How to Add Websites to the Home Screen on Any Smartphone or Tablet – Reposted From TechRepublic

Posted on by
Did you know you could add an icon to directly access specific websites to your smartphone or tablet’s home screen? Chris Hoffman at HowtoGeek.com posted instructions on how this is done and we thought we would share it. Your smartphone or tablet’s home screen isn’t just for apps. Whatever platform you’re using, you can pin
read more
Posted in , , ,

TechRec: Return of the Windows 8 Start Button with Start8

Posted on by
One of the most common complaints about Windows 8 is the loss of the Start button.  To implement the tiled Metro interface, Microsoft did away with the Start button leaving many users at a loss on how to easily navigate Windows.  With Start8, you can restore the Start button to your Windows 8 Operating System
read more
Posted in , ,

TechRec – Beware of Unsolicited Technical Support Calls

Posted on by
A couple of days ago one of our clients called saying he had received a phone call from Microsoft regarding the urgent matter that his Windows updates weren’t processing properly. The caller offered to log in to remediate the problem and asked for access to their computer. Knowing that patching and updates are something we
read more
Posted in , , ,

Our Team is Growing – Welcome Mike Samsel

Posted on by
Joining The Launch Pad team as a Client Solutions Manager | Sr. Network Engineer, Mike is a great addition to our service team and we are excited to have him on board! Get to know Mike… Quick Background: Originally from Connecticut, Mike moved to the Tampa Bay area about 10 years ago for the warmer
read more
Posted in

Tech Rec: Work, Create, and Communicate on Multiple Devices at Once With Just a Turn of a Dial

Posted on by
In today’s busy work environments, most of us are juggling multiple gadgets as we switch between working on our PCs, smartphones or tablets.  Desk space is at a premium so it’s rare to find someone willing to sacrifice space to add another keyboard in the pursuit of more efficient work flow.
read more
Posted in , ,