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August 26, 2020
Windows 7 – Still!
We’ve heard some very interesting things about the end-of-life Windows 7 Operating System that is still on some computers. I’d like to bring you up to speed, then put a few holes in some comments we’ve heard. Windows 7 is end-of-life; it is now a serious security risk. Microsoft is not releasing any more updates […]
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August 19, 2020
Garmin Pays Ransom – How Much?
Garmin Pays Ransom – How Much? You might be one of the millions of people who track their exercise activity through Garmin devices. So, did you notice that the free Garmin site was down for several days? Larry wanted to upload his bike rides, but the site was down – and the next day, and […]
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August 17, 2020
Protect Your Email from Cyber Threats
Email is a vital tool to run your business, but how safe is it? The total losses incurred because of compromised emails may shock you. But it’s not all bad news – there is a step you can take to protect your email. Take us up on the offer we make in the above video!
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August 12, 2020
CFMA Weighs In On PPP Funds
CFMA Weighs In On PPP Funds Lots of Buzz about the PPP Loan funds. Here are some things we’ve seen so get with your CPA and ask questions. CFMA – the Construction Financial Managers Association – confirms that the PPP Funds are a loan and should be treated as such. These should be booked on […]
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August 05, 2020
The Transparent Leader: Book Review
The Transparent Leader: Book Review This book is a compilation from businessmen from a variety of industries. Each one had met and become friends with Mr. Johnson and had agreed to contribute to the project. There’s a short introduction by Dwight Johnson followed by each guest’s reflection on his own business experiences, the implications to […]
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July 30, 2020
Fresh Look for the FIT System Home Screen
We are excited to announce a fresh new look for the FIT System home page! Your office’s time is important. Your field’s time is important. Accurate payroll is important. Accurate job costing is important. We know you want to get accurate information as efficiently as possible, and the FIT System is designed to do just […]
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July 29, 2020
Drones and Construction
Drones and Construction Twenty years ago, it was rare for construction companies to use drones. Instead, larger businesses would send a helicopter to capture aerial views of a jobsite. As drone technology improved and became more accessible, the FAA created The Part 107 program to license commercial drone pilots and designate where commercial drones may […]
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July 22, 2020
Office 2010 and Zoom
Office 2010 and Zoom Office 2010—End of Life as of October 13, 2020 Time keeps marching on. We just wrapped up the Windows 7 and Server 2008 end-of-life software. Now it’s time to look at the version of Office on your workstation or laptop. If you’re running Office 2010, you’ll need to get that upgraded […]
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July 16, 2020
A Couple of Recent Email Scams
A Couple of Recent Email Scams Microsoft Account Team Even with the chaos happening outside our doors, the hackers just won’t give it a break! I must have received half a dozen of these phishing attempts, so please share this with your staff. The ‘From’ says ‘Microsoft account team’ and the subject line says, ‘Microsoft […]
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July 10, 2020
Working on Home Equipment
Working From Home on Home Equipment Some of our clients took their workstations home when their offices decided (or were told) to close. Others already had laptops, so they were mobile. The rest decided to use their computers at home. For those who wound up working from a home computer, there were a variety of […]
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