April 2013

Sam in Eldersburg, MD asks: I love my iPhone 5, but I’m constantly recharging it. Do you have any tips on maximizing my phone’s battery life? One of the most common complaints with iPhone 5 users is the somewhat short period of time between when you need to re-charge your device. Since the iPhone 5 is widely used at Teltek by our technicians and account executives, we...

25 Apr

How Teltek Can Help You Be Clean And Green

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In honor of Earth Week, we would like to share with you some of the services Teltek offers that can help your company and the planet! Removal of cabling: If it's time to upgrade or replace your voice and data cabling, we can do more than install the new wiring! Our certified technicians can also take out the old cables and transport them to a recycling facility....

23 Apr

Use Technology To Make Your Workplace Safer

After watching the events of the Boston Marathon bombing unfold, we all have a new appreciation for technology and the role it plays in the war against terrorism and violence in general. The perpetrators were identified and tracked using video surveillance and other measures. These high tech tools are not just for police departments and the FBI, there are many electronic devices that can be incorporated...

22 Apr

Girl On Wire – Teltek Hits Print!

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Just when you thought you knew everything Teltek has to offer, we broaden our scope of services...

18 Apr

For Now, Do Not Text Emergency Messages To 911

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In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, we wanted to share a valuable, possibly life saving tip with our readers. Although texting has become an increasingly popular form of communication, most 911 call centers are not able to receive text messages or respond to them, except for the center in Frederick, MD. Frederick County’s 911 center has expanded their communication abilities to accept 911 texts...

18 Apr

Ask The Teltek Tekspert – How Do I Prevent My WordPress Site From Being Hacked?

Regina in Rockville, MD asks: I saw in the news that 90,000 servers were hijacked to attack thousands of WordPress sites earlier this week. My daily blog is done in WordPress and I’m worried that my site will be targeted next. What measures can I take to protect my site? Diana, I agree with your concern, that level of hacking is a warning to all of us...

17 Apr

NEC SL1100 Release 3.5 Software Being Tested

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[caption id="attachment_10225" align="alignleft" width="150"] NEC SL1100 Phone System[/caption] NEC Corporation of America is preparing to release version 3.5 of the software that supports the SL1100 phone system. Before that happens, they need a few existing and new SL1100 customers to volunteer for the beta trials. The testing will take place until May 31, 2013. If you are interested in participating, call Teltek today! Highlights of this new release include: Increased...

16 Apr

Upgrade Windows XP And Other Microsoft Programs Before Support Ends In 2014

You have a full year to prepare for this, but Microsoft support of Windows XP SP3 and other programs ends April 8, 2014. After this date, no new patches or bug fixes will be issued. Windows XP isn’t the only Microsoft product that will cease to be maintained. Internet Explorer 6 on XP, Office 2003, Exchange Server 2003 and Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 2 are...

15 Apr

Girl On Wire – Have You Hugged An Emergency Communicator Today?

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