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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.

How to be Prepared When Your Technology Inevitably Fails

How to be Prepared When Your Technology Inevitably Fails

It's likely that you’ve had to deal with the following scenario: You're efficiently working when you try to open an application only to be rebuked by an error message on the screen that tells you that there is some type of critical error. You close that out hoping that it was a one-time exception, but it appears up again. You think to yourself, “Why does this always happen?”

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Why is Your Computer Slow?

Why is Your Computer Slow?

Slow computers are one of the minor annoyances that can indicate a much more significant problem is hidden. The frustration arises from not being able to get anything done, whether it’s because the computer isn’t responding or it’s so slow that you just can’t accomplish anything important. Fortunately, you can take some steps to check the speed of your computer so proper action can be taken when it’s not working at expected.

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What You Should Know About Computer Accessories

What You Should Know About Computer Accessories

Taking good care of your computer is mandatory if you wish to receive the maximum return on investment from such an expensive piece of hardware. Admittedly, this can be a lot to handle; it includes cleaning your PC regularly, keeping security up to date, and organizing all of the information stored on it. When it all works as intended, there is a vast feeling of satisfaction. This is when it’s most practical to look at accessories.

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What You Should Know About OLED Technology

What You Should Know About OLED Technology

From electronic billboards to office televisions to nearly evert consumer electronic device, displays are everywhere these days. Because of the high demand for these displays, many manufacturers have turned to OLED technology in an attempt to make high definition capabilities more accessible. The differences between OLED displays and how they are fundamentally better options compared to the traditional LED displays are discussed below. 

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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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Why You Should Care About the New iPad Air

b2ap3_thumbnail_ipadair400.jpgApple is at it again. After record breaking sales of the new iPhone 5s, Apple announced a new product line with confidence. CEO Tim Cooke and his staff recently launched new MacBook models, the Mac Pro workstation, a new OS, a new iPad mini model, and the most anticipated highlight: the new iPad Air.

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"Mission Creep" and Potential Big Brother-like Ramifications

"Mission Creep" and Potential Big Brother-like Ramifications

While we do discuss ways to keep your business more secure, unfortunately, we also have to discuss how to keep yourself more secure against a business. Walmart recently filed a patent that could potentially be used to undermine the security of everyone there, from shoppers to employees. Let's dig into the jargon in the patent to give you a better look at the situation.

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What Can We Expect the Future Workforce to Look Like?

What Can We Expect the Future Workforce to Look Like?

It’s common for people to try and predict what the future will look like, but too many times the reality of what is happening today isn’t taken into account. Imagining the workplace and workforce of the future requires we look at where we are today, the pace of change, and what changes are anticipated. It may not go the way you envision, but the more empirical data you utilize to model what the future looks like, the less disappointed you’ll be when your imaginary benchmarks aren’t met.

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When Traveling for Work, You Don't Need to Bring Every Piece of Technology

When Traveling for Work, You Don't Need to Bring Every Piece of Technology

Have you ever packed too many personal belongings for a short trip? Have you ever packed too much technology? Do you have multiple devices? The truth is that no matter the reason you are traveling, you don’t need to pack like royalty to stay productive while you are on the road. Let's discuss how scaling down your technology while you travel is a solid practice.

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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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Students In the Modern Era Rely Significantly on Technology

Students In the Modern Era Rely Significantly on Technology

Technology has altered the way that many different industries approach operations, with academia being no exception. Depending on the type of student, though, the use of technology differs and varies significantly. Let's examine how those in education take advantage of technology that's far more advanced than it was a few decades ago.

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Explaining the Hard Drive and the Differences Between HDD and SSD

Explaining the Hard Drive and the Differences Between HDD and SSD

Most individuals who utilize computers know "of" the hard drive, but how many actually know what a hard drive does? Depending on who you ask, you’ll get a variety of answers. It’s uncommon that you’ll encounter the ordinary person who knows what the hard drive is, what it does and how it works. Allow us to explain what exactly a hard drive does.

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A Fascinating Look at How the Internet Has Changed the Stock Market

A Fascinating Look at How the Internet Has Changed the Stock Market

When you think about the stock market, one vibrant image that comes to mind is the chaotic trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange, with traders climbing over each other and barking orders. Today, the NYSE trading floor is much more subdued, a testimony to just how much technology has changed the financial marketplace.

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4 Fun Facts That Will Make You See Smartphones in a Whole New Light

4 Fun Facts That Will Make You See Smartphones in a Whole New Light

Smartphone technology is currently experiencing cool innovations. Plus, there are some crazy reasons behind what these devices can and can’t do that you may not have known about. Check out these four cool smartphone factoids from List25.

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Tip of the Week: Make Your Workplace More Flexible With These 4 Technologies

Tip of the Week: Make Your Workplace More Flexible With These 4 Technologies

There’s no denying that flexibility is important. While technology makes it easier than ever before to communicate and work anytime, anywhere, employees should be encouraged to use this flexibility to their advantage. Yet, it’s often quite easy to fall victim to the many pitfalls of flexibility, which is why it’s so important to invest in solutions designed to maximize productivity.

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What’s the Secret to Engaging Gen Y Workers?

What’s the Secret to Engaging Gen Y Workers?

Fact: Millennials are entering the workforce en masse. Therefore, employers and workers from earlier generations shouldn’t be so quick to write off the generation that now makes up the largest segment of the workforce. In order to properly leverage this differently-thinking group, managers need to understand a few things about how Gen Y thinks, behaves, and what they value.

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Use this Tested Formula to Improve Employee Loyalty

Use this Tested Formula to Improve Employee Loyalty

There’s an undeniable connection between success and emotional attachment. Marketers know this, which is why you see so many commercials meant to manipulate your heartstrings. The point of these stirring advertisements is to engage consumers on a deeper level, and thus, create brand loyalty. It stands to reason that the same strategy can be applied to retaining and engaging your employees.

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Expiration Dates are for Technology Too

Expiration Dates are for Technology Too

Everyone knows that everything in the break room fridge needs to be replaced after a certain amount of time, but that’s not all that’s at your business that needs regular updates. The solutions you use every day will also need maintenance, for quite a few reasons.

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There Is More to the Internet of Things Than Most Realize

There Is More to the Internet of Things Than Most Realize

Do you realize how the countless devices entering the workplace will influence your business’s infrastructure and security? It’s imperative to remain aware about how the Internet of Things and connected devices will affect your business in the near future. According to HAX Hardware Trends, 2018 will see a string of changes in how we approach the Internet of Things, as well as how businesses govern it for their networks.

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