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Our customers throughout southwest Wyoming and Northeast Utah have come to rely on EvnTec as their trusted IT experts in providing safety and stability with their computers, networks, and other related technologies. Our commitment is to provide:
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can rely on transparency and sound coaching in developing the best solution for any technological problem you face. Even way up here in the great Rocky Mountains, we just as much as anyone are continually incorporating computer technologies in our lives to increase our productivity, provide entertainment, and make life simpler. It's a great and beautiful thing when it all functions the way it should, but when it doesn't it sure can ruffle your feathers. From large companies to regular home users, we believe everyone should have access to high quality computer technicians, where support and services for their computer equipment can be had at an affordable price. EvnTec wants to be your IT department so you don't have to hire another expensive employee or worry about the downtime that comes from a malfunctioning computer system. We can help build, protect, prevent downtime, and repair your computer systems at a fraction of the cost.

It’s surprisingly common for businesses to rely on software that’s no longer supported.Not because anyone chooses to tak...
05/12/2026

It’s surprisingly common for businesses to rely on software that’s no longer supported.

Not because anyone chooses to take a risk.

More often, the software has been around for years. It works, people are familiar with it, and replacing it never quite reaches the top of the priority list.

But at some point, the company that created it stops maintaining it. From that moment on, security gaps aren’t fixed and new weaknesses aren’t patched.

The software may still appear to work exactly as it always has. But the protection behind it has disappeared.

Our latest guide explains what unsupported software means for a business, why the risk grows over time, and how to find out if any of your systems have reached that stage.

Download your free copy now.

05/11/2026

Control your PC with your voice. This is how Windows 11’s Voice Access lets you open apps, write emails, and scroll hands-free…

If you’ve ever logged into SharePoint late at night to fix something quickly, you’ll understand this one 😅Microsoft is a...
05/10/2026

If you’ve ever logged into SharePoint late at night to fix something quickly, you’ll understand this one 😅

Microsoft is adding dark mode to the SharePoint admin center.

Now, before you think this is just a cosmetic tweak, hear me out 👂

For years, most of the Microsoft 365 admin portals have supported dark mode. Exchange. Teams. The main Microsoft 365 admin center.

But SharePoint? Bright white screen.

Every time.

If you prefer dark mode (and a lot of people do), jumping into SharePoint always felt a bit… jarring.

That’s finally being fixed 🎉

Admins will now be able to switch between light and dark themes inside the SharePoint admin center.

It’s optional. Nothing is being forced on anyone.

And importantly:

• This doesn’t change any settings
• It doesn’t affect end users
• It doesn’t require any preparation
• It’s purely about visual comfort and accessibility

Dark mode reduces the amount of bright light your screen emits. For people working long hours, or logging in during the evening to deal with an issue, it can reduce eye strain and make the experience more comfortable 🌙

It’s not going to revolutionize your business, but small quality-of-life improvements matter more than people think.

There’s also a consistency benefit here.

If you’ve already chosen dark mode across other Microsoft 365 portals, SharePoint will now align with that preference instead of standing out like a floodlight.

Switching it on is simple: Open the SharePoint admin center from the Microsoft 365 admin portal and use the Dark Mode toggle in the top right.

That’s it.

I often say that good IT isn’t always about dramatic new features. Sometimes it’s about making everyday tools slightly more pleasant to use.

👀 If you regularly manage SharePoint, do you prefer dark mode across your tools or are you still sticking with the classic bright white screens?

One of the most common frustrations I see inside growing businesses isn’t technical, it’s this:“Who in the company knows...
05/09/2026

One of the most common frustrations I see inside growing businesses isn’t technical, it’s this:

“Who in the company knows how to do this?” 🤔

You’ve got 15, 30, maybe 80 people. Talent everywhere.

But when a specific task pops up, data protection question, Power BI report, client onboarding process tweak, you’re not always sure who’s best placed to handle it.

Microsoft Teams is about to make that easier.

A new feature is being added that lets people list their skills directly on their Microsoft 365 profile card inside Teams.

When you click on someone’s name in Teams, you’ll be able to see what they’re good at, not just their job title.

Say goodbye to “Accounts Manager” or “IT Technician.”

Say hello to skills like:

📍 Contract negotiation
📍 Cybersecurity audits
📍 Excel automation
📍 Client presentations
📍 HR compliance

It means managers can quickly see who’s suited to a project. Colleagues can discover hidden expertise. And individuals can manage how they’re perceived inside the business.

Microsoft describes it as making it easier to learn about colleagues and build meaningful connections within the everyday flow of work.

I like that.

Because in most businesses the knowledge already exists. It’s just buried.

This update will be available for Teams on Windows and Mac, and it fits into a broader push to make Teams more practical day-to-day.

As companies grow, informal knowledge sharing breaks down. In a small team of five, everyone knows who does what. In a team of ten, thirty, or fifty, that clarity disappears.

