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    You get the most out of your technology. You have been using your latest computer for about 4 years. And now you are noticing just how slow that computer has become.Read more…
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    Finding the iPod of your dreams is much easier now thanks to online discount shopping malls. Online malls offer many choices of brands, colors, styles, sizes and features that you may not find at a local retailer. Whether you're buying an iPod Nano with an LCD screen, and iPod video or other related electronics, you can almost always find what you need at an online mall, and often at a great price!Read more…
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    At first, we hear about viruses, and then spam, and now this spyware. It comes to a fact that many computer users have serious issues with their computers. Many reports have claimed that spyware; ad-ware is the serious ongoing problem with their computer today!Read more…
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    If you are just starting to look into internet faxing you may be feeling a little unsure. What is important when looking for a provider? What features are really needed?Read more…
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    The basics of Photoshop are relatively easy to pick up, but can seem a bit of a mystery when you first come to the program, thanks to its somewhat unintuitive interface and lack of simple tutorials.Photoshop is basically made up of four areas: the menu bar, at the top, the toolbar just below it, the toolbox on the left and the palettes on the right. The menu bar and toolbox always stay the same, as they contain the different modes and options that you can choose, but the toolbar changes depending on context.Read more…
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    Do you think it's a financially viable option to trade your cell phone number with a pre paid cell phone? Consider my experience of having better experience of making the most out of cheap pre paid cell phone, especially while I am in a new city for a limited number of days. I was like that only, not willing to trade my regular cell phone number.Read more…
  • IT Consulting is About Services, Not Products

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    In the world of IT consulting, a successful business is focused on selling consulting services, not products.ServicesWhile you might end up being a dealer for someone or an authorized solution for another to help yourself in the IT consulting business, you should not build your entire business around those things. The economy is no longer motivated by the selling of products; it is run and moved forward by services and solutions and real people, your clients.Read more…
  • The IT Consultant Keeps Spare Parts Handy

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    An IT consultant needs to be aware that PC vendors are typically very willing to cover inexpensive products like a mouse under standard warranties. But because as an IT consultant your client can probably buy a replacement part of that type for as little as $10, it's probably not worth waiting for a few days to get a replacement part under the standard PC warranty agreement.The Convenience Of Available Spare PartsIf your clients already have spare mice available, warranty claims can be delayed by a few days or a few weeks until there is time to deal with the issue.Read more…
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    In the early days there was little compatibility between Apple applications and Microsoft Windows applications. However, much has changed over the years, and many applications can be seamlessly shared between the two operating systems. This is especially true of the Max OS X Tiger which enables not only the sharing of files, but can co-exist peacefully on the same network.Read more…
  • Simple Computer Maintenance for Small Businesses & Nonprofits

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    Early this year, a quiet turn of the calendar marked Year 6 for $1.8 million worth of desktop and server computers at a cutting-edge product development company where I was CIO. The strategy used to put this into place was simple – we based it on our cars.The average automobile, if you follow the maintenance schedule, protect it from rust and drive reasonably, should last you six to 10 years.Read more…
  • Are You Sure You Don't Need a CCTV Camera Monitor?

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    Surveillance cameras are one of the best ways to monitor and capture any illegal activity, such as shoplifting in stores or supermarkets, some fighting near schools, or robbery in the warehouse. But what’s the use of spy cameras if you hove no monitors to see the view they transmit.Monitors are very important when it concerns video capturing from CCTV cameras.Read more…
  • VBScript - FormatDateTime

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    This article will run through some examples on how to use VBScript to change a date and/or time into different formats.The function that makes this easier is called FormatDateTime.PLEASE NOTE: The format of the date and time can vary from one computer to the next because it is displayed as per settings in the "Regional and Language Options" in the "Control Panel".Read more…
  • How Does HID Lighting Work?

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    HID, or high definition, lamps are typically required when high levels of light are needed to cover large areas. They are the lights you see at ballgames and theme parks, at stadiums and in gyms.There is a high demand for HID lamps because of their efficiency on a wide scale and their ability to clearly cover huge areas.Read more…
  • IT Consultants: Recommending Video Monitors and PCs

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    Most PC vendors will give good prices to consumers that buy monitors at the same time as desktop PCs. IT consultants that normally recommend brand name PC products should keep certain things in mind when talking to their clients.Actual Cost For Your ClientsAs IT consultants, you should price every PC both with and without the monitor to gauge what clients are actually paying.Read more…
  • Output Management As A Way To Curb Color Printer Consumable Cost And Address Security Issues

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    If you use Color Multi-Function Workgroup Printers you most probably got a shock when you had to pay over $200 for the yellow toner cartridge or $230 for the black toner. If you have a thousand of the beasts, that is quickly a quarter to half a million in a quarter. The new multi-function network printers have good graphical and color output but at a cost.Read more…
  • Are I.T. Workers Blue Collar?

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    "How we look and act speaks volumes." - Bryce's Law"Are I.T.Read more…
  • Microsoft Windows: NTFSF or File System Integrity, Security And File Sharing Features

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    NTFS is a Microsoft Windows file system that provides volume consistency by using transaction logging and recovery techniques. NTFS can use its log file and checkpoint information to restore the consistency of the file system.In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, NTFS also provides advanced features such as file and folder permissions, encryption, disk quotas, and compression.Read more…
  • How To Choose The Right GPS Tracking System

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    When it comes to purchasing a GPS tracking system, it is essential for you to make the right decisions. Although it is nice to see a beautiful unit displayed at your local department store and to just want to snatch it up, this can cause many problems for you in the long run. There are times when marketing gimmicks can make a standard product seems much more than it really is.Read more…
  • Inkjet Cartridges: An Overview

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    Inkjet cartridges came into light in about 1980, to print images on blank paper. These cartridges can be slightly more expensive when compared to other types of ink cartridges, because they have the capability to be refilled.Inkjet cartridges are used to visualize images or any print transaction, and other activities related to printers.Read more…
  • Analog People in a Digital World: Designers - Can You Hear Us?

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    With all the time and money spent on designing products that are “user friendly,” why is it that tried and true features that have worked perfectly well for decades are being replaced with ones that don’t? Wing windows in cars (sorry if you’re too young to know what I’m talking about) were great. You could angle those little triangles to direct the flow of air where you wished.Read more…

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