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Spyware Crackdown

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Nov 20, 2009, 6:22 pm
Spyware, the sneaky, unwanted bits of junk that lurk in the corners of your hard drive observing your behaviors and slowing down system performance, has become a serious problem in modern computing. A...
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In Case of Emergency…

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Nov 13, 2009, 1:18 pm
Every business needs a plan for comprehensive disaster recovery. But plan development is neither quick nor cheap, and many entrepreneurs try to succeed without one. It’s best to have a complete plan...
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Free WiFi for the holidays

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Nov 10, 2009, 6:20 pm
This holiday season, Google is spreading some cheer by offering free WiFi service on every Virgin America flight and in major airports across the country. That’s right folks. From now until Janu...
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Free SBS Best Practices Analyzer

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Nov 10, 2009, 3:56 pm
Is your small business server running at it’s best? Microsoft has a free tool to help you find out. It will automatically look at your server configuration and present to you a list of issues to...
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Help Make IT Better

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Nov 9, 2009, 2:11 pm
Ok, so it’s no secret that small businesses often suffer from inadequate IT support. Maybe you’re in the same boat, maybe not… either way, we’d love to get your input. Please ...
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Delay or schedule sending a message in Outlook

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Nov 2, 2009, 3:36 pm
If your small business uses a Microsoft Exchange Server, you can delay delivery of an e-mail. Here’s how you can delay delivery of all messages by having them held in the Outbox after you click ...
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Save Money on IT by Using Cloud Computing

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Oct 26, 2009, 7:04 pm
In today’s tight economy, businesses need to save money wherever they can. The cost of maintaining and repairing an exchange server can be a major drain on your company’s budget. So how do...
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Beware of Scareware

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Oct 21, 2009, 11:42 am
According to Symantec, over 40 million people have fallen victim to “scareware” scams in the past year. Online criminals make millions off these scams, by simply convincing computer users ...
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Free backup solutions

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Oct 14, 2009, 6:54 pm
If you’ve been working with computers for any length of time, you know computers aren’t invincible. Hard drives crash, data gets lost, and it costs a good chunk of money to fix the issue. ...
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Phishing Attack Hits Hotmail, Google, AOL and others

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Oct 8, 2009, 3:49 pm
On Monday, news reports announced that hackers gained access to several thousand Hotmail accounts through a possible phishing attack. According to the BBC, the list of hacked e-mail addresses also con...
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Save your Small Business Bucks with these Smart Printing Tips

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Oct 2, 2009, 1:41 pm
When you think of saving a few bucks, does printing come to mind? Well, perhaps it should. Printing is a massive cost to small businesses. Here are ways you can save on printing costs: Unplug printe...
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The best backup solutions

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Sep 25, 2009, 7:05 pm
In my last post, I explained why tape backup may not be the best solution. Many business owners still commit to this old standard because, let’s face it, old habits die hard. Change is difficult...
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Why tape backup is a big mistake

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Sep 22, 2009, 12:39 pm
If your small business is running Windows SBS 2003 or earlier, your server already has a tape backup built-in. This backup solution used to make sense in the dark ages of computers, way back when flop...
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Does your small business need Windows 7?

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Sep 15, 2009, 1:07 pm
As for performance, I think Microsoft is going to surprise people. And if you’re working for an enterprise that hasn’t upgraded to Vista because it won’t run acceptably on your exist...
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How to send a text message using Outlook

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Sep 3, 2009, 12:40 pm
Do you need to send a text, but don’t want to bother with the charges or hassle of texting with your phone? Well, if you have Outlook on your computer, you’re in luck. Here’s a tip t...
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How to Install Windows 7 on your USB drive

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Aug 31, 2009, 6:37 pm
This technique is very cool for two reasons: A flash drive is much more responsive than an optical drive since it doesn’t rely on physical moving parts, so the installation procedure will be faste...
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"Virtually" Disaster-proof

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Aug 20, 2009, 5:27 pm
Virtualization saves money, physical space and helps your business respond more quickly to your IT needs. But that’s not all: virtualization is also a great way to protect your company from natu...
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Top Five Ways to Recover a Corrupted Word Document

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Aug 19, 2009, 6:55 pm
Have you ever worked hard on a report in Word, only to lose everything with a system crash? Well, don’t give up quite yet. Here are a few ways you may be able to salvage your lost data. Open an...
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How to Stay Sane at Work

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Aug 19, 2009, 1:40 pm
I’ve had quite a few people comment about how boring it must be to stare at a computer all day. Thankfully, I happen to enjoy staring at my computer (yes, I am a bit of a nerd)… But still,...
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Is Identity Theft Really That Easy?

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Aug 18, 2009, 12:21 pm
It’s shocking to think something as private as your credit card number could be stolen so easily… Alberto Gonzales and three other men were indicted on Monday for stealing over 130 milli...
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New NetGear Firewall for Small Businesses

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Aug 17, 2009, 4:23 pm
Netgear just announced its latest product for the small business market: the ProSafe 8-Port VPN Firewall (model FVS318G). At only $139, this firewall is ideal for small businesses that need externally...
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Technology Thursday: Social Media Marketing Strategies

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Aug 13, 2009, 5:06 pm
I just got back from a Seattle Chamber of Commerce event on Social Media strategies. Tons of useful information to be had… here are a few cool tips I picked up while I was there: When you send ...
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Microsoft Word Banned

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Aug 12, 2009, 6:32 pm
In 60 days, U.S. consumers will no longer be able to buy Microsoft Word. Why? Well, you can thank i4i for that. They just won a lawsuit against Microsoft claiming the software uses technology that was...
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Why is Sharepoint a Success?

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Aug 10, 2009, 5:59 pm
Microsoft Sharepoint’s popularity is no secret. Over 17,000 companies- including General Mills, Starbucks and Viacom- use the software. Even in today’s rough economy, sales for Sharepoint ...
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Networking in Seattle – Technology Thursdays

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Aug 10, 2009, 3:48 pm
The Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce is hosting a great networking event at the Rainier Square Conference Center in downtown Seattle. The topic is “Developing a Social Media Plan for Your Bus...
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WTIA Interviews Jonathan Sposato from Picnik.com

Kim posted an article on Totally Managed IT - Aug 7, 2009, 6:00 pm
In a recent interview with WTIA, Jonathan Sposato offers advice to MBA students and small business owners in the Seattle area. I found his response to the last question posed really interesting. It ma...
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About Me

Hey there...
I dabble in web design, marketing and copywriting at an IT support company in Seattle...
I developed my company blog, Totally Managed IT™ as a resource for small business owners who are treading through the murky waters of IT.
A bit about me:
I'm a self-identified nerd. LOVE computers, web design, philosophy, politics, writing and frogs. I have a strong opinion and I'm not afraid to share it. And really, I'm far too complicated to describe in a pithy blurb, so I think I'll just stop here... :)

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