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The Start Menu For you Windows 7 users, rest easy, because this is here to stay. For the Windows 8 users, the start menu is back with its full functionality – and then some. The aesthetics of the new start menu combine the basics of the start menu from Windows 7 with the sleek tiles that…
Edit PDFs Your PDF files open by default in Adobe. But, what if you want to edit them? You cannot do that within Adobe Reader, and the Adobe software that does let you make changes to PDFs is not cheap. Microsoft Word to the rescue! Launch Microsoft Word. Attempt to open a document like you normally would by selecting “File” and then “Open.” On…
Cars with convertible roofs have surged and waned in popularity over the years. There have been a variety of soft top and hard top varieties. Some have impacted the market and others fizzled. Convertible notebook computers have suffered the same fate. They haven’t caught on yet as computer makers have tried different approaches. A convertible…
The Trouble with Static IP Addresses A recent experience with a bad IP address was an eye opener. It caused a considerable financial loss for the business. First let me explain what is an IP address… Every device you have that is connected to the Internet or a network has an IP (Internet Protocol) address….
Everyday can seem like a grind if you’re a manager. Your dealing with conflicts and issues in your office with an endless stream of appointments, visitors, and tasks. Occasionally it is good to get out of your office to manage by walking around. If you manage multiple sites you may need to hop on Travelocity…
You have no doubt seen the ads from Apple the last few weeks proposing that you can give up your notebook computer for an iPad Pro. There are some obvious advantages right out of the box. A tablet is thinner, lighter, and generally has a longer battery life. My 3 ½ year old iPad Air…
Many of us show up every morning ready to work. We keep our nose down and do our job to the best of our ability. As the old saying goes though; the devil is in the details. Here are five things you could doing at work that can cause you trouble. Not socializing We all…
You have heard that is can cost five to seven times more to acquire a new customer than it does to retain an old one. In spite of this most marketing efforts are driven towards acquiring new customers instead of deepening relationships with current ones. Learn more about important psychological triggers that persuade customers to…
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When a surveillance camera is installed in a location where physical access to the camera is possible, precautions should be taken to protect the camera from vandalism or theft. One factor to consider when selecting a camera is how vandal-proof the camera is. But what exactly does it mean when a surveillance camera is rated…
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