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What is the role of an AMS Manager in IT?

Posted on February 22, 2024

Application Management Services (AMS) in IT focuses on the continuous management, maintenance, and improvement of organizational IT applications.

The AMS Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring these services run efficiently and effectively, optimizing application performance and aligning IT services with business goals.

This article aims to delve into the responsibilities of an AMS Manager, highlighting their significance in enhancing IT service delivery and achieving operational excellence. [Read more…]

Should you hide your IP address?

Posted on February 22, 2024

I receive hundreds of tech questions every week and they tend to vary quite a bit. But some topics just seem to come up time and again.

One of those recurring topics involves the potential danger of certain people discovering your IP address.

While I usually don’t worry all that much about folks discovering my IP address, there are times when it does pay to keep it a secret if at all possible. [Read more…]

Q&A: How long will a USB Flash Drive retain its data?

Posted on February 20, 2024

Question from Shaina: I have a USB flash drive with several hundred photos on it that I scanned during a recent visit to my grandmother’s house.

These are precious family pictures that will be difficult to replace if something were to happen to them.

I really don’t want to lose these photos and I was wondering how long I can count on the drive retaining them if I lock it up in my little fireproof safe?

Rick’s Answer: [Read more…]

Q&A: Can lightning damage something that’s turned off?

Posted on February 20, 2024

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Question from Karen: I have a question about surge protection after reading this article of yours.

If there’s a lightning strike and your TV and computer gear are not on at the time, will the strike still damage the equipment? [Read more…]