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TECH TIP: Sanitizing Your Computers & Equipment This month’s tech tip is from IT Bench Technician Vincent Bethel. Vince shares how to clean your computer equipment to help keep you and others safe, especially on shared equipment. We often talk about how to keep...
Ingredients:3 to 4 large chicken breastsTabasco sauce1 bottle ranch dressing1 8oz package Philidelphia cream cheeseShredded cheddar cheese Instructions:– Boil 3 to 4 large chicken breasts.– Cut and shred.– Put into a 9 x 13 pan and sprinkle Tabasco sauce over...
Facet Follies, February 2021. By Mike Wright. All rights reserved.
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Ahh, adware. Who doesn’t love being bombarded by messages from a million spammy websites and fake services? I can’t call adware a form of malware, because technically not all adware is malicious (even though I hate constant ads as much as the next person). Adware is...
find files and documents on your computer 01 1024×495 1 “Where did that go?” This tech tip comes from Toni Insalata, IT Bench Technician located at Nerds on Call in Normal, IL! This tip may help you if you ever can’t find your important documents and files when you...
KNOW YOUR MALWARE 1 01 1024×419 2 What’s in a name? I work in marketing here at Facet, but when I was younger, I spent a lot of time helping answer the phones and assisting residential repair customers in the front of the store. Viruses were probably the most common...
chicken paprikash 01 1024×419 1 I love this recipe because it’s very flexible and I can almost always throw it together quickly with stuff I already have around the kitchen. It’s good for vegetarians, too: you can use chickpeas instead of chicken and it’s still just...
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef2 packages taco seasoning3 boxes shell macaroni and cheese2 cups sour cream16oz frozen corn2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Brown 2 lbs of hamburger meat.Drain and mix 2 packets of taco seasoning in.Cook 3 boxes of shell mac ‘n’ cheese...
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Ever wonder what stands between your sensitive data and hackers? It's not just antivirus software. Say hello to my little friend. Firewalls are small boxes that filter network traffic, providing security and control over what’s allowed into your system. Hardware...
Operating systems can’t last forever. Windows 10 is out the door on October 14th—but you might want to start prepping now. Microsoft won’t be providing security updates to Windows 10 anymore after that point. What are security updates? Security updates are pushed...
Peoria businesses need more than just basic IT support—they need a technology partner who understands the local business environment while delivering enterprise-grade solutions. Facet Technologies has been providing premier IT services in Peoria, IL for over 30 years,...
Luck is Not a Cybersecurity Strategy. While lucky shamrocks and leprechauns make for charming tales over a pint, they make dangerous cybersecurity strategies. Protect your data with more than wishful thinking. Many businesses operate with the "luck of the Irish"...
What makes a business a target? Cybercriminals are scanning for targets across every industry and every size of business. Let's explore who they're targeting and, more importantly, how to keep your organization off their radar. Industries Commonly Targeted by...