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Tech Briefs 2006
2006
IT Security Risks for SMB
December 2006
One of the most overlooked security risks for small businesses today comes from the most unlikely of places, your own employees. Non-business related Internet usage by employees not only can be dangerous and drain productivity; it may also open your business up to human resource and litigation concerns. In this month's Tech Brief we'll look at the risks that employee Internet usage can have on your business and the steps that you can take to limit its impact.
November 2006 The most common method of hacking unsecured wireless networks is through the use of tools called packet sniffers. A packet sniffer is a software program or hardware device that monitors all information passing through an unsecured (or hacked-into) wireless network. Packet sniffers give hackers a complete picture of the data that is being sent and received over the network. This can include passwords, email messages, and other sensitive i October 2006 Windows Vista is Microsoft’s next generation graphical operating system software for PCs. Designed to replace Windows XP, Vista is scheduled to be released in November 2006 for business editions, and January 2007 for consumer editions. Microsoft has stated from the start that their goal with Vista has been to greatly improve the security of the Windows operating September 2006 Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse August 2006 With the release of Windows Mobile 5.0 there has been an explosion of new feature-laden Smartphones. It can be overwhelming trying to decide which phone is right for you, so we’ve compiled a list of the most popular devices available and the pros and cons of each. Keep in mind that some work better in an enterprise environment than others. Motorola Q – < July 2006 1. Use cookie notices in your web browser and reject unnecessary cookies June 2006 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) May 2006 No matter how many additional services Google rolls out; their powerful web search engine is still the number one reason why people keep coming back. Here are a few tips that will help you perform more accurate Google web searches. Please keep in mind that Google is constantly updating it's smart seach capabilities. We'd suggest that you check back with us to learn about more ways to search Google. March 2006 Internet Explorer-Specific Keyboard Shortcuts February 2006 Show a Portrait-Oriented Slide in a Landscape-Oriented Presentation (or vice-versa) January 2006 Outlook-Specific Keyboard Shortcuts Hotspot Hacking
What Is Vista
Office and Home Office Tech Gadgets
Ok, we know what you’re thinking, “How can a computer mouse be exciting?” Trust us when we say that there’s a good reason why the Logitech MX Revolution has been garnering a lot of buzz lately. Aside from the super slick look and feel of this mouse, which is very comfy on the hand, here are some additional noteworthy items that are sure to make every gamer and serious computer user very happyThe New Breed of Smartphones
Protecting Your Privacy Online
Cookies are packets of data that websites use to store information about your visit. Many cookies are harmless, such as ones used by online retailers to remember what you have in your “shopping cart”, or by sites that are password protected so you don’t have to continuously enter your login information each time you browse to a new page. But some cookies are used for Microsoft Licensing Options Overview
OEM licenses are acquired when you buy a computer with software preinstalled from a system builder (such as Dell or Compaq). An OEM license only allows you to use the software on the specific computer it came with. This means that when the machine has reached the end of its useful life, the license expires with it – you cannot transfer it to another computer. Although that may be an Smarter Google Searching
Microsoft Internet Explorer Tips and Tricks
Keyboard shortcuts are sets of keystrokes that when pressed simultaneously perform a predefined command. While there are many keyboard shortcuts that work universally throughout the Office application suite, tPowerPoint Design Tips and Tricks
One of the most frequently asked PowerPoint questions is “how do I create a presentation that features both landscape and portrait-oriented slides?” Unfortunately PowerPoint does Microsoft Outlook Tips and Tricks
Keyboard shortcuts are sets of keystrokes that when pressed simultaneously perform a predefined command. While there are many keyboard shortcuts that work universally throughout the Office application suite, t
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