On-site Computer Solutions

Microsoft OFV Breaks Excel 2003 Over the Network

brian — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:47:51 +0000

By Brian McMurtry Senior Network and Systems Engineer On-Site Computer Solutions Recently, one of my clients brought it to my attention that suddenly, Excel 2003 took several minutes to open spreadsheets stored on a network share. After a bit of fruitless searching, I finally ran across an article that noted that this was a new [...]

Facebook, Skype launch video calls

Alex — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:18:56 +0000

Zuckerberg says also adding group chat feature NEW YORK (AP) — Quick on the heels of Google’s launch of its latest social-networking venture, Facebook is rolling out video calls. It’s powered by Internet phone company Skype. Facebook said Wednesday that it is also rolling out a group chat feature. Facebook users can now create instant [...]

IceMen to launch new, fan-friendly website Monday morning

Vi Wickam — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:07:56 +0000

Courtesy of Jakes DTV Blog As the Evansville IceMen of the Central Hockey League commence preparations for the dawning of a brand new era with their move into Evansville’s exciting new downtown state-of-the-art arena for the 2011-12 pro hockey season, the local franchise has taken yet another forward, progressive step in their overall profile and [...]

Connect your PC to your HDTV

Alex — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:07:59 +0000

So you have a nice new HDTV, wouldn’t it be cool to see your computer screen on it? Well you can, and it is super easy. Most new HDTV’s come equipped with a Standard VGA input spot on the back that allows a standard monitor cable (VGA) to plug into the back. If you are [...]

Fall Fest Web Cams 2010

Vi Wickam — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:50:41 +0000

On-Site will be teaming up with Insight Communications to provide web cams and Wi-Fi Internet once again to the Evansville West Side Nut Club Fall Festival (now there’s a mouthful.) News 25 and Regent Communications will be helping out as media sponsors for the Fall Fest Nut Cams, and the Wi-Fi. Come on down to [...]

Windows 7 and My Business: When Should I Make the Move?

brian — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:09:22 +0000

Unless you’ve voluntarily banned yourself from all advertising in the last few weeks, you’re probably at least mildly aware that Microsoft is releasing another iteration of its desktop operating system, generically named Windows 7. This article is intended to be a brief synopsis to help small and medium-sized business owners to be informed concerning Windows 7 and its impact upon your day-to-day business operations.

Surge Suppression

brian — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:04:45 +0000

In the wake of this last weekend’s lightning storm, we’ve seen a rash of clients who have suffered losses due to electrical surges or strikes. Much of the time, these catastrophic losses could have been prevented by adequate surge protection. When a business doesn’t prepare for these events in advance, it can result in damage [...]

Personal Antivirus

Vi Wickam — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:04:15 +0000

Over the past several months we’ve seen a particularly insidious piece of software infecting systems by the name of “Personal Antivirus.” It seems to have grown in its proliferation in the past few weeks, as our techs are reporting a large number of infections. The purpose of our e-mail is not to scare, but to [...]

Symantec Small Business Certification

Vi Wickam — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:39:35 +0000

On-Site is excited to have achieved Symantec Small Business Certified Partner. As a Small Business Certified Partner, On-Site is recognized for demonstrating Knowledge in: Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 Symantec Backup Exec System Protection 8.5 Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business 12 Symantec Protection Suite (new as of June 2009) On-Site is your [...]

Freedom Fest Patriot Cams

Vi Wickam — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:21:17 +0000

On-Site Computer Solutions is excited to partner with Wow! (Sigecom) Internet, and News 25 to bring you the 2009 Evansville Freedom Festival Patriot Cams. The Patriot Cams will be live starting Tuesday at: http://www.424help.com/freedomfest/ While you are down at the riverfront, feel free to make use of the free wi-fi internet, also provided by On-Site [...]