Are you still running important business applications and websites using Windows Server 2003? While we’ve spent the past year getting our desktops and laptops off of Windows XP before its end of life, it’s now time to get Windows Server 2003 Out!

Regular “mainstream” support for Windows Server 2003 ended 4 years ago, and Microsoft’s extended support for Windows Server 2003 will end on July 14, 2015. That’s only 5 months away! YIKES!

Once the end of life period hits, Microsoft will not release patches and updates for Windows Server 2003, leaving your company wide open to attack.

“Many people look forward to the New Year for a
new start on old habits.”

- Author Unknown

In the 1987 classic movie Spaceballs, when Lord Dark Helmet discovers King Roland's insecure password he screams, “The combination is 12345! That's the stupidest combination I've ever heard in my life!”   Fast forward 25 plus years.

At IT Radix, we enjoy helping our clients achieve their business goals through the use of technology. Many of our clients do not have the benefit of in-house IT support and we love providing these services for them. However, quite a few of our clients are fortunate to have quality members on their team to provide in-house technical support and expertise.

Last year’s trivia question about the Ozzy Osbourne/Justin Bieber 2011 Super Bowl ad reminds us of something oh so true—technology changes fast…don’t get left behind! Technology advancements once considered a pipe dream are now becoming reality.

Words of wisdom from Marybeth Smith, COO.

In today’s IT environment, most business managers understand just how critical their business data is and are smart enough to put a computer backup in place in their organization. However, as we connect with small and medium businesses, the most common “fumble” we see is the decision to set up a backup and forget it.

A high performing football team typically has a lot of talent, but they also have the best equipment to facilitate their achievements. In the same way, talented folks in organizations perform at their highest when provided with the right equipment and tools.

This month’s SPAM Blocker Tip is:
Disguise your email address on public pages

If you have to list your email account on public pages, try to cheat SPAM spiders. Instead of writing your address as "[email protected]", write it as "john_at_domain_dot_com". People will understand how to read it, but robots will not.

Got a computer problem?  Before reaching out to Tech Support, try these simple self-help tips:

Is the problem resolved by rebooting your computer? Rebooting computers restarts a lot of hidden services which your computer relies on.