Archive for May, 2007
Why are Computer Guys so Weird?
Wednesday, May 30th, 2007QUESTION:
Why are computer techs so weird?
ANSWER:
A client asked me this question recently which made me laugh. The following was how I tried to respond to her observation.
Sid: I can’t disagree with your observation but what do you mean by weird?
Client: Well most techs talk a different language that I don’t understand. When I […]
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Topics: In the beginning there was light…
Thursday, May 17th, 2007Once upon a time in a land far far away… okay…about a year ago, we spent a fortune creating a fabulous looking website for our company: Array Systems. At first it seemed like our investment would be well spent. I mean the site had awesome graphics, a clear marketing message, smooth colors and […]
The Proactive Computing Model
Monday, May 14th, 2007QUESTION:
My IT guy is always busy and sometimes the computers go down. It seems like we have at least one emergency each week where someone can’t do something on the network. We’re now at the point where we’re reacting to problems and I don’t feel comfortable that our systems are stable or dependable. […]
Which Version of Vista is Right for You?
Friday, May 11th, 2007From a pragmatic standpoint, Microsoft Windows Vista versions generally align with functional user intentions, from entry-level PC users to multi-site corporations, with variations in between. Array Systems’ views of the differences are as follows:
> Larger organizations would likely adopt Vista Enterprise for the standardized features, licensing and uniformity afforded. Since Enterprise requires qualifications […]
Small Business Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Wednesday, May 9th, 2007You manage a small business and have a collection of computers that operate your company, complete with Internet connections and email. As the key person in charge, you know it’s important to have Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans in place and could use some hints on the subject.
First, be aware the topic of […]
Users are a Vital Part of Computer Security
Friday, May 4th, 2007There are behavioral (human factors) components that should be part of the security review, which do not involve hardware or software. For example, antivirus experts have noted that perhaps 35-40% of virus definition/signatures are unavailable on average, due to delays in developing remedies or in detecting new malware exploits. Therefore, the habits and […]
Windows Security Spotlight
Tuesday, May 1st, 2007Recent newsmaker stories regarding Microsoft Windows security highlighted the recurring theme that there are “care and feeding” issues related to using computers in the dynamic, connected world of the Internet. Just days ago this month, computer users of home PCs, businesses, and mobile laptop users were affected. In this case, the issue was […]