We see lots of confusion around the topics of DNS, nameservers, hosting, and email. Like a lot of facets of IT, these services are flexible and can be highly customized by someone who knows what they want to do. However, if you or someone you trust isn’t sure what they’re doing… things can go downhill in a […]
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“The Cloud” has become one of my favorite buzzwords. It’s my favorite because despite my disdain for buzzwords, it does get people to come and ask me what it means. In short, anything that is “cloud-based” is something that runs on the internet. One such application that we push on all of our clients is
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Smaller, lighter, faster. That’s what today’s computer manufacturers are going for. While products like Smart TVs and services like Netflix are blurring the lines between a computer and a Television, Lenovo’s latest entry into the market place is the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q-series. Ultra small and ultra light, it boasts all the functionality of a desktop
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“It will never happen to me.” “I won’t click on anything I don’t recognize.” “Only uneducated computer users get viruses.” “I don’t need to pay for antivirus software.” Do any of these statements sound familiar? As we’re all aware, we live in an ever-changing world in regards to technology. Ask yourself, do you keep up
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Stefan Wilson, owner of Allevia Technology, was featured as a columnist in the June edition of the Knoxville News Sentinel’s Greater Knoxville Business Journal. Wilson’s column entitled, “A Desk Drawer Is Not a Backup Solution”, explores the importance of proper backup procedures, updating and maintaining your computers, and increasing speed and performance. Below is an
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If you’re human and you watch television, it’s likely that you’ve seen a tv commercial (or two) for software programs claiming to find and fix all of your computer problems in an instant. But do these programs really work or do they cause more harm than they’re worth? These commercials claim to clean your computer, find
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Stefan Wilson, CEO of Allevia Technology was featured in an article on the Knoxville News Sentinel’s website on December 05, 2012, offering tips on how to stay safe during the online holiday shopping season. “Stefan Wilson, owner of Allevia Technology, one of East Tennessee’s information technology firms, says that keeping your personal information safe online during the
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Originally printed and published by the Knoxville News Sentinel on Sunday, September 09, 2012 Security check: Businesses must be diligent in combating cyber crime By Carly Harrington Sunday, September 9, 2012 When Tyler Fogarty’s laptop was stolen from his car earlier this year, the Knoxville Realtor feared he’d never see it again. In one fell
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Antivirus protection is an absolute must for your computer. Generally speaking, PCs get the lions’ share of various atrocities ranging from malware to trojans, but Macs and even phones and tablets are being targeted these days as well. Your computer, however, is still the largest target for many of the nasties out on the web.
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