If Teams becomes a lightweight internal skills directory, it reduces friction. And friction is what slows businesses down.

The key question is whether people will keep their profiles updated. Tools only work if humans use them 😊

💬 If this rolled out in your business tomorrow, would your team’s hidden talents become visible, or would most profiles still be blank?

05/08/2026

Too many windows open? Shake the one you need and Windows 11 clears the rest instantly…

There are a few Windows 11 features that are genuinely worth your attention right now 👍Let me walk you through the ones ...
05/06/2026

There are a few Windows 11 features that are genuinely worth your attention right now 👍

Let me walk you through the ones that could make a difference in your business…

1️⃣ Smart App Control

This checks any app you try to install against Microsoft’s threat database.

If something looks suspicious, it blocks it. That can stop malware before it ever lands on your PC 🛑

Previously, there was a strange catch: If you turned it off (say, to install something you trusted), you couldn’t turn it back on again unless you reinstalled Windows completely. Which no one is doing casually.

That’s now fixed 🥳

You can switch it on and off properly. Which means it’s finally practical to use.

2️⃣ Pick up where you left off (Android → PC)

If you use an Android phone alongside your Windows PC, you can now resume more apps directly on your desktop.

Let’s say you were editing a document or working inside an app on your phone. When you sit down at your PC, Windows can offer to continue from that exact point.

It already worked with some apps like Word, Excel, Spotify and certain browsers. Now that resume ability is expanding, including files opened inside the Copilot app (as long as they’re stored online).

It’s one of those features you don’t realize you need, until you use it a few times and see how it saves small pockets of time every day ⏱️

3️⃣ Voice access and typing improvements

Voice Access lets you control your PC using spoken commands.

Now there’s a setup wizard that makes getting started much easier.

There’s also more control over voice typing. You can choose how quickly commands are executed after you speak.

That means near-instant action if you want it, or a slight pause if you tend to think out loud mid-sentence.

For accessibility, productivity, or even just reducing keyboard fatigue, this is powerful.

4️⃣ File Explorer gets a performance boost

File Explorer is the tool that lets you browse files and folders.

If you’ve ever clicked into a shared network folder and waited… and waited… you’ll appreciate this.

Performance has been improved specifically for accessing folders over a network. If your business stores files on a server or shared drive, that can make daily work smoother.

It’s not dramatic. But when something you use dozens of times a day gets quicker, you feel it.

5️⃣ Handy device info at a glance

Inside Settings, you now get simple “device info” cards showing your CPU, memory (RAM), storage and graphics.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Do we have enough memory on this machine?” it’s easier to check without digging through menus.

While none of this is headline-grabbing, taken together, it shows Windows becoming more practical, more connected to your other devices, and a bit more security-focused.

And that’s the direction most businesses need.

🤔 Which of these would make the biggest difference in your day-to-day work? Security, speed, or cross-device flexibility?

Technology is involved in almost every part of running a business.Yet it’s surprisingly rare for anyone to pause and loo...
05/05/2026

Technology is involved in almost every part of running a business.

Yet it’s surprisingly rare for anyone to pause and look at the bigger picture and the technical details.

These simple questions reveal whether IT is genuinely helping the business move forward or only ticking along in the background…

05/04/2026

Most phishing scams still feel a little… amateur.

But the next shift is dangerous.

Attackers are changing how scams are built, not just how they’re sent. And the signs people have been trained to look for won’t always be there anymore…

I’ve seen a few scary headlines recently about printers “no longer being supported” in Windows.Have you? Well, let me sa...
05/03/2026

I’ve seen a few scary headlines recently about printers “no longer being supported” in Windows.

Have you?

Well, let me save you a mild panic attack 😅

Your printer is not about to stop working.

Microsoft confirmed that it has stopped publishing new V3 and V4 printer drivers through Windows Update.

That sounds dramatic. It isn’t.

First, a quick bit of translation.

A printer driver is a piece of software that allows your computer to talk to your printer. Without it, your PC and printer can’t understand each other.

For years, many printers used something called V3 or V4 drivers. These are just older driver models.

Microsoft announced back in 2023 that they were phasing these out.

This has been a slow, planned transition, not a sudden switch-off.

So, what changes this year?

👉 Microsoft will stop publishing new V3 and V4 drivers to Windows Update
👉 Existing printers using those drivers will continue to work
👉 You can still install drivers from the manufacturer (HP, Canon, etc.) if needed.

Windows isn’t deleting or blocking printers.

It isn’t turning them into expensive paperweights 🖨️

In fact, Windows 11 already includes built-in support for something called Mopria printers.

Mopria is a modern printing standard that’s been around since about 2014. If your printer supports it (many do), Windows already has what it needs built in.

That means plug-and-play without extra downloads.

Microsoft is moving toward this more modern, built-in approach instead of relying on lots of third-party driver packages.

