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Thursday, March 23, 2017
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
6 Things You Should Know About Your PC
6 Things You Should Know About Your PC
A PC is arguably the most important tool you use on a daily basis. It's used to communicate with customers and your colleagues. It's used to store documents and other important files. It's used to run business applications and to access the outside world via the Internet, as well as cloud-based applications.
Yet this ubiquitous workhorse is often taken for granted. We just assume it will always work the way it's supposed to, and when it doesn't? Chaos ensues!
At Helion, we handle hundreds of Help Desk calls from dealership employees every day. Many are PC related. We've noticed that a lot of people make the same mistakes in how they are using their PCs. These mistakes can cause a myriad of problems such as lost files, security breaches or slowing down the performance of the PC.
So we've compiled a list of tips that should help to keep your PC running efficiently and chaos at bay:
1) Don't store documents on your desktop
Do you save important documents on your desktop? Some people find it quicker and easier to find documents this way. But there's a reason why you should store your documents in files on your hard drive. Your hard drive is backed up, but documents stored on your desktop are not. If your computer crashes and has to be restored, all those documents or files stored on your desktop cannot be retrieved and will be lost forever.
2) Don't use your email as a filing cabinet
Like your hard drive, your emails are backed up to the cloud. But because of the sheer volume of data being backed up, most dealerships keep 30 days worth of backups. Unlike the files stored on your hard drive, all emails older than 30 days are deleted. If your computer crashes and the data must be restored via backup, only your emails for the last 30 days will be available.
If an email contains an important document, download it and save it to a file on your hard drive. Also you can take screen shots of important email communications and save those in files as well.
3) Lock your computer when you leave your desk
When you go to a meeting, out to lunch or walk away from your computer for any reason, lock your computer. This is a security issue. It may sound far-fetched, but there have been instances of opportunistic hackers taking advantage of unmanned computers. These could be your colleagues, customers or outside vendors working on site.
It doesn't take long to install a piece of malware, virus or remote login software, which could allow a hacker to take control of your dealership's entire network!
To instantly lock computers using Windows 8 and 10:
- a) Open the Start Menu, click on your user icon and choose Lock from the list. b) Press Ctrl+Alt+Del simultaneously, then select Lock from the options presented.
4) Perform 'software updates'
If your dealership doesn't have a managed services provider doing this for you, it's critical that someone updates the software operating system and applications on every computer on a regular basis. This is an important security issue. Microsoft issues frequent updates for Windows and other business applications that help to prevent new malware or viruses from infecting your computer.
Also, if you don't update software from other vendors, these applications will eventually become incompatible with newer versions of other applications.
The easiest way to check for software updates on your PC is to make a list of all the applications you use on a weekly basis. As you launch each application, check the settings. Update notifications are typically found in there.
5) Don't click on attachments or links in emails from people you don't know
Phishing is the most common way that hackers gain access to your dealership's network. Common examples of phishing emails include:
- An email from UPS or FedEx notifying you that a package is on its way, providing you with the tracking number. It encourages you to click on the link to see when your package will arrive.
- An email from Starbucks containing a coupon for a free coffee. It encourages you to enter personal information to retrieve the coupon.
- An email from PayPal notifying you there is a discrepancy with your account, with a link to the login page.
- A fraud notice from your bank or credit card company with a link to the login page. If you're concerned about fraud, call the institution directly using the phone number on your card.
- An email from your boss or dealership principal asking you to wire money to an account, with specific instructions on how to do so. Always call to verbally verify requests for money transfers.
- An email from Dropbox or Google Docs telling you a file is waiting to be downloaded, with a link to a fake login page.
- Social media invites. If you receive an email alerting you that someone wants to connect with you on Linked In or Facebook, don't click on the link provided. Instead, go directly to the social media site via your browser and accept the invitation there.
6) Re-start your PC daily
Some people leave their PC on all the time, day in and day out. Or they put it into sleep or hibernate mode. This is not healthy for a computer.
Restarting a PC finalizes updates and installations, prevents processors from becoming overloaded, flushes RAM, stops memory leaks and fixes many other coding and bug issues. In short, re-starting your PC daily will keep it running faster and more efficiently.
These are just a few things that every user should know about their PC. Do you have any tips to keep your PC running smoothly?
