From the desk of: Cathy Coloff
Subject: Game on!
It’s amazing how things have changed. During the winter months as a youth, I was likely inside playing board games with my friends. We played all the classics plus some newcomers such as Pictionary and Trivial Pursuit.
The Game of Life
In this issue:
Our newest client, who outsourced its entire IT management to IT Radix, has been going through a lot of changes. The New Jersey based specialty distributor of raw materials, chemicals, packaging and equipment was selling off a subsidiary. They came to IT Radix because they needed a lot of help sorting out a variety of technical issues.
Astound your friends with more time-saver Windows keyboard function key tips:
F9 – Sends and receives emails in Microsoft Outlook and refreshes a document in Microsoft Word.
F10 – Activates the menu bar of an open Microsoft Windows application.
High school students need to keep up with their studies in order to pass their exams and move on to the next grade and ultimately graduate. Parents, teachers, principals and school administrators all provide support and encouragement to assist students to stay ahead and move ahead.
When you were a child, there was nothing better than receiving a gift. A beautifully wrapped present was sure to leave you with a feeling of excitement and curiosity. You didn't know exactly what was inside, but you knew it was for you and that it was probably something you wanted.
One of the many things that we have learned about our business is that attention to detail, especially as it relates to client IT support, is paramount for long-term success.
When we first meet with a new prospect, we often ask a very simple question that goes something like this: “If you had a magic wand, what problems with your information technology and computer networks would you like to see solved—like magic?” We ask this question as one of many ways to fully understand how a prospect uses technology.
macOS High Sierra, Apple’s newest desktop operating system, aims to enhance current features, fix problems, and improve overall user experience. A long list of refinements await iMac and MacBook users, but here are the ones businesses will find most useful.
In yet another sign that Apple computers are no longer being ignored by hackers, a successful piece of Windows-based malware has been rewritten for MacOS. Instead of encrypting data and holding it for ransom, OSX.Dok skips the extortion and simply steals your bank account information.
The macOS 10.13.1 High Sierra update “improves the security, stability, and reliability of your Mac and is recommended for all users.” This is a standard message in most operating system updates, but users seldom pay heed. This time, however, Apple’s latest Mac OS includes a security update that’s essential to keeping your devices safe from KRACK.
Why you should update now
Foremost on Apple’s list of macOS updates is the addition of 70 new emojis.
