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12 Questions About the New Microsoft Office

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.

Is Your Equipment Protected From Potential Disaster?

Is Your Equipment Protected From Potential Disaster?

About a year ago, we convinced one of our long-term clients, a physical therapy business, to upgrade the state of their networking core. We took their server and networking equipment off of the floor and mounted it high on a wall in a secure cabinet.

What Can WiFi Do for Your Municipality?

What Can WiFi Do for Your Municipality?

WiFi in a municipality opens the doors to many possibilities, especially if you wish to revitalize your downtown or a section of your city and make it more inviting to would-be visitors or residents.

11 Tips for Protecting Your Data When You Travel

11 Tips for Protecting Your Data When You Travel

Traveling is often a necessary part of being in business. ESET recently posted an article about the steps to take to protect your laptop and data when on the road. Here are their 11 tips. A couple more bonus tips can be found in the article.

Friendly Service buys Forgiveness in Advance

Friendly Service buys Forgiveness in Advance

In Canada, a prominent brand of coffee is Tim Horton’s. As is often the case, I start my day with a coffee at the nearest Timmy’s where I find myself.
This morning was no different, and a friendly staff member with a name tag of Rebecca had the most genuine and pleasant smile as she took my order and offered a campsite sponsorship for $5. It’s hard to turn down a genuine, friendly request for a worthy cause.

How To Save on IT Costs During a Recession

How To Save on IT Costs During a Recession

Individuals become more frugal as the economy dips into a recessionary period. Businesses who learn how to reduce their operating expenses are far more likely to survive a recession than those who continue to operate “business as usual”. For many business owners, information technology costs are expensive; here are some tips for saving on IT costs during a recession:

The Best Programs to Use on Laptops to Save Battery Power

The Best Programs to Use on Laptops to Save Battery Power

Battery life has always been a concern with laptops, and it’s important to utilize the limited hours between charges as efficiently as possible. Choosing which programs you use on your laptop can influence how long the battery will last.