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How long have you waited for an IT technician to show up after you called about an issue? How much time has been wasted waiting on the problem to get fixed? Have you waited up to three days to have something looked at? This isn't how it has to be – and with Palindrome Consulting, it isn't. No one likes waiting. Whether it's over the phone technical support or waiting at your office for a technician to show up, the longer it takes the more frustrating it gets. It's common, too. More and more often we hear from potential and…

Time For A New Fort Lauderdale IT Services Company? The biggest reason for choosing to work with Palindrome as your Fort Lauderdale IT Service company instead of taking on all of the responsibility for your technology in-house is the sheer size of that responsibility. Technology is interwoven into every part of your operations, making it a critical part of your business as a whole. With so much riding on the health of your IT infrastructure and its ability to keep up with your growing business, technology management is a full-time job. And when you've already got a full-time job, worrying…

Prepare Your iPhone for iOS 13 by Freeing Storage, Backing Up Data Are you ready for iOS 13? If you’ll keep using an older iPhone, consider these tips for freeing up storage and preparing your device for the big upgrade.   When Apple releases the latest version of its mobile phone operating system this fall, iPhone owners will gain access to new tools to boost security, privacy and productivity. What steps should you take to get your iPhone ready for iOS 13? Check Your Eligibility Apple has announced that the newest operating system will support certain phones only. Any phone older…

Find Out Why Palindrome Is The Most Trusted IT Company In Fort Lauderdale You may have an IT company’s phone number on hand, but do they pick up you when you call? Even if you just have a basic question you need to be answered, are they ready to help? Palindrome Consulting is. Fort Lauderdale Business IT Company No matter the type of work you're involved in, at some point, you need modern technology to make it happen. Whether that calls for a complex network of servers and other hardware, or a simple desktop set up and mobile connectivity, in…

Disaster Strikes And Your IT Guy Is On Vacation - What Do You Do? What would you do if a disaster hit while your IT guy was away? If it sounds too far-fetched to be true, check out the true story below, about a law firm left without their IT support when they needed them most. Imagine this: your IT support guy is away on vacation, and a water main breaks not too far from your office. The city shuts down the water to the area to limit flooding, which, in turn, shuts off your A/C in the server room. What…

You may want to save money and rely on reactive IT support – but it is really more cost-effective? Get the facts before you decide. There's no decision more crucial than who you're going to work with to get the best computer services. Whether you need it for inventory, or email, or whatever else, the computer has slowly become a more and more necessary part of your business. Your contacts started to prefer emails over snail mail and typed pages over handwritten notes. Whereas today you can't imagine an office without at least a dozen computers, not so long ago…

Daily Routine Offers Benefits that Lead to Better Outcomes Discover the benefits of creating a daily routine, including improved productivity, reduced stress and better prioritization, and tips for structuring your day. Apple CEO Tim Cook starts his day by waking at about 4 a.m. He spends the first hour of his day reading emails from Apple users and external people. Next, it’s a stress-reducing trip to the gym. The day is likely to involve Cook reading the majority of the 700 to 800 emails he receives. When the day is done, he aims to get 7 hours of sleep at night. The…

Why Every Business Should Invest in Cybersecurity Cyber security is essential to businesses of all sizes. Learn how to keep your business up to date and protected from the most common digital threats.   Cybersecurity is no longer a concern exclusive to large corporations. Since the infamous attacks on Equifax, Target, and Apple, cybercriminals have started to shift their focus towards smaller businesses. Without proper security protocols, small businesses are sitting ducks even for novice hackers. In recent years, the cost of data theft targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) has risen significantly. The Ponemon Institute reports a 17% increase…

Check Your IoT: URGENT/11 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Impacting 2 Billion Devices It was only a matter of time before connected devices become a target. The current vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain full control over IoT devices.   Security professionals have known that connected devices are a risk, but the latest news around the URGENT/11 vulnerabilities may surprise even the most hardened security professional. Over 2 billion connected devices are thought to be vulnerable, including a range of printers, VOIP phones, routers, medical equipment, firewalls, elevators and industrial controls. Any connected device that is running the VxWorks operating system created by…

Organization Shouldn’t Be Complicated Out of all of Microsoft’s Office programs, Excel is one of the most universally used. What started out as a fairly basic spreadsheet program has evolved into a must-have business tool. However, the more you use Excel, the more data your workbooks will accumulate. Keeping these workbooks organized and easy to navigate can be a challenge. We can help with that. Check out our short Excel: Tips and Techniques for Managing Workbooks training video, available to you free and on-demand. Simply Click Here. Watch at your leisure, and say goodbye to your Excel frustrations.