Alexander G. Chamandy

Managing Member
Envescent, LLC
Arlington, Virginia

Alexander G. Chamandy is a seasoned information technology professional with more than two decades of experience in the industry.  He is a managing member of Envescent, LLC, a business IT solutions provider that has served the Washington, DC area since 1999.

His company's specialties include information technology security, consulting and support, data recovery services, voice over IP, networking and technology training.

Envescent provides IT services to clients in the greater Arlington, Virginia area as well as across the United States.  The company can be contacted by visiting http://envescent.com or calling 800-487-9404.

Content by Alexander G. Chamandy

Cybersecurity: a Growing Concern for Small Business

While smaller companies may not make the headlines when data breaches occur, the damage to the company can be extremely cumbersome. Problems can start with vulnerable networks and systems or even poor physical security.

  • 10/19/2015
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  • Privacy & Security
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  • Article

SEC Cybersecurity Guidance for Investment Managers

If you are a small investment house, you may not have the knowledgable staff required to implement the new SEC guidelines on cybersecurity.

  • 09/09/2015
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  • Privacy & Security
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Information Technology Support Tips for Small Businesses

Ensuring that your business's software, hardware, networks and telephony are maintained to promote maximum stability and security.

  • 08/10/2015
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  • Tech Support
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Sea Change in Credit Card Liability for Small Business

Sweeping new requirements for merchants will cause a significant shift in business liability when credit card fraud occurs.  But many business owners are not ready and even more have not heard about this change in payment processing.

  • 07/29/2015
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  • Privately-Held Businesses
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  • Article

Data Recovery: Hard Drives with Bad Sectors and Media Errors

Because bad sectors are a sign that a hard drive is failing, it is recommended that a hard drive should be retired as soon as the number of bad sectors become significant.

  • 02/26/2015
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  • Computer Hardware
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Computers for Back to School: Repair or Replace?

This article looks at several criteria to decide whether or not a computer may be worth repairing or if it is best to replace it instead.

  • 08/12/2014
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  • Computer Hardware
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Corrupted Microsoft Windows User Profiles On The Rise

An increasingly common problem on Microsoft Windows computers is the corrupted user profile error, which prevents your being able to logon. How can you fix an error without being able to log on to your PC?

  • 07/29/2014
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  • Computer Software
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The Website Security Bug in the News – Are You Vulnerable?

The "Heartbleed" vulnerability is present in many of the world's computer servers, allowing a determined attacker to access protect memory, and the private keys, usernames, passwords and credit card numbers it contains.

  • 04/10/2014
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  • Privacy & Security
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Upgrading Microsoft Windows XP Before Support Ends in April

It’s clear that it isn't wise to continue to use an operating system that will no longer have security updates, leaving it exposed to malware and worse. The challenge of determining which upgrade path to use is less...

  • 04/02/2014
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  • Computer Software
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Thoughts On Windows 8

The biggest problem with the Windows 8 release is Microsoft's assumption that users want to completely re-learn how to interact with their computer, rather than letting them customize the experience when they first setup the computer.

  • 03/25/2014
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  • Computer Software
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How to Add the Start Button Back to Windows 8

If you long for the classic Windows start button and menu after installing Windows 8, there is a free software add-on that will help you use your computer the way you like it – called “Classic Shell.”

  • 03/17/2014
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  • Computer Software
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Why the Cloud Isn’t the Answer to All Your Technology Needs

The term "cloud" has become too broad, and encompasses too many products and services. Additionally, the cloud as it exists now is not secure, reliable or robust enough to be marketed as the best solution for all problems.

  • 03/13/2014
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  • Cloud Tech
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  • Article
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