WordPress is Like a Toilet

By Joe Svoboda | January 22, 2019

Wait, Joe, I thought The Miller Group loves WordPress? Humor me for a second. A few days ago, I was informed that all of the toilets in the women’s restroom here in the office were malfunctioning. I took this seriously since we do have a handful of female staff. Asking them to use the men’s…

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Why is it Important to Update WordPress?

By Joe Svoboda | January 6, 2019

You know the saying, nothing in life is free.  WordPress is not different.  Yes, it is free to download and use, and you can even host it for free, but there is a catch. WordPress is built by a community of developers. With each new release, they fix bugs, add new features, improve performance, and…

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IT Consulting

O’Connor Insurance

By Joe Svoboda | January 3, 2019

“The staff at TMG quickly grasped the nature of our IT issues and patiently and cost-effectively walked us through every challenge and change needed.  Within a very short time, we realized the value of TMG’s “all-covered” support service option and continue it to this day.” Overview: O’Connor Insurance became a Miller Group client because they…

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Bomb threats shutting down business via email

By Joe Svoboda | December 24, 2018

If you are like me, one of the first things you do when you sit down at your desk each morning is sift through your new email.  Let’s say you come across the following email : My man carried a bomb (Hexogen) into the building where your company is located. It is constructed under my…

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Windows 7 End of Life – January 14, 2020

By Joe Svoboda | November 29, 2018

Why You Need to Prepare for Windows 7 End of Life On January 14th, 2020 Microsoft will end extended support for the Windows 7 Operating System. This is known in tech terms as end-of-life for the software. So, what does this mean and how do you prepare for Windows 7 End of Life? What the…

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How Cookies Are Being Used to Track and Attack You

By Joe Svoboda | November 25, 2018

When most people talk about cookies, the conversation is usually about sweet baked goods. But when IT professionals talk about cookies, we are discussing the Internet. In this context, the term cookies refer to small data files that contain strings of text. When you connect to a website, its web server sends a cookie to…

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Warn Your Staff about This Malicious Email

By Joe Svoboda | November 6, 2018

Be on guard — a fake security email is making the rounds. Disguised as an email from Microsoft, this phishing email is deceiving people into infecting their computers with a bot called Neutrino. This bot enables cybercriminals to take control of the infected machines. The hackers then use the machines for various malicious activities, such…

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How to Maximize the Battery Life of Your Windows 10 Laptop or Tablet When Traveling

By Joe Svoboda | October 26, 2018

In Windows 10 laptops and tablets, there is a new feature called Battery Saver. It will automatically turn off certain activities (e.g., email notifications, live tile updates) when the battery level drops below 20 percent. At any time, though, you can manually enable Battery Saver. This comes in handy if you want to increase your…

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Using Office 365? Microsoft Teams is available and ready.

By Joe Svoboda | October 25, 2018

Today’s workplace is a challenging environment for teamwork, Microsoft Teams brings chat, content, people, and tools together, all in one hub, wherever you are. A hub for teamwork Give your team access to the information they need, right in Microsoft Teams. Manage all your conversations, files and tools all in one team workspace. Enjoy instant…

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How to Improve the Wi-Fi Signal in Your Office

By Joe Svoboda | September 25, 2018

Many small and midsized businesses use wireless networks because they are easy to set up and convenient to use. However, a weak Wi-Fi signal can mean slow connection speeds and a smaller range of coverage. Not being able to quickly access data and applications from all areas in an office can hamper employee productivity. When…

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