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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.

Introducing Windows Hello

Introducing Windows Hello

As time has passed, more focus has been put on balancing a user’s identity authentication in terms of its convenience versus its security. This has led to the development of solutions like Windows Hello, the biometrics-based system that Microsoft has introduced into the Windows operating system.

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How to Delete Temporary Files in Windows

How to Delete Temporary Files in Windows

We’ve all probably had the storage on our computer fill up a little too quickly for our liking. While you could delete or store unused files in the cloud, there is another method that you can use to quickly free up a little extra space that you might not have realized is there. If you can delete temporary files, you might find that you suddenly have a lot more storage space on your computer.

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Windows 10’s Action Center

Windows 10’s Action Center

Windows 10 has available for almost five years. Have you ever used the Windows 10 Action Center, though? If the answer is yes, good for you. If the answer is no, it is time to talk about the nearly hidden part of Windows 10, and tell you how you can use it to your advantage.

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Keyboard Shortcuts Featuring the Windows Key

Keyboard Shortcuts Featuring the Windows Key

Keyboard shortcuts have been utilized for a long time to move things along faster. In 1994, around the time that Windows 95 was released, Microsoft created the new keyboard layout that incorporated the brand-new Windows key (or Win Key). When pressed, the Windows Key would instantly open the start menu, which debuted in the software.

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Reminder: Windows 7 Retires January 14th!

Reminder: Windows 7 Retires January 14th!

Microsoft is retiring two of its most popular operating systems in just over a week; this shouldn’t be news at this point. Microsoft has frequently been reminding Windows 7 users that they need to upgrade before January 14 - including running a major campaign to do so - but there are still a quarter of all desktop users that haven’t upgraded yet.

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A Look at Windows 10’s Timeline

A Look at Windows 10’s Timeline

Microsoft Windows has been a staple of personal computing for almost 35 years. When Microsoft retires their Windows 7 OS in a few weeks, they will be left with only two PC OSs functional: Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Below is a look at the Windows 10 OS and when to expect Microsoft to release a new OS.

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Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365

Microsoft provides solutions that have a reliable history of being assets when businesses adopt them; however, like most solutions, what may fit well for one business may not fit well for all. 

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Steps for Syncing OneDrive with Windows 10

Steps for Syncing OneDrive with Windows 10

Microsoft OneDrive is an instrument that many businesses utilize of for cloud-based file sharing and real-time access, but did you know that it can also sync files to your desktop? OneDrive is usually used to save Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote documents, so being able to access them on your Windows 10 device only makes it easier to work on them. Below we'll show you how to set up this syncing; it could change your work life for the better.

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How to Enhance Your Windows 10 Speed

How to Enhance Your Windows 10 Speed

Windows 10 is a solid option for organizations that want to get the most out of their computers, but it can be a bit slow at times. Let's help your business get the most out of your Windows 10 PC and speed up certain tasks.

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The Difference between Microsoft 365 and Office 365

The Difference between Microsoft 365 and Office 365

Microsoft is a juggernaut in the increasingly competitive business world with its many, many solutions for businesses of all sizes. With so many options, it can be tricky to figure out the right solution for your organization. Fortunately, you don’t have to figure that out on your own; Macro Systems will help you understand the difference between Microsoft’s Office 365 and Microsoft 365 solution.

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How to Change Your Display in Windows 10

How to Change Your Display in Windows 10

Customizing your display settings is one of the best methods to make Windows 10 feel like your own experience. There are a lot of settings you can change to your specific liking. Macro Systems will walk you through how you can change the settings on your displays, whether it’s a new monitor or an ancient one.

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Why You Should Download the Second Windows 10 Update of 2018 Now

Why You Should Download the Second Windows 10 Update of 2018 Now

Windows 10 just received a second update for 2018. Some experts believe this many significant updates to the OS is too many, but when you begin to look at the features available thanks to this second update, you may be happy that Microsoft has decided to release it (and re-release it). Below, we'll take a look at the new update, as well as a few of the convenient features that it has rolled out to users.

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Simple Tricks and Shortcuts for Windows 10

Simple Tricks and Shortcuts for Windows 10

You need to get as much productivity out of your computer as possible while working. If you can speed up some of the ways you access specific information, you can accomplish even more. Shortcuts are very helpful to this end. Below are some of the easiest ways you can save time while working with a computer.

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Upgrading from Windows 7 Should Be a Priority

Upgrading from Windows 7 Should Be a Priority

If you have a computer that is currently running Windows 7 as its operating system, it’s time for you to start thinking about the future. Microsoft has officially revealed the End-of-Life date for Windows 7; this means they will eventually stop supporting computers running the popular operating system. What does this mean for your organization, though?

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How to Change Default Apps in Windows 10

How to Change Default Apps in Windows 10

Have you ever attempted to open up a document only to have your computer default to a program that you didn’t intend or never use? This can often happen for standard file types like PDFs. Fortunately, Windows 10 makes it easy to alter the default applications for your organization’s file types. Below we'll show you how to accomplish this.

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Tip of the Week: Tired of Those Windows 10 Lock Screen Ads? Here’s How to Turn Them Off!

Tip of the Week: Tired of Those Windows 10 Lock Screen Ads? Here’s How to Turn Them Off!

If your business is using Windows 10 on your workstations, you might have noticed that there are plenty of advertisements geared toward marketing some product or service to users. These advertisements can get annoying. We’ll show you how to turn off the lock screen ads that appear before you log in.

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Tip of the Week: 4 Power Tips for Windows 10 Users

Tip of the Week: 4 Power Tips for Windows 10 Users

Windows 10 is almost one year old, and people have found all sorts of ways to best leverage Microsoft’s great new operating system to their business’s advantage. Yet, some folks tend to forget some of the most basic new features that got everyone so excited about Windows 10 in the first place. Have you taken advantage of these Windows 10 features yet?

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Windows 10 Gets a High Score From PC Gamers

Windows 10 Gets a High Score From PC Gamers

Windows 10 has been gaining traction in the workplace, but to see a different side of the value that Microsoft’s latest operating system provides, let’s look to the exact opposite of the workplace: recreation. Specifically, Windows 10 has gained in popularity amongst PC gamers, reaching almost half of the total user base of Steam, the PC gamer’s cloud-based preferred gaming solution.

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3 Built-in Windows 10 Security Tools that Keep Hackers at Bay

3 Built-in Windows 10 Security Tools that Keep Hackers at Bay

Windows is perhaps the most widely-used computing tool in the workplace, and as such, it remains a huge target for hackers of all kinds. Criminals are always trying to uncover vulnerabilities in the operating system, but this time around, Microsoft has truly outdone themselves. Windows 10’s built-in security, according to hackers at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas, allows for the most secure Windows operating system in several years.

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Kindle Users May Not Like the Latest Windows 10 Upgrade

Kindle Users May Not Like the Latest Windows 10 Upgrade

If you happened to plug your Kindle into your computer and get a blue screen of death, you aren’t alone. Many Kindle users have discovered that the Anniversary update to Windows 10 has caused an issue when attempting to use USB to charge the device or transfer books. It would seem that, within moments of connecting the Kindle to a Windows 10 device, the device will lock up and display the dreaded Blue Screen of Death before rebooting.

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