Will Lion Maul Your Applications?
Dropping "Rosetta" Support for Old Software: Does This Affect YOU? When a new Mac or Windows operating system upgrade is released, there are inevitably some software programs which need to be updated for compatibility. Starting with Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Apple will no longer include "Rosetta," a component of the Mac OS which allows old "PowerPC-only" software to run. The RetroTechs have done some research to...
Read moreDriving Has Gone Social
Waze is my favorite GPS Navagation App on my iPhone. I started using it only a few days ago and have benefited from its great power. Atlanta is a tough place to get around. Having user- contributed, live data can be invaluable. How many times have you been stuck in traffic wondering, "What in the world is going on up there?" Now with Waze, it's easier than ever to find out and sometimes even avoid the jam. Waze not only...
Read moreGoogle Apps Improvements
Google is adding new features for Google Apps users (whether you want them or not)! If you or your company are using Google Apps for its hosted email and calendaring solution, you are about to get a big upgrade. July 18th is the drop deadline when all its current Google Apps will be upgraded to all the services Google has to offer. Before, if you had a Google Apps email account, e.g. jane@my-domain.com, and wanted to use Picasa you would...
Read moreNew Mac OS Is Pretty Cool. And I’m Not Lion!
Coming this July to a Macintosh near you: The latest operating system, Mac OS X 10.7 a.k.a. “Lion.” Apple will recommend this upgrade for all users of qualified Macintosh computers, and at the low price of $29.99, it certainly is within reach. But before you decide that you’re ready to buy, make sure your computer is! YOUR COMPUTER HARDWARE Whether or not your Macintosh qualifies for this upgrade depends on the main...
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SmartStart™ Technologies
Your business depends on the performance of your network. Failure of a key system, such as a file server, shared calendar or email can bring your business to a halt. Other IT service providers can take days or even weeks to respond. With SmartStart™, response times are greatly reduced because we never leave your network.
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Consulting & Support Services
The RetroTechs can act as your virtual CIO, providing systems design and implementation. Whether you have a Mac, PC or mixed environment, we can assess your technology requirements and develop a comprehensive plan to meet those needs.
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Email & Web Defense
We are proud to partner with McAfee to bring their award-winning Web and Email Security solutions. The McAfee SaaS Email and Web Security solutions listed below include all email security, email archiving and web security services previously available under the MX Logic name.
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Apple Specialist
The RetroTechs are Apple Premiere Specialists By demonstrating exceptional, consistent and comprehensive knowledge of Apple technology, we've earned this rare and privileged designation from Apple. The RetroTechs is incredibly proud to be part of this truly elite group.
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