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DEAL OF THE MONTH

What's better than a deal? Why, bundle deal of course!

In honor of Barbershop Quartet Day on April 11th we've got a bundle deal for you. Buy any 4 like items and get 11% off! What do we mean by "any 4 like items"? In this case we're talking about printer ink/toner, thumb drives, hard drives... Pretty much anything you need multiples of. If you've got something on your shopping list give us a call to take advantage of this discount.

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AUTHOR | Renee Hansen @ThinkSpace IT

Hello my ragtime gal!

April 11th is Barbershop Quartet Day and what better way to celebrate than with a barbershop version of an 80s favorite, The Ragtime Gals: Roxanne (w/ Sting).

You can find even more from the Ragtime Gals by searching via YouTube. It’s believed that this day was created by the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America to recognize the founding of their society. Be sure to use #BarbershopQuartetDay on social media if you do anything special to celebrate this day.

Tailor-made tech

AUTHOR | HP Technology at Work

Have you ever wanted your devices to adapt to your individual workflows, conditions, and the time of day? You may soon get your wish, and your business will likely benefit.¹

When it comes to technology, we rarely have the ability or budget to pursue solutions tailored to our particular needs or tasks. Like a bespoke suit, personalized technology might be the better fit, but it's also been the exclusive domain of governments and global enterprises—the only entities who can afford a custom-designed $100 million super computer cluster, or one-of-a-kind operating system.² That’s quickly changing.

Clothing startups are making custom-tailored garments almost as cheap as off-the-rack solutions. And advances in computer hardware and software are making customized tech solutions available to small- and medium-size businesses for the first time as well. That means unprecedented efficiency and specialization at a fraction of previous costs. Read More

Spring Cleaning for your Tech & Computers

AUTHOR | Renee Hansen @ThinkSpace IT

Spring is here and we all love to spring clean right!? Ok, maybe washing walls and scrubbing carpets aren’t the best ways to spend a Saturday, but it sure is worth it when the job is done. The same is true when it comes to keeping your computers and other technology items in tiptop shape!

Antivirus is VITAL. What…you don’t have it? Hackers are becoming more sophisticated in creating new viruses! You need to update or install this ASAP.

Pa$sW0rd$ - Are you still using the SAME password for everything!? Stop that right now! If hackers can figure out your password they will have access to everything from social media to email to financials. Keep a log of the different passwords in a SAFE PLACE. Check out SplashData’s list of the worst passwords of 2015.

Downsize - Check for unused programs, move photos to the cloud, eliminate old files that are no longer relevant. This can free up much needed space.

BACKUP – This cannot be stressed enough! We encounter people/businesses that do not have proper backup and it causes major problems. Imagine losing a month or even a week of data? For most businesses this can cause irreparable problems.

Contact ThinkSpace IT for help with your backup and antivirus.

Adobe plans emergency patch for nasty Flash vulnerability

AUTHOR | PCWorld

April 6, 2016 | Adobe is working on an emergency patch for its Flash Player after attackers are reportedly exploiting a critical flaw.

The vulnerability, CVE-2016-1019, affects Flash Player version 21.0.0.197 on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS, according to an advisory published on Tuesday.

The flaw is being actively exploited on Windows XP and 7 systems running Flash Player versions 20.0.0.306 and earlier. Read More

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tech tips

TIP | Adding Links to the Windows 10 Start Menu
AUTHOR | NY Times

Q. I’m getting more used to Windows 10, but I miss having those links on the Start menu that went right to my Documents and Pictures folders. Can I get those back?

A. Microsoft has provided various ways to pin folders to the Start menu, Quick Access area and other easy-to-reach parts of the desktop, but if you long for simple Windows 7-style Start menu shortcuts, you can add them with a few clicks. Open the Start menu and select Settings. Read More

drool worthy recipes

RECIPE | Oven Sliders
PREP TIME | 15 minutes
COOK TIME | 25 minutes

WHY DOES THIS ONE GET OUR VOTE?
If you've got foodie Facebook friends then it's likely you've seen this gem of a recipe floating around lately. It's easy and adjustable depending on your mood. If you're up for more of a White Castle slider, make little patties. Looking for more of a maid rite style, simply crumble up the ground beef. I cooked mine with one onion, chopped garlic, and the usual s&p. Feel free to add more spices depending on your taste buds. Line your baking dish with the bottom half of the bun, however many will fit, top with the ground beef, top that with cheese (pick your favorite), and then finally top it off with the top half of the bun. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for roughly 25 minutes or until the cheese is nice and melty.

life hacks

TIP | Tech Gadgets to Make Life Easier
AUTHOR | Business Insider