All posts by kirklesser

Daylight Savings bug in iPhone

November 8, 2010Uncategorizedkirklesser

For those who expect your iPhone to alert you, it might be an hour off. Apple admitted that there is a bug in the iPhone that does NOT switch the time accordingly in their alarm clock app. In order to fix this issue, you need to delete and recreate your alarm events. A fix is scheduled to be released by Apple soon.

Is your mobile phone acting crazy? Are your desktops and laptops ready to commit you to an asylum? Does your email system make you wish you could take a mental holiday? If so, contact Renascence IT Consulting, Inc. and we will make sure the only thing going insane is your own company's business.

Is the Cloud For Your Business?

October 29, 2010Uncategorizedkirklesser

One of the the terms flung around these days besides 'Friend Me', "Tweet Me', or 'Let's Link Up', is the 'Cloud'. With internet connectivity becoming faster, many businesses are looking at the allure of off sourcing their email, documents, CRM to the cloud environment. However, is this the best place for YOUR company?

At Renascence IT Consulting, Inc. we have experience migrating companies to a cloud position for their email and other infrastructure needs. We are able to evaluate if the benefits might be outweighed by costs specific to your company. If you are considering moving to this new environment, contact us and we can make sure it is the right decision.

Techmentor Musings

October 20, 2010Uncategorizedkirklesser

After attending many courses at Techmentor, one overlying theme that shows itself over and over again is the need for a secure environment. Whether you have only 1 user or 80, the need to make sure your network and machines are secure overshadows the speed and performance of a server or desktop.

At Renascence IT Consulting, Inc. we take the time to stay up on current technologies and security techniques so that your company has the best available IT services available. Email or contact us if you want a team of IT professionals that not only has years of experience in the field, but also is at the cutting edge of I.T.

United States Has MOST Bot-Net Infected Computers in the World

October 13, 2010Uncategorizedkirklesser

Malware infected computers in the United States were on four times more machines than those on the second place country on the list, Brazil. Microsoft had 100% increase on detected malware systems using its malicious removal tool software versus last year, or 6.5 million systems that were cleaned worldwide.

Is your company safe from malware? Did you know that an anti-virus program is, unfortunately, not enough to protect you and your business from malicious websites, software, and links? At Renascence IT Consulting, Inc. we are aware of the newest malware and keep up to date on the tools and procedures to wrest control away from evil programs and return your company back to you.

Adobe Issues Massive Reader Patch

October 6, 2010Uncategorizedkirklesser

Adobe has released one of its most significant patches ever. This fixes over 23 bugs with its Adobe Reader product. While not quite as high as the 29 patches from last year, it is still a huge download to plug holes that could lead to malicious content being run on a user's computer.

At Renascence IT Consulting, Inc. we are committed to staying on top of programs your company uses and making sure that they are up to date, protecting your data from being leaked out to the internet. We also look at alternative programs that might be more secure and stable than some of the popular ones on the market. These products may be faster, cost less, and protect your environment better, thus leaving your business with more uptime and money in its coffers. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

The 17 Most Dangerous Places on the Web

September 27, 2010Uncategorizedkirklesser

With the internet became more pervasive into our lives and businesses, one needs to be careful about what neighborhoods your employees' and your own web browser decides to click on next. This article describes links that can lead to malicious websites where financial and personal information is at peril.

At Renascence IT Consulting, we are constantly aware of new techniques of scammers and malware writers are using to try and separate your company's information from your network and into their clutches. If you are unsure of what might be going on in your company and need some assistance with safe browsing, please contact us.

Small Businesses Embrace Social Mediums and Pay the Price?

September 16, 2010Uncategorizedkirklesser

In the effort to be at the cutting edge of technology, marketing, and promoting itself, a company can unwittingly bring security concerns, malware, and risk sharing sensitive data.

How is a company willing to balance these and other new technologies without infecting itself, shutting itself down due to proprietary leaks, or creating security concerns? At Renascence IT Consulting, Inc. we are aware of social media sites and how to protect yourself and educate your employees to use these tools to create a business, and not hit your proverbial thumb with the same instrument. Contact us with any questions or concerns.

Help Desk Position Available

September 10, 2010Uncategorizedkirklesser

Know anyone looking for a temp to perm Help Desk/Level 1 technician? If so, please read more here: http://www.renitconsulting.com/Careers/HelpDesk.pdf

Fake Browser Warning Pages Try to Infect You with Malware

September 7, 2010Uncategorizedkirklesser

One of the newest tricks of malware is to present fake "warning" pages of different browsers and get you to download their malicious code. The infected webpage detects which of the popular browsers you are using, Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome, and presents a warning page that is similar to that browser's actual layout. However the difference is that there are misspellings on the page, and it tries to get you to download software, something that none of the official web browsers would do.

With malware and viruses using more sinuous techniques to get you to infect your computer, it is hard to know how and where to protect yourself and your company. At Renascence IT Consulting, Inc. we are able to discern between real and fake downloads, and able to tackle the hard malware and viruses that may make its way onto your network. Contact us if you need assistance or have questions.

25% of malware infects by USB drives

August 27, 2010Uncategorizedkirklesser

Have a USB drive keeping your documents safe and backed up? Keep a small USB key with family photos that you can plug in anywhere and show friends? Well, think twice about using it as a new report from Pandalabs suggests that up to 25% of malware use portable drives to deliver its payload.

Can you protect yourself from your own USB drive? Is there a way to block employees from using USB keys on company computers and possibly infect the entire network? At Renascence IT Consulting, Inc. we are aware of the different malware programs, and ways to remove them from your system. We also know how to secure your network as much as you need for the price you can afford.