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January 17, 2011
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Majority of Malware Attacks are Triggered by USB Enabled Drives
It looks like gone are the days when employees can safely transfer files using the ever reliable USB device. According to various reports, there is an increasing number of malware attacks targeting USB devices. Small businesses should be very wary of using USB drives, without considering security parameters to prevent these malware threats. A USB …
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January 13, 2011
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Business Benefits of Unfriending
The drive to be more intimate can benefit your business. If you have a tighter circle of customers, you will establish yourself as a channel for consumption. This will make your next sale easier compared to the first. November 17, 2010 was declared by Jimmy Kimmel during his television show as “National Unfriend Day”, the …
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January 12, 2011
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5 Folders to Clean Up Today
A new year means a fresh start (or a compulsive desire to stay organized). Why not start today? Here are 5 folders we’ve identified on your PC or Mac that could use a little reorganizing. It may require a few hours of your time to do, but trust us, it’ll make you feel warm and …
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January 10, 2011
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Number of Infected Websites Doubles in One Year
According to a new study released by security firm Dasent, the number of malware-infested websites has increased to 1.2 million in 2010, from 560,000 in 2009. Dasient, a company specializing in combating malware on websites, has released a new report claiming that over 1.2 million websites were found to be infected by malware in the …
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January 9, 2011
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How to increase/decrease the Recycle Bin size
The Recycle Bin’s default size is equivalent to 10 percent of the drive size. But if you delete a larger size file accidentally, you might need it to be larger. Here’s how to re-set the maximum storage size of the Recycle Bin. Read more. Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
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January 6, 2011
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New Hands-Free Apps to Help You Get More Work Done While You Drive
Today, the latest trend for mobile workers is gadgets or services that read text-based correspondence in a human-like voice while on the road, and in some cases even allow the user to reply. Technology continues to bring out the best in modern inventors today. Mobile devices are updated every few years, and many apps are …
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January 5, 2011
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Control How Pop-ups Behave in Internet Explorer 8
Most people associate pop-ups with annoying advertisements that must be closed to continue reading the web page underneath. However, there are times when you need pop-ups to use a webpage as it was intended to be used. Learn to control how pop-ups behave when using IE8 on the web. Read more Published with permission from …
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January 3, 2011
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Are You in Compliance with Identity Theft Regulations?
The federal government’s Red Flag Rule requires all businesses that are potential identity theft targets develop plans to spot red flags and prevent theft. How can you comply? Regulations designed to minimize identity theft went into effect in June of 2010. Are you complying with them? The federal government’s so-called “Red Flag Rule” requires all …
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January 3, 2011
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Red Flags Rules Apply to You—Yes, You
While many companies think the federal Red Flag Rule applies only financial institutions, if you invoice customers for your goods or services, it applies to you, too. Regulations designed to minimize identity theft went into effect in June of 2010. Are you complying with them? The federal government’s so-called “Red Flag Rule” requires all businesses …
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