Downeast Audio Video : TV Wall Mounting

As the technology in the TV industry has grown, so has your entertainment center options. We’ve gone from big bulky TV’s that sat right on the floor to TV wall mounting! Wall mounting your TV can have a number of benefits, starting off with saving space in your room. A great example of space saving is if you have a fireplace, you can wall mount the TV above the fireplace giving you a little more wall space. I’ve also hear the TV wall mounting can keep your TV safer. I’m sure we’ve all seen some video on the internet of an animal jumping and knocking over the TV, or perhaps you’re trying to get behind the entertainment center and accidentally rock it and knock over the TV.

One of the coolest features of having TV wall mounting is the dynamic mounting offers extreme flexibility. Having dynamic mounting allows you to swivel and move the TV, either to remove glare or watch it from a different part of the house. TV wall mounting has a lot of benefits, but you have to know what you’re doing when you install it. I know that installing my own TV wall mounting would make me nervous. Lucky for me there’s a company that will come and do it for me! This is one of the projects that I am happy to leave to the professionals at Downeast Audio Video.

Information Systems of Maine : Managed IT Services

Computers have become very much a part of most people’s everyday lives. Between computers, laptops, tablets, phones and anything else you can think of, most of our lives have been entangled with technology. Have you ever thought about who is looking after your technology? Although it may like us to think so, our technology can not take care of itself. Most importantly for businesses, you need to keep your things “clean” and update to date for security reasons, and to keep it running at peak performance. Having down time due to some technology failure can be frustrating as well as a waste of time and money. Keep your technology from going on the frits with managed IT services from Information Systems of Maine.

For a fixed monthly cost they will ensure that your computers and network are being taken care of on a daily basis. Information Systems of Maine fill in the position of an IT department seamlessly. They can design, build and look after all of your technology systems to keep them working at optimal health and reliably, every day, leaving you with no down time due to broken equipment.

They can fit your managed IT service plan to your specific needs, that way you only pay for what you need! Usually the managed IT services includes 24/7 monitoring of all covered computers and network. It also includes a daily digital health check report review, professional grade data backups and recovery systems. Not only do they keep your data safe, they also keep an eye on your equipment, software and other things in case they need replacing. Don’t waste another day waiting on the IT guy, sign up for a managed IT service plan with Information Systems of Maine today!

Casco Bay Cleanout : Junk Removal

I think all of us end up with junk in our lives at one point or another. Recently I had a tree fall in my backyard, which landed on a shed destroying it and a number of items inside. It didn’t take long before I was sick and tired of looking at this pile of junk. I was in luck, because I knew of a company that would come haul it all away, without any hassle! Not matter your situation, if you’re in the need of some junk removal services, Casco Bay Cleanout is the right choice for you!

Perhaps you’ve gotten up the motivation to finally go through that packed attic or garage, Casco Bay Cleanout will pretty much haul away anything! From carpet, furniture, large appliances, building debris, yard debris and so much more. Don’t think your junk is too big or too much, contact the junk removal professionals at Casco Bay Cleanout, let them know what you’ve got for junk and I’m sure they’ll be able to accommodate your needs.

Not only do they haul away pretty much any junk, they have a fleet of vehicles and trailers that can fit any job size. They’ll even haul away an old rotting boat that’s been in your yard longer than you can remember! Don’t put it off any longer, and don’t break your back doing it yourself, call the junk removal experts at Casco Bay Cleanout today!

Trade Shows

Depending on your business or profession you may find yourself holding booths at trade shows. May you’ve found a trick in how to get attendees to come to your booth, but doing something new and different can never hurt! I know a great magician who does amazing things, including intrigue and attract customers or clients at trade shows! No matter what your business is, Phil Smith is the man to entertain and educate trade show attendees.

An example of how he might do this is if you’ve got a free promotional items, he can find a way to integrate that into a magic trick! A couple examples is making money appear inside a small piggy bank. If you’re not quite sure about having a magician at your booth, go to his website and check out some of the testimonials that his clients have given. You can also contact him and have a chat about how he thinks he may get the attention of your clients/customers are your next trade show. Be the booth that stands out and people are waiting in line to chat with you, contact Phil Smith today to book him for your next trade show!

