Your technology can be more reliable and productive. We will show you how.
Wondering how many IT support tickets your company has open? Want to check the status of a ticket you submitted recently? You can do all this and more with the Houk Consulting client portal.
This ties in with Autotask, our ticketing system, and lets you get a better picture of what's going on with various tickets.
When you try to install software or make certain changes on your computer, you might see a window like this:
This is from the UAC (User Account Control) feature on Windows. Let's take a look at what UAC is and why it's important to keep enabled.
What Is UAC?
UAC is a security feature first introduced in Windows Vista.
Houk Consulting clients receive a report at the start of each month that details crucial information about your IT infrastructure. We're excited to announce that we've recently revamped these reports to make them even better for you.
In addition to a cleaner visual look, the new reports from N-Central have some other benefits.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is the standard for connecting all sorts of devices today. But the universal in its name can be a bit misleading, as there are many different types of USB connectors and a few different standards.
Let's discuss the various iterations of USB so you know what type of connection to expect with what devices.
It might seem like computer warranties aren't worth the extra cost. You might figure that given the cost of a premium new machine, the chance of something going wrong is low. But every computer fails eventually---almost always at the least convenient moment.
Over the past decade, we've seen a shift in the payment model for software. For a long time, software was commonly offered for a one-time fee. But now, led by the rise of mobile applications, more software uses a subscription-based model.
While you might not initially think this is such a great idea, it has a lot of benefits to consider.
Digital security is paramount for both businesses and individuals. Today we have more personal information online than ever, with increasingly dangerous digital threats popping up all the time.
If you want to fortify your digital security, we have several tips to help you.
Is your company's cyber security strong enough to shield you from today's sophisticated attacks? Could you be at risk for a disaster in your business or personal life? Learn how to protect yourself and your company from digital threats.
On Saturday October 13, 2018, Houk Consulting President Don Houk will speak at the District 13 Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Symposium event in Erie, PA on the topic of cyber security.
You're probably aware of credit card skimming, when attackers modify a physical card scanner to steal the details of anyone who uses it. But did you know that online card skimming is a threat too?
Recently, a particular type of this attack, titled Magecart, has become much more prevalent.
The Start menu has been an important staple of Windows for decades. After Microsoft changed it in Windows 8, the Start menu is back and improved in Windows 10.
You might not have checked out everything the Start menu can do, or knew that you can customize it.
