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Issue No. 20March 2014

Bandwidth Speed 

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Bandwidth

Bandwidth is a measure of the amount of data that can be transferred through your network, measured in bits per second (bps). You may think of it like a speed limit on the freeway.  When the roads are clear you are free to drive right at the speed limit without congestion slowing you down.  When there is a lot of traffic on the road the speed of vehicles is affected and reduced, much like the data flowing through your network will be with many active users and downloads occurring. This congestion saps your available bandwidth and the result can be very slow network performance.

 Speed Issues

When large amounts of data are actively being transferred, for example by streaming media, downloading large files or a large number of web site requests, the amount of bandwidth available to remaining users is limited and as a result Internet speed can be very poor, causing you to really feel the effect of the slow network performance.  

For more information on ways to increase your available Bandwidth, or if you would like us to look into your lingering network performance issues, Contact Us!

 

What is Spyware?

 Spyware is a general term used to describe software that performs certain behaviors, generally without appropriately obtaining your consent first, such as: is a general term used to describe software that performs certain behaviors, generally without appropriately obtaining your consent first, such as:

  • Advertising
  • Collecting personal information
  • Changing the configuration of your computer

Spyware is often associated with software that displays advertisements (known as adware), which also often include capabilities to track your internet behavior and capture personal or otherwise sensitive information.

Trading tracking for services

Many times adware is agreed to when you install software downloaded from the Internet and select the default installation options. This is all legal and stated in the Terms of Service (TOS) that you agree to when installing the software.  Unless you are aware of what to watch out for, it’s easy to be misled into installing software you do not want on your computer. As an example, you may sign up for a free music service, but you “pay” for the service by agreeing to receive targeted ads. If you understand the terms and agree to them, you may have decided that it is a fair tradeoff. You might also agree to let the company track your online activities to determine which ads to show you.

What does spyware do? 

Some types of spyware makes changes to your computer that can be annoying and can cause your computer slow down or crash.
These programs can change your web browser’s home page or search page, or even add additional components to your browser you don’t need or want. They also make it very difficult for you to change your settings back to the way you had them. 

How to prevent Spyware 

The key in all cases is whether or not you (or someone who uses your computer) understands what the software will do before agreeing to install the software on your computer. 

 Whenever you install something on your computer, make sure you carefully read all disclosures, including the license agreement and privacy statement. Sometimes the inclusion of unwanted software in a given software installation is documented, but it might appear at the end of a license agreement or privacy statement.

 Source: Microsoft

 To learn more about you can protect your company from spyware please Contact Us.

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“We’re building a solid IT foundation to be able to go where we need to be for growth and success. I couldn’t be more pleased with KTS’s performance and progress on our IT Projects.”

Shawn Ellis, CFO Custom Logos

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“Both company email migrations have were completed without a problem. Thanks to your team both transitions went smooth.Everyone with your group are both knowledgeable and professional, and you should be proud of the organization you are building.”

John Sonnen, IT & Security Director Child Safety Network

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“We have been using KTS for our IT support for about a year now, and we are very pleased with the service we have received. Chris has been our first line person, and has been able to resolve issues quickly, and often remotely, which helps reduce costs. Our staff has really appreciated his fast response and resolution to the issues that have come up. We have also appreciated that there are other folks at KTS who can fill in if Chris is out. Thanks to all!”

Suzy Halleland, Executive Administrator Village Church

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“I think you know we have been very happy with your service and are very grateful to have been referred to you guys. But on a more personal note, I want you to know that Kevin in your office has provided a service for us that is way over the top.”

Jeff Golumbuk, CEO Custom Logos

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“I just wanted to thank you and your staff for the excellent service and work provided by KTS.  It has been night and day compared to our old third party IT consultant.”
Nick Walters, VP Project Management West Coast General Corp.

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“I wanted to let you know that I am absolutely delighted with the service we have received from you and your team so far. I know we put you in a tough position with such short notice of having to jump in and take over, and we really appreciated that. But there are many other reasons as well. First, I’m so glad they discovered the hard drive problem right away, as that could have caused us a huge issue as you well know. Second, everyone that I’ve had the pleasure to work wi… Read more
Jo Barsa, CPA Barsa & Company

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“Kazmarek is fantastic!  I’ve used every size of IT company over the past 20 years and Kazmarek is by far superior to all I’ve used.  We are extremely happy with their service and expertise.  One of the things I like most about them is that they have engineers available to respond to our prioritized needs but they also wanted to give us the best customer service possible so they went above and beyond and put in place an escalation plan so that if I feel the response time i… Read more
Marisa Janine-Page, Partner Caldarelli Hejmanowski Page & Leer LLP

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“I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the Kazmarek team through the years! They are responsive and have a great team to work with, whether it’s day-to-day IT needs or special projects. ”
KC Martin, HR Director Full Swing Golf

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“As a local San Diego business, we were looking to partner with another local business after our IT needs just weren’t being met with a nationwide provider. We could not be happier with our decision since KTS has been very swift, attentive, and collaborative with our IT needs over the past three years. Their engineers, support desk, and managers are patient and able to effectively communicate issues and solutions to a layperson which speaks volumes about their hiring and customer… Read more
Carrie Lamb, Project Manager Chuao Chocolatier

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