Can't wait for the "holiday season" of Microsoft Windows 7? Why not try it out today?

Click here and follow the download instructions.

We'd love to hear your feedback! Contact Us and tell us what you think about Microsoft 7!

Tags: Microsoft 7, software, Products

Even the most basic documentation of your systems can save you time and money. We covered some examples in our recent eNewsletter, and discussed the importance of keeping a basic documentation of your network and systems. Some items you should document include:

-Make and model of the machine you are documenting.

-Name of the user assigned to that machine.

-User's login and password information.

-IP address

-Any configurations for routers (ask your IT professional for this information)

You can click here for a very basic documentation form to get you started.

For complete documentation of your network, you can contact us to visit on site and produce a documentation binder for you.

Tags: Documentation, Disaster Recovery Plans

1. Buy a good anti-virus software program. We recommend Trend Micro products, but any good anti-virus program is better than no protection at all.

2. Keep your anti-virus software up-to-date on virus definitions.

3. Keep your anti-virus software running every time your computer is on. An anti-virus program that isn't running, is powerless.

4. Update your computer with any new service packs or packages. Often, operating systems release patches that close security holes or fix known issues.

5. Always scan portable mediums (USB drives, External Hard Drives, Floppy Disks, CD/DVDs) prior to opening files. This is especially important for those who transport work from home to the office and vice versa.

6. Never open email you aren't expecting, or from people you aren't familiar with.

7. Use text email. HTML emails can carry viruses, so if you only use text email format, you are only vulnerable if you open any attachments. However, eNewsletters from CTC are virus-free should you choose to view it in the HTML format.

8. Only download internet software/documents from reputable sources.

9. Use caution when using an Instant Messenger program. Don't accept invitations from people you don't know, and don't click on any links they may send you.

10. Back up your data regularly.

Tags: viruses

You may have noticed that we have added an additional service for our clients - online backups.

As we did our annual review of CTC's DRP (disaster recovery plan) we decided that now was the time to start backing up online. Previously, online backups were too expensive for our small business. We simply couldn't afford to backup ALL of our data. However, as the market has grown more competitive, so has the pricing structures of online backups. So with that in mind, we came up with four key criteria for choosing an online backup solution:

1.  Security
2.  Ease of Use
3.  Platform and File Support
4.  Affordable

When we decided to go with MozyPro, we knew this would be a service that would benefit our client base, and decided to become an Authorized Reseller of their product. CTC doesn't just partner up with any company! They have to meet our standards of high customer service, high customer value, and affordability. MozyPro is not only met our criteria, but they went 'above and beyond' in their communications with us.

By using state-of-the-art secure technologies, a user-friendly control panel, platform and file support at a very affordable price, we felt MozyPro was the way to go.

If backing up your data online is an option you would like more information on, please contact us. We'll be more than happy to discuss the benefits with you!

Tags: Disaster Recovery Plans, DRP, Online Backup