Tech Tips
Atlanta IT Service down-loadable newsletters and reference sheets.
Articles:
- Am I Really Infected?
Do not be fooled by popup ads, especially ones that are entitled, TOTAL SECURITY, AntiVirus2010/2009/XP/, AV360, AntiVirus Pro, etc. Most all of them feed in …
- Auto Login (Windows 7)
You can set your Windows 7 computer to automatically log in any user account at start up, bypassing the welcome screen and prompt for password. …
- Boot Issues with Windows 7
Using the Bootrec.exe tool from the Windows 7 boot dvd can be difficult to navigate through. We have compiled a few notes that may assist …
- Business/Commercial machines Versus Consumer/Retail machines
Attracted by heavily marketed features like large amounts of memory and hard drive storage it is easy to assume that the consumer or retail grade …
- Cellular Broadband Cards
The following article will provide step by step instructions on how to setup a new Verizon Day pass or Pre-paid Mobile Broadband card. To get …
- Change Incoming and Outgoing Mail Server Port Settings on iPhone and iPad
A number of our clients have expressed frustration when setting up their private domain’s email addresses in iOS devices. Most companies that host exchange or pop services …
- Computer Use Policy
Business owners and networks that offer internet access can often find themselves responsible for the actions of their users. Therefore, its prudent to outline your …
- Disable Password Prompts for Windows XP
For users that simple want quick and hassle free access to their Windows XP desktop in a single user environment or workshop …
- Electronic Recycling and Donations
According to the EPA, over 300 million pounds of computer products are disposed of each year in the US, and only 18% of them are recycled. Also, around 80 …
- Enable Num Locks via Registry
You can enable Num Locks on your keyboard to be automatically activated before the startup login screen. This can be done by editing …
- Hide User Accounts From Welcome Screen
You can hide user accounts to be active and allow authentication for network devices or other user accounts, such as administrator, but not be seen …
- How to remove a hard drive before recycling
Open the case. Make sure your hands are CLEAN and DRY. Remove any metal rings, watches or bracelets you may be wearing. Touch the metal casing …
- Internet Explorers’ Find Not Working
If you are experiencing problems when using the “find” in Internet Explorer 8 we have found re registering the file responsible for the process to …
- Is Your Business Using The Right Support Plan?
This article can provide some practical advice on how to cut monthly technology fees and still securely maintain your computers and servers. Many businesses were …
- Launch Virtual Machine in Seamless Mode at Startup
The following command lines can be put in to a windows batch file and scheduled to run at startup to automatically launch a …
- Microsoft Activation Issues
Microsoft’s 30 Day period is an understandable precaution to protect Microsoft’s software, but if you accidentally go over this period before activating or you have …
- New long term archiving technologies
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A few of our clients have expressed concerns about their aging Microform archives and many are having problems finding reliable service …
- Outlook Archive
Archiving old information is an important bit of computer housekeeping that can help your Outlook run faster and more stable as well as help backup …
- Outlook Repair Tool
The Inbox Repair tool (scanpst.exe) works on both the Microsoft Outlook 97-2002 Personal Folders File (.pst) and the Office Outlook Personal Folders File (.pst) data …
- Quicktime 7.70.80.34 Auto Deployment
Apple’s Quicktime version 7 with all it’s changes has been dificult for some IT admins to get deployed to their workstations. Here is a command …
- Run Book
Run Books are often used in information technology departments of commercial companies as a reference for system administrators. Below you will find a sample Run …
- Stop Outlook Exchange Password Promtps – Auto-saving Windows Passwords
Stop the annoying password promt windows from popping up when you open outlook. If you have a a Hosted Exchange Account setup in outlook, …
- Support Numbers
For our customers convience we have compiled a list of sometimes hard to find contact information. Here you will find a collection of customer and technical …
- Technology Picks
Occasionally we come across a product or service that fills our office with excitement and positive expression among the techs and sales staff alike. Below …
- Terminal Server clients tips and tricks
The following article provides help with setting up a remote terminal session with dual monitor support and various other Remote Desktop Service tips such as using Control …
- What info will I need to get my new service up and running?
When ordering a new data circuit or shortly after your sales person or project manager from the company you purchased the circuit from should be …
- Windows Update Errors
You receive a “Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested page” error when you try perform an update. Verify that the services …
Downloads:
- Tech Tips, Issue #01: Ways to tighten you IT spending & avoid common oversights; Security, Backups, Updating & Internet access. (PDF)
- Top 5 Network Security Mistakes: The five most common network security mistakes that we encounter to help your company avoid them. (PDF)