Windows 7 Audit

Windows 7 could be coming to your agency soon but will you be able to run it? Make sure with Microsoft's Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. This free program scans your system to see if it's ready for Windows 7, and alerts you about any known compatibility issues. Once downloaded and installed, run the program and click the Start Check button. It takes several minutes to scan your system and all of its connected peripherals. My system took two minutes to scan.

The advisor checks your system against the minimum requirements for Windows 7 which are: 1Ghz CPU; 1GB RAM; and 16GB free hard drive space. If you want to run the Aero interface (the pretty user interface that was introduced with Vista), you'll also need a DirectX9-capable graphics card with 128MB.

My system passed with flying colors, including the ability to run Aero.

There were three programs (including two from Microsoft) that the advisor indicated may have minor issues with Windows 7. If you see any in your list, check at the software manufacturer's website for a patch. 

Check your system today with Microsoft's Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.


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The good, the bad and ugly of PC Maintenace.

The good thing about computer maintenance is that it can be very simple. The bad thing about maintenance is that most rely on auto-updates to work properly, forget about them... then problems get ugly. Then you call for a computer technician. So what can you do?

Daily/Weekly

Upto weekly - your data should be backed up. Online backup services have become readily available, less expensive, easy to use. I use iDrive and iBackup.

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Buzz OnSite

Support often requires an on-site visit but with remote control service I will be able to review your server and all workstations for those quick questions and problems. Not intended to replace an on-site call but enhance support services to get your agency personnel back to work quickly

Remote support will include:

1. Help desk support
2. Off-hours update installation
3. Review of audit service

Buzz OnSite is a remote control solution subscribed through LogMeIn. LogMeIn is a leading provider of on-demand, remote-connectivity and support solutions to small businesses, IT service providers and consumers. 

Utilizing the LogMein Free for remote control, I deploy LogMein to all computers in the organization which enables me to instantly connect to remotely assist either during business hours or off-hours whichever is necessary to keep work flow loss to a minimum.

Additionally, we can share LogMeIn Free to employees to assist them to connect during those times when away from the office, staying home with a sick child or catching up on unfinished business. With a few keystroke they have connection to work and you maintain control to their access. If the employee needs to print to their home office then their paid product of LogMeIn Pro is the only choice I recommend.

If you would have questions or like additional information, please contact me.