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December 31, 2014
Virus or Malware – What’s the Difference?
Virus or Malware – What’s the Difference? You can’t own a computer for long these days without having heard the terms malware, spyware, or viruses. Malware is a commonly used term, but viruses are actually a particular type of malware, as are trojans, spyware, and many other types of attacks. A virus can attack through […]
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December 30, 2014
Updates and Tips from Syscon
Did You Know? Computer memory comes in different speeds, really! When comparing hardware specifications and pricing, make sure you know why there is a price difference, as well as the difference between the products and what you can expect in your day-to-day experience. Syscon Hosting Improvements We added more, and faster memory Both Internet Service […]
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December 30, 2014
Sage 100 Contractor Year End Planning (Continued)
Sage 100 Contractor Year End Planning (Continued) Thank you to those who attended our webinar regarding the yearend closing changes in version 19. All attendees were provided a checklist to help with the tim-ing and planning of the yearend process, which is very different than in previous years. Some things to know and update after […]
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December 30, 2014
Sage 100 Contractor Yearend Updates
Sage 100 Contractor Yearend Updates In prior years, Sage has sent yearend emails direct to you with guidelines for the closing process, various tax updates, etc. In some cases, the wording may lead you to believe you will not be able to function – run your first check in 2015, close your year – if […]
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December 16, 2014
Calls Claiming a Computer Virus; do not talk to them
Calls Claiming a Computer Virus; do not talk to them It continues to amaze me how creative and persistent the attackers continue to be! Here’s the latest, and it’s good: They CALL your office, tell you there may be an infection on your network, ask you to go to the internet or somewhere on your […]
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October 31, 2014
Hosting Data and Servers with Syscon
Hosting Data and Servers with Syscon Sage 100 Contractor Hosting Clients can log in from anywhere with an internet connection. Please remind your staff to Log Off of the program after each session. This allows all the files to close correctly, reducing data corruption. It also releases licenses which may be needed by other users, […]
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October 31, 2014
Year End File Clean Up
Year End File Clean Up Year End File Cleanup …not just the paper As the year end approaches, many offices order bankers boxes in anticipation of cleaning out file drawers. Some things are shredded; others are moved to an attic or off-site storage location. We would like to suggest that your electronic files need the […]
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October 31, 2014
Sage 100 Contractor Year End Planning
Sage 100 Contractor Year End Planning Year End Planning Reminder: If your 2013 Journal Entries have been posted, and you have checked any custom software for compatibility with version 19, upgrade before the year end closing . Changes… Close the Payroll separately—with the rolling accounting years, you will not create an archive of the year […]
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September 09, 2014
Zenith closes 10/15/14; Datto is selected by Syscon
Zenith closes 10/15/14; Datto is selected by Syscon When Syscon needed a better disaster recovery and backup solution for the tapes our clients were using, Zenith was ground breaking in its technology and offerings, at a price point that met our clients’ needs. These BDR (Backup Disaster Recovery) units have served our clients well over […]
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August 29, 2014
Network Maintenance
Network Maintenance Anyone who has owned a car knows how important regular maintenance can be. Changing the oil on a regular basis, checking coolant levels, tire pressure and tread, air filters, and so on. When these things are not maintained, fuel efficiency suffers, the engine may burn oil or overheat, tires become worn resulting in […]
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