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        Sterling Rose LLC
         Volume III Issue VIII

                                                                     
November 2013
In This Issue of Technology Update
Make Cyber Monday a Winner
Protect Your Security
The Windows XP Fallout and Buying Technologyes

About Sterling Rose

Sterling Rose brings more than 25 years experience in software and hardware support. We take pride in staying on top of problems, solutions, trends and innovations so technology changes don't get you frustrated.

We maximize your business's performance and efficiency by delivering the best technology and support.

We help you and your family get the most out of your mobile devices, computers and home entertainment systems.

Call us to keep your technology running at peak efficiency. In most cases, we can solve your problems by remote access to your system or by talking you through a solution over the phone.
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Eat Turkey - Don't be One

 

Thanksgiving may be the start of the online buying season - though for some of our clients it may be the end of season - but it's the busy season for online scammers. Don't be an online turkey. This month's Technology Update will feature things you need to know to stay out of trouble. If we could sum them all up, we'd say our tips come down to this:

  • If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
  • Take your time to understand everything you are doing and click on the correct prompts.
  • If an email or website doesn't look right, delete it or get out of it.
  • Use common sense

On another seasonal note, here's one more reason not to leave computers and other electronics in your car overnight. In addition to risking theft, you're risking weather damage. Going from extreme cold to room temperature can cause condensation, which can lead to other problems.

 

With all of those warnings out of the way, we want to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and a happy holiday season. No matter what your religious beliefs and preferences may be, we all look forward to enjoying time with family and friends, and we are all thankful for the opportunity.

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Make Cyber Monday a Winner

 

As sure as the sun will come up, Monday, Dec. 2 - Cyber Monday this year - will be the busiest day of the year for online shopping. There are traps and pitfalls all over the place.  Here are some ways to avoid them.

Protect Your Security

Along with avoiding shopping scams, you should take special precautions to protect the security of your financial information and access to your computer - as an individual and a business. This is no time to let your guard down. You know the drill for protection, but here's a short refresher course.
 
The Windows XP Fallout and Buying Technology

More than Windows XP support will disappear after April 8, 2014. Support for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Office 2003 will cease. If you happen to depend on all three, we strongly recommend you begin your exit strategy if you haven't done so already. And if these aren't reason enough to upgrade, you may also be eligible for tax breaks on your new technology.  Here are a few pointers to get you started or farther along on your 2014 planning.