HomeHomehttp://www.wamgr.com/home/2012-02-20T15:28:08ZSquarespaceTips from your neighborhood IT Specialisthttp://www.wamgr.com/home/tips-from-your-neighborhood-it-specialist.htmlWAM2012-02-20T15:26:48Z2012-02-20T15:26:48ZA lot of people pay extra money for IT services that can be fixed simply and easily on their own. There are a few maintenance steps that can be done with minimal time and effort that will make your computer last longer and run faster. These will save you time and money in the long run as well as make your day to day computer usage much easier.

The biggest one is shut down your computer at least once a week. There are so many issues that are solved just by shutting down your computer. This allows your computer to "take a break". It cleans out your system of old data that can gum up your computer and slow it down. I also allows your computer to install any important updates and keeps everything up to day and working well. This is as easy as clicking the start button and hitting shut down as you leave your workstation at the end of the week.

These next two steps are slightly more involved but are really easy to do. The more important one is a System Defragment. What this does is it reorganizes the way that your computer has its data stored. It will change nothing about the way you work. Think about it like cleaning off your desk. You put everything back where it belongs and where it is easy to use. This is what your computer does. To do this step you need to click on your start menu and click on the "All Programs" or "My Programs" folder. From there you need to click on the "Accessories" folder, and in there on the "System Tools" folder. In this folder is an icon called "Disk Defragmenter". You want to run this on your main hard drive, usually the "C Drive". Just start it and let it run. It can take anywhere from 5 minutes to a couple of hours. This should be done once a month.

This last step is more for older computers, but it is still useful for all PC's. In that same "System Tools" folder we went to above there is another icon called "Disk Cleanup". What this does is it goes through your system and cleans out old files that the computer doesn't need anymore. These files can take up a lot of space on your computer and can cause your computer to slow down drastically. When you click on the icon a window will pop up asking you what files you would like it to get rid of. You can look through the options and select what you want to get rid of, but I recommend that you just go with the defaults that are selected. Then you just click "OK". This should only take 5-10 minutes to run. I also recommend this be run about once a month, usually before you run the System Defragment.

If you follow these three simple steps, you can get a lot more mileage out of your computer. Also, during the entire life of your PC you will have faster speeds and fewer issues. Just remember that your computer is a complex machine, and just like a car needs some simple, regular maintenance to keep it running like new.

]]>Happy Valentine's Day !http://www.wamgr.com/home/happy-valentines-day.htmlWAM2012-02-14T20:26:21Z2012-02-14T20:26:21ZA VALENTINE'S THANK YOU - SAVE 5% ON YOUR NEXT ORDER!

As a thank you, we'll take 5% off your next print or mail order (excluding postage) you place with us by February 29, 2012. Use the code "V0212WB" when you place your order to receive your savings!

We are ready to help you find, reach and communicate with your customers - both existing and potential - with messages, graphics, price points customized for each individual.

offer limited to 1 per customer

]]>2nd Ounce Free for First-Class Mail Automation and Presort Letter Mailershttp://www.wamgr.com/home/2nd-ounce-free-for-first-class-mail-automation-and-presort-l.htmlWAM2012-02-06T20:31:44Z2012-02-06T20:31:44ZOn January 22, 2012, price changes included a major new benefit for businesses and organizations sending First-Class Mail Presort and Automation letters. As part of the new Domestic Product prices that were implemented on that date, First-Class Mail Presort and Automation letters weighing up to 2 ounces will be charged the 1-ounce price.

2nd Ounce Free is one of the many ways USPS is add­ing value to the First-Class Mail service. A business mailer can use the free second ounce to enclose promotional materials, include advertising or coupons, and other messages that will put you in touch with your customer, which could turn the cost into revenue for you!

2nd Ounce Free is not a promotion, but a permanent price change for First-Class Mail Automation and Presort letters. An earlier initiative, the Reply Rides Free/2nd Ounce program, ended on December 31, 2011.

]]>Superbowl Sunday receipeshttp://www.wamgr.com/home/superbowl-sunday-receipes.htmlWAM2012-02-02T12:59:56Z2012-02-02T12:59:56ZSuperbowl Sunday is coming up soon here are 2 quick and easy receipes that is sure to be a hit for the game and watching commericals!

