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May 19, 2011
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The ROI Series, PART 1: ROI Basics
The ROI Series: Calculating the ROI of a Technology Investment—Part 1: Cost savings are always important to small businesses—but that doesn’t mean you should skimp on technology. New technology may be necessary for the survival and growth of your business, and may not be as expensive as you think when you consider its return on […]
Read MoreMay 18, 2011
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Macs and PCs—Why Can’t We Just Get Along?
It’s not uncommon nowadays to see both Macs and PCs together the same office. Technology has progressed to a point where both types of systems can now get along smoothly with each other. Its easy to share files between the two systems, share printers, have them communicate to each other on the same network, even […]
Read MoreMay 16, 2011
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Epsilon Sets the Bar for What NOT to Do in Online Security
Many IT service providers are learning valuable lessons from the Epsilon incident – which saw one of the world’s biggest email service providers become a victim of cyber-criminals, compromising a substantial amount of information entrusted to them by their clients. There’s been a lot of buzz recently about Epsilon, one of the biggest email service […]
Read MoreMay 13, 2011
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Google Goes Social with Google +1
Google +1 is an experimental program by Google aimed at making searches much more effective and efficient. Through a nifty +1 icon that appears beside Google search results, users with a Google profile can recommend sites by simply clicking on the +1 button. While still in the experimental stage, there is a lot to be […]
Read MoreMay 12, 2011
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Launching Multiple Instances of the Same Software in Windows 7
There are times when you might want to open multiple instances of the same software program quickly, such as when you need to work on multiple documents in Word or Excel, or when you want to launch multiple windows of your browser. In Windows 7, you can do this easily. Just press and hold down […]
Read MoreMay 11, 2011
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There’s More to Backups than Just Backing Up
While doing regular data backups is the norm in many businesses, many forget an integral factor in ensuring that the backup system works – actually testing it. One of the most basic actions a company takes – big or small – with its data is back it up. It’s become a mantra in this age […]
Read MoreMay 9, 2011
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Do Multiple Monitors Make You More Productive?
Studies have shown that dual or multiple screen monitors can help boost productivity significantly, enabling businesses to complete tasks and meet client concerns much more efficiently and speedily. At first glance, people may find the use of dual screens a bit excessive and therefore unnecessary, but the truth is that there is more to it […]
Read MoreMay 6, 2011
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Use Shortcuts Instead of File Duplicates
Instead of copying files to multiple locations in your hard drive to make sure you can find it easily, consider using shortcuts instead. Shortcuts are simply links to the original file, folder, or programs from which it was created. You can distinguish a shortcut by the arrow in the lower-left corner of the icon. To […]
Read MoreMay 5, 2011
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Security: Don’t be the Next Victim
Symantec recently released a study showing dire figures – at least 50% of SMBs out there have little to no disaster-preparedness plan, which if left unchecked can cost thousands of dollars in lost revenue. The risks are real enough, with an SMB standing to lose somewhere in the ballpark of $12,500 PER DAY when operations […]
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