Monthly Archives: September 2011

Lock Access to Your Windows Desktop Quickly

Leaving your computer for a short time but don’t want anyone peeking at your desktop or files? Simply lock it. When you lock your desktop, anyone who wants to use it will have to log in using their username and password. One way to do this is to press Ctrl+Alt+Del and then click on “Lock [...]
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Six Ways ERP Software Will Make Your Employees Happier

As the leader of a growing company, you probably know that you need to replace your QuickBooks or Peachtree accounting system with a true ERP system. But the investment of time and money that you and the entire organization will need to make feels overwhelming. Your team already does more than ever, and asking them [...]
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Why Move Up to Windows 7 and 2008 R2?

It’s common for many businesses to forgo upgrading their systems when new software comes along – it’s not only expensive, but why change something that’s been serviceable and reliable so far? However, considering that studies and tests are showing that Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2 are significantly outperforming their predecessors, it may be time [...]
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Time to Upgrade Your OS and Server?

Still on an old Microsoft system? It might be time to move up and do an upgrade, as studies and tests are showing consistently better performance from the new Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2. Your old system might be limping along, but there’s no harm in making things better and improving your productivity. One [...]
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Windows 7 and 2008 R2: Does It Matter?

With Microsoft’s move to transition users to the newer Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2 platforms through XP support discontinuation announcements, it may be high time to start thinking of an upgrade – and how you can execute it efficiently and cost effectively. One of the standard expectations when using technology is the inevitable need [...]
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Are we On the Cusp of a Post-PC World?

Are we in a post-PC era as Apple would have us believe? Or is it a PC-plus world as Microsoft maintains? Some believe we are witnessing the dawn of a new era in which devices and operating systems will dominate our computing habits. Read on and weigh in with your opinion. Last year, Steve Jobs, [...]
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Will Windows PCs Go the Way of the Dodo?

Will the Windows PC go the way of the Dodo to eventual extinction? Are we in a post-PC era as Apple would like us to believe, or is it a PC-plus world? Are we witnessing the beginning of a new age when a wave of new operating systems and devices will take over the computing [...]
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Is the Windows Desktop PC a Dinosaur?

Will the Windows Desktop PC become extinct? Is it going the way of the dinosaur? Are we seeing the beginning of an era in which a new wave of devices and operating systems will dominate the computing world? Read on and weigh in with your thoughts. Last year, Steve Jobs, then CEO of Apple, proclaimed [...]
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Trigger Animation On Click of an Object in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010

In Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, you can set an animation to trigger when you click on an object. This is a simple way to add and control interactivity to your presentation. To add an animation trigger, select an object that already has animation applied to it. On the “Animations” tab, in the “Advanced Animations” group, click [...]
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Tips for Tracking and Remembering Your Passwords

Remembering all of your online passwords can be a difficult task. It’s just too hard to track all of the online accounts we have, especially as more and more specialized services become popular yet need secure access. Read on to learn about tools that may be able to help. A few months ago, news and [...]
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