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Clear the fog and learn why cloud computing services matter

  • Posted by Frank Bubenik
  • On November 4, 2017
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Please check out out our October 2017 Tech Update.  It has great articles on clearing the fog from the cloud, how accounting software can save SMB’s time and money, and how to detect and avoid enterprise cyber attacks. October Tech Update
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KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability – WPA2

  • Posted by Frank Bubenik
  • On October 17, 2017
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Patches for KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability are now available.   ZDNet reported yesterday that the”KRACK” bug, which stands for Key Reinstallation Attack, is a flaw in the way Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) works. WPA2 is used to protect and secure communications between routers and devices, but there is an issue in the system’s four-way handshake that […]
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Build a great, disaster-proof server backup strategy

  • Posted by Frank Bubenik
  • On September 30, 2017
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This month’s newsletter has pointers on developing the right backup strategy and how to prepare for disastrous events.  It also contains a piece on the office of the future that promote employee satisfaction and productivity. Check it out at: CCGI September 2017 Newsletter      
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CCGI now an IDrive partner

  • Posted by Frank Bubenik
  • On August 30, 2017
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Compass Computing Group is excited to announce we are an IDrive partner. Features of IDrive: IDrive can backup unlimited PCs, Macs, iPhones, iPads and Android devices into a single account.  In addition, data from mapped drives can also be backed up. A web-based console helps you manage data backups, restores, application settings and more, on […]
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August Tech Update – Chance to win $2000

  • Posted by Frank Bubenik
  • On August 30, 2017
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Let us know what tech you want for your chance to win a $2000 prize. We would all like the latest tech to help solve our technology issues. Tell us what tech would solve your biggest challenges for a chance to win $2,000. Check out our August 2017 newsletter for a chance to win  
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Microsoft partner Portland | Surface Pro hibernation issues

  • Posted by Frank Bubenik
  • On July 9, 2017
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A small group of owners of Microsoft’s latest iteration of the Surface Pro are reporting their devices are plagued by hibernation issues that are “causing unwanted, random shutdowns.” Microsoft has confirmed the existence of the problem and says it is looking into it with a spokesperson telling customers, “We are aware of a small group […]
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McAfee cybersecurity and security services and products

  • Posted by Frank Bubenik
  • On July 6, 2017
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The BBC reports that John McAfee has settled a lawsuit involving Intel over the commercial use of his name. The legal action has now been settled, and McAfee has agreed not to use the phrases “McAfee Privacy Phone” or “John McAfee Global Technologies” when naming his cyber-security or security-related products and services. Neither party admitted […]
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ThinkStation P320 Tiny – Coming Soon

  • Posted by Frank Bubenik
  • On July 1, 2017
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Lenovo has announced its soon to be released ThinkStation P320 Tiny, which combines simple and efficient design with the professional power of a workstation. It is an ISV-certified workstation which packs 7th Gen Intel® processors and NVIDIA® Quadro® professional graphics inside and provides up to 2TB of PCIe storage and 32GB of memory. It can […]
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Community initiative: we support the Tualatin Overture

Community initiative: we support the Tualatin Overture

  • Posted by Frank Bubenik
  • On June 27, 2017
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Compass Computing Group is a proud patron of the Tualatin Overture composed by Arthur Breur.  It was premiered by the Tualatin Valley Symphony on May 21, 2017 as a celebration of the City of Tualatin’s, past, present, and future.  The overture includes musical references to key points about the history of Tualatin and its region […]
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3 must-dos to prevent cyber attacks and boost computer security

  • Posted by Frank Bubenik
  • On June 27, 2017
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Check out our June newsletter featuring articles on preventing ransomware by backing up, patching and educating your users.     Ransomware does not have to succeed For most businesses, the question isn’t if they will be hit by ransomware, but when. The good news is you can prevent ransomware from infecting your network by starting with a solid backup strategy […]
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