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Bryley Basics: How to remove Windows 10 updates
/in Newsletter /by Garin LivingstoneAnna Darlagiannis and Gavin Livingstone, Bryley Systems Inc. The Windows 10 update can be removed from a computer with these steps: Go to Control Panel Select Program and Features Select View Installed Updates Right click on each update below and select Uninstall: KB3033583 KB2952664 KB2990214 KB3012973 KB3044374 Go to Control Panel Select Windows Update Select […]
Best practices to deploy Windows 10 across your organization
/in Newsletter /by Garin LivingstoneMicrosoft has been bombarding end-users with free-upgrade ads for Windows 10; their goal is to bury older Windows operating systems, which should reduce support requirements while enabling future capabilities. (Click here for specifications on Windows 10.) The free-upgrade process works reasonably well for individual users, particularly those with compatible applications (Microsoft Office 2016) and modern […]
Corridor-9 Data Room Cleanup – Before and After
/in Blog Post /by Garin LivingstoneWe recently teamed up with our long-term business partner, Communication Link Services Corporation of Natick, to update the data room at the Corridor-9 Chamber of Commerce. The Corridor-9 Chamber of Commerce is a business-oriented, non-profit organization servicing Westborough and local communities. Bryley Systems is a long-term member who recently began supporting their IT infrastructure. Their […]
OneNote: A hidden gem in Microsoft Office
/in Microsoft, Newsletter /by Garin LivingstoneGavin Livingstone, Bryley Systems Inc., January 2016 Microsoft first introduced OneNote with Microsoft Office 2003; since then, it has gone through five iterations and has become a useful utility to record free-form ideas and collaborate with others on any device, from Windows to iOS to Android. (See Wikipedia’s write-up on OneNote.) Microsoft says that OneNote […]
Bryley Basics: Apps that send an “I’m busy” text from an Android phone
/in Mobile, Newsletter /by Garin LivingstoneYou can’t always be there to respond when you receive a text, but you might want to send an automated “I have received your text” message; much like an “out of office” email response. You can even setup a schedule that provides a response that switches on when your calendar shows a current meeting and […]
Communicating with your IT Team – A Glossary of IT Terminology
/in Newsletter, Tips /by Garin LivingstoneLawrence Strauss, Strauss and Strauss, January 2016 This list of computer terms provides a brief and simple definition of the key computer terminology and technical words that are most often used. Backup/Data Recovery™ (BU/DR) – Backup and recovery refer to the process of making data redundant and secure in case of a loss and setting […]
Data-Backup Guidelines for 2016
/in News, Newsletter, Resources /by Garin LivingstoneOur Data-Backup Guidelines for 2016 discusses backup technologies (like our Cloud-based Backup/Data Recovery™ service) and includes a helpful Backup-Rotation Calendar and a Backup-Event Log for those with on-premise backup systems.
Bryley Systems selects SOPHOS Reflexion to replace McAfee Endpoint Protection
/in News, Newsletter /by Garin LivingstoneAfter careful consideration and a review of competing products from ProofPoint and others, we have selected Reflexion Network’s Total Control Email Security to replace McAfee Endpoint Protection, which will end-of-life in January 2017. Reflexion Networks is a SOPHOS Company. SOPHOS is a growing, IT-security-product Company with a rich history in securing and protecting computer networks, […]
Bryley Basics: Prepare your IT equipment for power-disrupting winter storms
/in Newsletter /by Garin LivingstoneWinter storms can disable IT equipment, particularly with the possibility of power disruptions and sustained outages. The best way to prepare: Deploy UPS (Uninterruptible Power Source) devices for servers, critical network equipment (routers, firewalls, Wireless Access Points, etc.), and, as needed, high-priority PCs or workstations. If you have on-premise servers, configure them to communicate with […]
Technology in 2016 (and beyond)
/in Newsletter /by Garin LivingstoneTechnology is constantly evolving, introducing new methods that achieve more with less, while securing against negative forces like cybercriminals. So, I suggest looking at information technology in 2016 from these perspectives: What do I absolutely need to do in 2016? What is new and potentially meaningful in 2016? What technologies could become disruptive in 2016? […]
IT Roundtable on January 21st
/in Events, Newsletter /by Garin LivingstonePlease join our panel of local IT experts for Examining the Cloud, Mobility, and Data Security, an information-technology roundtable on the evening of January 21st at the Marlboro Country Club. NOTE: Reservations are required. Information technology is a strategic concern of business owners and managers. Our panel will address timely issues, such as the future […]
Winner of our monthly Service-Ticket Survey drawing
/in Newsletter, Press Release /by Garin LivingstoneMonthly, we select a winner from all respondents to our service-ticket surveys. Congratulations to SA of LPH, our survey-response winner from last month. Our winner received a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Bryley Systems.
Cathy Livingstone recognized at Annual Meeting
/in Newsletter, Press Release /by Garin LivingstoneCathy Livingstone, co-owner at Bryley Systems, was recognized at the Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) Annual Meeting as a member of the Board of Directors at the WCFB.
Bryley Basics: Intel® Compute Stick
/in Newsletter, Tips /by Garin LivingstoneIntel released its Compute Stick; essentially, a low-end PC that can fit into the palm of your hand or mount onto a USB port on a monitor (as shown below where the Compute Stick is mounted at the top-left of the monitor). It sells for under $150. Due to its small size and low-power use, […]
Can Windows 10 revitalize the PC?
/in Blog Post, Microsoft, Newsletter /by Garin LivingstoneWith the introduction of Windows 10 this summer past, Microsoft (and its PC vendors like HP, Inc., Dell, Lenovo, etc.) are hoping for a significant surge in the sales of Windows-based desktops, notebooks, and tablets. However, the results to date have been modest at best. Microsoft seems to have done a good job with Windows […]
Winner of our CMBE raffle
/in Newsletter, Press Release /by Garin LivingstoneWinner of our CMBE raffle We held a raffle at our booth at the Central Mass. Business Expo (CMBE) in Worcester on November 5th. Richard Tienhaara II (pictured below), from Aaron Industries Corp., won the prize; a Runtastic fitness-tracking bracelet.
Bryley Basics: Enabling GodMode in Windows 10 (and Windows 8)
/in Blog Post, Microsoft, Newsletter /by Garin LivingstoneWith Windows 8 and Windows 10, Settings and Control Panel are separate entities with different functions; it would be nice to access both from the same folder when making configuration changes, rather than switching between the two. GodMode is a simple and useful Windows shortcut: It combines Settings and Control Panel into one folder on […]
The cost of unexpected, computer-system downtime
/in Newsletter /by Garin LivingstoneEvery day, someone’s computer cannot connect to something that they need to do their job; we call this downtime, usually caused by an outage, and it can impact a group of people within an organization, often at the least convenient of times. CA Technologies surveyed 200 companies in 2011 and estimated that over $26.5 billion […]
Bryley Systems introduces Joan Lunman, Internal Systems Advocate
/in Newsletter, Press Release /by Garin LivingstoneBryley Systems introduces Joan Lunman, Internal Systems Advocate Bryley Systems is pleased to announce that Joan Lunman has joined the company as Internal Systems Advocate. She has over 10-years of experience in the IT Service industry, having most recently worked at TAB Computer Systems Inc. in East Hartford, CT. Joan has an excellent understanding of […]
Winner of our monthly Service-Ticket Survey drawing
/in Newsletter /by Garin LivingstoneMonthly, we select a winner from all respondents to our service-ticket surveys. Congratulations to TG of TOB, our survey-response winner from last month. Our winner received a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Bryley Systems.