Ricoh firmware to prevent non-OEM toner Issued a firmware update for Ricoh IM C series and some MP C series of color laser printer/MFPs Firmware runs update automatically without requiring prior authorization from customer Ricoh will be able to verify chip in toner cartridge and if it does not match it will automatically block device
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CDC update – Symptoms of Covid-19
Symptoms of Coronavirus Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. A guide to help you make decisions and seek appropriate medical care. Self-Check Watch for symptoms People with COVID-19 have had a
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RS stimulus check status tracker is now online | Here’s what you need to know You may already have the money in your bank account, or it may still be on the way. Here’s how you can track the payment. Author: Doug Delony Published: 6:25 AM CDT April 13, 2020 Updated: 12:00 AM CDT April 21, 2020 HOUSTON
Continue reading »Harris County Mask Order
53 MINUTES AGO This is why a mask order was put in place, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Harris County Judge said a new mask order will go into effect April 27. (KPRC 2) HOUSTON – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo signed an order that would make wearing masks in public mandatory for Harris County starting Monday.
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April 13, 2020 NORTHWEST ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES Neighbor, Helping Neighbors Dear George: On behalf of Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM), I want to thank you for your generous in-kind donation. Now, the Corona Virus and its negative effects are our focus. NAM prepared for it in advance – stockpiling food supplies and making plans for safe operations,
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Action along Cypress Creek While our attention is riveted on the hazard of the coronavirus, we must remember the clock is still ticking on catastrophic flooding along Cypress Creek. Since the year 2000 we have had 7 floods and nothing has changed to prevent another. What is happening now? While many of you have seen
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Who is getting coronavirus in Houston area?
Analysis: Who is getting coronavirus in the Houston area? A microscope image shows the virus that causes COVID-19. HOUSTON – The sheer volume of data being shared by health officials in the Greater Houston area can make it difficult to understand the true scope of the impact coronavirus is having on the region. KPRC 2 went
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County/City Total Cases Active Cases Deaths Recoveries Austin 12 8 4 Brazoria 345 151 3 191 Brazos 177 101 16 60 Chambers 36 16 20 Colorado 8 5 3 Fort Bend 870 748 18 104 Galveston 479 243 20 216 Grimes 10 6 1 3 Harris 2195 1254 45 896 Houston 2948
Continue reading »Face Masks Required
HOUSTON – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo officially announced that she will require county residents to wear masks or face-covering in public. Hidalgo’s order will go into effect on April 27 and will last for 30 days. Children under 10 will be exempt from the order. Crossed 5,000 cases for all of Harris County/City: 41 new
Continue reading »Conquering Anxiety
I am a person who does not like change. I like to “hunker down” and find my place and plant my roots deep. I typically eat the same meal when I go to restaurants, buy the same style of clothing, drink the same Black Coffee, Watch the same type of shows, listen to the same
Continue reading »Konica Minolta involved in healthier people
Walk, sleep, even smell better with IT gadgets The Yomiuri Shimbun An insole developed by NEC Corp. analyzes how users walk. 11:22 am, March 07, 2020 The Yomiuri ShimbunHealth is on everyone’s minds, and electronics companies are putting their energy into helping people maintain it using cutting-edge technologies. With work style reforms among the reasons
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Toshiba postpones fiscal year statement plans to postpone the announcement of its consolidated financial resulted for fiscal 2019 to end of May, 2020 due to potential delays in completing accounting procedures at some overseas subsidiaries due to lockdowns triggered by the coronavirus pandemic as well as a reduction of business days in the company and
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HP survey of parents of students 66% are using their printers/mfps for educational and school related materials 41% use device to print games and activities 25% are planning to buy one due to coronavirus pandemic
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IRS to use fax to solve issues Is requesting that companies to fax in tax forms on paper Most IRS employees are working from home during COVID-19 pandemic, so are unable to access mail sent to IRS offices Can not accept scan to email “There is so much mail that the post office can not
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OMG KIDS!!! With everything being the way it is and us being on quarantine. My kids are going crazy to say the least. We have been in the house for 2 weeks without doing much. We’ve taken some car rides here and there to remind ourselves the world is still out there. But because we cannot
Continue reading »Good job Deborah & Shandon!
