Comprehensive IT for Business

Windows 8 represents an impressive change for Microsoft's venerable operating system. It's designed to work not just with keyboard and mouse but also with a touchscreen. However, many users who upgrade to the new operating system will not be running Windows 8 with a touch screen. They'll be dependent upon older computers that operate the old-fashioned way, with keyboard and mouse controls. Also, users that run Windows 8 only on tablets are also not receiving the full Windows 8 experience. There are some functions that just run better with mouse and keyboard control. That does not mean, though, that people who rely either on tablets or traditional computers won't be able to benefit from the many features that are part of the new operating system. They can. They only need to choose the right peripherals.

The Windows 8 operating system has had a lot of positive reviews. It has a wide range of features that were not present in previous versions. So if you are ready to upgrade, there are several steps you should take to make sure it goes smoothly.

Not quite prepared to upgrade your operating system from Windows 7? No problem, Windows 7 is fairly efficient. Here are some tips to take advantage of it before you take the plunge into another OS.

Much of the tech press has reported about Windows 8, even though it has only recently come out. This is great for you, as you can learn a little of the ins and outs before you use it.

The new version of Microsoft Office will support integration with a popular social networking website. The Microsoft experts here at SOS are excited about all the possibilities this new feature will bring our clients.

The Problem: You’re an engineer and you need to connect to a customer’s network, but maybe they require connectivity over VPN and their firewall restricts access to outside resources. Or, they may use the same IP subnet as your own internal network, restricting you from accessing your own local resources. My friends, there is an easy solution for this.

Remember when Windows was considered cool? It's been a long time. However, the Kinect - a motion and voice-sensing device initially meant as a clever feature for the Xbox gaming console may help Windows regain its long-lost coolness quotient.

Hello again! A few of you might have come across a common problem whereby Windows services fail to start, even though they may be set to “Automatic”. After your review of the Windows event logs, you find an error indicating this is a result of the services not starting in a timely fashion. Here are some easy troubleshooting tips that should help you resolve this.

Often times Windows Update will fail and it can be a pain to troubleshoot. If a simple reboot does not fix the issue you may be able to find a solution online at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602. If you have little success, you can try clearing out your local update repository. Files in your local repository can get corrupted and sometimes it is best to start out fresh. Follow these steps and cross your fingers!