Bacon pita

16 slices bacon, cut in half
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (10 ounce) package pita bread rounds
Directions
Preheat your oven's broiler.
Open pita rounds, and spread generously with cream cheese on the inside. Replace tops, and use a pizza cutter to slice into 1 inch wide strips. Cut the long strips in half crosswise. Roll up each piece, and wrap with half of a strip of bacon. Secure with toothpicks, and place close together on a baking sheet.
Broil for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bacon is cooked through. Use a spatula to remove them to a napkin lined bowl or platter. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Bacon Wraps

1 pound bacon
1 package cocktail smokies
Brown sugar

Directions
Cut bacon into halves
Sprinkle brown sugar onto bacon slices
Wrap bacon around links secure with toothpick
Place onto baking sheet
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
Remove toothpicks

Enjoy!

]]>Quick Postal Facthttp://www.wamgr.com/home/quick-postal-fact.htmlWAM2012-01-30T13:53:37Z2012-01-30T13:53:37ZWhen the Continental Congress named Benjamin Franklin the first Postmaster General in 1775, the United States was a weak confederation of colonies scattered along the eastern seaboard. The postal system that the Congress created helped bind the new nation together, support the growth of commerce, and ensure a free flow of ideas and information. In the more than two centuries since, the United States and the Postal Service have grown and changed together. Today, the Postal Service fuels the nation's economy and delivers hundreds of millions of messages and billions of dollars in financial transactions each day to eight million businesses and 250 million Americans.

 

]]>REMINDER! POSTAGE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 23!http://www.wamgr.com/home/reminder-postage-increase-effective-january-23.htmlWAM2012-01-19T15:12:03Z2012-01-19T15:12:03ZThe NEW postage rates will be in effect January 23. Listed is a general comparison of the increases. For more information on the new prices they are posted on the Postal Exployer website: http://pe.usps.com or contact us and we will try to answer any questions you might have!

FIRST CLASS - 2.1 % overall increase

                         44 cent stamp increases to 45 cents

                         NEW!!

                         LETTERS UP TO 2 oz ARE CHARGED THE ONE oz PRICE!

                                  Presorted Rates 1 OZ  - OLD 0.39 to 0.414

                                                                        NEW 0.35 to 0.424

                                  Presorted Postcards - OLD 0.208 to 0.26

                                                                     NEW 0.299 to 0.28

 

STANDARD RATES - 2.1 % increase overall

                          Letters - SCF - OLD - 0.194 to 0.214

                                                  NEW - 0.199 to 0.219

                                        None - AADC - OLD - 0.257

                                                  NEW - 0.262

                          Flat - SCF - OLD - 0.304 to 0.439

                                            NEW - 0.31 to 0.451

                                   None - AADC - OLD - 0.482

                                                          NEW - 0.494


                          NON-PROFIT - SCF - OLD - 0.089 to 0.109

                                                          NEW - 0.087 to 0.107   *DECREASE!!

                                                 None - AADC - OLD - 0.152

                                                                        NEW - 0.15       *DECREASE!!

                          Flat - SCF - OLD - 0.17 to 0.302

                                            NEW - 0.171 to 0.303

                                   None - AADC - OLD - 0.345

                                                          NEW - 0.346

 

 

]]>Happy Holidays!http://www.wamgr.com/home/happy-holidays.htmlWAM2011-11-10T15:08:56Z2011-11-10T15:08:56ZAs the holidays close in, I want to take the time to say "Thank You" !  We have had a very successful year due to you, our loyal customers who have placed your trust in our service!

I've had the pleasure of working with most, if not all, of you during my 21 years with the company and I treasure the relationships that I have built with you over time.  As most of you know, I purchased the company in December of 2010 and now serve as it's president.

The first change you may have noticed is the new name and brand identity we've adopted to reflect our forward-looking energy and expanded capabilities: WAM Print / Mail.  We are excited about the new facility and procedural improvements that we have been making. In addition to offering new services that will provide  more opportunities to serve you. In particular, we have expanded our digital printing and can provide innovative technologies like dimensional printing.

There are many things that have stayed the same. The principles the company was founded on in 1958 - quality, service and value - are still at our core.  The staff that has earned your trust and the the services that you have come to depend on will remain the same. Our appreciation and sense of service to you, our valued customers, is paramount.

So in this Holiday Season, spend time with your family and friends and give thanks for our many blessings!

We wish you a Blessed Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

Kimberly Walcott




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