SynchroNet Messages & Alerts
Beware of Phony “IT Support” Calls
Phone calls from “Microsoft Tech Support” or from “Your IT support” are a scam. You could be at home or in your office, possibly in front of your computer, when your phone rings. Someone identifies himself as “Microsoft Technical Support”, or as “your IT support” and says your computer has a serious vulnerability or is…
Read MoreStarting 2015 with SynchroNet
The New Year is underway, and we’re excited about all of the great things we know this year will bring! We also look forward to helping you achieve new business goals and build on past successes. How? Four ways: By ensuring that you continue get the most value from your IT investments via The SynchroNet…
Read MoreThe Need for (Internet) Speed… and Other Considerations
Let’s just imagine that you’ve become irritated with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or you’ve finally decided to open that piece of junk mail from a competing brand and you’re looking at what seems like a good deal. Is there a way to cut through all the promotional double talk and figure out which companies…
Read MoreTalking Turkey About Upgrades
When is it time to upgrade your computer hardware or software? A lot of vendors would like you to believe the answer to that question is “as soon as we have something new for you to buy.” However, you shouldn’t plop down your hard-earned money for new IT products until it makes economic and business…
Read MoreImportant Message from SynchroNet
Virus Alert: Please Read and Share this Urgent Advisory! A serious threat to your computer networks has emerged-Cryptowall 2.0. This virus will cause your data to become inaccessible and recovery will be time-consuming and costly. We urge you to take simple, yet vital precaution to protect your data. Do not open any ZIP or PDF…
Read MoreDevice Rated PG: Parental Guidance Required
Now that kids across Western New York are back in school, we’ve been thinking about kids and technology. You know, there’s a running joke (based somewhat on reality) that if a parent needs to learn how to use a newfangled computer gadget, just ask the kid. After all, they were born into our technological age…
Read MoreDatabase Management Systems … Worth the Investment?
Big Data. Everyone wants it, but no one really knows what it is (unless you’re Big Blue, that is). Well, Big Data is just that… a lot of data… and if you have a lot of data, you need a place to store it. With that comes database management systems (DBMS), which organizes, stores and…
Read MoreWindows 9 is Upon Us
Are you an early adopter … one of those technophiles who camps out overnight at the Apple Store to be first in line for the latest iPhone? Or are you someone who finally gave up on dot matrix printing just last year? Either approach, like most things in life, comes with downsides of spectrum extreme.…
Read MoreWindows 9 is Upon Us
Are you an early adopter … one of those technophiles who camps out overnight at the Apple Store to be first in line for the latest iPhone? Or are you someone who finally gave up on dot matrix printing just last year? Either approach, like most things in life, comes with downsides of spectrum extreme.…
Read MoreBusiness Continuity – Why Planning for Failure is as Important as Planning for Growth
What is BackupMyNet? This product/service offers consistency and predictability when protecting our client’s data. At any point there is a hardware or software failure, we can call upon BackupMyNet to save the day. It’s an intrinsic part of the SynchroNet Way. We feel this aspect of our work is so important that we wouldn’t be…
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