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By: Courtney Rose Summer officially began on 6/21, and hopefully, you’re spending time relaxing by the water enjoying the weather. Typically, people like to have a book to read during their vacation, so if you’re in search of a great audiobook or digital book to lounge and listen (or read), you should first try your…

By Kevin Jackman It seems like a hot topic right now is the fact that Windows 7 will soon be out of support come January 2020. Many businesses are aware and are taking proactive measures to replace machines and upgrade their current operating systems to Windows 10. However, there is an invisible elephant in the…

By Richard Stokes Have you ever closed a tab in your web-browser either accidentally or on purpose, and then suddenly said to yourself: “Whoops (or maybe something stronger), I didn’t mean to do that!” You could find it by either opening up your browser search history (assuming you know how to do that) and looking…

By: Chase Petersen Just the other week I was at my sister’s college graduation where the keynote speaker went on a tangent about the overuse of cell phone and social media.  While in the middle of this rant about how important it is to put the phone down and be present in the moment, the…

By: Blaine Williams It’s no secret that hackers are working double time to compromise internet-connected devices to steal as much pertinent data as possible. A study performed by the University of Maryland was able to quantify their efforts – on average every 39 seconds an attempt is made to gain unauthorized access into a computer…

by Tony Rushin I am not an Excel power user. However, I do use it on a regular basis every week to export information, reformat a report, and do some analysis. I’ve been using it for 30+ years so I definitely have my Excel habits; but, I’ve been making an effort to learn some of…

By Kristen Evangelista It was my daughter’s birthday and she wanted to go to her favorite roller-skating rink with some friends. She asked if she could bring some money and I gave her permission. When we got there, she pulled out a large roll of cash to use and I immediately went into safety mode.…

By: Kevin Jackman It’s payday here at Network 1 and that means it’s time for me to spread the love to Georgia Power, Comcast, Verizon, and a number of other companies that make my life convenient. Keeping track of all your expenditures can be a hassle sometimes and it can cause some stress. I recently…

By: Courtney Rose On January 14, 2020 Windows 7 will no longer be supported by Microsoft, which means no more free security updates and technical support for the operating system. What that will mean for you is a less secure environment, and a means for viruses and malware to exploit your system. Microsoft has started…

By: Andrew Edwards Ever dreamt of backpacking through one of the many iconic hiking trails this world has to offer? Whether that dream takes you on the trail for a weekend, a couple of weeks, or even several months, Guthook by Atlas Guides is here to help prepare you for your travels. Simply put, this…