Just under a year till Microsoft will officially end support for Windows XP and Office 2003. Still plenty of time to get a new PC, we’d recommend reading our latest newsletter on the topic:

http://groundforceit.com/resource/bargain-shopping-for-a-pc-consider-this

Our latest newsletter is out, you can see it here.

GroundForce IT is proud to be a sponsor of the active community in Richmond, VA. If you are looking for a fun event to do this year consider one of these:

The Richmond Tri Club Sprint Triathlon on 4/24/2012.

The GroundForce IT PowerSprint on 5/19/2013.

18 Hours Scouts Honor Mountain Bike Race on 9/21/2013.

We hope to see you out there!

Wishing You Happy Holidays and

a Prosperous New Year

A heartfelt thanks to all of our customers, partners and friends
for your business and support!

A traditional holiday donation has been made
to these charities our employees support:

FeedMore -> American Cancer Society -> Innocence Project
Wounded Warriors -> Red Cross Richmond Chapter
Richmond Cycling Corps

May you and your family find
peace and prosperity in the coming New Year.

- The staff at GroundForce IT

Our latest newsletter is out. Check out our advice on relocating your business:

At GroundForce IT, moving servers, configuring and designing networks is just another day at the office. In fact, over the years we’ve helped over a hundred small and large businesses successfully move their IT assets. And recently, we relocated our own! (Our new address and phone number is below.)

Full newsletter can be read here.

CAUTION: Windows 8 Ahead!

Will the world feel a seismic vibration on October 26? Probably not, but there will be a significant shift in how PCs will operate. On Saturday, October 26, 2012 Microsoft will to officially release Windows 8. The new operating system is “reimagined” and “reinvented” and a mighty shift in what was once a familiar experience. Now, every corner of the screen has a function, a search “charm” magically locates your files, and your mouse may become passé.

Full article: http://groundforceit.com/resource/caution-windows-8-ahead

Our latest newsletter is out, with our top six IT tips. You can view it here.

Thanks.

In the past five years the Tour de Harrison has raised over $100,000 for the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research. GroundforceIT is proud to be a sponsor of this great event. Check out a slideshow of this years ride:

LinkedIn just had a significant number of user passwords hacked and posted on the Internet. When something like this happens we recommend you change your password to LinkedIn immediately as well as any email account you have associated with LinkedIn. If you have any questions please call us.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/060612-linkedin-confirms-breach-259937.html?hpg1=bn