May 2011
Welcome to the ITS monthly newsletter!
We know the Canucks Playoffs are stressful, and we don’t want using your computer to feel the same way. This month we are going to talk about a NAS storage solution. Plus, ITS has new monitor for sale, we will show you some easy shortcuts on your keyboard, and fun events happening in Vancouver during the month of May.
STORAGE
It’s spring cleaning time! Do you need more storage? If you do, a NAS may be a great soltuion for archiving, file storage, or as an ftp server.
What is a NAS?
A Network Attached Storage (NAS) device provides networked storage, meaning it can store data from more than one device. Whether you are a company that has a few users or hundreds, a NAS is a great solution for archiving, file storage, as an ftp server, or many other options.
The administrator of a home or business network can connect a NAS to their LAN (Local Area Network), and using software that normally is provided with the NAS hardware. A network administrator can set up automatic or manual backups and file copies between the NAS and other connected devices. A NAS can hold as much data as currently available drive capacity exists.
A NAS is a great option for a company that wants to take some of the load off their server and put archived documents on the device. This option can also be for a company that has either a server that is fairly new and is running out of space, or just a few users that want a storage device but do not need the added complexity of a server.
If this sounds like something that could benefit your company contact us here, and we can provide you with more information on how a NAS can be integrated into your company’s environment and provide you with a free quote.
MONTHLY ELECTRONIC DEAL
Each month we will supply you with a product that we believe is a great deal and may suit your business or personal needs. This is an opportunity for you to save time and energy shopping around for what’s best at the best price, because we have done it for you!
ITS HAS A NEW MONITOR
Samsung 24in Widescreen LED LCD Monitor, we are selling it for $300. This is an incredible monitor, top of the line, many of us spend a lot of our day looking at monitors, it is a worthwhile investment to be looking at a nice one. If you are interested in purchasing this please click here to email us.
TECH TIP OF THE MONTH
Do you remember all the shortcuts for Windows? These are great time savers when you are working on multiple documents:
CTRL+ESC: Open Start menu
ALT+TAB: Switch between open programs
ALT+F4: Quit Program
CTRL+C: Copy selected text
CTRL+X: Cut selected text
CTRL+Z: Undo (An ITS Favorite)
CTRL+B: Bold
CTRL+U: Underline
CTRL+I: Italic
Windows Key + TAB (for Windows 7):Switch between programs 3D….So Cool!
MAY EVENTS IN VANCOUVER
Aside from the Canucks Playoffs here are some events happening in Vancouver that you don’t want to miss.
Mother’s Day
May 8Th
Don’t Forget!
Vancouver Craft Beer Week
May 6- May 14
55 breweries, over 70 venues, and too many beers for you to try in one day.
vancouvercraftbeerweek.com
DOXA Documentary Film Festival
May 6- May 15
A week long film festival presented by the Documentary Film Society, a Vancouver based, non-profit, charitable society. devoted to presenting independent and innovative documentaries to Vancouver audiences.
www.doxafestival.ca
Thanks for reading!