There are a few milestone dates to be aware of:

🗓️ January 2026: No new V3/V4 drivers published to Windows Update
🗓️ July 2026: Windows will prefer the newer built-in IPP driver automatically
🗓️ July 2027: Third-party updates via Windows Update mostly blocked (except security fixes)

But Windows will still allow vendor-supplied installer packages. So, if your printer manufacturer provides a driver on their website, you can still install it.

That said, if you’re running very old printers in a business environment, this is a gentle nudge to review them. Not because they’ll suddenly fail, but because older hardware often becomes harder to manage and secure over time.

👉 If you’re honest, how old is the oldest printer in your office right now? And would it cause chaos if it stopped working tomorrow?

Something new has come to Microsoft Copilot recently, and I think you’re going to like this one 👍It’s called Reminders.N...
05/02/2026

Something new has come to Microsoft Copilot recently, and I think you’re going to like this one 👍

It’s called Reminders.

Now before you roll your eyes and think, “I already have reminders on my phone,” stick with me.

This isn’t a basic alarm, it’s built into Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant.

And interestingly, you don’t need to pay for the Copilot subscription to use it. Even free users have access (with a few limits).

You can say something like: “Remind me to cancel my Microsoft 365 subscription in five minutes.”

And Copilot will send an alert to your mobile device.

Or: “Remind me every Monday at 8am to review my presentation.”

It understands dates and times automatically. You don’t need to fiddle around with settings or formats. It knows what “in five minutes” means.

It even works for recurring reminders.

You could say: “Teach me a new Spanish word every day at 9am.”

And it will send something different each time.

That’s clever 😊

A few important things to know:

• The reminders are sent to your mobile device only. So, you need the Copilot app installed on your Android or iPhone, and notifications must be turned on. If you’ve disabled permissions, nothing will pop up.

• Free users can create up to 5 reminders.

• If you have Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription, you can have up to 20.

• You manage them inside the Copilot mobile app under Settings.

AI tools are all racing to become all-rounders. They don’t just want to answer questions anymore. They want to organize your day.

You’re effectively talking to your task system instead of typing into it.

There are also a few other updates happening with Copilot.

You can now pin chats, share conversations easily, create summaries from them, and even use a new Study & Learn mode that helps generate quizzes and flashcards.

It’s becoming more of a personal assistant than a simple chatbot 🤖

One thing I do tell clients though: Don’t rely on a single tool for mission-critical reminders just yet. Think of this as a helpful extra layer, not a replacement for proper diary systems.

Still… it’s a nice step forward.

💬 Would you trust an AI assistant to manage your reminders, or do you still prefer the old-school calendar approach?

I had a conversation recently with a business owner who said, “We’re fine. We use Macs.” 🙂I completely understand that t...
05/01/2026

I had a conversation recently with a business owner who said, “We’re fine. We use Macs.” 🙂

I completely understand that thinking.

For years, Windows PCs were seen as the main target for cybercriminals. Macs felt safer.

But it’s no longer the case.

Recent research shows that macOS is now just as interesting to hackers as Windows. And the way they’re attacking businesses has evolved in some clever (and worrying) ways.

One of the biggest trends right now is something called info stealer malware ☠️

Info stealers are small programs designed to collect sensitive information from your computer and send it back to criminals. We’re talking about:

⚠️ Saved browser sessions (so they don’t even need your password)
⚠️ Keychains (where Macs store credentials)
⚠️ Cloud access tokens (digital “keys” that keep you logged into services like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace)
⚠️ Developer credentials
⚠️ Even cryptocurrency wallets

Once they have that, they can take over accounts, send fake invoices, launch ransomware, or access your cloud systems without you realizing 😬

And here’s the most worrying part: They’re not always breaking in through obvious malware downloads 🦠

Microsoft recently reported attackers using fake error messages (a trick known as social engineering).

For example, a pop-up might say there’s a problem with your system and offer a “fix”.

You download what looks like a normal Mac installer file (a DMG file, the standard Mac installation format) and that’s when the malware drops in.

They’ve also seen fake ads on Google promoting things like PDF editors. You click, download, and it looks legitimate. Behind the scenes, it installs an info stealer and sets itself up to stay on the machine.

Even worse, some criminals are hijacking WhatsApp accounts and using them to spread malicious links to trusted contacts. When it comes from someone you know, your guard drops.

What’s changed is the speed and flexibility of these attacks.

Some of the malware is written in cross-platform languages like Python, which means it can easily run on both Windows and Mac environments. That makes it easier for attackers to hit mixed businesses.

Staying protected isn’t about which operating system you use anymore. It’s about how well protected and monitored your systems are 👀

Staff awareness matters. Good security software matters. Monitoring unusual activity matters. And making sure your cloud services are properly secured matters a lot.

🤔 If you’re a Mac-based business, or a mix of Mac and Windows, do you feel confident you’d spot something like this before damage was done?

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