Microsoft’s Vista has reached the end
Microsoft’s Vista operating system has reached the end of its life. Microsoft has an End of Life period for each of its operating systems. Once a system reaches its EOL, Microsoft stops maintaining the software. April 11, 2017, was the EOL date for Vista. While Vista will continue to work as normal, users will no […]
Sparkmon & Associates offers IT solutions to fit all needs
Sparkmon & Associates, CPAs, offers a wide range of accounting and back office services, but it also offers its clients comprehensive IT services. The Technology Team at Sparkmon & Associates does more than just keep the electronic infrastructure at the firm up to date and running smoothly. It also works with Sparkmon clients to meet […]
Too many passwords? Get one and be more secure
Technology continues to be a top-seller during the holidays and it’s likely that many purchased or received new computers or smart devices this season. These devices certainly make our lives easier, more productive – and less secure. Even as I was writing this column, I was reminding someone of the importance of keeping devices secure […]
Back it up and forget about it
The convenience of having years of work product centralized on one computer or network can also put your business’ operations at risk if you do not have a reliable way to back up the information in the event of a system crash. An effective backup strategy is crucial for your operation, and there are many […]
A new business needs a new office
After months, or even years, of hard work, goal setting, sacrifice and investment, you have taken the next step and are now the owner/operator of your own business. While you have a good understanding of management practices and leadership, you may not have given much thought to setting up the essential hardware that will keep […]