Field Notes
What we're writing about.
Plain-spoken notes from the bench — fixes, threats, AI experiments, and the occasional opinion. Twenty-seven years of doing the work, written down.
October 7, 2024
Classic Outlook 50GB Limit Fix
Classic Outlook is setup with a 50GB file limit by default. You can increase this limit via the Registry, Group Policies, or using the ZIP file provided below. The Quick Way R…
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EMAIL DELIVERABILITY CHANGES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
As of February 1st, Google and Yahoo are implementing new email deliverability standards affecting Gmail, Google Workspace, Yahoo, Yahoo Business Email, and AOL users. Why Should Y…
Read →January 19, 2022
Internet Issues? Try clearing your browser cache
Internet browsers use caching to store HTML web pages by storing a copy of visited pages and then using that copy to render when you re-visit that page. Clearing your browser cache…
Read →February 1, 2021
Requesting Support
For the fastest service we recommend submitting a request through our ticketing system. Why use a ticket? We receive thousands of emails a week. To better serve you we focus on our…
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April 21, 2020
Press release: Coronavirus scam advisory
Urgent advisory issued by local IT expert about current scams 4/21/2020: Thousands of people in SLO County are being warned about a massive rise in online and phone scams, relating…
Read →April 21, 2020
Advisory 2020
How to avoid current online and phone scams We are helping every person and business in SLO County to stay safe, by issuing this urgent advisory. Hackers have become very creative …
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April 6, 2020
Microsoft Teams End User Training Video
Empowering Your Remote Workforce We’ve received several requests for education resources to bring employees up to speed on using Microsoft Teams. In collaboration with one of our p…
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March 22, 2020
Web Meeting Tips & Tricks
If you have ever attended a web meeting I'm sure you've had to endure the constant rustling of paper or off-screen conversations that distract from the on-screen presentation. For …
Read →March 20, 2020
Press release: Coronavirus
IT expert creates Coronavirus checklist for working from home 3/23/2020 An Atascadero based IT expert has created an urgent checklist for business owners – to help them prepare for…
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March 18, 2020
Equipment Delays Due To COVID-19
Because many manufacturing facilities are shut down or otherwise impacted due to COVID-19, it may become difficult to procure new computers and other IT equipment in the coming wee…
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March 17, 2020
Be Aware of COVID-19 Phishing Scams
Over the last week we have seen an increase in phishing emails related to COVID-19. Below are tips from The Department of Homeland Security CISA (cyber and infrastructure). We reco…
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March 16, 2020
Work From Home Solutions
ANNOUNCEMENT: With the growing concern related to COVID-19 in our community, I know that you may be facing new challenges in your business. When it comes to technology, we are look…
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