Excuse the sensational title, but it may not be too far from the truth. There is an article over on ComputerWorld.com that reads, “HP LaserJet Printers vulnerable to attacks, researchers warn“… (opens in a new window). Our in-house expert, Greg Varner, believes that if an attacker could exploit the device to the point of causing it to brown paper in …
Analysts predict hard drive supplies could run out by end of November due to Thailand’s flood situation #HDDShortage
Remember what I said back on Oct 25th about the hard drive shortage? Then I rambled a bit more and went as far as to say, “Don’t Panic“??? I think I misled you. I now upgrade my opinion to, “OKAY, PANIC”. According to numerous articles citing industry experts and analysts, we’re seeing a total 180 from the “relax, everything is …
HP updates channel partners regarding flooding situation in Thailand #HDDShortage
We received the following notification from HP regarding the flooding situation in Thailand and the subsequent hard drive and component shortage: Dear HP Channel Partners, HP is deeply saddened by the recent flooding in Thailand. The extent of the damage is devastating and our hearts go out to each person in Thailand negatively impacted by this tragedy. In light of …
The HP ProBook 4530s 15.6″ LED Notebook is an excellent product at a reasonable price!
Last week we had to cut the cord and let our baby girl go off to college… That was more difficult than I care to relate to you in a blog post! One of the items on our task list was to secure a quality notebook that she could probably use for the four years she is in school. Being …
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Apple Mac hardware failures… (hard drive, power supply, video card) Why so high?
Here’s a question for you all… Why is the apparent rate of hardware failure higher with Apple Mac products than with Microsoft Windows based products? Homeland Secure IT’s typical client is a Windows based small or medium business, and a little less than 5% of those businesses and individuals have Apple Mac products that we support as well. A larger …
Nexlink, our preferred business computer vendor has a new look… #nexlink
Check out the new look for Nexlink’s computers! Same great case, with a more modern face plate… Those of us here at Homeland Secure IT have worked with computers from every major computer manufacturer you’ve heard of, and we are partners with many great providers of computers and servers, such as HP, Dell, Lenovo, Toshiba, etc… However, for business computers, …
Who is your Greenville / Upstate BUSINESS computer dealer?
If you are in the market for a new business computer, where do you go in the Greenville / Upstate area? Do you go to a “big box store”? A warehouse? An office supply? You should be aware that the “business computer” you purchase from some dealers may actually be a computer designed for home use, and not actually a …
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How long will your computer last? It’s all about the MTBF! Or is it?
A common question that computer sales, repair, service and support people hear is, “How long will this computer last me?” The most common answer is, “It depends…” Just what does it depend on? The quality of the product is of the highest importance, but even a very reliable device can have a shortened life if not maintained properly and it …
Business Printer Repair vs. Printer Replacement
It is Monday morning and you went to print your first batch of papers for the week but that didn’t go so well. Paper has been jammed in the printer, or maybe not even picked up out of the paper tray. What to do? Should you either replace that beast or call a printer repair technician? Replacing the printer is …
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Computer Deals too Good to Pass Up…
Yesterday was Thanksgiving here in the USA, in case you missed it… Everyone here at Homeland Secure IT and our families have so much to be thankful for that I would have to dedicate an entire blog post to just that… One thing worth mentioning other than the most obvious like the ability to live in the greatest country on …