8 Common Reasons Why Desktop Printers Might Not Print

By Brandon Miller | February 25, 2018

It always seems to happen at the worst possible time. You need to quickly print a document, so you click the “Print” button, but nothing happens. Many things can go wrong with desktop printers, but fortunately, most problems can be found and fixed in short order. Here are eight common reasons why a desktop printer…

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Miller Group Again Recognized for Excellence in Managed IT Services

By Brandon Miller | February 21, 2018

Joe Svoboda, CEO of The Miller Group, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named the company to its 2018 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for the second year in a row. This annual list recognizes North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to delivering…

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How Closely Do You Read Your Mail? Domain Name Scam Targets Businesses

By Joe Svoboda | January 31, 2018

If you’ve recently received a letter, phone call or email in reference to a domain name listing or SEO invoice, beware and pay close attention to the details. A scam that has made rounds in recent years has targeted a number of our clients. If your domain name is public, as likely your business website…

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10 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

By Chad Miller | January 28, 2018

10 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Did you know that your PC can function even without your mouse? Save time with these 10 keyboard shortcuts. Note that WIN stands for the key between Ctrl and Alt on Windows keyboards. Some keyboards have this labeled as the Start key. 1. WIN The WIN key is a shortcut key…

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Can VoIP Save Your Company Money?

By Brandon Miller | January 27, 2018

The economy might technically be out of recession, but businesses are still doing everything in their power to cut costs and save as much as possible. One possible avenue for savings is switching from a traditional business phone plan to a VoIP plan. VoIP is a technology that has been around for a little over…

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Help! Why Did My Email Bounce Back?

By Brandon Miller | January 25, 2018

If you send email regularly, you likely have received them — those notifications saying that the email you just sent was undeliverable. Trying to determine why your emails bounced back can be frustrating since the notifications usually contain error codes accompanied by cryptic error descriptions. When you send an email, certain sets of rules, or…

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Two Newly Discovered Security Flaws Affect Ninety Percent of the World’s Computers

By Brandon Miller | January 5, 2018

Security experts have recently found two significant flaws in the microprocessing systems (sometimes called CPUs or chips) of almost all the world’s computers. The two issues, fondly named Meltdown and Spectre, could be used to hijack the memory of a device running in a “cloud” environment. This includes computers, mobile phones, and servers. Unlike most…

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Benefits of Remote Monitoring

By Brandon Miller | December 13, 2017

The Miller Group, like many IT service providers, uses remote monitoring tools to gather information and send reports about our clients’ computer systems. Almost anything can be monitored, from routers and firewalls to virus detection and email services. Here are six benefits of using remote monitoring to keep an eye on your systems: 1. Reduce the…

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Next year could spell trouble if your website isn’t mobile, fast and secure to Google’s standards.

By Brandon Miller | December 5, 2017

Your website may be doomed in 2018, at least in the eyes of the search engine gods. As we conclude 2017, it’s time to take a realistic look at your website to see if it needs upgrades to stay in the running with your competition. One of the biggest changes we will see in 2018…

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7 Ways to Secure Your Smartphone

By Brandon Miller | June 2, 2017

Smartphones are so small and portable that it is easy to forget that you have a powerful computer in your pocket or purse. However, they are increasingly becoming the target of theft, ransomware, viruses, and other types of malware. As a result, you need to take steps to protect your device as well as the…

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