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Macro Systems has been serving the Metro Washington, DC area since 1997, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Macro Systems has been serving the Metro Washington, DC area since 1997, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses

Some Suspicions About the Internet of Things Won't Stop it From Growing

Some Suspicions About the Internet of Things Won't Stop it From Growing

Connectivity is one of the biggest advantages of mobile technology, but some developments have taken this aspect to wild heights. The Internet of Things is making companies rethink the conventions of connectivity in ways which had not been necessary. Unsurprisingly, the Internet of Things is forcing business owners and others to remain skeptical of connected technology to a certain degree, and a survey from Cisco highlights this trend.

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The E-Waste Dilemma

The E-Waste Dilemma

In homes and offices around the world, Technology has become nearly essentially, and one may find themselves replacing it more often than they expected. This leads to a significant amount of waste that can accumulate in your office; whether it's an extra smartphone, desktop, or something as simple as a random, non-functional hard drive. Disposing your dated, unnecessary technology isn’t as easy as placing paper into a recycling bin, however, and it shows in the amount of e-waste that infects the world every day.

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Just Because the Internet Goes Down Doesn't Mean There is Nothing to Accomplish

Just Because the Internet Goes Down Doesn't Mean There is Nothing to Accomplish

The Modern business relies on the Internet so much that, if the Internet went down, many employees wouldn't know what to do. There’s no need to surrender productivity simply because the Internet isn’t cooperating. There are numerous ways to get work done on a day that the Internet calls in sick.

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Building a Social Media Strategy for the Modern Business

Building a Social Media Strategy for the Modern Business

Constructing a social media strategy can be difficult for the modern business. You don't know exactly how it will affect your business, and you also are aware that your competitors are likely using it. Let's look at how your organization’s social media practices can lead to success.

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A Bug that Blurs the Lines Between CPU Modes

A Bug that Blurs the Lines Between CPU Modes

Just a few months after the firmware in their computer chips was revealed to be significantly flawed, Intel’s flagship product has yet again resulted in negative attention to the company. While the issue now has a fix, there was the possibility that a solution could reduce the functionality of the CPU.

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Do Not Hesitate to Address the Elephant in the Server Room

Do Not Hesitate to Address the Elephant in the Server Room

If there is a problem that everyone is hesitant to address, that problem is called "the elephant in the room". Many businesses may find that, these days, those elephants live in their server rooms. Let's acknowledge these elephants and discuss a few ways that you can evict them from your organization’s IT.

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Some Ways Internet and Web-Connected Services Alter the Way that Businesses Function

Some Ways Internet and Web-Connected Services Alter the Way that Businesses Function

Modern companies rely on so much technology that it’s nearly impossible to think about operations without considering how technology can make them more efficient. Many businesses would completely shut down without the innovations brought about as a result of technology development. One of the most popular trends over the past few years has been the shift from in-house assets to web-based assets, ranging from application access to infrastructure hosting.

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Conquering Page Orientation in Microsoft Word

Conquering Page Orientation in Microsoft Word
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Sometimes using Microsoft Word requires the addition of an outside element, usually something like an Excel sheet, PowerPoint slide or other visual aid. A recurring issue involves having to alter the size of the external element to fit between the margins of the portrait orientation, ultimately subtracting from its impact.

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Four Resolutions to Help Preserve Your Company's Cybersecurity in 2018

Four Resolutions to Help Preserve Your Company's Cybersecurity in 2018

This year could be a significant year for your business; your business needs to be around long enough to see any positives that may come its way, though, which means you need to be prepared for the negatives. Here are four resolutions for you to make this year to help preserve your company’s cybersecurity.

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Recognizing These 4 Behavioral Types Will Help You Network More Efficiently

Recognizing These 4 Behavioral Types Will Help You Network More Efficiently

Nearly everyone, at some point in time, has been involved in a situation where personalities clash. This is natural; different people are born with different predispositions and are raised in different environments. Still, in the business world, one should do their best to keep personal differences from affecting their necessary professional relationships.

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OneNote, EverNote, or Both?

OneNote, EverNote, or Both?

