Monitoring Virtual Machines: A Strategy
If you have exceptionally adept users of your technologies, you may have run into the issue of users circumventing certain policies and limitations by creating multiple virtual machines that have no limits on their usage. This can become a nightmare for IT professionals, who are not only tasked with hardware issues and software updates but also with monitoring several functions of a company's IT infrastructure.
Microsoft Windows 10: What Versions & Features Are in Each Edition
Windows 10 is the Windows you already know, plus great improvements you'll love. Windows 10 is so familiar and easy to use, you'll feel like an expert. The Start Menu is back in an expanded form, plus we'll bring over your pinned apps and favorites so they're ready and waiting for you. It starts up and resumes fast...
How Many Laptops Can Be Safely Stacked Up?
Since my last blog post, a good question came from one of my followers: "How many laptops can be safely stacked up? I am concerned with how much weight is going to be sitting on top and bottom of the laptop / notebook. At what point is there a need to be concerned about damage? Some of my co-workers think stacking no more than 10." There are three main considerations when stacking laptops.
How Do I Stack, Pack, or Palletize Bulk Lot of Computers?
"How do I stack, pack, or palletize bulk lot of computers?" I get this question from many of my customers, so I thought I would make a video on how to stack computers on a pallet. There are many ways to do it, but we find this is the best and most efficient way to transport.
Is Windows 10 Worth Waiting For?
Is Windows 10 the upgrade that everyone has been waiting for? Once the update rolls out, many I.T. Managers and Directors will slowly be forced into implementing the new software and possibly new hardware. For the I.T. Asset Liquidation community, this upgrade may be very beneficial triggering an influx of I.T. assets into the market.
Is Your Lenovo ThinkPad Affected by the Battery Recall?
Lenovo has received complaints that some batteries have overheated and damaged surrounding property. The recall is on the lithium-ion batteries which were made and sold worldwide. The affected ThinkPad notebook computers were made and shipped between February 2000 and June 2012. This means you could get a free replacement battery in place of the recalled battery.
How Do You Refurbish a Computer?
Each stage in the refurbishment process requires specific skills from a number of employees. Distribution, data wiping, sanitization, software installation, testing, packaging, sales and many more processes are required to properly refurbish and remarket a computer or laptop.
Why Reuse Computer Equipment Instead of Recycle?
Companies and institutions such as banks, hospitals and schools should understand that they have an option to sell IT equipment and not just recycle. With a proper valuation by Filmar Technologies we can provide a detailed analysis for each type of IT equipment. There are buyers out there and we have the sales channels to make it a very smooth process.
Is Used IT Equipment Junk?
A large portion of US businesses are not aware about the potential gold mines in their IT departments. And no, we are not talking about the gold fragments found in circuits and other devices. We are talking about used IT equipment which is regarded as junk, "stored" in some warehouse or basement. US businesses are not aware that the IT equipment regarded as junk is actually worth a lot in developing countries.
