A few month’s ago I encountered a strange issue: a seemingly healthy MacBook Air refused to work when hooked up to a projector. After performing the usual troubleshooting steps, I decided to turn to the universal IT manual: Google. Within a few minutes I had my answer from an article posted on a website which...Read More

We recently published an article on how schools can migrate almost entirely to the cloud, many of our readers pointed out that several of the applications we showcased were available for free, through open source licensing, which got as thinking…. lets write on article on a hypothetical school which is entirely open source! After hours...Read More

With Apple announcing the next version of their operating system for laptops and desktops, macOS Mojave, one question remains, what is the fate of macOS server? For the past few years Apple has quietly been selling their own server software on the Mac App Store. However, just like the MacBook Air and the Time Capsule,...Read More

The cloud revolution has swept through the IT landscape over the past two years and the education market is no exception.  As a Managed IT provider for several K-12 school districts, our clients have widely adopted the cloud model over expensive and time intensive self hosted options. From teachers, to administrators, and IT support staff,...Read More

It once meant the puffy stuff in the sky. However, today, no other word has underdone such a drastic transformation in its usage than cloud. Amazon, Microsoft, and Google have all spent billions building their own clouds to sell, but exactly does it mean? In a nutshell the cloud is software and services which run...Read More

Apple has released a minor update for iPhone and iPad users.  iOS 11.4 includes a variety bug fixes and several new features including: AirPlay2: An update to Apple’s popular AirPlay feature which allows users to stream the content on their devices to compatible AppleTV and HomePods. HomePod Stereo Pairing: Allows users to setup a pair of...Read More

When we recently upgraded to Apple’s 10.5″ iPad Pro’s, we wanted to ensure they were well protected from the tumbles, drops, and other hazards of providing front line IT support. From meeting with clients in conference rooms to sketching network plans in a drop ceiling, iPad’s have become a fixture in our daily workflow. So...Read More

In response to Spectre and Meltdown, the two mega vulnerabilities which could leave your device exposed to hackers, Apple has rolled out new updates for macOS and iOS devices. The updates with macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 and iOS 11.2.2 are meant to mitigate the threat posed to your Macs, iPhones, and iPads.  We recommend updating...Read More

With cyber security on everyone’s mind (especially with Spectre and Meltdown in the news), it’s important not to forget about physical security….specifically securing your device against the every day hazards of life such as bumps, drops and spills. When I purchased the new iPhone X, I decided to make a few, relatively inexpensive investments, to...Read More

If you’ve tuned into the news over the past few days, you have probably heard about Spectre and Meltdown, the two mega vulnerabilities which have affected virtually every computer (yes Mac’s included) manufactured within the past 20 years.  But what are Spectre and Meltdown? And more importantly, how can you protect yourself? In a Nutshell...Read More