January 28 is Data Privacy Day
What is Data Privacy Day? There is a day for everything. Did you know that January 22 is National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day? Yeah, most are pretty meaningless, but not today. Data Privacy Day is actually an international effort that stems back to 1981 with the signing of the Convention 108, the first legally…
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Is your Netflix account safe?
With more than 148 million subscribers globally, Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services. Like anything else, where people and money are, criminals are as well.
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Start off the new year by saving some money.
You have a computer at the office and most likely one or more at home. A typical desktop that’s switched on 24/7 for a whole year releases carbon dioxide as the average car releases in an 820-mile drive. To save energy, you don’t need to make drastic changes; you can start by making small adjustments that will ultimately lead to significant savings.
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5 Ways to Protect Your Data in the Cloud
Cloud computing is now the norm — 95 percent of businesses worldwide are using at least one cloud service, according to a 2016 study. While there are many services that fall under cloud computing, businesses often use the cloud to store data. Although security experts note that storing data in the cloud is a relatively safe practice, businesses…
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How to Change the Default Font in Microsoft Word
Changing Microsoft Word Default Font When you create a new blank document in Microsoft Word, the application automatically sets the typeface to Calibri. This is convenient only if Calibri is the font you want to use. If it is not your preferred default font, you can change it. Changing the default typeface in Microsoft Word…
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The Miller Group goes BLUE!
The Miller Group Achieves Blue Partner Status with Datto Saint Louis, Missouri: October 21, 2019 – The Miller Group announced it has achieved exclusive Blue partner status with Datto, the world’s leading provider of IT solutions delivered through managed service providers (MSPs). Datto Blue status represents the top 5 percent of the company’s partners, worldwide….
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Office 365 & Ransomware: The Lurking Threat
For small to midsized businesses, Microsoft Windows-based systems remain dominant. Windows continues to be the operating system most widely used on desktops and laptops. And Microsoft Office remains the most widely used work office suite. So it’s no surprise that Windows systems remain the top target for ransomware, too. A stunning 100% of IT professionals…
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Heitkamp Masonry
“The Miller Group came in organized and explained things to my level which made the process much easier than it had ever been.” Overview: Heitkamp Masonry had been experiencing slow response and extremely poor communication from their previous IT provider. They recognized that the lack of support was affecting their business and knew it needed…
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All Volleyball
“Our downtime has become non-existent with the Miller Group… I would recommend The Miller Group to others in retail because simply put, they will fix your IT problems so you don’t have to worry about them anymore.” Overview: All Volleyball contacted The Miller Group right in the middle of a technology crisis… A crashed server…
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The Differences between Hubs, Switches, and Routers
Hubs, Switches and Routers Explained In discussions about networking, you might find that the terms “hub”, “switch”, and “router” are being used interchangeably when they should not be. The reason for the confusion is understandable. Besides looking similar, all three devices pass along data traffic through connectors called ports. Plus, as these devices become more…
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