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December 2023


Dancer-Prancer-....SmokeyHappy Holidays! The Launch Pad will be closed for Christmas on Dec. 22nd & Dec. 25th as well as Dec 29th & Jan 1st to celebrate the New Year.

 

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Features

Artificial Intelligence – Why There’s a Gap Between the Buzz and Reality in Big Business

AI-news-feature-300x169America’s biggest companies can’t stop buzzing about artificial intelligence, but new data shows few businesses are actually putting AI to use. A November survey from the Census Bureau found only 4.4% of businesses reported using AI to produce goods or services. Continue Reading >>


 

Want to Improve Productivity? Organize Your Digital Files

digital-file-organizationOrganizing your digital files properly is essential to stay productive and efficient.  By following the following tips you’ll be able to increase your productivity and save valuable time. Continue Reading >>


 

 

Email Attachment Size Limit: How to Send Large Files via Email

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Many email servers refuse to accept email attachments over a certain size. While attachment sizes haven't kept up with the times, there are other easy ways to send someone large files over email.. 
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Don’t Get Caught by the Human Resources Self-Review Phishing Scam

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When people receive an email that looks like it’s from a trusted source, like their employer’s Human Resources department, they’re likely to act on it – and hackers know it. A recent study revealed that 50 percent of phishing messages were HR-related. The latest threat is a recent increase in phishing emails purporting to be self-evaluation forms from HR.
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Do Downloads Continue When Windows Is in Sleep Mode?


Large-filesDoes Windows 11 or Windows 10 continue your file downloads when your PC enters sleep mode? Do you want to download a file but are worried sleep mode will interrupt that download? We’ll answer those questions as well as give you some relevant tips here in this guide. Continue Reading >>

 

 

 

 Announcements


The Launch Pad CEO Ilene Rosoff Recognized as One of CRN’s 2023 Women of the Channel for the Seventh Consecutive Year
 

logo-emailerManaged IT Service Provider, The Launch Pad, announced today announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Ilene Rosoff, President & CEO to its prestigious 2022 Women of the Channel list. The women executives who comprise this annual list span the IT channel, representing vendors, distributors, solution providers and other organizations that figure prominently in the channel ecosystem. Each is recognized for her outstanding leadership, vision, and unique role in driving channel growth and innovation.

CRN editors select the Women of the Channel honorees on the basis of their professional accomplishments, demonstrated expertise and ongoing dedication to the IT channel. This is the 7th year in a row that Ilene has been honored on the list. 
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The Launch Pad Is Hiring

int_img2%5b1%5dThe Launch Pad is in hiring mode! Since our most successful team members have historically come from referrals, I'm reaching out to my most valued local networks and colleagues. If someone you know might be interested in the positions listed below, please ask them to submit a professional cover letter & resume to jobs@launchpadonline.com.

Senior Network Engineer | MSP Help Desk

As a show of our appreciation, any referral we hire that stays on for 60 days earns you a $500 referral fee.


TechRecs

TechRec - How to Protect Your Privacy on Public WiFi Networks
 

Better-WifiSo you’re at your favorite coffee shop, hopping onto the free WiFi with your tablet to check your social networks, read the latest news, and maybe take a quick peek at your bank balance while enjoying your latte. We’ve become so accustomed to constant Internet access wherever we are that we often overlook the safety of logging into a public network. While it’s safer than it was ten years ago, there are still threats.  Continue Reading >>

 

TechRec: What’s the Difference Between Business and Consumer Laptops
 

A4B93554F46A69F70065DB4BD0EBEIf you’ve been shopping for a new laptop, the price difference between a business and a regular laptop must have caught your eye. But what exactly makes business laptops pricier, and are they worth the extra cost? Let’s break down the key differences to help you make the right purchase decision. Continue Reading >>

 

 


Tweet Digest - Highlights from the Month:

Survey finds that the number of employees who think their boss is watching is actually 20 percent higher than the number of bosses who actually are.  http://ow.ly/bEPcV 1:35 PM Dec 11

Nearly 7 million records are compromised each day in the US, but how businesses respond determines whether they will recover. http://ow.ly/vllTG 2:11 PM Dec 18

How to train your employees to avoid online scams: 5 tips http://ow.ly/XjQnV0 9:31 AM Dec 16  

Attacks including malware and cryptominers are targeting SMBs, and cybersecurity budgets can't keep up. Here's why   http://ow.ly/9JSAa 12:35 PM Dec 14

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