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6 More Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You May Not Know

April 13, 2021 By Jeff Fowler

Based on our first "6 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You May Not Know" post, we decided that it was time to do another one with even more shortcuts. Keyboard shortcuts give you an easy way to accomplish certain tasks faster and more efficiently.   In this post, we'll be going over some of the keyboard … Read More

Categories: Business, Desktop Operating Systems, Desktop Software, Personal Computing, Tips/Tricks/Shortcuts

The Benefits and Risks of Software from the Internet

March 9, 2021 By Miker Irick

Got a flat tire? You will need a jack, a lug wrench, and a spare. Need to hang a picture? A hammer, nail, and level will set you straight. Almost any problem can be solved with the right set of tools. The same is true with your software on your computer. From writing an essay to preparing your … Read More

Categories: Business, Desktop Software, Personal Computing, Tips/Tricks/Shortcuts

How to Spot Fake Virus Warnings

January 26, 2021 By SandStorm IT

You are browsing the web, minding your own business, when suddenly a screen like the following pops up: You find yourself unable to open anything else or even close the Window. Clicking on “OK” does nothing and, sometimes, you even hear a voice from your speakers telling you that your computer is … Read More

Categories: Cybersecurity, Desktop Software, Email Software and Applications, Networking, Personal Computing, Social Engineering/Phishing, Spyware/Malware/Viruses

Free (No Cost) Software, Open Source Software, and Free (Copy-left) Software

January 19, 2021 By Miker Irick

Is free software really free? It is a simple question with a not so simple answer. While a piece of software may not cost anything to use, i.e. "freeware", it still may not be completely free. Most software comes with an End User License Agreement (EULA) that a user must agree to before even using … Read More

Categories: Business, Desktop Software, Office Applications

How is Office 365 different than the standard version of Office?

December 15, 2020 By Josh Yarbrough

If you've ever wondered "What's the difference between Office 2016 and Office 365?", we hope to clear up that distinction and maybe even answer some questions you might have about the two products. It's confusing. I know. And visiting Microsoft's official website makes it even more unclear and can … Read More

Categories: Business, Desktop Software, Email Software and Applications

Are you still running your business on spreadsheets?

December 8, 2020 By SandStorm IT

Are you using spreadsheets to run your business? Frequently, we are consulted to improve upon business processes with automation and integration through custom software only to find out they are running everything from accounting, payroll, inventory management, BI reporting, daily diaries, and … Read More

Categories: Business, Desktop Software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), General Business, Office Applications

How does the latest Windows Update that removes Adobe Flash Player affect me?

November 10, 2020 By John Hammett

Adobe Flash, originally released by Macromedia in 1995, is a once widely used and vastly capable web application platform.  In 2005 Flash player was installed on more devices than any other internet-based media application, including Java, Quicktime, and Windows Media Player.  Flash media player … Read More

Categories: Business, Cybersecurity, Desktop Software, Security Alerts & Vulnerabilities

The Purpose and Scope of Popular Open Source Software Licenses

August 4, 2020 By Jordan B. Sanders

What is a Software License? Software is an interesting thing.  Whereas we can touch, move, give, and generally interact physically with most useful things, software is different.  It's intangible.  However, the benefits it brings are clear and make a huge impact on our daily lives.  Commonly, there … Read More

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6 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You May Not Know

June 29, 2020 By Jeff Fowler

Shortcut key combinations are designed to make it easier/faster to do certain tasks. As far as shortcut keys in Windows are concerned, almost everyone knows about CTRL + ALT + DEL (Interrupt), CTRL + C (Copy), ALT + F4 (Close program) and the more common shortcuts. In this blog post, we'll be … Read More

Categories: Business, Desktop Operating Systems, Desktop Software, Personal Computing, Tips/Tricks/Shortcuts

5 Things You Should Know If You’re Starting Out Programming

June 8, 2020 By Miker Irick

Programming. To some, it's an art where, with a few (thousand) keystrokes, magic can happen. To others, it's a job that can pay lots of money. Many call it the future, with hundreds of programs and gizmos designed to teach programming to children and thousands of people seeking retraining or … Read More

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