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Of mice and keyboards: the case for wireless peripherals
Do you
or any of your employees have workstations cluttered with cables and
cords? Wireless peripherals, instead of the wired version, can
simplify and boost the appearance of your workspaces by getting rid
of those meandering streams of wires contributing to the clutter.
Add to
that the increased flexibility and unrestricted movement your
workers will have. And to that, the ability to go mobile with more
than just a laptop. And to that, the head start your business will
be getting on the not-too-distant future, when wired devices and
peripherals are outmoded.
"We've
surveyed our clients and found that they become more productive when
they're unwired," says Ralph Bard, manager of technical services for
Willow Computing Technologies, a consulting and integration firm in
Raleigh, N.C. "I believe it will become the norm in the future."
You
don't need to wait for tomorrow.
Here are five steps to take right
now to make sure the devices and peripherals in your office are
ready for the day when your employees count on having more than just
a wireless network.
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Smart Companies are investing in Technology
during Downturn
 While
many companies are agonizing over the current economic trouble,
other companies are figuring out ways to use it to their advantage.
In the business world, it is well known that recessions and down
swings in the economy can wipe out poorly performing competitors and
separate the weak from the strong. Companies that dwell on the
day-to-day bad news and crowd mentality, often make short-sighted
decisions as a knee-jerk reaction and tend to be hit the hardest.
Other companies, generally those that are more innovative and
different, can thrive and outperform their competitors.
One way
companies do this is by investing in information technology that
will give them a competitive advantage, improve productivity and
increase efficiency. An example of this may be a video conferencing
solution that significantly cuts down on their need to travel and
send executives and employees travelling around the country for
meetings. They may also invest in mobility solutions, such as
wireless and hand-held devices, which can increase communication
abilities among employees and management, in and out of the office.
Another simple option is to upgrade out-dated computer hardware,
like workstations and servers, which can use significantly less
power and often be an existing impediment to employee productivity.
A company does not need to invest in bleeding-edge technologies just
to gain an advantage, sometimes it can be the simplest of upgrades
which will make a big difference.
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Ten
Security Recommendations for SMBs
 Small
and mid-sized businesses can be the hardest hit by new malicious
code, spam, and phishing. Disruptions and down time can be avoided,
however, by following the measures outlined in this article.
Introduction
The security landscape is constantly changing, so the threats your
business faces today are different from the threats of a year ago
or even six months ago. The latest Symantec Internet Security Threat
Report gives an overview of threat activity for the first six months
of 2007. Here are a few important trends noted in the Report:
- In the first half
of 2007, 212,101 new malicious code threats were reported to
Symantec. This is a 185 percent increase over the second half of
2006.
- Between January 1
and June 30, 2007, spam made up 61 percent of all email traffic
monitored at the gateway.
- The Symantec Probe
Network detected a total of 196,860 unique phishing messages, an
18 percent increase over the last six months of 2006. This
equates to an average of 1,088 unique phishing messages per day
for the first half of 2007.
- Threats to
confidential information made up 65 percent of the top 50
potential malicious code infections reported to Symantec.
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Internet Safety for Kids
As any parent of a youngster(s) knows, the Internet can be a
potentially forbidding place in the household. Many adults are at a
loss as to how to protect their children when they are using the
computer. This booklet seeks to answer some of those questions.
Please be advised that this is a very candid document not suitable
for viewing by children.
You may download the booklet at
this link.
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Trivia
musings.
A four-engine jet can
land safely on just one engine.
A frog is a device at the intersection of two railroad tracks to
permit the wheels and flanges on one track to cross or branch for
the other.
A NUKE InterNETWORK poll found that 52 percent of Internet users
have cut back on watching TV in order to spend more time online; 12
percent have cut back on seeing friends.
A nylon fiber is stronger than a steel wire of identical weight.
A standard 747 Jumbo Jet has 420 seats.
Although home access to the Internet has grown, the percentage of
those users who are active has been flat. Web companies are
concerned that they are missing the mark in providing compelling
content.
Because the eyes work harder when viewing objects up close,
particularly on a computer monitor, it is the proximity of the VDT
screen to the eyes that causes eyestrain, not "radiation" emitted
from the screen. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology,
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Quote from Melissa
"I always cheer
up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think,
well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single
political argument left."
- Margaret Thatcher
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