Here Comes Windows 8

It seems like yesterday that Windows 7 was released and it feels like just last week that Windows Vista, its predecessor, was released to the public. In truth Windows Vista was released way back in 2006 while Windows 7 was released over two years ago in October of 2009. This is important to keep in mind because Windows 8 is coming and it's coming quickly.

Any new release of Windows usually has major implications for businesses and gets individual users quite excited. The public beta of Windows 8 is due to be released in February of 2012 which means the release candidate and the retail release aren't far off. Windows 8 promises to bring a whole host of changes to the Windows operating system and some even claim that it will revolutionize the OS as well.

Computer users can look forward to the following things in Windows 8:

• USB 3.0 support, without the need to load drivers

• "Windows To Go" which allows Windows 8 to be run from flash drives
  
• Multiple monitor support with the new ability to natively display different background images on each display and customized taskbar(s) on each of the connected displays.
  
• A new user interface based on Microsoft's design language named Metro.
  
• The Start Menu will replaced with a new Start Screen where there are tiles that contain shortcuts to applications.
  
• Windows Store, an online marketplace for buying, selling, and advertising applications.

While there are many other new things that Windows 8 promises to give us we'll have to wait a little longer to see what those things might be and to see if it will be worth the upgrade when it is first released. Many businesses opt not to upgrade to a new version of Windows until the first service pack arrives or until the price drops but this version of Windows promises to be special and much more efficient which might entice apprehensive business owners to move forward with an upgrade right away.

Should you have any questions about any Windows operating system please be sure to contact us and that we may be of assistance.

AMD & Intel Processors: Which Ones Are Best?

For over a decade now tech savvy individuals and computer professionals have debated whose processes are better, AMD's or Intel's. What many are surprised to learn is that while there is some definite differences in both chipsets, the two brands are often indistinguishable in some areas to the average computer consumer while identical in others.

While there are similarities between both brands of processors, the differences are fairly striking. Intel processors for example are the kings of raw speed though AMD processors aren't exactly slow. In contrast AMD processor sometimes feature a greater cache than do their Intel brethren which can be helpful when you're running multiple, processor intensive applications on your computer.

The technology aspect aside, the biggest difference between AMD processors and Intel processors is price. While Intel certainly offers some budget chipsets with modest speeds and decent performance, AMD usually offers the cheaper of the two and has a greater variety of processes available for people operating on strict budgets.

What type of processor you choose will be determined by both your budget and how fast and hard you need your computer to work. If you are uncertain of what processor is right for you and be sure to contact us that we may be of assistance.

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Out Of Control IT Costs

These days IT department costs can quickly spiral out of control and are often the subject of debate at business meetings. IT technology has advanced so far and has changed so much in the last few years that employing and managing an entire IT department has become costly and a waste of time.

Now that entire networks can be automated, monitored and maintained by an off-site/outsourced staff there is really no reason to employ an entire IT department anymore. Businesses who choose to outsource their IT/network needs do so because they know it will save them a ton of money and an equal amount of trouble. Gone are the days when business owners need to take risks in hiring persons claiming to be experienced or IT professionals. An outsourced IT or network firm is the only way to guarantee that a businesses network will be handled by competent professionals.

The need for paying high-priced IT employees overtime when a problem arises is also negated by the network automation outsourced firms provide businesses. Should you be a business owner who needs to save time, money, and trouble by hiring experienced professionals to monitor your network please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance.

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Linux Operating System: Saving Businesses Money And Hassle

Business owners have a lot to consider and even worry about when it comes to the computers they intend to use their business. Among the chief concerns and considerations is the operating system they're interested in or interested in upgrading to. While the vast majority of business owners select the Windows operating system there are other alternatives available.

While Windows is compatible with everything, the cost of individual licenses Microsoft asks for becomes expensive very quickly. Business owners considering an office wide upgrade often run into the same problem as upgrades are almost just as expensive as a new operating system and sometimes require a new one as well.

What many business owners are unaware of is that there are a myriad of different Linux operating systems out there, most of which are free even for businesses. Linux has come along way over the past decade and many of the builds available are compatible with many of the programs that run on Windows. Moreover those that have compatibility issues usually offer a free Linux-based "clone" program that that mirrors the Microsoft program needed for business.

Utilizing Linux is not only a cost-effective business solution but more often than not Linux builds are more stable and reliable than anything Microsoft has ever released. Should you have questions about Linux operating systems or should you be interested in migrating your business over to a Linux-based system please be sure to contact us for assistance.

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Orange County Data Recovery - Orange County It Support - Orange County Computer Support - Orange County Computer Services - Orange County Computer Consulting - Orange County Network Support - Orange County Managed Services - Orange County It Network - Orange County Managed It - Orange County Outsourced Business It Support