Newsletters and Latest News
This page is where you can find all of our current and many archived newsletters. Simply click on the PDF icon in front of the newsletter text to download in PDF format. Can't open the file or don't have a PDF reader? Click here to download it from Adobe's site.
It's Time to Move On from Exchange 2003
If you are hosting your own email using Exchange Server 2003 (whether as a stand alone server or as part of Small Business Server 2003), it is time to move on. This is for a number of reasons, with the most
pressing one being that the new Microsoft Outlook 2013 email client (part of the Office suite) is not compatible with Exchange 2003.
Spring 2013: Don't Get Caught Without Protection!
As we remind our customers every year, taking the concept of Spring Cleaning and applying it to your IT tasks, assets and procedures is a good idea. The biggest threat you will encounter this Spring is weather related. Also: FREE Recycling of your electronic equipment April 26-28!
Windows 8 - Part 3
Last month we took a look at the new interface in Windows 8 including the new tiles and the new Desktop of Windows 8. This month, we continue with our 3rd and final installment of Windows 8 features.
Windows 8 - Part 2
Last month we took a look at some of the best features of Microsoft’s newest operating system, Windows 8. Now it is time to examine some of the not-so-great features
Windows 8 - Part 1: The Best Features of Windows 8
With the recent release of Microsoft’s newest operating system we thought it would be helpful to outline some of the best features of Windows 8.
End of a Great Year!
As the days get shorter and our phones become busier, we recognize that it is once again time to remind all of our business clients that now might be the best time to get your new equipment before the tax year is over!
Exciting News! CCS Technologies Expands! Now located in Coopersville, Grand Haven & now HUDSONVILLE!
We are looking forward to the opportunity to meet many more businesses through our Hudsonville store.
Three Apps for your Smart Phone you can't (shouldn't) live without
We have included QR codes to scan into your cell phone (if you know how to do that) so you can learn more about each of these amazing products. Or, don’t forget. You can still schedule some one‐on‐one training with a CCS Technologies Technician and learn even more to help you with your day‐to‐day activities!
Why do I need a Battery Backup?
We get this question from clients all the time when we make the suggestion that they need a battery backup. The first thing we do is usually ask them if they have ever been working on their computer when the power went out. If so, what happened?
It’s Coming! Windows 8 and Office 2013
New computers will soon be sold with the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system. We will briefly review some new features of Windows 8 plus take a peek at the upcoming Microsoft Office 2013 software.
Is Your Competition Ranked Higher?
According to numerous sources, people do their searches for local businesses online now more than those who look through the yellow pages. And more people use Google as a search engine to find those businesses than most other sites.
You have Antivirus, but are you protected?
You might assume that you are completely protected and there is nothing further that needs to be done by you. In other words, even if you get a virus, Sophos will deal with it and you have nothing to worry about. This is not true.
Introducing the New CCS Website!
Our website has been revamped with an all new look and flashy interface. The site has always been on our RADAR; however, due to being so busy all of last year and into this year, the website priority was lower and serving our customers, as always, was on top. But we kept at it and we can now formally unveil the new look! Go to ccstech.net and feel free to browse around.
