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June 30, 2011
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No Viruses for the Mac? The MacDefender virus will set you straight
MacDefender is the name of a newly discovered malware program that targets Mac OS X users. Disguised as an anti-virus program for Macs, it dupes – and if that fails, bullies – users into entering credit card information to pay for fake anti-virus software. It is a widely held belief that one of the reasons […]
Read MoreJune 28, 2011
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Mobile and Online Payments Now Possible with Google Wallet
Google is testing the waters of the electronic wallet with retail and online shopping industries by introducing a new service called Google Wallet. Google Wallet allows users to make purchases and earn loyalty points and coupons – all from a single smartphone. Smartphone technology has grown by leaps and bounds these past few years, and […]
Read MoreJune 23, 2011
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Modify the Page Margins in Excel While in Print Preview
Have you ever struggled with fitting the contents of your Excel spreadsheet on one page? There are several ways to get around this, one of which is to use the Print Preview option in Excel. While in Print Preview mode, click the Margins button or tick the Show Margins checkbox to display the margins in […]
Read MoreJune 20, 2011
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Simple Online Security Tips
As more and more incidents of online identity theft are reported, it’s important that users become more aware of how they can prevent themselves from becoming the next victim of identity theft. Following some simple tips can help you make your online experience a much more secure one. Security experts are seeing a rise in […]
Read MoreJune 16, 2011
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Change the Default Download Location for Mozilla Firefox
Want to change the default download location for Mozilla Firefox? Perhaps you want to have it default to your desktop, or a special folder on your hard drive? To do so, go to the Options menu in Firefox, then under the General tab look for the Downloads section. Browse to a location in the “Save […]
Read MoreJune 13, 2011
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Ready for a Data Loss Disaster? Eight Questions to Find Out
Losing data to a natural or man-made disaster can be devastating – but the protective actions you can take are not. What would happen to your business if you had a major data loss? The possibility is definitely there; this can’t be denied. Data loss disasters come in many forms, ranging from simple human errors […]
Read MoreJune 11, 2011
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Recover Disk Space by Changing the Default Recycle Bin Size
On some computers with really large drives, the Recycle Bin’s default size setting (10% of your hard drive space) can be too much and may be an inefficient use of space. Over time, you may need to recover this extra space, and it’s easy to do so. Just right-click on the Recycle Bin and move […]
Read MoreJune 9, 2011
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The ROI Series, Part 4: Measuring ROI
The ROI Series: Calculating the ROI of a Technology Investment—Part 4. Cost savings are usually important to small businesses even in the best of times. New technology solutions may be necessary for survival and growth, however—and they may not be as expensive as you think when you consider their return on investment (ROI). In this […]
Read MoreJune 6, 2011
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Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Make Big Targets for Cyber-Attacks
Security experts are discovering an emerging trend in cyber-crime these days as more and more SMBs become attractive targets for cyber-thieves because of their inadequate security measures. Reports have shown that cyber-criminals can siphon off as much as $70 million worth of accumulated resources. There is a misconception among many SMBs that they are small […]
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