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Cloud Makes Load Lighter for Business

By Editor | Published: February 6, 2012

All you need is a stable internet connection, and you can access updated data, software, and other IT services through something called Cloud Computing, a trend that has been changing the way many companies do business – in a good way. As the economy rebounds, businesses need to be ready to stay competitive while keeping [...]

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Microsoft to Cease Windows XP Support in 2014

By Editor | Published: August 3, 2011

If you use Window XP, it might just be the time for you to upgrade (or at least start planning to upgrade) as Microsoft has announced plans to pull the plug on Windows XP support in 2014. While that may be a couple of years away, it never hurts to start assessing your options so [...]

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The Dangers of Public Wi-Fi

By Editor | Published: June 1, 2011

The convenience and practicality of using public Wi-Fi hotspots is undeniable, but it can also be a problem should hackers decide to exploit network loopholes and gain access to the people connected to it. It’s important to have the proper protection to keep your system safe. These days, Wi-Fi is everywhere. Airports, coffee shops, train [...]

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Hackers Get Away With $63,000 in Online Banking Attack

By Editor | Published: May 24, 2011

Hackers continue to target online banking transactions as many SMBs do not realize the vulnerabilities in their current arrangements with their bank. Left unaddressed, you run the risk of allowing cyber-criminals to steal tens of thousands of dollars right from under your nose. In a recent attack, cyber-thieves managed to get away with $63,000 after [...]

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Internet Security has a Bright Future

By Editor | Published: April 13, 2011

Initiatives such as WebBlaze and BitBlaze from the mind of IT genius Professor Dawn Song are setting the bar high for security, constantly providing solutions developers can use to create better security for their clients. If you think hackers are the only ones doing their research to release newer and scarier viruses and malware on [...]

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Business Benefits of Unfriending

By Editor | Published: January 13, 2011

The drive to be more intimate can benefit your business. If you have a tighter circle of customers, you will establish yourself as a channel for consumption. This will make your next sale easier compared to the first. November 17, 2010 was declared by Jimmy Kimmel during his television show as “National Unfriend Day”, the [...]

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Protect Yourself when Using Public Wi-Fi Networks

By Editor | Published: December 31, 2010

Open Wi-Fi networks are indispensable, especially for people who need to work on the go. But without the proper security, you may find that they can prove to be troublesome as well. These days, more and more people are on the go, and many of them bring their work with them. And in this day [...]

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