology and work smarter, not harder, improve efficiency, and increase revenue and profit for your small business.
Jefric Consulting is a Microsoft Partner, a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), a Microsoft Small Business Specialist and a Microsoft Cloud Essentials Partner.
Web: http://www.jefric.com
Blog: http://blog.jefric.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jefricllc
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Tagged with december it newsletter; december small business it news, december itechnology news, Newsletter.
By AlanBuckwalter
– December 1, 2013
November 2013 – Keeping up with key business / technology issues in the news is difficult. Let Jefric Consulting help you.
Click here to view the November edition of our monthly Small Business Technology Newsletter.
http://www.jefric.com/news/201311.JefricConsultingNewsletter.html
All newsletters can be found here.
http://www.jefric.com/news/news.htm
Technology is an essential tool for success. Your business can use technology as a strategic asset rather than treat it as an expense.
Jefric Consulting provides IT consulting services and custom technology solutions for Small Businesses. With over 30 years of business and technology experience, we are uniquely qualified to work with you and understand your company goals, develop and execute a strategy that delivers the results you want in a cost efficient manner. Solutions include Windows (Small Business) Server, Exchange E-mail, remote access, mobile computing, office collaboration and much more. Where appropriate, off-premise hosted solutions are available, reducing the need for onsite office computing equipment. We want you to get the most value from technology and work smarter, not harder, improve efficiency, and increase revenue and profit for your small business.
Jefric Consulting is a Microsoft Partner, a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), a Microsoft Small Business Specialist and a Microsoft Cloud Essentials Partner.
Web: http://www.jefric.com
Blog: http://blog.jefric.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jefricllc
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Tagged with Newsletter, november it newsletter, november small business it news.
By AlanBuckwalter
– November 6, 2013
Vulnerabilities and Costs Make a Windows Upgrade Mandatory for the Enterprise
Microsoft has announced that it will end active support and “end of life” Windows XP on April 8, 2014. Now, as that date fast approaches, the highly negative consequences of continuing to use Windows XP in enterprise environments are becoming much clearer. After that date, IT security risks and compliance issues from continued use will be magnified. This white paper examines three aspects that can potentially create a “nightmare” for your organization.
Posted in General, Windows7.
Tagged with windows xp retiring, windows xp risk, windows xp support ends.
By AlanBuckwalter
– October 29, 2013
Cloud computing contunues to be the hot topic and direction that many enterprises are going; but is it right for you?
Considering the cost, performance, reliability and more can be very confusing and challenging for the average small business.
Here is an article that may help: “How to assess risk when considering cloud computing“
Posted in General.
Tagged with Cloud Computing, is cloud computing right for you, risks of cloud computing.
By AlanBuckwalter
– October 22, 2013
Business continuity planning can help your business operate in the wake of a disaster
Hurricane Sandy destroyed not only the Jersey shore, but also a long list of small and mid-size businesses that lived in its path. Unfortunately, many of these businesses were not able to recover from Sandy and were forced to shutter. Sandy therefore serves as the latest reminder that Disaster Preparedness (DP)/Business Continuity (BC) planning is a critical topic for all business owners to consider on a proactive basis so that they are not caught unprepared by similar disasters.
Read more about business continuity here.
Posted in General.
Tagged with business continuity, disaster preparedness, superstorm sandy.
By AlanBuckwalter
– October 11, 2013
October 2013 – Keeping up with key business / technology issues in the news is difficult. Let Jefric Consulting help you.
Click here to view the October edition of our monthly Small Business Technology Newsletter.
http://www.jefric.com/news/201310.JefricConsultingNewsletter.html
All newsletters can be found here.
http://www.jefric.com/news/news.htm
Technology is an essential tool for success. Your business can use technology as a strategic asset rather than treat it as an expense.
Jefric Consulting provides IT consulting services and custom technology solutions for Small Businesses. With over 30 years of business and technology experience, we are uniquely qualified to work with you and understand your company goals, develop and execute a strategy that delivers the results you want in a cost efficient manner. Solutions include Windows (Small Business) Server, Exchange E-mail, remote access, mobile computing, office collaboration and much more. Where appropriate, off-premise hosted solutions are available, reducing the need for onsite office computing equipment. We want you to get the most value from technology and work smarter, not harder, improve efficiency, and increase revenue and profit for your small business.
Jefric Consulting is a Microsoft Partner, a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), a Microsoft Small Business Specialist and a Microsoft Cloud Essentials Partner.
Web: http://www.jefric.com
Blog: http://blog.jefric.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jefricllc
Posted in General.
Tagged with it newsletter, Newsletter, october technology newsletter, Small Business Technology News.
By AlanBuckwalter
– September 30, 2013
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