IT Empowerment Blog
What is RAM?
RAM makes your computer run faster right? Well, in this episode, we discuss how it works and how you upgrade it in a computer. RAM: Random Access Memory Your computer’s memory helps it load and run applications. There’s another type…
We are hosting a Protein Donation Drive!
Join us as we host a Protein Donation Drive from August 27-31 to benefit the Power Packs Project. Drop off your protein donations at 617 South Water Street, Lancaster from 8:00-5:00 to participate! DONATION GUIDELINES Items must have a future…
Cookies (the browser kind)
Everyone loves cookies! Unless you mean the kind that websites use to track your browsing habits. But wait! Before you condemn all cookies as evil, let us tell you what they are. We break down some of their uses as…
ONE 2 ONE Ranked Among Top 501 Global Managed Service Providers
Once again we are honored to make Channel Futures list of the top Managed Service Providers in the world. What is a Managed Service Providers (MSP)? When something goes wrong with your computer systems, you might have to contact your…
Adopt-A-Block
There is a lot about Lancaster, PA we love. We have safe and welcoming neighborhoods. We are a city that encourages entrepreneurship and values the diversity of our residents. And we also have businesses who get involved and unite around…
Wi-Fi: What is it?
We all use Wi-Fi everyday. But what is it? What does it do and how does it work? Let’s discuss the basics of Wi-Fi and give a few tips on keeping your data secure when you’re connected to it. The…
Ping Tests
Have you ever wondered if you were really connected to the internet? Or if the server you’re trying to reach is having a problem? Ping tests are an easy way to help troubleshoot basic networking issues. Today we discuss how…
Computer Storage
There are two types of popular computer storage devices today. A hard disk drive (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD). Let’s take a look at the history and differences between the two: Computer Storage Types Hard Disk Drive Hard Disk…
Web Addresses
Web Addresses or URLs (Uniform Resource Locators) are ways to easily access different web sites and services the internet. Today we discuss what makes up web addresses and why we use them. Watch for more info: 3 Components of Web…
Comments in Excel
There are a lot of really cool time-saving features in programs like Microsoft Office. Today, Rachel teaches us about Comments in Excel – a great way to add notes to a spreadsheet without having to create a whole new field…
HDC’s Faces of Affordable Housing Banquet
On Thursday, April 19, 2018, we’ll be joining our friends and long time partners, The Housing Development Corporation (Mid-Atlantic) for HDC’s Faces of Affordable Housing Banquet. This fun and informative reception will be held from 5-8 pm at the Lancaster…
MDM: Mobile Device Management
We’re back with more acronyms! I mean… Helpful explanations of technology (that just happens to have more acronyms). Anyway, today we’re discussing Mobile Device Management (or MDM for short). Why is it important for businesses of every size to have…