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May 1, 2014 By Benjamin Benkert

Homeland Security IE Flaw

Homeland Security pointed out a major security flaw in Internet Explorer (IE) and advised everyone not to use IE until an update was released to patch

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April 29, 2013 By Benjamin Benkert Leave a Comment

2-factor authentication and why you should be using it.

2-factor authentication is one of the best ways you can secure your email, website and even your Microsoft RDP connections. If you're like me then you

Filed Under: Business, Computers and Technology, Peak Performance, Tips for Discussion

February 24, 2013 By Benjamin Benkert Leave a Comment

Defrag for better performance. Here’s a free tool for that.

Windows comes with its own defrag tool but here is a better one. Auslogics Disc Defrag Free. I like this program because it does more for

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August 22, 2012 By Benjamin Benkert Leave a Comment

Second Hand Smoke Can Kill – Your Computer

As an IT Professional it is my job to perform preventative maintenance on computers. One part of my job is removing crud from cooling fans. In most

Filed Under: Business, Computers and Technology, Peak Performance, Tips for Discussion Tagged With: assembly, computer, damage, DEATH, dust bunnies, fan assembly, job, Tobacco smoke

August 19, 2012 By Benjamin Benkert Leave a Comment

5 reasons you should consider using Ubuntu Linux

The promise of open source is better quality, higher reliability, more flexibility, lower cost, and an end to predatory vendor lock-in. - Open Source

Filed Under: Business, Computers and Technology, Peak Performance, Tips for Discussion Tagged With: cost, FREE, Linux, Linux system, Open Source Initiative Ubuntu, promise, reliability, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Linux

May 17, 2012 By Benjamin Benkert 3 Comments

Five easy tips for maximizing the life of your PC.

Your computer can last a long time if you treat it right and do a little easy maintenance. There are a number of things I do to keep my client's PC's

Filed Under: Business, Computers and Technology, Tips for Discussion Tagged With: Baby, computer, computer heaven, Shutdown, surge, surge protector, use

May 1, 2012 By Benjamin Benkert Leave a Comment

Is your website ready for Mobile?

With the explosion of tablet devices and smart phones, web designers have found new challenges in delivering mobile content. You now need to consider

Filed Under: Business, Computers and Technology, Web Design Tagged With: Ethan Marcotte, mobile design, Responsive Web Design, smart phones, web designers