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There’s More to Backups than Just Backing Up

While doing regular data backups is the norm in many businesses, many forget an integral factor in ensuring that the backup system works – actually testing it. One of the most basic actions a company takes – big or small – with its data...

Do Multiple Monitors Make You More Productive?

Studies have shown that dual or multiple screen monitors can help boost productivity significantly, enabling businesses to complete tasks and meet client concerns much more efficiently and speedily. At first glance, people may find the use of dual screens a bit excessive and therefore...

Use Shortcuts Instead of File Duplicates

Instead of copying files to multiple locations in your hard drive to make sure you can find it easily, consider using shortcuts instead. Shortcuts are simply links to the original file, folder, or programs from which it was created. You can distinguish a shortcut...

Security: Don’t be the Next Victim

Symantec recently released a study showing dire figures – at least 50% of SMBs out there have little to no disaster-preparedness plan, which if left unchecked can cost thousands of dollars in lost revenue. The risks are real enough, with an SMB standing to...

HR Managers Must Think About Data Security, Too

Employees have access to a wide variety of electronic information, from the moderately important (such as email lists) to the critical (such as financial records and trade secrets). Upon their departure, HR managers should work with IT to ensure that employee account access is...

“About” Commands in Firefox

Did you know that typing “about:” plus another word in Firefox will allow you to view special configuration information of the browser — some of which you can actually tweak and customize? To try it, type “about:” to show general and version information. Try...

Email Encryption: Why It’s Important

When we create a letter in the analog world, we take the time to seal that letter in an envelope to keep it safe from prying eyes — especially if that letter contains sensitive information. If it’s highly confidential information we might even resort...

The Importance of a Business Continuity Plan

Japan’s earthquake was devastating to many companies, particularly electronics manufacturers. But the losses weren’t limited to Asia; many American companies felt the aftershock. The lesson to be learned: disasters can strike unexpectedly, and can have far-reaching impact. What Japan Can Teach Us about Business...

Translating Geek Speak: Redundancy Vs. Backup

Tux is the Linux Mascot (he gets confused too) When discussing technology the opportunity for miscommunication is enormous. Especially when you start throwing in abbreviations, for example, “I got my CCNA so I can RDP through a VPN via SSL”. Maybe that is an...