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NetWorthy Systems has been serving the Beaumont area since 2004, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Tip of the Week: Try an Ergonomic Workstation Setup

b2ap3_thumbnail_ergonomic_workplace_400.jpgSometimes you feel exhausted when you get out of work, but you have no idea why. It might be because you’re straining your eyes too much by staring at the computer screen. Or, maybe it’s your back that’s killing you, and even moving slightly is a pain. Perhaps it’s carpal tunnel ravaging the nerves in your wrist. If any of this sounds familiar, it’s safe to say that you could use a workstation overhaul.

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Will You Make Microsoft’s Spartan Your Default Web-browsing Warrior?

b2ap3_thumbnail_windows_10_400_20150119-201557_1.jpgIn addition to Microsoft’s upcoming new operating system, Windows 10, the software company has released that there is a new web browser in production. This new browser, code-named “Spartan,” is expected to have similar functionality to Mozilla’s Firefox and Google Chrome, and will be released alongside Windows 10.

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Getting to Know Networthy Systems: Donna Ware

b2ap3_thumbnail_donna400.jpgLast month in our newsletter we promised to introduce you to each member of our team here at Networthy Systems and let you learn a little bit more about each person. This month we are going to introduce you to Donna Ware. Donna is our Office Manager.

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5 Ways to Save Your Battery Life

5 Ways to Save Your Battery Life

We have all had that dreaded moment where your phone gives you the alert that your battery is dangerously low and you are nowhere near a charger. Take a look at these 5 ways you can get your smartphone battery to last a little bit longer.

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Even the 911 Address Database Can Get Hacked

b2ap3_thumbnail_911_gets_hacked_400.jpgPeople dial 911 when they’re in some sort of trouble or in the event of an emergency. If not for the hotline, who knows how many lives could be lost daily. Sometimes, however, help doesn’t come, even when dispatchers have received the call and responded. This generally isn’t the fault of the dispatchers, but rather the criminals who have undermined the rescue efforts thanks to some unorthodox hacking.

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What Backsourcing Your IT Looks Like

b2ap3_thumbnail_backsourcing_it_from_success_400.jpgIf you’re looking to save some money on IT, outsourcing your company’s IT services is a simple and effective method. This concept has grown tremendously over the past several years, and the saved expenses are one of its biggest attractions. However, businesses sometimes decide that it might be time to backsource their IT.

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Tip of the Week: 4 Ways to Get the Most Mobile Device Memory

b2ap3_thumbnail_phone_memory_400.jpgAs a technology consumer, you might realize that your mobile device’s hard drive storage space is somewhat lackluster compared to your needs. Countless photos, applications, and videos take up a ton of space, and if something were to cause the device to fill up suddenly, you’d be out of luck. How can you prevent this? You can start by using these four tips to get around your device’s lack of storage.

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What Sets Us Apart

What Sets Us Apart

There are many things that we do at Networthy Systems that set us apart from other computer companies. Today we have compiled just the start of that list of reasons. Take a look at three of the things that we do at Networthy that set us apart from the competition.

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3 Ways to Bring the Fight to Bots

b2ap3_thumbnail_bot_fight_400.jpgThe Internet is up to its ears with threats and hackers, but some of the most annoying malicious entities are bots. These are systems which can gather information from all kinds of sources. While some aren’t malicious in nature (think SEO bots which gather data from websites), there are those that aren’t so innocent. These tend to fall into the hands of hackers and attempt to steal information or send spam.

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The Time for Document Management is Now!

The Time for Document Management is Now!

Are you still opening a filing cabinet multiple times a day? Do you lose files and have no idea what you did with them? If so, you are probably still living in the dark ages of document management. What you need to know is that technology has provided us with a solution to these daily struggles!

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Newsflash! Electronic Signatures Deemed Legal ...146 Years Ago!

b2ap3_thumbnail_e_signature_400.jpgWhat’s so special about a physical signature created with pen and paper? If it’s an autograph from your favorite celebrity, then you’ve got something special. Other than that, there’s no reason why an electronic signature can’t get the job done in today’s hi-tech business world.

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4 Signs You’ve Been Hacked

b2ap3_thumbnail_secure_your_computer_400.jpgWhen a virus infects your computer, you may not know about it until it’s too late. Like a biological virus, the damage it does to your system can be minimized if it’s caught early on. Stopping a computer virus early is possible if you know what symptoms to look for. Is your PC infected? Here are four signs you’ve been hacked.

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4 Qualities to Look For In the Next Company that Services Your Tech

b2ap3_thumbnail_professional_vendor_relationships_400.jpgAs a small business owner, you want the best technology that will assist your company and allow it to grow. Not all technology vendors can do this for you. In order to get the most out of your technology, you need to separate the champs from the chumps. That’s where our vendor management service comes in.

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The Value of Doing IT Right the First Time Around

b2ap3_thumbnail_do_it_right_400.jpgDoing a project right the first time around is the most valuable way to get it done. Businesses that best understand this concept are the ones that have experienced the folly of choosing the cheap route to get something fixed, only to then have it break again--which ends up costing them more in the long run. Nowhere is this more true than with IT support.

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Tip of the Week: How to Give Your Team the Best Working Conditions

b2ap3_thumbnail_great_working_conditions_400.jpgWhen it comes to the workplace, people want more than they used to. It used to be all about the salary and decent working conditions, but that has significantly changed in the past decade. In order to attract the best talent and stay ahead of the competition, you want to provide optimal working conditions when possible. Thankfully, by providing your team with a few accommodations, it doesn’t have to be difficult for everyone to enjoy their workday.

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Sick of Email? Try These 3 Alternative Communication Apps

b2ap3_thumbnail_email_alternatives_400.jpgSince the dawn of the Internet, email has been that thing you love to hate. Email was meant to be a dynamic tool capable of replacing the odd fax machine and postal mail. Today, some workers dread even opening their inbox due to how much time they have to invest in it. Some might even wonder if there’s a better way to go about their work day.

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Are You Making a Resolution for Your Business?

Are You Making a Resolution for Your Business?

It is the time of year to make a New Years resolution for yourself, maybe you want to lose weight, get more organized, or save more money. Have you ever considered making a New Years resolution for your business? Just like declaring a resolution, writing it down, and keeping it somewhere you can see if everyday makes you more likely to achieve personal New Years resolutions it can make your business resolutions happen too!

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6 Reasons Why Working from Home Just Doesn't Work

b2ap3_thumbnail_working_from_does_not_work_400.jpgThe majority of employees love the idea of working from home. Its benefits are well-known; saving on commuting expenses, freeing up office space, improving employee satisfaction, the list goes on. Yet, many employers are hesitant to allow their staff to work from home. Why is this?

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Tip of the Week: Recover Deleted Files on an Android Device with the Dumpster App

b2ap3_thumbnail_the_dumpster_app_400.jpgIt’s no secret that Android devices are omnipresent in the mobile market. However, they have a flaw which some people might not even have realized is there: The lack of a recycle bin for deleted files. Because of this, any files you want to delete from your device will be lost forever upon deletion (though you might be able to ask the NSA for a hand finding them). Thankfully, there’s a fix to this issue with an application called Dumpster.

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IT Techie, Hurry Up My Downloads Tonight

b2ap3_thumbnail_hurry_up_downloads_400.jpgAn IT parody song to the tune of “Santa Baby.”

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