Now would be a good time to change your Hotmail or Windows Live password. The account info for several thousand Hotmail accounts has been published on a third party site, possibly due to a phishing scheme.
We recommend you update your password today. If you suspect your account has been accessed, go to the link above for further information about the issue; there’s also a link there to submit a request to reclaim your account.
Have you upgraded to Internet Explorer 8, and now you’re having trouble seeing websites you used to view just fine? There’s a setting that can correct that for most sites:
That will allow IE 8 to view websites as though it was the older version, which should resolve the problems you’ve been having.
Microsoft announced a security flaw in Internet Explorer for which they don’t have a patch yet. This issue allows a hacker to access your computer with the same rights that you have, while you’re viewing videos in Internet Explorer.
Microsoft has a workaround in Knowledgebase article 972890. However, you can also use an alternative browser such as Firefox or Chrome until Microsoft has the patch ready. They’re working on the patch now, and should have it out soon.
A lot of people are still using Office 2003, and having trouble working with customers and vendors who have upgraded to Office 2007. Microsoft has an applet you can install that will allow you to work with those files seamlessly, which you can find here:
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
If your co-workers, or other people you share files with, are still using Office 2003, don’t forget to make sure your Office applications save as 2003 by default.
Computers have become critical to most businesses these days. However, planning your network, installing new systems, keeping your network running smoothly, researching new tech-as necessary as all of this is, it’s also a lot of work, requiring a lot of study and training.
If you do take on managing your IT yourself, you may find you’ve pulled your focus away from your business and its needs. Even if you hire an in-house IT person, you will still have to manage that person, and provide full oversight for all projects.
Especially in times like these, your business needs your full attention. As an alternative, a lot of companies are choosing to outsource their computer support, which gives them:
What it all comes down to is that outsourcing your IT to a provider you trust allows you to focus on what you do best: managing your business.