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Our IT experts share their insights into the world of technology with weekly blog posts. Blog topics include how-to guides, tech updates and IT strategies.
Microsoft & Meta Partner to Integrate Teams and Workplace for Easier Collaboration
Microsoft & Meta Partner to Integrate Teams and Workplace for Easier Collaboration Competing Social Software Giants Offer Customer-Requested Consolidation of the Two Applications’ Best Features Workplace stated in May 2021 that it has reached a milestone of 7...
How to Pick the Ideal Unified Endpoint Management Platform
Picking the Ideal Unified Endpoint Management Platform Unified endpoint management (UEM) software plays an important role in today’s business world, thanks to significant technological advancements. Over the years, endpoint devices have become more data-intensive,...
Windows 11 Tips: How to Get Things Done More Effectively
Windows 11 Tips: How to Get Things Done More Effectively Windows 11 comes with a slick redesign and a comprehensive selection of new features. Although it shares many similarities with Windows 10, the new OS introduces groundbreaking features like Android app...
A Quintessential Guide to Windows 11 Tips and News
A Quintessential Guide to Windows 11 Tips and News Windows 11 introduces a wide selection of interesting new features capable of transforming the user experience. In addition, the operating system comes with a streamlined design, Android apps integration capabilities,...
“Outages Result of DDoS Attack” Confirms Bandwidth CEO
"Outages Result of DDoS Attack” Confirms Bandwidth CEO David Morken, CEO of Bandwidth.com, has confirmed that a DDoS attack was responsible for recent outages reported on the site on September 27th. Citing that “a number of critical communications service providers...
Custom Computer Specialists nominated in two categories in the Best of Long Island 2022 Contest
Custom Computer Specialists was nominated in both the Best Computer Services and Best Cyber Security Services category. HAUPPAUGE, NY, (October 5, 2021) -- Custom Computer Specialists, Inc. (“Custom”), a leading IT services provider, announced today that they were...
What You Need To Know About The Facebook Outage
What You Need To Know About The Facebook Outage Facebook and its associated services experienced a six-hour outage on Monday. Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus suffered a major outage over the course of Monday, Oct. 4. Beginning just before noon EST, the...
Gone Phishing: Why Secure Email Is Not Enough
Gone Phishing: Why Secure Email Is Not Enough Protecting your business from cyber attacks starts with training your own staff on how to spot a threat. Here, Tom Franson, Vice President with Custom Computer Specialists, shares his insights on how to mitigate this...
Are You Ready For Windows 11 Official Release on October 5, 2021?
Are You Ready For Windows 11 Official Release on October 5, 2021? As the official release date for the free upgrade to Windows 11 nears, it is time to prepare for the new Windows experience. You can upgrade to the new operating system, depending on the eligibility of...
Custom Computer Specialists Receives Large Business Achievement Award from the HIA-LI
HAUPPAUGE, NY (September 27, 2021) - Custom Computer Specialists, Inc. (“Custom”), a leading IT services provider, is pleased to announce that it has received the Large Business Achievement Award at the Business Achievement Awards competition conducted by HIA-LI, the...
Are You Planning to Download Windows 11 Free Update?
Are You Planning to Download Windows 11 Free Update? Here’s a Quick Guide Microsoft’s new operating system has generated considerable interest from users and tech experts. Windows 11 brings many key new features that enhance the overall user experience. From October...
If You Own These Four Small Business Cisco Routers: It’s Time to Replace Them
If You Own These Four Small Business Cisco Routers: It’s Time to Replace Them A security flaw discovered in RV110W, RV130, RV130W, and RV215W Cisco routers creates significant vulnerabilities. Traditionally, these UPnP (universal plug and play) routers would receive...
Do You Want to Speed Up Your Computer?
Do You Want to Speed Up Your Computer? Here are Top Tips A slow computer can undermine productivity and become a source of frustration. Fortunately, there are several ways to boost speed and overall performance, irrespective of whether your computer is relatively new...
Employee Surveillance: Amazon Exploring the Feasibility of Keystroke Tracking Plan
Amazon Exploring the Feasibility of Keystroke Tracking Plan An internal document obtained by Motherboard revealed Amazon’s plan to track employee’s keystroke entries. The tech and e-commerce giant plans to curb ever-increasing data leaks using this type of...
Custom Computer Specialists Named Large Business Finalist in Prestigious HIA-LI 27th Annual Business Achievement Awards
HAUPPAUGE, NY (AUGUST 16, 2021) – Custom Computer Specialists, Inc. (“Custom”), a leading IT services provider, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a Large Business finalist in the Business Achievement Awards competition conducted by HIA-LI, the...
What Will the Windows 11 Experience Be Like?
What Will the Windows 11 Experience Be Like? Windows 11 comes loaded with wide-ranging new features, such as a revamped start menu. You can also expect to find a Microsoft Store with Android apps. This new edition also boasts a cleaner tray area and a redesigned start...
The Role of RAM in Computer Performance
Understanding The Role of RAM in Computer Performance Random-access memory (RAM) plays an integral role in mobile devices and desktop computers. It determines the operating capacity of a device at any given time. A computer processes data using RAM as a digital...
Why Ransomware Attacks Are Increasing Globally
Ransomware Attacks Increase Globally A spate of ransomware attacks aimed at United States companies, government agencies, and critical infrastructure has raised serious cybersecurity concerns. The supply-chain attack on Kaseya’s VSA software had the potential to...
A Basic Guide to the New Microsoft Teams Client (2.0) and Windows 11
Microsoft Teams and Windows 11 Microsoft recently announced the introduction of Windows 11, which comes with the MS Teams video conferencing app. The revamped operating system has a refreshing new start menu, and a user interfaces design. It can also run Android apps....
How New Windows Server 2022 Features Improve Hybrid Integration and Security
How New Windows Server 2022 Features Improve Hybrid Integration and Security Microsoft recently announced the preview of the latest Windows Server. The new release comes with several key features, such as Azure automanage (hotpatching) and virtualization-based...
Uncovering the Complexity and Potential Future Trends of Cyber Threats Faced by the U.S.
Uncovering the Complexity and Potential Future Trends of Cyber Threats Faced by the U.S. America’s critical infrastructure, the Federal government, and commercial institutions are undoubtedly under attack. The sophisticated cyber threats facing the country emanate...