Thank you,
Thomas Ieracitano
229.251.2462
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Thursday, March 9, 2017
Fwd: Best Car Buying Deals - March 9, 2017
Subject: Best Car Buying Deals - March 9, 2017
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Here is my free step by step guide that will teach you exactly how to buy or lease a new car. It teaches you how to properly set up a competitive bidding process with multiple dealers and includes email and phone templates you can use.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Fwd: Velocity | DalePollak.com
Velocity | DalePollak.com
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4 Reasons To Rethink How You Source Auction Vehicles
Posted: 02 Mar 2017 07:49 AM PST
"How has your auction-sourcing process changed in the past 12 to 18 months?" I've been asking dealers and used vehicle managers this question a lot lately. It's interesting to note the four most-common responses: "Not much has changed." About a third of dealers say things are pretty much the same when it comes to sourcing […]
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Saturday, February 25, 2017
NINE WORDS WOMEN USE
NINE WORDS WOMEN USE
(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' . that will bring on a 'whatever').
(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying F-- YOU!
(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.
* Send this to the men you know, to warn them about arguments they can avoid if they remember the terminology.
* Send this to all the women you know to give them a good laugh, cause they know it's true!!!
Fwd: Week 5: Achieving Results For The American People
Thank you,
Thomas Ieracitano
229.251.2462
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From: Team Trump-Pence <info@donaldjtrump.com>
Date: February 24, 2017 at 3:14:14 PM EST
To: thomas@ieracitano.com
Subject: Week 5: Achieving Results For The American People
Donald J. Trump for President
Friend, With just over a month of presidency under his belt, you've seen what President Trump's incredible work ethic has accomplished in a short period of time. The President is jump-starting job creation, saving taxpayers money, restoring public safety, draining the swamp, and keeping his promise to defend the Constitution.
You want a government that serves the people -- not the donors and not the special interests. You want a Government that keeps its promises. A great spirit of optimism is sweeping all across the country. It is a new day in America and President Donald Trump is making us proud again.
Learn more about how the President and Vice President are achieving results for the American people below.
THIS WEEK
- Making America Great Again
President Trump held a rally on Saturday in Florida to talk to supporters about all the progress in Making America Great Again. It's important to the President to be among the people who he's working for every day. This past election was a great movement - a movement we've never seen before in our country. President Trump put it best when he said, "I want to be in a room filled with hardworking American patriots who love their country, who salute their flag, and who pray for a better future."
- Honoring The Millions Of African-Americans Who Built Our National Heritage
On Tuesday, President Trump visited the new National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington, DC. President Trump toured the museum with Dr. Ben Carson and his family, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, and Alveda King — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece. President Trump pledges to do everything he can to continue that promise of freedom for African Americans and for every American. He's proud that we now have a museum that honors the millions of African American men and women who built our national heritage, specifically emphasizing faith, culture, and the unbreakable American spirit.
- Cutting Waste In The Government's Budget
Our national debt has doubled over the last eight years. President Trump held a budget meeting this week that set the tone for cutting wasteful government spending and putting taxpayer dollars to good use. The President wants the American people to know that our budget will reflect the priorities of the American people and he will be directing all government departments and agencies to protect every last American and every last tax dollar starting with the first budget. No more wasted money.
- Showing The World What America Is All About
Vice President Pence rolled up his sleeves on Thursday and showed the world what America is all about. After vandalism struck a Jewish cemetery in Missouri, VP Pence made a surprise visit to help with the clean-up effort. There's no place in America for hatred, or acts of violence, prejudice, or anti-semitism. That steadfast sentiment was proven this week in Missouri and under President Trump's leadership it is inspiring the nation.
- Supporting Small Businesses Across America
This week, Vice President Pence visited Fabick Cat Factory in Missouri, a true American success story of a family-owned business owned and operated since its founding in 1917. Today, Fabick Cat, a machinery manufacturer, has 1,100 employees at 37 locations throughout the Midwest. VP Pence wanted to let this company, all their workers, all the small business owners in attendance, and all small business owners across the country know that President Trump is the best friend America's small businesses will ever have. Make no mistake about it, America finally has a President who's going to support and fight for small businesses every single day.
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