Back to School & Technology

It’s that time of year again, school in back in session! What does that mean for you and your technology? It means there will be more devices, maybe some new accounts and definitely more screen time. The internet is being used more and more for different things. Sometimes we can be too trusting and can forget about the importance of cybersecurity.

Not everyone loves talking about cybersecurity, but with everything being online it is really important that students learn and are protecting themselves online. Here are some helpful tips to keep you and your kids safe while online.

One important thing to do it to password protect your laptops and phones. Some people don’t like setting passwords because they don’t want to take the time every time they open their device. Having you technology password protected keeps your data away from sticky fingers. Having it locked isn’t enough, you should also use strong passwords. Never use your birthday or name, and always use unique passwords. Having different passwords can be a pain, but there are free secure services such as LastPass that will save and encrypt your log in information.

Another cyber security tip is to use the multi-factor authentication for your email and other sites that offer it. Your email is essentially the hub of your digital communications and can allow easy access into your other accounts. Having that extra layer of security, like requiring a texted pin to sign in from a new device or your fingerprint will keep your information secure.

A couple other things, always be careful on public WiFi. If someone knows that they’re doing can get into almost any computer on a wireless network. This is extremely important in places such as schools. Don’t go to any accounts that contain payment information or personal information while on a public WiFi.

Last but not least, always keep your software up to date. I know sometimes the constant update pop ups can be annoying but they are essential. Not only do updates make your software run better and add new features, it also updates the security on the software

Casco Bay Cleanout : Junk Removal

Junk is a very broad term, but when it comes to the team at Casco Bay Cleanout that’s okay! They can handle a variety of junk removal projects. Whether you’re cleaning out your attic, garage or basement, they will come haul away all the junk you no longer want. They will take away everything from appliances, to flooring and pretty much everything in between.

Perhaps you’re in a special circumstance and need to clean out an entire house or apartment. Don’t worry, these junk removal professionals have a fleet of vehicles and trailers that can handle any sized job. They will even haul away large metal items such as old oil tanks, hot tubs, old sheds and so much more!

They take it one step further than most junk removal companies, they also offer confidential destruction services. Perhaps you’re cleaning out an estate and want to make sure that all personal information it disposed of properly, Casco Bay Cleanout and help. Long story short, if you have junk you need removed, give these junk removal experts a call, 9 times out of 10 they’ll be the right fit for you!

Odor Removal

The world around is full of things that inherently absorb and retain odor molecules. Lucky for you there are some local odor removal professionals, The Odor Guys. Now you can go into almost any store and purchase some air freshers, some may be top quality and help but they are only covering up odors, not removing them. Not only do these air freshers not work, they also add to the air pollution in your home.

The Odor Guys have the knowledge and experience to remove almost any stink; tobacco smoke, food and organic odors, pet odors, cooking smells and so much more! They’ll remove smells from almost anywhere; homes, trailers, campers, cars, boats, locker rooms, hotel and motel rooms, office spaces and even basements! If you have a sensitive nose like myself the Odor Guys are sure to become your new best friends.

What make them so different you may be asking, these guys get the job done with naturally occurring compounds which have been found to safely cure odor issues. How the process works is they use either a combination of ozone or chlorine dioxide gas, they fumigate the affected area. Their high tech equipment allows them to thoroughly get rid of all surfaces in the effected area. Because they only use natural compounds which are dispelled back into the atmosphere, the treated areas are safe for pets, plants and people. Their process destroys the smell causing molecules and also kills bacteria, viruses and mold. The people who take advantage of their services are usually when you’re getting ready to sell, or an annual cleaning. Get more from the item you’re trying to sell and contact the odor removal experts, the Odor Guys today!

Holiday Parties

We may not like it but summer is quickly coming to an end, school shopping has begin. Not too long after summer ends the holidays are just around the corner! Does your office have that same old office party, are you looking for something to spice it up? Have you thought about hiring a professional magician for your holiday parties?