If you are taking notes related to an organization’s operations, those notes need to meet certain guidelines of clarity, cohesiveness, and comprehension. To accomplish those guidelines, you will require the correct tools. This entry will appraise two of the industry’s best note-taking applications to help you identify which is best for your needs. The applications: Microsoft OneNote, and EverNote.

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A Connection Between WannaCry and North Korea Revealed

A Connection Between WannaCry and North Korea Revealed

In a statement issued by Tom Bossert, the Homeland Security Adviser to the White House, responsibility for the WannaCry attacks from May 12th to the 15th in 2017 was attributed to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. This claim fits with the conclusions that New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and Japan have come to, according to Bossert.

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5 Aspects of Managed IT That Will Reduce Your Stress Level

5 Aspects of Managed IT That Will Reduce Your Stress Level

Your company has a solid plan to manage its IT maintenance, or it does not. There is no middle ground. Either your business has an internal team devoted to maintaining your IT infrastructure, or it’s not being taken care of as well as it should be. Even if your organization does have an internal team, you might notice that they don’t have enough time on their hands to handle all of their responsibilities. Let us introduce you to one of the most notable ways of keeping your technology in sufficient working order: managed IT services.

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There Is More to the Internet of Things Than Most Realize

There Is More to the Internet of Things Than Most Realize

Do you realize how the countless devices entering the workplace will influence your business’s infrastructure and security? It’s imperative to remain aware about how the Internet of Things and connected devices will affect your business in the near future. According to HAX Hardware Trends, 2018 will see a string of changes in how we approach the Internet of Things, as well as how businesses govern it for their networks.

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How to Utilize Charts in Excel

How to Utilize Charts in Excel

Excel is the primary spreadsheet builder and is tremendously valuable to your business. Spreadsheets are perfect for showcasing information in a compact manner, but without a couple of charts, your users will just be staring at cell after cell of dull old numbers. By using charts in Excel, you can take your spreadsheet building to the next level.

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Just Because it's the Holidays Doesn't Mean Cybersecurity Can Take Time Off

Just Because it's the Holidays Doesn't Mean Cybersecurity Can Take Time Off

During Christmas, technology is unavoidable. Traditionally, the holidays were a time when things slowed down for companies, people spent time with their families, and business was put on the back burner. Those days are over. The modern professional is lucky to get a day off for Christmas; and, because of the way business works today, may be asked to do more than ever around the holidays.

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Don't Underestimate the Dangers of Phishing Attacks

Don't Underestimate the Dangers of Phishing Attacks

There are not many security problems that are more dangerous than a network breach. Considering how much you could lose from an unexpected run-in with a hacker, it’s not a surprise that companies are worried. Somehow, even some of the most troubling threats like phishing attacks are often overlooked. A new study introduces the groundbreaking thought that phishing attacks should be at the front of a business owner’s mind regarding network security.

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Make Cortana Only Listen to You

Make Cortana Only Listen to You
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Cortana, Windows 10’s built-in personal assistant, has demonstarted her usefulness for those users who have taken advantage of her services. Occasionally, however, the Cortana interface will answer when another person in the room beckons her. For Cortana to work for one person, and to obey only one voice, the software needs to become familiar with that voice.

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Understanding RPO and RTO for Data Backup and Disaster Recovery

Understanding RPO and RTO for Data Backup and Disaster Recovery

An organization's Backup and Recovery strategy is one of the most important aspects of managing a business, especially in a world where more hackers seem to appear everyday and critical mistakes can happen in the blink of an eye. Do you know how to assure that your business is as secure as possible in the event of a disaster? A good place to start is understanding the various terminology associated with data backup and disaster recovery.

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An Innovation Called Wireless Charging

An Innovation Called Wireless Charging

Mobile devices have become invavluable in the modern workplace. It'd be difficult to locate a company that doesn’t use smartphones or tablets in some manner. However, mobile devices will never be truly mobile while they need to be tethered to wires plugged into outlets or USB cables due to batteries losing their charges. An innovation called wireless charging has attempted to shake this concept up, but has it proven successful? And what is wireless charging, exactly?

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