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What Is Wardriving and Why Should Your Hamilton Business Be Concerned?

If you happen to run a small business, beware! At one time, making sure our computers were locked to our desks and we had the right passwords were just enough to secure confidential corporate data. Maybe having your server locked in a secure room gave you the peace of mind that everything was secure. Times … Continue reading What Is Wardriving and Why Should Your Hamilton Business Be Concerned?


Microsoft set to retire versions of Windows

For Windows XP and Vista users, there is bad news AND there is good news. Let’s get done with the bad news first. The bad news is that support is ending for some versions of Windows which includes Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) for which support ends on July 12, 2011. And if you … Continue reading Microsoft set to retire versions of Windows


Microsoft Big Easy 6.0 Offer

If you are thinking of purchasing or renewing software, why not do it via eligible Open License programs, especially at a time when Big Easy 6.0 is providing an incredible offer with the latest Microsoft products? As your local Hamilton Microsoft Partner, there are many programs your business can leverage to help make sure the … Continue reading Microsoft Big Easy 6.0 Offer


Three Ways To Improve Your Google Searches

Sometimes finding what you are looking for when performing an online search seems impossible, but remember, it is not. With these three unbelievably simple tips, you can certainly find what you are looking for: Keep it simple: The first unbelievably simple tip for getting accurate results is simple, keep the keywords simple. Use only a … Continue reading Three Ways To Improve Your Google Searches


Important Microsoft Security Fix For Niagara Business

Microsoft addressed two security bulletins in May’s Patch Tuesday release. Security experts said administrators should apply the fixes immediately – because, despite their small size, they address significant threats. Microsoft fixed a critical vulnerability affecting Windows Server and an important bug in Microsoft Office PowerPoint, according to the Patch Tuesday advisory released May 10. Microsoft … Continue reading Important Microsoft Security Fix For Niagara Business


Getting a small business phone system?

Communication is extremely important for businesses. Many would argue that effective communication is what separates the great companies from those who continue to struggle. Be it networking for the growth of your business or corresponding with your customers regarding transactions, it is of vital importance that you have suitable means of communication and a communication … Continue reading Getting a small business phone system?


Rogue Anti-Virus

Recently I have been onslaught with the latest generation of rogue anti-virus. When I run a series of system sweepers against the PC, the end result is that the rogue is no longer present but the user’s profile is still corrupted. When you log on as the local admin or domain admin, both uncorrupted profiles … Continue reading Rogue Anti-Virus


Windows SBS 2008 Recovery

Recently, I ran into an interesting situation where a client’s computer (MAC) decided to have a Microsoft Outlook issue. Outlook crashed; and when it re-opened, it identified an issue with the client’s identity. Subsequently, it requested a rebuild of the user’s identity. Sadly, the rebuild was performed rather than the proper procedure of erasing the … Continue reading Windows SBS 2008 Recovery


4G Is Coming To Canada

4G is finally here. Though it will initially be available only in a few major Canadian cities, it will be available. With Telus officially announcing the rolling out of this technology starting in mid-2011, the prediction made by Deloitte’s Technology Media Telecommunications earlier this year appears to be coming true. The report had suggested that … Continue reading 4G Is Coming To Canada


Five Tips To Build Strong Client Relations

Your clients keep your business going; and unless you build strong relations with them, the chances of your business growing are almost nil. If you want your business to grow by maintaining a healthy relationship with your customers based on trust and good-will, here are five tips that will help: It is hard to support … Continue reading Five Tips To Build Strong Client Relations


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