Recycling is very important in maintaining and protecting the Earth. There are many environmental and public benefits of recycling such as lessening the amount of pollution, conserving energy and gaining recoverable resources.
Recycling will ultimately help us lessen the amount of natural resource depletion.
The Technology Tree offers FREE Electronics Recycling daily to everyone in our local area.
If you have electronics and/or other items you'd like to have recycled, send us a message on Facebook or give us a call or text at 260-444-8095.
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Are You Prepared for Windows 7 End of Support?
Microsoft has announced Windows 7 End of Support will take place on January 14, 2020. Instead of supporting Windows 7, their efforts will be spent on supporting new technologies and new versions of Windows. You can find out the implications of this and what it means for you or your business below.
What is Windows 7 End of Support?
After January 2020, you will no longer receive Windows 7 security updates. Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or Windows 7 support. Depending upon the primary use of your device that operates Windows 7, it may be important that you upgrade to a newer Windows operating system to avoid being at risk to security breaches.
End of support for Windows 7 means “technical assistance and software updates from Windows Updates that help protect your PC will no longer be available.”
By replacing your system or upgrading to a new version of Windows, your business or personal security will be aligned with a more robust and secure system that will be under warranty with Microsoft.
As a standard, Windows 10 provides encryption on all machines, meaning your machines will be further secured against security risks.
What do I need to do?
If your you or your company has machines running on Windows 7, they are likely to be over 3 years old. It may be that your machines are all up to date, however, we strongly recommend you take action by October 1, 2019 and speak with your technology provider like us, as soon as possible to allow plenty of time should changes be needed.
The Technology Tree is proud to announce that we are an Allen County Honor Rewards Member. The Technology Tree is a proud supporter of our nation's veterans.
The Honor Rewards program is a community service made available through the Allen County land and public records office to thank and acknowledge our nation’s veterans for their sacrifices to our country. This program allows veterans in our community to sign-up to receive an Honor Rewards Card and use this ID Card to receive discounts and benefits at local participating businesses.
Now that we are both in the midst of Windows 8/8.1 and through the End of Support deadline for Microsoft Windows XP, many people are wondering about Microsoft Windows Vista and 7 support.
The dates that follow are the office end of support dates given to the public by Microsoft:
-- Windows Vista (Service Pack 2)
The much maligned Windows Vista, as of the end of last year, is still used on many more computers than OS X by Apple.
** Mainstream support ends: No longer supported
** Extended support ends: April 11, 2017
-- Windows 7 (Service Pack 1) & Windows Server 2008 R2
This is currently the most popular release of Windows, and promises to hold that top spot for a very long time.
** Mainstream support ends: January 13, 2015
** Extended support ends: January 14, 2020
After 12 years, support for Microsoft Windows XP ended April 8, 2014. There will be no more security updates or technical support for the Windows XP operating system. It is very important that customers migrate to a modern operating system such as Windows Vista, 7, 8 or 8.1. Customers moving to a modern operating system will benefit from dramatically enhanced security, broad device choice for mobile use, higher productivity, and a lower total cost of ownership through improved capabilities.
It means that you should take action. After April 8, 2014, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical support for Windows XP. Security updates patch vulnerabilities that may be exploited by adware, malware, etc. and help keep users and their data safer. Computers running Microsoft Windows XP after April 8, 2014, should not be considered to be protected, and it is important that you migrate to a current supported operating system – such as Windows Vista, 7, 8 or 8.1. – so you can receive regular security updates to protect your computer from malicious attacks.
If you have any questions on what you should do next or are in the market for a new device, feel free to give us a call. We're here to help and answer all of your questions and concerns regarding the end of support.
The Technology Tree
6014 Huguenard Road
Suite C
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Customer Service eMail: thetechtree1@gmail.com
Customer Service Phone: 260-444-8095
