HTS Technology News - March 2013

March 2013
In this issue:

■	1-to-1, BYOD, Mobility, and Wireless
■	Why Security Updates Are Vital
■	Fighting images in Microsoft Word
■	Did you miss our last webinar?
■	HTS Referral Program
■	Business Continuity Tip
■	Just for Laughs and Quote of the Month

Did you miss our last webinar?

Did you miss our webinar "Introduction to Windows Server 2012"?

Learn about the updated capabilities in Windows Server 2012 by watching this recorded webinar. We'll demonstrate how the all-in-one Windows Server 2012 has the potential to save you time and money!

HTS Referral Program

The highest compliment you can give us is the referral of a new client. If you know of anyone who could benefit from any of the services we provide your company, please keep us in mind.

Quote of the Month

"If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail."

—Abraham Maslow

1-to-1, BYOD, Mobility, and Wireless – How does it all work together?
by Chase Moritz

The K-12 Education technology landscape is rapidly changing. Staff and students alike have multiple devices they need to connect to the network for one reason or another. Chances are that your current network isn't built to support the mass influx of devices that try to connect on a daily basis.

If your district is planning a move to a 1-to-1 environment (where each student has a notebook or tablet computer) then your Wi-Fi connection is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle. Without a reliable wireless network, staff and students will not be able to access their applications and information.

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Why Security Updates Are Vital
used with permission from Norton by Symantec

Perhaps it's become a cliché, all this talk about the pace of technology, and change as a constant, and the need to stay ahead of the curve. But, clichés develop for a reason--usually because there's truth in them. In the case of computer software, and particularly Internet security software, all the pace-of-technology talk is warranted.

Historically, computer software was a static form of technology. You would buy a program, load it on your machine, and use the software "as is" until the next version came out. However, that model no longer fits. Today's digital world is in constant flux, and in order to make the latest advances available immediately, software has become much more dynamic. Many programs can retrieve updates over the Internet and seamlessly incorporate the new technology into the original software. Of course, not all updates are vital. If we're talking video games or word processing software, there's nothing critical about updating your program between versions. However, if we're talking security software, ignoring updates can have serious consequences.

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Fighting images in Microsoft Word

Remember this? You're working on a document – maybe it's a report for your sales meeting, a set of instructions for a client, or a promotional flyer – and you are trying to place an image. You're bumping it down a few keystrokes at a time to get it perfectly situated between paragraphs or at the bottom of the page when suddenly it goes flying off, jumping to the top of the page or disappearing completely.

What happened?!

Images in Microsoft Word are finicky. Unlike programs such as Adobe InDesign or even Microsoft Publisher, in which inserted images are not anchored to surrounding text, images in Word are always placed in relation to a paragraph or an "anchoring object" (which is also usually a paragraph).

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Business Continuity Tip:
Cybercrime Goes Mobile

The worldwide adoption of the smartphone has prompted cybercriminals to shift their focus toward mobile users and away from the traditional PC environment. According to Norton's Cybercrime Report, 1 in 4 adults have been a victim of mobile and social cybercrime.

So what can we do to protect our mobile devices and guard our personal information? Use the tips below to keep your smartphone safe and secure.

Regularly update your operating system for security patches.
When you enter a website (especially financial) make sure that "https" appears in the address bar, which means connection is secure.
Turn the Bluetooth function off after using it. It is another way unknown applications or viruses can access your cell phone.
Be sure to use applications only from trustworthy and reputable sources.
Use a password to protect your device. The more random your password, the better.
Don't connect to unprotected WiFi access points.
Know how to perform a remote wipe to remove data from your device if lost or stolen.