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Updated on 5/11/2020

We are fully operational and available to help you during this time. Our team is working remotely to the extent possible. We have been authorized by the state to continue operations.  We will still provide onsite service when essential.

As you probably know, there are a variety of solutions for remotely connecting to and accessing other computers from your own. These come in handy when you need to access resources on another network (such as your workplace) or control another computer without being physically present.

The worldwide spread of COVID-19, or the Coronavirus, has put most people in a heightened state of alertness. During this time, it's more important than ever to be aware of dangerous schemes that want to steal your personal information and money. You should also know how to spot and avoid false information about the pandemic.

Given the current situation, chances are that you're working from home or might soon be asked to work from home.

If you've never done this before, it might seem daunting. Here are some tips we recommend for doing so effectively.
Get the Right Equipment
Working directly from your company-issued laptop might be fine for a few days.

With Coronavirus concern interrupting public activities, how might your business need to shift its operations?  If you do want to operate remotely, how well positioned is your business to do this?
Houk Consulting Update
As of now, we are continuing to provide both remote and onsite support to our customers.

Unlimited mobile data plans are convenient, but they're quite expensive. Most people thus have some kind of limit on how much mobile data they can use per month.

We'll show you some practical ways to less data on your iPhone or Android phone so you can save money and avoid exceeding your mobile data limit.

Since water causes serious damage to electronics, manufacturers have started coming up with ways to protect our mobile devices from getting wet. However, the terminology in this area is often confusing.

We'll explain the difference between waterproof and water-resistant, how to interpret the values thrown around in these discussions, and other important facets of water resistance.

By now, many people thankfully know to watch for phishing emails that want to steal your personal information. However, it's vital that you don't let your guard down, because malicious actors have turned to SMS texting as a new favorite method of attack.

Keyboard shortcuts are typically useful time-savers. But Windows includes a few default shortcuts that result in undesirable behavior, and they're pretty easy to hit by accident.

Today we'll look at some of these combinations so you know what's happening if you activate one, plus how to disable them where possible.

It's difficult to comprehend the amount of data that Google processes every day. While you almost certainly rely on Google for getting information online, did you know that Google provides a tool that lets you analyze what other people search for?

This service is Google Trends, a free tool that you can use to get insight into what people look for online.