This is a question many customers ask as we approach them to replace aging Servers, Desktops, Laptops, software and related technologies. “It’s working now, why can’t I just wait until it dies and then upgrade to a new system?” The answer is simple.

F1 partners with many socially conscious organizations, many of which make the choice to donate their old equipment rather than throw away or recycle it. We have had questions from some of our clients who want to donate laptops or computers to local charities, schools, churches or family members and friends.

………………….More important than you might think.

Most of us are used to surfing the web using Wi-Fi; whether it be a home, company or guest network. Many companies are realizing that they don’t want their clients, guests, or staff members surfing the net on a wireless network that is also tied into their company network.

How safe are phone Apps?!

It seems like everyone uses a smart phone these days. Taking advantage of the many Apps available to use for convenience is something all of us have done. Some like to play games while waiting for a doctor’s appointment, some like to keep track of their travel expenses, some like to map where their next appointment is.

It seems like every month some new and exciting technology comes out that is very cool but only to those who understand it. We would like to tell you about one such technology and how you may benefit from it.

Virtualization is quickly becoming standard in new and robust server networks.

We lock the doors to our cars. We lock the doors to our home, we lock and secure the things that are most important to us and our data should be no exception. Data is the intellectual property that gives your business its competitive edge. Just Ask Sony how painful it is if your intellectual property is hacked or stolen.

In an interview with WHNT News, F1 discusses how secure your data is before you throw away or donate that computer, phone or other device.

In an interview with WHNT News, F1 discusses how secure your data is before you throw away or donate that computer, phone or other device. For the full story go to: http://whnt.com/2014/11/24/scrubbed-a-taking-action-investigation/

F1 Solutions was Proud to assist with The Cyber Security Week events at Discovery Middle school this week. This was done in conjunction with their STEMs program (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

We spoke on an array of subjects from “Career opportunities in Technology” to Social Engineering and Hacking.

Apple OS X Yosemite Upgrade Alert

As many Mac users are already aware, Apple has released its latest version of the Mac Operating System OS X 10.10, also known as Yosemite.

https://www.apple.com/osx/

This is a free upgrade to current Mac users, but F1 Solutions would like to warn against upgrading right away.