Rate our dispatch overall (ease of placing a service call etc.) 10 of 10 I called with my request, got a speedy response from my agent Deborah, and quick supply run from Shandon. Terrific service!! He checked our copier at my request to see if it needed cleaning of some kind, and determined it needed
Continue reading »Miguel earns Konica Minolta Technician of the Month – February 2020!
April 7, 2020 Great news! Miguel Canas, has been identified and approved by Konica Minolta Solutions Support Division Management to receive the respected Technician of the Month Award for the month of February 2020. As Tech of the Month award winner, Miguel will receive an award plaque and congratulatory letter. These will ship to your
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I would like to congratulate Miguel for earning Konica Minolta’s “Tech of the Month” for February 2020. Miguel maintained a 93% FCE (First Call Effectiveness) and Miguel’s average customer response time was 1.6 hours. Thank you for doing a great job of taking care of OSOT customers!!! Sincerely, Robert Servicing Konica
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While driving to work one day I flipped the channel to a station who had a guest person on talking about retirement plans. You may have heard of her, Suze Orman. She specializes in finance/savings/retirement. I was particularly intrigued by the content she was speaking on because she was describing someone like me and similar
Continue reading »Ability to do Business
The nightly news has provided a plethora of statistics regarding the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in regards to newly diagnosed cases, the mortality rate; its impact on the availability of hospital beds, ventilators and N95 masks; geographic penetration, age, gender and race characteristics. Not to mention the impact on our economy via lost
Continue reading »Copiers in Humble TX, Pasadena TX, Houston, Tomball, Katy TX, Magnolia TX, and Nearby Cities
One of the major investments that you will make while running a business is business copiers. Whether you are buying it for a small office space or buying several copiers for use in multiple offices, you need to make sure that it comes with key features needed to run your business. Also, they need to
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IBM report on security states: Average total cost of a data breach is now $3.92 million Average cost of lost revenue is $1.42 million Healthcare industry average total cost is $6.45 million or $429 per record Average size of breach involves 25,575 records Average cost per record of $150 Average time to discover breach is
Continue reading »Klein ISD Update
Dear Klein ISD Families and Community: We hope that you are all safe and healthy at home. We have the following updates for you: A message of grace and gratitude from Dr. McGown Lessons for next week Join us for Facebook Live | Thursday, April 16, 10:30 am Census Questions Message of grace and gratitude
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$250 billion for Coronavirus’ small business loans-BLOCKED Senators failed to pass a roughly $250 billion funding bill to bolster the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program amid disagreements over additional funding for COVID-19 response efforts. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) attempted to pass additional funding for the PPP by voice vote during a “pro
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My go to Family Easter Meal is ham, mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, veggies and dinner rolls. Several years ago I found this recipe in Better Homes and Gardens magazine and its become our tradition. Baked Ham with Raspberry Chipotle Ham Glaze Recipe Serves 16-20 This is my favorite baked ham recipe! It’s so easy to put
Continue reading »Office Systems of Texas is your source for Award Winning bizhubs
Konica Minolta Wins Red Dot Award 2020 for bizhub i-Series MFPs Next-generation MFPs Recognized for Peak Performance and Design Ramsey, NJ, April 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), is pleased to announce its i-Series has received the Red Dot Award – one of the world’s most prestigious design
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Konica Minolta’s bizhub® i-Series Honored with Better Buys 2020 Innovative Product of the Year New Color MFPs Recognized for Innovative Features that Foster Collaboration within a Mobile Office RAMSEY, NJ, March 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is proud to announce its new bizhub C360i Series has earned
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Continue reading »Move More Month
Did you know that April is Move More Month? This April is unique in that for most of us, we are under orders to work from home, and stay home to help flatten the curve of Covid 19. For a lot of us, this might make you feel trapped, contained indoors – but it doesn’t
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