Phil Smith has amazing talent that can dazzle and amaze your holiday party guests. Whether it’s your office part or you’re throwing a customer appreciation party, Phil will not disappoint. Don’t worry about the number on the guest list, Phil is equally astonishing with small groups as well as groups of hundreds. The type of magic he uses at holiday parties is called strolling magic. This allows him to move among the guests amazing everyone in his path with sophisticated sleight of hand. This type of entertainment is great because it keeps people engaged, interactive and creates a feeling of being apart of the performance. He is also great at reading people in a crowd, picking out the people that are willing to be approached and the ones that aren’t.

Holiday parties aren’t the old type of functions that Phil works, he is also available for cocktail and social hours as well as after dinner parties! If you have a special occasion or holiday parties coming up, keep Phil in mind for a unique entertainment!

Cocktail/Social Hours

 

Let Phil work the room at your next social gathering, breaking the ice, providing conversation starters, and engaging strangers in fun illusions, and magic tricks.

“Phil worked the room for hours, captivating guests with his imaginative and astounding sleight and flights of magic.”
—Forum Financial Group

“How do you ever entertain a group of 350 co-workers and make them all happy? You just let Philip Smith perform his magical miracles!”
—Disability RMS

“The guests were truly amazed and in awe with your magic and are still raving about it!”
—Bellman’s Jeweler, Manchester, N.H.

“Thank you for adding a very special new dimension to our Holiday Party. Miracles are an accurate way of describing your illusions, because time after time our jaws dropped!”
—Sadler Insurance Agency, Nashua, N.H.

After Dinner Shows

For a more formal show, gather everyone together to enjoy magic, comedy, juggling, audience participation, and even “sawing the boss” in half. Everyone shares in the fun of co-workers participating! The Boss’s interaction can bring the house down.

“Phil, we were awed by your talent and we will certainly have you perform for us again in the future.”
—Austin Associates, P.A.

“You were a great addition to our party and our holiday reveling!”
—Beth L. Sturtevant, President CCB, Inc.

“The stage show was the highlight. The comedy combined with the magic had everybody laughing and amazed.”
—Raymond Martel, President, Spillers

“You were the highlight of the party for the second year in a row!”
—Hannaford Supermarkets

Antimicrobial Products

We all do what we can to keep ourselves and our families safe, but sometimes we can’t see that dangers that are lurking. The team over at Global Biotechnologies have developed a family of products called The Microsan Rx ® family of antimicrobial products. They have developed a surgical scrub, a lotion as well as a hand sanitizer. Their unique products have proven to kill 99.999% of 130 different types of bacteria, yeast, mold and viruses within 30 seconds. Unlike most alcohol based products which don’t have long lasting effects, they stop working once the product evaporates.

Global Biotechnologies has developed a lotion that leaves a glove like protection on your hands, this protection continues to kill germs and viruses for 4-6 hours. They also developed a foaming hand soap that can easily replace the hand soap next to your sink. The foaming hand sanitizer continues to kill germs for 2-4 hours. Another great thing about this family of antimicrobial products is that they don’t work like antibiotics, which means that they do not promote organism resistance to it’s active ingredients.

The bottom line is that having this line of antimicrobial products will only keep you and your family safe from germs and bacteria without promoting their resistance. Check out Global Biotechnologies and the work their doing to develop new antimicrobial products.

Dirt Direct : Trucking

Do you have a big job coming up that you don’t have a vehicle for? Dirt Direct can help you out with all your trucking needs. They offer a variety of services; hired trucking and transportation, they’ll deliver bulk and palatalized materials, they also do transportation logistics. They have the trucks on hand hand to handle your every need. Give them a call and schedule them for your delivery needs, pick up needs or you can even hire them to give you a hand for you landscaping or excavating to get the job done quicker!

Perhaps you’re wondering what transportation logistics are. They are the professionals when it comes to moving large materials or a truck load of pallets. They have the knowledge and expertise to organize and coordinate any number of trucking needs. Some of the industries that use their services a lot include transporting agricultural materials, transporting salt for fisheries, trash and debris disposal, they also handle the disposal of building demolition debris. Their fleet consists of 2 tractor trailer trucks, walking floor trailer, dump trailer, 2 tri-axle dump trucks and a standard dump truck.

No job is too big or too small for Dirt Direct’s trucking services, give them a call today to get a quote for your project!