Baltimore Area IT Blog
Are you considering a BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE policy?
As the world becomes increasingly mobile and more business leaders hire remote workers or permit telecommuting, people will more often find themselves using portable devices – laptops, tablets and smartphones – to do business. Sometimes these devices will be supplied by employers, but more often, the employees will use their own devices for both personal…
Understanding Errors With Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel is one of the most widely used spreadsheet programs for business as well as personal record keeping. As those who use it often will know, Excel gives truly unique error messages that neither novices nor the experienced can immediately understand. The first error message might be the most often encountered. If you get…
Are you ready for Windows Embedded Standard 8?
Yet another Windows preview is available for folks to download. This time, it’s the Windows Embedded Standard 8 operating system, which according to Microsoft, will make it “easier for devices to extend enterprise business intelligence with improved device management, servicing and data connectivity.” It can be accessed and downloaded here. This could be welcome news for…
Are you ready for Microsoft SQL Server 2012?
Close on the heels of the release of the Windows 8 consumer preview comes Microsoft’s announcement of the release of Microsoft SQL Server 2012 on Mar. 6, 2012. Those who want to test SQL Server 2012 can download a “fully functional” trial version of the software that will expire automatically after six months. Those who are already…
Microsoft warns: Expect exploits for critical Windows worm hole
If your company uses Remote Desktop, this warning is for you. An update for Microsoft’s MS12-020 is available and should be installed right away. According to a bulletin posted by Microsoft, there’s a vulnerability in the implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Specifically, “This issue is potentially reachable over the network by an attacker…
The US Government goes Mobile
Mobile devices truly are permeating every area of the working world. Now, the federal government has jumped on the bandwagon and started advocating the use of mobile devices – laptops, tablets and smart phones — among its employees. Of course, government agencies face the same data security issues as health care and other organizations. There…
