August 2015 - In ThisIssue:

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WINDOWS 10

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The Newest Operating System from Microsoft has arrived!

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What's Happening at Machado Consulting...

One of the biggest challenges inrunning a business is attracting andretaining quality employees. Today,you will need to offer what thoseemployees are looking for--a flexibleworkplace environment.

This can be accomplished by having awork schedule tailored to theindividual, and being flexible withwhere work is done; at home, or at

different locations around the office so that workers aren'ttied to their desk. While these options may sound like big,and even risky, changes, they're changes worth making.

For established companies whose culture is the traditionalapproach, the biggest challenge to implementing a more

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Congratulations to July'scontest winner, Beth Hayesfrom Keane Fire & Safety(coincidentally our spotlightcompany last month!)

Answer to last month's question: Hope Solo appeared on Dancing With The Stars.

This month's question:

What was the launch date of Microsoft Windows 8?

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flexible work environment is making the decision to changethat culture. However, once this decision has been made,you're going to want to start seriously looking at howtechnology can aid in making your workplace moreaccommodating.

Machado Consulting provides solutions like mobiledevices, cloud-based services, Voice over Internet Protocol(VOIP) with its instant messaging and video conferencingsolutions, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), virtualizedservers, and more. If you're looking to revolutionize your business and make itas flexible as possible, then reach out to us and let's have aconversation about what it takes.

SAVE THE DATE:

The Central Massachusetts Business Expo will be held onNovember 5th at the Worcester DCU Center.

Helder will be a presenter for a round table discussion of ITissues for business leaders.

For more information to attend click the link below:http://www.centralmassbusinessexpo.com/seminars.html

EMPLOYEE NEWS:New hire in July are helping to round out ourteam:Executive Assistant Caroline David. Prior to joining us Caroline used her organizational talentsto assist the CEO/Founder of Loyalty Express in Woburn.

She makes her home in Maynard and enjoys outdoor activities and traveling in her free time. Somedayshe hopes to travel across the country in a Winnebago with some friends!

Please join me in welcoming Caroline to theMachado Team!

To learn more about the rest ofthe Machado Consulting team, check out the Who WeAre section on our website!

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We will draw a name from all valid responses. One entry per person. One prize per person in a 12

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WINDOWS 10 Highlights of Microsoft's newest OS

Microsoft's latest PCoperating systemarrived with fanfare onthe last day of July,and has receivedoverwhelmingly positivereviews so far, but is itready for yourbusiness? Let's take it

for a spin and find out. The Slickest Windows Experience Yet - Since a lot ofpeople didn't care for some of the changes made inWindows 8 and 8.1, Microsoft toned down what wasn'tworking. The Metro Live tile interface that received a lot offlack has returned, but it's less intrusive. Cortana - Microsoft's answer to Siri is integrated withWindows 10. Cortana brings voice search capabilities toWindows in much the same way Siri does for the iPhone.She can help search for files, open applications, andsearch Bing. Lots and Lots of Little Tweaks - There are newkeyboard shortcuts, better window controls, improvednotifications, and many more improvements. One of themost interesting additions is virtual desktops, which allowyou to spread your work across multiple desktops that youcan cycle through quickly. The New Browser - Microsoft Edge, the long awaitedreplacement for Internet Explorer, is a huge improvement.The browser is faster, more secure, and has a lot ofmodern features similar to smartphone browsers. It's easyto share information, take notes, and get access torelevant information. Edge might not convert any die-hardFirefox or Chrome fans, but it should improve theexperience of users who just use what browser theoperating system gives them. Tighter Integrations with Office 365 - It's easier thanever to work on, collaborate, and share Office 365documents. Your Office 365 files sync seamlessly, makingWindows 10 ideal for Office 365 users. Windows 10 is Fast - Typically, with every new operatingsystem Microsoft has launched, the hardwarerequirements have gone up. With Windows 10, thesystem requirements are almost comically low. For

example a laptop that wasn't handling Windows 8 all thatwell might get a second wind with Windows 10. Sounds Great! Should I Upgrade Today? - Mostbusinesses should consult a computer expert beforeupgrading important software. It's not that the upgradeprocess is difficult, it's just that there could be a problemthat pops up with the rest of your IT environment. Contact Machado Consulting and set up an evaluation tosee if you're eligible for the free Windows 10 upgrade.Want to know if Windows 10 will work for your business?Give us a call at (508) 453-4700. To read the complete blog post, click the link here:http://www.machadoconsulting.com/index.php/discover/mc-blog/entry/windows-10-is-here-everything-your-business-needs-to-know

CLIENT SPOTLIGHTNew England Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, LLC

The New England Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, LLC, alternatelyknown as NERMAS, is an outstanding team of professionals whose focus isto provide outstanding, patient-centered care, for women of all ages,revolving around the reproductive system.

Opened in 2013 by Brian Clark, Medical Director he is the only physician in the practice. He is Board Certified in bothObstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). They strive to be the premierREI practice in New England related to these issues. Dr. Clark has been in practice for 15 years. He graduated from the University of Vermont College of Medicine withhonors. He completed his internship and residency in OB/GYN and fellowship in REI training at Fletcher Allen Healthcareassociated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine. The team also includes a Nurse Practitioner (Brianna), aCertified Nurse Mid-Wife (Kristen), Patient Care Assistants (Betty and Eva) and a Patient Accounts Manager (Taylor). NERMAS' care ranges from all aspects of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Gynecology, Reproductive andGynecologic Surgery (in particular Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotically Assisted Surgery), and Reproductive andGynecologic Ultrasonography. The office is located in the Felter's Mill at 22 West Street, Suite 25 in Millbury, Massachusetts 01527.For appointments or medical questions & concerns call 508-917-6720.

TIPS AND TRICKSCharging Challenges

Whether we're at home or at the office, it seems we're always looking for space in awall outlet to plug our chargers or adapters into. Desks, kitchen counters and bedsidetables become cluttered.

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