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Macro Systems has been serving the Metro Washington, DC area since 1997, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Upgrading from Windows 7 Should Be a Priority

Upgrading from Windows 7 Should Be a Priority

If you have a computer that is currently running Windows 7 as its operating system, it’s time for you to start thinking about the future. Microsoft has officially revealed the End-of-Life date for Windows 7; this means they will eventually stop supporting computers running the popular operating system. What does this mean for your organization, though?

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The History of Phone-Based Cameras and How They Influenced Mobile Computing

The History of Phone-Based Cameras and How They Influenced Mobile Computing

In this era the smartphone camera has transformed into one of the biggest selling points when consumers want to buy a new phone. This is mostly because it is vital to the use of many of the applications that your average user utilizes the smartphone for. It just goes to show that, in less than two decades, how much more utility the phone has than it did when the Samsung SCH-V200 first provided users the option of taking pictures with their phone.

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All You Need to Know About A/B Testing

All You Need to Know About A/B Testing

The premier way to entice your audience is by understanding what they want from your company. Even something as simple as changing the color of your branding to be more enticing can be very helpful. This process is called A/B testing; it can help you make improvements to the way your organization operates.

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How to Determine Your Organization's Computing Needs

How to Determine Your Organization's Computing Needs

The computer is a viral tool In most businesses these days. Taking this into consideration, you need to make sure that your staff is equipped with the right tools for their given job; but which tool is the right tool? Below let's review the determinations that will help you make the best choice of workstation for your employees’ needs.

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Utilizing Smart City is a Risky Move Right Now

Utilizing Smart City is a Risky Move Right Now

So far, the majority of our experience with the Internet of Things has been on a small scale: accessories and appliances that connect to the Internet to gain some additional functionality. This technology can also be applied to a larger, more civic purpose, including the development of a “smart city.” Sadly, this application could prove to be as troublesome as the IoT we are more used to.

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How Your Smartphone Can Benefit Your Business

How Your Smartphone Can Benefit Your Business

The smartphone is a popular and useful device that can benefit a business. As a communication tool, it is unparalleled; you can utilize it to conduct business and communicate from anywhere. However, this is ignoring many of the other capabilities that make the smartphone a smart choice for your business productivity, especially when you’re mobile.

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Project Loon: Delivering Affordable Internet Access to Many Who Don't Have it

Project Loon: Delivering Affordable Internet Access to Many Who Don't Have it

It’s nearly impossible to believe that half of the globe still doesn’t have access to the Internet. While so many people in the west take their near-ubiquitous Internet accessibility for granted, over three and half billion people don’t have access at all. Years ago, Google created X (or Google X) which was essentially a research-and-development facility.

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A.R. Growth Presents Future Possibilities

A.R. Growth Presents Future Possibilities

Some may have heard the term augmented reality, but they'd be surprised to learn just how much augmented reality they already utilize in their life. For the majority of people who use a smartphone, A.R. applications (like a camera app) are already used heavily. Let's take a look at augmented reality and how it is going to be utilized in the future.

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The New Smartphone You're Buying Probably Isn't Much Better Than Your Current Smartphone

The New Smartphone You're Buying Probably Isn't Much Better Than Your Current Smartphone

The difference in modern mobile devices and mobile devices from years before used to be astonishing, but in recent years, those differences have started to diminish. Manufacturers have started to roll out devices with only minor changes in power, but with excessive increases in cost. For the first time, in 4Q of 2017, the smartphone saw stagnation; we'll explain below.

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Examining the terms Business Intelligence and Business Analysis

Examining the terms Business Intelligence and Business Analysis

There’s a significant difference between operating a smart business and making smart business decisions, although you could argue that one contributes to the other. More businesses than ever before are looking to their data to create better opportunities and make more intelligent decisions. Let's take a look at what the differences are between business intelligence and business analysis, as well as how they can contribute to your company's success.

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Why VoIP is a Recommended Choice for Businesses

Why VoIP is a Recommended Choice for Businesses

If you’re running your organization without considering communication, you’re crippling it. One of the ways that you can upgrade communications is by capitalizing on a modern phone system that utilizes the cloud. You may be surprised by how well a cloud-hosted VoIP solution works for your organization, especially if you haven’t thrown out the traditional telephone handset yet.

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How Amazon's Alexa Can Help Your Business

How Amazon's Alexa Can Help Your Business

Every executive wants an office assistant that can assist with daily “grunt work.” These office assistants handle a lot of work that the owner simply doesn’t have time for. Alas, small businesses are working with a small budget, making the odds of affording extra help slim to none. Can Amazon’s Alexa offer another option for this predicament?

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There is an Upgrade for Wireless Charging … But is that a Good Thing?

There is an Upgrade for Wireless Charging … But is that a Good Thing?

At first, the idea of wireless charging seems to be a perfect; what if, someday, our devices never have to be charged? This is probably why such aggressive progress has been made toward building a better battery charger. Nevertheless, not everyone is convinced that a wireless charging upgrade will have the desired results.

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The Growing FinTech Market Explained

The Growing FinTech Market Explained

Cash needs to move in order for the economy to work. Traditionally, banks are the major lending institutions, and as a result have to cling to a variety of regulations. To provide an equitable system that people aren’t afraid to use, there are a lot of checks and balances that have put in place by the bank and regulators. Today, there is an increase of what are called marketplace lenders (MPLs) that are altering the way people and businesses can access capital and it is powered by what is referred to as FinTech, or financial technology. Below let's take a look at FinTech and how it is changing the way we manage, borrow, pay, see, and use money.

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Macro Systems Can Help Manage Your Organization's IT Health

Macro Systems Can Help Manage Your Organization's IT Health

Your critical business systems are malfunctioning and you don't know exactly what’s causing the problem. Luckily, you aren’t caught up in this alone. There are people that can help you, just like a doctor would help you if you were ill. Nonetheless, instead of calling your healthcare provider, you want to call a managed services provider, or 'MSP'.

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Introducing Google Duplex

Introducing Google Duplex

At Google I/O 2018, a Google convention for developers, a remarkable new technology was unveiled. Titled Google Duplex, it adds a new level of utility and capability to the Google Assistant, enabling the Google Assistant to make phone calls on the user’s behalf that are nearly indistinguishable from human conversation.

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What Exactly is RAM, and What Does it Accomplish?

What Exactly is RAM, and What Does it Accomplish?

The Term 'RAM' can mean a number of different things, but in computing, there is only one true definition: Random Access Memory, and it’s a significant component in your computer. But what exactly does it accomplish, and what role does it play in ensuring that your business stays productive and efficient? Let's examine below.

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Computer Forensics Overview

Computer Forensics Overview

Have you ever wondered where the commonly accepted perception of cyber investigations comes from? You might be surprised to find out that the world of suits, ties, and data terminals is far from the reality of what these investigations are--or, at least, considerably more dramatic. For today’s tech term, we’re going to get to the bottom of this by investigating what computer forensics really looks like.

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Comparing Chromebooks to Standard Laptops

Comparing Chromebooks to Standard Laptops

Chromebooks are becoming more and more popular. These specialty laptops have a couple of features that make them highly desirable in some circumstances, and poorly suited to others. Let's take a few paragraphs to examine what exactly a Chromebook is..

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About Wireless Charging

About Wireless Charging

Wireless charging is a demanding piece of technology. While the advantages are obvious, the concept has yet to see mass popularity and adoption. Let's look at this underperforming technology’s history, a few applications that could be seen down the road, and the current holdups.

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