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August 8, 2011
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Tips for Picking the Right Smartphone
For many people, smartphones have become essential tools in conducting not only personal communications, but also for business purposes as well. However, the rise in smartphone use has also increased the number of models released into the market, which can confuse would-be buyers. A few pointers are in order to help put things into perspective. […]
Read MoreAugust 3, 2011
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Microsoft to Cease Windows XP Support in 2014
If you use Window XP, it might just be the time for you to upgrade (or at least start planning to upgrade) as Microsoft has announced plans to pull the plug on Windows XP support in 2014. While that may be a couple of years away, it never hurts to start assessing your options so […]
Read MoreAugust 1, 2011
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Why You Should Switch to VoIP Phones for Your Small Business
VoIP is now within easy reach for everyone—including small businesses. Here are the top ten reasons you should switch to using VoIP and VoIP phones for your business. Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) is basically technology that allows you to make and receive calls over data networks. Instead of traditional phone services which channel analog signals such […]
Read MoreJuly 29, 2011
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Should You Bring Your iPad to Work?
The iPad continues to impress analysts with its sales performance, with nearly 9.25 million of the devices sold last quarter alone, an upward trend from just 4 to 5 million in previous periods last year. It may be just a matter of time before iPads start becoming just another device, like the cellphone, that people […]
Read MoreJuly 22, 2011
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Save Files Directly to the Cloud
Do you ever wish you could save files you find online directly to a cloud storage service provider? With this handy new free tool called Cloud Save you can. Cloud Save is available for the Google Chrome browser at the Google Chrome webstore. After you install the extension in Google Chrome, you will find a […]
Read MoreJuly 15, 2011
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Pause a PowerPoint Slideshow Easily with Handy Keyboard Shortcuts
When presenting in front of an audience, sometimes it’s necessary to pause your PowerPoint slideshow for a few minutes to highlight a point, answer audience questions, or to simply take a break. Instead of leaving the presentation or covering the projector lens with a piece of paper, you can press “B” to show a black […]
Read MoreJuly 11, 2011
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Hackers Discover How to Hijack Cookies in IE
While Microsoft’s Internet Explorer enjoys a wide following including many businesses, the downside is that it becomes a prime target for hackers to exploit and abuse. One such instance is the recent discovery of a new flaw that allows hackers to “cookiejack” or hijack information from cookies from any website. Despite a few flaws, Internet […]
Read MoreJuly 8, 2011
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Find out your IP Address
Sometimes you need to find out your IP address for networking, troubleshooting, gaming, or tech support purposes. There are two IP addresses you may need to consider—your “external” IP address (the IP address the rest of the world sees to locate your computer or network) and your “internal” IP address (which identifies your particular computer […]
Read MoreJuly 4, 2011
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Malware and the Human Factor: The Role of User Education
Securing your business data is twofold. The first part entails having the right security software and security policies. The second is providing the right user training to your employees, making them more aware of the different scams and ploys used in socially engineered cyber-attacks. One of the things many people fail to realize is that […]
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