At first glance, Windows 8.1 is a shocking departure from the familiar. However, with IT support ending for some of the more common (and now older) Windows OS systems, it’s time to make the transition. If your business is making the transition from old Windows OS systems, the following tips will help you and your … Continued
In order to understand the implications of WAN optimization, it’s important to first understand the two types of networks that commonly exist. A LAN, or local area network, is a common sight in homes and businesses. These allow a series of computers, connected by network cables to a central switch, to share files, printers and … Continued
Everyone has heard that it is a good idea to keep your computer hardware as cool as possible. But why is this so important? Today, Syndeo Communications, the leaders in IT support in San Diego, CA are going to go over why it is important to cool your hardware and what can happen if you … Continued
“Safe Mode” has been around since Windows 95. In Safe Mode, Windows runs with minimal sets of drivers and services and bypasses most non-core components which makes it easier to troubleshoot or fixcomputer issues. There are scenarios in which Safe Mode can be a very helpful tool to fix and diagnose drivers, software, registry issues, … Continued
Everyone has had the experience of accidentally deleting an important file from their computer thinking it was a junk file or that it was no longer needed. Luckily there are a few different ways to get around this problem and restore your file back to the way it was. It is always best to keep … Continued
More and more San Diego IT consultants are noticing that an increasing number of businesses are beginning to use Mac computers in their corporate environments. Their ease of use and excellent user experience make them ideal machines to work with on a daily basis. But what happens when businesses have mission critical applications that depend … Continued
Short for Small Computer System Interface, SCSI (pronounced as “Scuzzy”) was first completed in 1982, and is one of the most commonly used interfaces for disk drives. SCSI is unique because it is capable of supporting eight devices, or sixteen devices with wide SCSI. The SCSI standards define commands, protocols and electrical and optical interfaces. … Continued
In the world of computers, open source is software code that is open to the public and that is able to be modified by anyone who has access to it. It is usually developed by many different programmers who work together on a single software project. Since open source software can be modified by the … Continued
