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NerdsBackup - New Client Release

New client released for NerdsBackup

We are excited to announce the release of the latest client version that will: Be blocks-based – for all of their new downloads going forward. It will have the open file driver enabled by default. It will have their new version settings: Number of Versions to Save: 7 versions Minimum Delay Between Versions: 12 hours

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Wireless Networks Compared: Europe vs. North America

I recently returned from a trip to Western Europe, and was surprised by the state of their WiFi networks.  Now, to be fair, this article is based on my personal experiences, both travelling in North America and a two-week trip in Europe.  However, I did feel that there were two interesting comparisons to be made between the [...]

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Virtual Desktops or Dual Monitors?

We all want more desktop real estate. We are using more and more applications on our computers, and having to constantly move them around to access the ones you want quickly becomes a tedious process, or even worse, having to minimize and maximize windows as we need them. If you have the physical desk space, purchasing a second monitor is a great idea and may be ideal if you regularly glance over at the second monitor, but don’t always need to click or use those particular programs, or simply prefer them to virtual desktops. It really comes down to personal preference.

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Thursday twitter outage – AM1290 news interview

Here’s what I shared with Steve in the Morning on AM1290 CJBK this morning during a telephone interview.

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How to always have milk in the fridge - Nerds On Site

How to always have milk in the fridge

Kids are in bed. You’re in your comfy clothes. You open the fridge and you’re out of milk. Time to get dressed and walk, bike or drive to get some milk, or else set the alarm 15 minutes earlier in the morning. Wouldn’t it be nice to avoid the above scenario and just always have [...]

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Weekly NerdSpotting Round-Up

Our team is truly global, and here are just a few photos of our Nerds in action all around the world. Check out the rest of our photos at NerdSpotting.com.

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Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day is Tomorrow (July 26)

Tomorrow is Miracle Treat Day at many Dairy Queen locations. All proceeds from Blizzard sales go directly to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals! So, be sure to stop by and pick up a blizzard for yourself, family, and maybe even your co-workers! This is the 10th year that DQ has held this event.

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12 Questions About the New Microsoft Office

Harry McCracken over at Technologizer.com has penned an excellent and very detailed article about what consumers and businesses can expect from the upcoming version of Microsoft Office. He asks twelve of the most popular questions and answers them.

Before we get to that, here’s a promo video from Microsoft with a sneak peak at what customers can expect.

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Entrepreneurs Converge to Share Advice and Give Insights at Capital Ideas Events in Edmonton

An event in a string of gatherings called Capital Ideas held in Edmonton this week highlights the need for entrepreneurs to get together and share insights and experience in an effort to better our respective industries and build stronger business connections. The best part is – the entire event was live streamed and is available to watch on YouTube for those who couldn’t attend, or want to experience the event again.

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