Geek Girls News
The latest on cyber security, computer support and small business IT from one of New Jersey and New York’s top managed IT service providers.“All My Friends Email Accounts Are Getting Hacked”
A client recently wrote that in the last two days, she had received two emails, apparently sent from friends, both of which were scams. She was concerned that her system might have been compromised, or even that she was somehow responsible for the breach, given the...
Do You Have an Idea or Question for Our Newsletter?
It was truly gratifying (and admittedly a bit of an ego boost) to see all the sign-ups to our new newsletter rolling in after I sent out an email announcement. As one client put it,"I hope the newsletter is as good as your service." Not to be immodest, but let's face...
Eliminate (Almost All) Panicked Calls for Computer Help with Managed Service Plans for Residential and Self-Employed Clients
We're excited to announce that we are now offering Managed Service plans to our residential and self-employed clients. These monthly maintenance plans have traditionally only been available to larger businesses. Thanks to new technology, making it more economical than...
How We Protect Our Clients’ Sensitive Data
We here at New York Geek Girls take our clients' personal information very seriously. I'd like to discuss what we do to keep it safe. Our clients' contact info (name, address, telephone number, and email address) is kept on our server, and is also stored on a secured...
How to Deal with an Over-flowing Inbox
One of the issues many of my clients face is an overwhelming inbox. Aside from the mental stress this causes, if you're using a mail client such as Outlook, having a bloated inbox can slow down your mail program's performance and cause your computer to seem to be...
Microsoft is Discontinuing SBS Server
Microsoft announced recently that is discontinuing SBS Server in 2012. Microsoft will sell Windows Server 2012 Essentials (the next version of Windows SBS Essentials 2011), which does not provide an Exchange server. The will also be selling Windows Server. For small...
Reminder: Check Your Backup!
I've said it before, but it can't be said too often. Backups need to be tested regularly. An unreliable internet connection, a failing USB cable, a drive at full capacity - these are just a few of the reasons a backup may be corrupt. No matter how good your online...
More RIM issues
Call us if you're ready to switch NY Times: In Setback, RIM Delays BlackBerry’s Next Version
Google Brings Free Wi-Fi to Some New York Subway Stations – from the NY Times
An article in the Times lists NYC subway stations that will be getting free wifi until September 7th. Google Brings Free Wi-Fi to Some New York Subway Stations - NYTimes.com.
How to Print From Your Mobile Phone or iPad
This is a pretty cool concept. You can print from any mobile device to any printer that is connected to your computer. Essentially you are sending what you want to print from your mobile device to Google, which then uses Google Chrome (installed on your computer) to...







