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November is Child Safety and Protection Month. There is plenty of information out there about keeping kids physically safe from cuts and bruises. But as more and more youngsters have access to the internet and borrow our devices, we thought it would be a good idea to share some guidelines about keeping young ones safe when they are surfing the web or using electronics.

“Holiday Express delivers music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need for human kindness during the holiday season and throughout the year. Founded in 1993, the organization includes 100 professional singers and musicians who volunteer their time.

As a reminder, a particularly nasty virus or ransomware called CryptoLocker is on the rise.

What’s the big deal?
It encrypts your files and you could potentially lose your data forever including the data on your file servers.

How can I get infected?
The ransomware has typically been delivered via email with an attachment from what appears to be reputable senders such as FedEx and UPS.

What to do?

Prevention:

Be smart.

IT Radix is pleased to welcome FMD Distribution to our client family.  FMD Distribution is an innovative and progressive transportation company that specializes in the proper handling, transportation and timely delivery of fragile, high-end freight.  As a managed service client, FMD enjoys unlimited technical support as well as peace of mind that the day-to-day computer maintenance are under control.

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Email management strategies are essential to keeping your in-basket manageable and SPAM free.  Strategies will help you work more efficiently, productively and smarter.  This month’s strategy is: Segregate!

Keep your business email consolidated by banishing non-business communications elsewhere.

On April 8, 2014, Microsoft will no longer support or update Windows XP or Office 2003.  What does this mean?  These programs will be even more vulnerable to outside attacks. Take action before you get in a lurch!

They will still work but, and it’s a big BUT…You could be facing serious security and compliance issues if you continue to use these programs.

We are delighted to welcome Brianne Hamill to the IT Radix Team.  Brianne comes to us from Fidelco, LLC/Lynch Contracting.  Since joining IT Radix, Brianne has made a positive contribution with her strong organizational skills and gift of creativity.  Brianne’s positive attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed adds to our supportive team environment.

Everywhere you turn there is a new App in town!  When Apple launched a little thing called the App Store in 2008, few people predicted the resulting explosion of mobile apps over the last five years.  Many of these Apps are just for fun and are wonderful ways to pass the time while sitting in waiting rooms.