Windows Server 2008 R2 End-of-Life Support is near. Windows Server 2008 R2 end-of-life mainstream supported ended back on January 13, 2015. However, there is a more critical date looming. On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end all support for Windows Server 2008 R2. It seems like 2020 is a … Read More
At SandStorm IT, we typically suggest doing all updates (especially Operating System) as they become available to avoid security vulnerabilities, In the latest batch of Microsoft updates, there were some "known issues". In this security alert, we'll cover "What's the issue?", "What versions of … Read More
1. What will the PC be used for? This question should always be asked first whenever considering a new PC. Factor in potential new activities that you might want to do, as well as listing old activities. Consider a situation like this: currently, you only do light office work, such as editing … Read More
People getting scammed is nothing new. In fact, phishing is still the common most type of cyber-attack. Most people have heard of the Nigerian Prince scam. However, with advances in technology, there have been advances in scammer’s technology and tactics as well. Many have taken a liking to the form … Read More
What is DNS? The easiest way to explain Domain Name Service (DNS) is to think of DNS as a phone book. Computers access a DNS server to be able to look up a domain name and return IP address associated with it, much the same as you could use a phone book to look up someone’s telephone number. Once … Read More
Smartphones are the new way of life in today's day-to-day life. We can do anything we need to do on a computer from a handheld device. But, what happens if your device's battery life doesn't last? In this post, we'll discuss a few things that you can look at to extend the battery life of your … Read More
As we've spoken with current customers and new prospects about Managed IT Services for their computers, servers, and networks, occasionally, someone will ask, "Can I just put my server and a couple of the most important PCs on a Managed IT Services plan. Our response is always (politely and … Read More
What is Phishing? This varies from the specific type of phishing, but in general, phishing is the act of tricking and manipulating a user to reveal information to the attacker through various means. Tools of the trade can range from malware laced documents, to websites with URLs that are … Read More
