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You've had it. You are increasingly frustrated with a situation and are ready to do something concrete to deal with it. Technophobia Consulting can help you solve the most pressing challenges - from wireless networks and servers to desktop computers and software solutions. Whether you want purchasing recommendations or ongoing support, - we are here for you.
solutions for businesses & professional's rates
solutions for businesses & professional's
secure wired & wireless networks 
Is your new wireless network secure? Are you vulnerable to “war driving”? Can anyone use your high-speed internet connection?
If you are not sure, then most likely your network is open to abuse. Most manufacturers DO NOT enable the security settings on their equipment, so if you are using the default settings you may not realize that your network is vulnerable.
Our experience includes securing wireless networks with all available settings for all major access points and wireless routers from Apple, Linksys, D-Link, Belkin and others. Wired networks are naturally more secure, but there are additional steps to make wireless networks more solid to prevent unauthorized access.
small office computing
During everyday tasks at your business, how many times do you run into an issue with your computer and wish you had someone to answer a simple computer/network/internet related question?
We can be your IT department and help you deal with those questions. Whether it is answering Mac or Win questions, recommending a new solution for your business or dealing with the network problems, we can be available on the phone, via e-mail or on location to help you deal with your technology challenges.
digital asset management & archiving
Do you know how to find that great shot of your son standing on his head from last year's birthday party? If the answer is “Heck, No!!” perhaps you need some help organizing and cataloging your image library, so that you can easily find the photos, documents and files you need.
At the same time we can also help you create a procedure to archive those files which are no longer necessary, but take up valuable disk space. Whether it is a simple manual procedure or an automated one with sophisticated software, we can help you decide what's most appropriate for your environment at your home office or your business.
backup solutions
The research done by a variety of software companies shows that only 10% of the consumers and 20% of small businesses use a backup solution.
Now just imagine: your years of digital photos, important financial data, and personal e-mail gone with a computer meltdown. How much would you pay to recover the lost files? Can you even give a value to those family memories captured in your photos? Although some of the files can be recovered, the cost of doing so can reach tens of thousands of dollars.
You can protect yourself and your valuable data by having a backup procedure in place. Perhaps they can be simple manual methods or automated solutions, but whichever one you choose, they are almost as necessary as your homeowners/car insurance. Depending on how often you back your files up, instead of losing everything, you may only lose a day or hours' worth of files which is much better than losing everything, with a small chance of recovering anything.
This is where “Better safe than sorry..” makes perfect sense!
desktop publishing software training
During Maciek's years as a director of technology at a professional digital imaging center, he's had exposure to all professional desktop imaging tools. He participated in training employees as well as helping their clients answer questions related to software troubleshooting in a real production workflow.
We can help with file preparation for output in a variety of environments: CMYK for offset press and on-demand printing, RGB for photographic and fine art reproduction, as well as web and multimedia projects.
color management & digital workflow
Dealing with color has become one of the main challenges for the digital printing industry and desktop publishing users. Having an accurately calibrated monitor and a proper color workflow can have a great impact on how successful a relationship is between a client and service provider.
Our 11-year production experience with high profile digital imaging center can be of help in many situations for your business if you are a photographer, marketing department, or anyone using today's desktop publishing tools.
We can recommend a solution based on your existing environment or, if necessary, an addition of a particular piece of equipment that can make a difference in how you use your imaging tools.
apple support: mac os x & mac os 9.x
Being part of Apple Consultants Network, Maciek has been certified by Apple Computer in maintaining Mac OS X computers and having worked with Apple products in the past 15 years, almost exclusively, provides solid experience for him with previous versions of Mac OS. Maciek has embraced Apple technologies due to their simplicity, solid performance, and innovation.
We can provide support for your Mac workstations in the areas of operating system maintenance, upgrades, networking, software installation and updates. If your company has a small Mac department and it feels left out because your IT personnel does not have Mac experience, we can be your IT Mac department to make sure your beloved Macs get all the attention and care they deserve.
microsoft windows support
Having worked in an industry dominated by Macs, it did not prevent Maciek from working with Microsoft Windows computers. As a matter of fact, working in a service bureau environment exposed him to a variety of challenges related to Windows workstations. Maciek has built, maintained and repaired many Windows-based workstations and servers utilizing Windows 98/ME/2000, XP, and Vista.
Whether you need a simple software install, upgrade, or major system troubleshooting, we can provide the support you need. In many cases we can also suggest better ways of solving the issue at hand, whether it is by providing some additional training or recommending a 3rd party solution.
security software solutions
Working with Windows based computers also presents many challenges we all face, with the overwhelming presence of viruses, spyware, trojan horses and other malicious threats. Our experience in dealing with computer threats in a corporate environment can easily be used in home, small business and home office environments.
We can recommend and help you implement solutions to prevent computer threats from ever reaching your family or business computer. Also as a parent, Maciek is concerned with what his children are exposed to on the internet, and can help you install software that will prevent any inappropriate content from being viewed by your children, and allow you to keep track of what they are doing online.
peripheral equipment installation & configuration
Having a computer is often not enough if you want to print or scan something. We can help you choose and install any additional equipment you may need in your home, small business or home office. After installation, we can also train you on the best ways to use the equipment, whether it is a scanners, printers, PDA's, digital cameras, iPods or many other of today's electronic gadgets.
technology shopping & advice
With technology changing so rapidly, it is sometimes hard to keep up with what's new and useful in todays ever changing “techno” life. New devices are introduced almost weekly, if not daily. It seems that there is always something newer, better & faster.
Since technology has always been our passion, we try to keep up with the developments in different areas of everyday life as they relate to technology. We can provide you with honest advice whenever you need to invest in a new device, be it a computer, printer, digital camera or that iPod your kids have been talking about. We like to spend some time with our prospective customers to find out more about how they are planning on using the technology and learn how we can help them take the best approach.
The fastest and newest gadget is not always something that is most appropriate for consumers. Sometimes upgrading an existing system will do; sometimes, getting a new one is a better choice.
In any case, we can help you find a solution that will simply work for you or your business.
solutions for businesses & professional's rates
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