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May 3, 2011
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HR Managers Must Think About Data Security, Too
Employees have access to a wide variety of electronic information, from the moderately important (such as email lists) to the critical (such as financial records and trade secrets). Upon their departure, HR managers should work with IT to ensure that employee account access is blocked. Remember the days when employees kept important information in paper […]
Read MoreApril 30, 2011
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“About” Commands in Firefox
Did you know that typing “about:” plus another word in Firefox will allow you to view special configuration information of the browser—some of which you can actually tweak and customize? To try it, type “about:” to show general and version information. Try “about:cache” to view the browser cache, or “about:plugins” to show plugin information. If […]
Read MoreApril 29, 2011
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Email Encryption: Why It’s Important
When we create a letter in the analog world, we take the time to seal that letter in an envelope to keep it safe from prying eyes—especially if that letter contains sensitive information. If it’s highly confidential information we might even resort to obfuscation such as using coded text, or making sure that it is […]
Read MoreApril 28, 2011
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The Importance of a Business Continuity Plan
Japan’s earthquake was devastating to many companies, particularly electronics manufacturers. But the losses weren’t limited to Asia; many American companies felt the aftershock. The lesson to be learned: disasters can strike unexpectedly, and can have far-reaching impact. What Japan Can Teach Us about Business Continuity When a powerful earthquake rocked northeast Japan in March 2011, […]
Read MoreApril 25, 2011
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Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard Comes Packed with New Features
Users of the old Windows Small Business Server 2008 will be glad to know that Microsoft has finally released a new SBS – Windows Small Business Server 2011 – which has improved features designed to make businesses function better. Microsoft has released an upgrade to its Small Business Server Platform – Windows Small Business Server […]
Read MoreApril 21, 2011
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Restrict Users of Your Computer from Accessing Folder Options in Windows
If you share your computer with other users or manage the computers in your home or office, there are times when you may want to restrict users from changing folder options, such as making Windows system files visible which are invisible by default or showing file extensions. To do this, go to the Windows Start […]
Read MoreApril 18, 2011
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The Ins and Outs of Going Paperless at the Office
Many businesses are now beginning to adapt a paperless policy, as doing so can go a long way in enhancing productivity and making operations much more efficient, while being much more cost-effective at the same time. As companies are not only being more conscious of the environmental impact of how they do business but also […]
Read MoreApril 16, 2011
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Using Outlook to Access your Gmail Account
Do you have a Gmail account but prefer using Outlook to access your email? You can configure your Gmail to behave like a normal mailbox so that you can download it using your favorite desktop or mobile client such as Outlook. You can then access your mail offline, and use tools you already use with […]
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April 13, 2011
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Internet Security has a Bright Future
Initiatives such as WebBlaze and BitBlaze from the mind of IT genius Professor Dawn Song are setting the bar high for security, constantly providing solutions developers can use to create better security for their clients. If you think hackers are the only ones doing their research to release newer and scarier viruses and malware on […]
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