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One often leads to the other. Regular maintenance, like a car oil change, is essential for smooth running and extended life of your computer. Also, like a car, computers are an investment. [image] When your computer looks like the "before" image, your investment probably isn't going to last much longer. The "after" image is the result of a physical machine cleaning done by Virtual~Sands. We offer many maintenance and repair services to protect your investment and you from...

First we started with significant hardware upgrades with higher capacity drives, fresh operating system install, and quadrupling the internal memory. Then we further improved with version 16 of the mail server. Usability improvements such as desktop notifications (like Outlook) and new features such as integrated web conferencing, office chat (compatible with desktop clients), and file storage / sharing are some of the key benefits. Security is important and we have prevented over 12000...

"Your customer doesn't care how much you know until they know how much you care." - Damon Richards Caring means taking the time to understand how our clients work and how they use the equipment that we set up. When our client needed a new printer it was critical to consider good color reproduction, high resolution, and the ability to print after long absences. Inkjet printers would normally be the first choice, but after sitting idle they tend to fail with clogged print heads. We...

"Update your payment methode" Is the subject of the phishing email going around aimed at snatching your credit card information? Not only is the subject spelled wrong, but the message wishes a "happy new year'" ...the real Netflix is more timely. In addition to that, the verify link given goes to: imv-ingenieria.cl/biron/checkk/ Netflix as a business is in Los Gatos, California... not Chile. Always hover your mouse over links and make sure the links go to where you expect...

Businesses, not only individuals, have to be cautious. Scams and attempts to gain private information cost businesses billions every year. One of the latest versions of an internet phishing expedition attempts to say that your business fraudulently charged someone's credit card. They use your domain name as evidence as to how it appears on their credit card statement. Virtual~Sands received one requesting a refund for $199.00. These are the kinds of emails that Virtual~Sands...

Microsoft does not call to update your software. Recently a client contacted us saying that Microsoft called them because their software was out of date and vulnerable. This seemed suspicious, and rightly so, because Microsoft does not call about your software. Quite honestly, unless you have registered software, like Windows or Office, Microsoft does not even know who you are or your phone number. Calls like these from "Microsoft" are a scam. So it is good to be suspicious and...

If a device fails after warranty, do not bother asking for repair, Toshiba cannot help you. Virtual~Sands has been supporting and recommending Toshiba products for over twenty years. We have often found their laptops and hard drives to be some of the most reliable and best value in the industry. Times change. Solid state drives with a MTBF of around one million hours should provide reliable service for many years. Recently, however, we have had the unpleasant experience of...

What is Ransomware & How to Prevent It Many have heard of it, some have had the unfortunate time to experience it. Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts your files and requires payment to unlock your data. More than 4,000 ransomware attacks per day occurred in the first half of 2016 according to a report from the FBI. Ransomware attacks against individuals typically cost $500 in bitcoin. Ransomware attacks against businesses have ranged from $17,000 to over $150,000...

Virtual~Sands upgrades mail server. The mail server upgrade allows for better logging as well as better microsoft activesync and discovery. It has fixed issues with calendars, mac auto discovery, email headers, and a variety of other small problems. The upgrade also provides a 33% space increase for mail hosting. Contact us to learn more and discuss how we can help!

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Virtual~Sands chosen security applications rank high in review. In a recent analysis, by AV Comparatives, Total Defense scored among the best-ranked malware removal on android. http://bit.ly/2mBNaLU Total Defense (BitDefender Engine) and Vipre (ThreatTrack) are security applications selected by Virtual~Sands. Both applications scored Advanced+ on the Comparatives Real-World test for desktops. http://bit.ly/2deXMvU Part of choosing the right company to care for your...