Your Portland & Vancouver IT Information Source

Windows 8.1 is a free upgrade available in the Windows app store for existing Windows 8 users. On October 18th, Windows 8.1 will also be available to consumers as a packaged DVD and on new PCs, tablets, and laptops. Similar to Windows 8, there’s a standard version and a Pro version.

Is your dental practice running Windows XP? If so, it’s time to upgrade to a secure operating system or face severe HIPAA penalties after April 8th, 2014, when Microsoft will discontinue its support for the operating system. The end of support means Microsoft will no longer release security updates or fixes, which poses a variety of risks, including:

Compliance and security risks due to the unsupported and unpatched operating system.

Do you worry about the privacy of your personal data? If so, you’re not alone. According to a study conducted by Harris Interactive, which surveyed 2000 consumers, privacy concerns associated with personal data are fairly common. For example:

93% of consumers have privacy concerns regarding online shopping.

Do you worry about the privacy of your personal data? If so, you’re not alone. According to a study conducted by Harris Interactive, which surveyed 2000 consumers, privacy concerns associated with personal data are fairly common. For example:

93% of consumers have privacy concerns regarding online shopping.

If you’re using Windows XP or Office 2003 you only have until April 8th before hackers attack.

This isn’t a marketing ploy. It’s an urgent warning.

As a Microsoft Certified Partner {company} is reaching out to businesses in the area that use Windows XP and Office 2003.  Microsoft announced that it will stop support for the XP operating system and Office 2003 software suite on April 8, 2014. This means if you and your staff are using these programs your business will be exposed to serious cyber attacks that can take control of your network, steal data, crash your system, and cripple your business.

Do you protect your laptops and mobile devices with anti-virus software? If not, it’s critical to avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Cybercriminals can easily intercept data sent over public Wi-Fi, yet 53% of mobile device owners use public Wi-Fi hotspots on a regular basis.

Do you protect your laptops and mobile devices with anti-virus software? If not, it’s critical to avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Cybercriminals can easily intercept data sent over public Wi-Fi, yet 53% of mobile device owners use public Wi-Fi hotspots on a regular basis.

Mavericks Users Must Install OS X 10.9.2 to Prevent Data Interception

The OS X 10.9.2 update, which patches the SSL bug found in a piece of open source code and other issues, is now available for Mavericks users. Don't wait on this critical update.  Install it immediately.

Microsoft Outlook offers a variety of convenient features and capabilities. However, most of us don’t know how to leverage the features and capabilities available. Here are 7 convenient tips and tricks to help you get the most out of Microsoft Outlook:

Stop Missing Important Messages

Are you constantly missing important messages because they’re lost in your cluttered inbox? Use the New Search Folder to set up a search for important names or email addresses.

You’ve probably been using Microsoft Word to write documents for years, however, there’s a few lesser-known ways to get work done faster and more efficiently. Here are 8 timesaving tips and tricks for Microsoft Word:

1.     Select Text Quickly

You already know that double-clicking will select a single word, however, triple-clicking will select an entire paragraph.