DNS – (UDP, 53) DNS (Domain Name System) is a service that resolves a web address, like globalit.com, to an IP address, like 199.66.225.17, which is the location of a server that is hosting the website. In some cases just entering an IP address will direct you to a website. However, remembering a string of… read more →

There is a reoccurring scam going on where companies (they go by various names) are soliciting business listings and misleading people to believe that they are free. These type of forms are being sent via email, fax and mail. As you can see, they seem to be advertising that there is no charge for the listing:… read more →

If you have been contacted by a telemarketer informing that you have been sending out viruses or adware from your computer, this is a SCAM and we are recommending that you follow the following steps.  This company is known to pose as Global Tech, Global PC or Global IT and saying that they are partnered… read more →

Windows System Key Combinations Have you ever wondered how you could save time doing tasks on your computer? Keyboard shortcuts are a good way to save time and work more efficiently. The shortcuts below are provided by Global IT’s Internet support team. We hope you find them helpful. F1: Help CTRL+ESC: Open Start menu ALT+TAB:… read more →

Web Hosting is a service that is provided to individuals and organizations to allow their websites to be accessed and viewed by the World Wide Web. Web hosting and web design Whittier companies typically have the needed resources in place to ensure a quality website infrastructure. While there is the possibility of hosting your own… read more →

Spyware and Adware are programs that are installed on a computer that perform operations that the user probably doesn’t want. Spyware is a program that was created for the purpose of collecting information and sending it to a designated entity. The information it gathers can be from which terms or phrases you are searching and… read more →

On-Page Optimization: On-page optimization is a part of SEO that focuses on improving your website itself, making sure that everything that can be done on the website is being done, increasing the traffic flow to you as much as possible. Description: The site description is very important; in order to ensure the best results, make… read more →

If you are one of the many SMB’s (small to medium business) considering switching to VoIP(Voice over Internet Protocol) as a telephone solution, you might be asking yourself, what is VoIP? Why do I need VoIP and how much does it cost? Facts about VoIP VoIP in the simplest explanation is making calls over the… read more →

In order to understand what dedicated internet is, we must first define what it is not. Dedicated internet is not Dial-Up, DSL, Cable, or WiFi hotspots. All of these internet types are multiple clients sharing a single point of access to the internet. The speed varies based on usage. This means that if only a… read more →

Online Marketing is a key part of a business’s success, whether it is through yellow pages, magazine ads, or television ads.  However, companies’ online presence is becoming more and more important to success.  Having a well-designed website that allows people to interact easily, and find the answers for what they are looking for easily, is… read more →