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Computer Services for Life

Helping you have a positive & productive experience

Cloud Computing

Posted by Martin On April 27th

Computing in the Clouds Cloud Computing

Did your laptop just get run over? No problem. Was your computer hard drive recently fried beyond repair? No big deal.

You may be shaking your head in confusion, wondering what the heck we could possibly be talking about. No, we are not dismissing the value of computers or all of your priceless information. Yes, if your computer is destroyed, you will still have to incur the cost of a new computer.

However, we are introducing you to the next level of computer technology that makes losing your computer only a small financial setback instead of a completely devastating event. Once you understand cloud computing, you will discover that there is a way to keep all of your priceless information, software, documents, calendars, and e-mail records completely secure…even if your computer is sitting in ruins.

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Free Public WiFi Photo courtesy of Flickr User Yodel Anecdotal Connecting to Free Public WiFi Could be Putting You at Risk

If you’re out and about using your notebook computer and see a wireless network appear that’s called Free Public WiFi, DO NOT connect to it. Unfortunately, it isn’t what it sounds like. icon sad Connecting to Free Public WiFi Could be Putting You at Risk

What you probably think is that it is a free public wifi connection to access the Internet. In reality, it’s actually a computer bug that has been around for years, originates from Windows XP.

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Cloud Computing Services Continue to Grow!

Posted by Martin On April 11th

Recently, AOL Small Business News published an article on how…

Cloud Computing Services1 Cloud Computing Services Continue to Grow!

…more small businesses are making the move to Cloud Computing Services!

Interestingly:

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So there are a few things about computers that you should definitely know…

 Protect Your Computer and Your Sanity, With These 5 Tips.

…in order to protect your computer and help you stay away from the frustration and pain that computers can sometimes create.

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You Should Always, Always, Always Backup Your Data!

Posted by Martin On January 6th

This is by far the most important thing…

backup your data You Should Always, Always, Always Backup Your Data!

This is the 5th Tip in our “5 Things Ever Computer User Should Know.” If you’d like to take these 5 tips on the go with you, go ahead and grab the eBook, right here.

…that every computer user should know.

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It’s very frustrating to deal with a computer…

slow computer Are You Experiencing a Slow Computer? Computers Slow Down Over Time!

This is the 4th Tip in our “5 Things Ever Computer User Should Know.” If you’d like to take these 5 tips on the go with you, go ahead and grab the eBook, right here.

…when it’s slow and you’re in a hurry.

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Very rarely do we hand our checkbook to someone we know (or in some cases, hardly know) and say…

use your computer Be Careful of Who You Let Use Your Computer, It Might End Up Costing You.

This is the 3rd Tip in our “5 Things Ever Computer User Should Know.” If you’d like to take these 5 tips on the go with you, go ahead and grab the eBook, right here.

“Here, take a look through my check register!”

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You turn on your computer only to have to…

update your computer Always Update Your Computer (via Windows Update or via Software Update – Mac).

restart it 5 minutes later. (What a PITA!)

This is the 2nd Tip in our “5 Things Every Computer User Should Know.” If you’d like to take these 5 tips on the go with you, go ahead and grab the eBook, right here.

It’s really important that you continually update your computer as updates are made available.

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You may not be aware that no matter how “safe” you think you are on the Internet…

security software Why You Should Always Have Up To Date Security Software Installed and Running.

This is the 1st Tip in our “5 Things Every Computer User Should Know.” If you’d like to take these 5 tips on the go with you, go ahead and grab the eBook, right here.

…your computer is always vulnerable to viruses, malware, spyware and hackers, so make sure you have security software.

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Everyday you use a computer. It’s essential to your job…

computer basics You Use A Computer Everyday, But Are You Sure That You Know These Computer Basics

…and I’m sure that it’s a large part of your personal life as well.

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