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People frequently complain that their computer is slow or it is infected. Nothing is %100, but there are steps that you can take that will prevent problems for you or your computer users. AntiVirus software. Whether you pay for it or download it for free, every computer and server should have antivirus software. The smaller…
It is not a secret that Google has sights set on Microsoft’s enterprise jaugernaut – Exchange. Google Apps has begun a reseller program that has a lot of sales and promotional materials for sellers. Google’s sync with nearly any smartphone strategy is working well. One problem does persist. Some users will never leave Outlook. They…
If you use a Microsoft Windows computer you know it is getting slower and slower each day that you use it. The more you install and update and remove software the registry which is a large of database of computer settings becomes more corrupted and overloaded. Other changes to your computer such as the last size of that…
I have had an opportunity to try the new Novatel MiFi 2200 Personal Hotspot this weekend. The device and service are provided by Verizon. The MiFi is a wireless wifi router and cellular data modem built into one very small package. It is less than 1/2-inch thick and it can easily be held in the…
I have long been an advocate of Amazon’s S3 online storage for backup and off-site data storage. The one nagging problem with online backup is quickly retrieving a large amount of data if it is needed for a recovery. It could be painful waiting for a large amount of data to download during a crisis….
It is hard to believe, but it is that time of the year to think about lightening. This is a good time to make one last check of your UPS and surge protectors. This an article that we have ran in the past about lightening.
Google sent me an email that they have changed the name of Grand Central to Google Voice. If you are a Grand Central member you will be prompted on your login to tie Google Voice into your Google account. Google Voice is still a closed test, so you will need to wait to sign up…
So you test and install the latest patches from Microsoft every month. You also ensure that everyone’s virus protection is up-to-date and working correctly. You are protected right? Maybe not. Each of the software applications on your computer and others probably also need to be patched or updated. Everyday software makers issue security warnings about…
As more of us use online software applications such as Yahoo mail or Google mail or Google Docs the questions and concerns about safety come up. This is a common discussion among not only IT people, but also among business and even casual users. Peter Nulty of Wells Fargo recently had an discussion about the…
I initially looked at Microsoft Steadystate as a method for preventing employees from visiting websites on single purpose computers. Though it did not satisfy that need directly, I was intrigued by the promise of the software. Steadystate is available via Microsoft’s download site, and it is free for users of Microsoft Windows XP and Vista….
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