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  There has been an Increase in Websites that trick you into thinking your PC Has Been infected with malicious software. There are embedded Windows or Pop Ups that appear to be scanning your system & revealing your infected and then informing you to download their removal software These are fraudulent websites attempting to force you into removing Malicious software that they tricked you into downloading in the first place! Most all PC Infections are due to the User clicking on the link or downloading and executing software. Be Alert when surfing a new site sometimes search engines will be tricked into sending you to a site with malicious code. Recently a lottery search on google landed the user on a malicious site. Most windows versions are now patched up pretty well so Hackers have resorted to tricking users into infecting themselves. Then requiring you to buy the removal software to correct the false infections. Downloading video codecs is another way to infect a PC. Beware of any social networking site that invites you to download a codec to watch a video. So what is the point of these infections? They create a network of zombie PC’s that can be used for Denial of Service Attacks. Valuable data can be sent back to creator of the malicious software. Keep this in mind when surfing online it is better to close the page or Exit any pop up claiming you should download or install an Active X control or Installer package. When you can not close the program Task Manager can be used to end task. Your best offense is a good defense be aware of normal alerts on your PC.  Protecting your PC begins with you. You are the weakest link that sometimes is exploited. The best security software can not protect us from ourselves. Our PC does what we tell it to do in most cases.

Here is a Video of Malicious Website Dispaying this type of  False Infection

  There have also been E-Mails with invoice attachments claiming your item  shipped with a major shipping vendor. These E-mails are very enticing to open because they state your purchase of a item has shipped. They state a item of value has been purchased by you and has been undeliverable you should open the invoice to assist in delivery. When you open the invoice you have infected your PC! Businesses looking at Methods for protecting your E-Mail should include a Spam & Virus protection software & services such as Panda TrustLayer & Gatedefender or Barracuda Network Appliances. Security Gateways are an excellent measure of protection. These devices scan traffic coming in to your network and block potentially unsafe content either Web or E-Mail before it reaches your end user.

  Now for some guidelines for securing your Windows 7 & Windows Vista PC. Microsoft Windows 7 introduces a breakthrough user experience and is designed to help you feel confident in your ability to view, find, and organize information and to control your computing experience. Windows Windows 7  has been engineered to be the most secure version of Windows yet. The new features in Windows 7  help to give you the control and confidence you need to get the most out of your PC. This article will briefly discuss some of the security options these great new features provide for you.

• User Account Control: enabling users to adjust the level of User rights
• Parental Controls: Monitoring and managing your children’s computer privileges 
• Internet Explorer 8: a major step forward in ease of use and security
• BitLocker™ Drive Encryption: a new data protection feature

  In addition to the feature overviews, we’ll offer some ways you can increase your system security to get even greater protection.  Using the information in this article you should be able to configure and manage all of these great security features on your new Windows 7 machine.

Internet Explorer 8 Security features:

Dowload IE8 Here

Security features Vs. Convienience

  Security is about making choices.  Tighten things too much to protect the system, and users have problems doing what they want.  Focus on ease of use by opening up settings broadly and you expose the system to attack.  Finding the right balance is just not easy.  Add the need to satisfy multiple classes of users – home, professional, business, etc. – and the problem takes on a level of impossibility. If you take your choice of security software for instance Avira, Panda Software, Bit Defender, AVG Which are excellent choices in defending your PC against infections of Viruses. These programs also may cause other programs to not work properly.

In the goal to make Windows 7 the most secure version of Windows ever, Microsoft has worked hard to define default security settings that protect users while keeping the system usable with those protections enabled. 

Understanding Users & Administrators

  To help explain the issues in this article and some of the changes made in Windows 7, it is helpful to get a grasp on the user account concept.  Essentially, user accounts are unique profiles assigned to each person using a system.  As with real life, some users can do more than others.  Regular users, called Standard Users, can do many things on a system but certain changes will require special administrative privileges.

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 Businesses planning for H1N1 should be considering I T in their plan and how it may reduce the impact of employees not being able to perform their functions. Does your Business have a Server? If you said yes to this question have you configured remote or terminal services? Using these features could save you lost time and money due to unproductive employees. Configuration is simple and ease of use is as easy as accessing your company web page. There are several ways to secure your remote access depending on your needs and your wallet.  This Pandemic may not cause much trouble but in the event it does how will your business fair with the loss of a few employees? It is recommended that those who become infected stay home for a couple of days after recovery! So if you have a server chances are it’s under utilized and can be  used to keep your company productive and your employees healthy.

 If your company uses notebook computers, offline files may be another way to keep your employees some what productive during down time. I am not recommending companies crack the whip while employees are ill, but due to the extended recovery time required to prevent the spread of H1N1 (swine flu). Having a Business Continuity Plan in place for your I T will certainly help minimize the effect that could impact your business.

 In the event you do not have a server. There are options available to those businesses looking for an alternative solution. Cloud Computing is beginning to become very popular due to its scalability and Virtualized Resources. These hosted services reside on the Internet. Some providers Include Microsoft Office Online, Google Apps, Salesforce and others. Software as a Service (SaaS) or Platform as a Service (PaaS) are offered over the Internet and can be accessed form anywhere. Software and Data are stored on the host servers. This can be a very attractive solution because it does not require new infrastructure other than moving data to your hosted solution. All these features can be accessed from a Web Browser!

 Pros:

Easily accessed from anywhere no complicated software to install. A way to increase capacity without investing in new Infastructer or licensing new software

Cons:

Internet connection required, Monthly subscripton fees, Data is Hosted by Internet Servers

 With all this in mind I hope your I T stradegy includes protection against air born viruses that infect your employees of your I T infrastructure. Ways to protect your employees from infection is a policy of having hand sanitizers in place at all workstations. Requiring all users to sanitize their hands when using a worstation. Coughing into your arm as opposed to your hand. My hopes are that it is all just media hype. Just in case these solutions should be considered for any business.

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 So here we are with the Holiday advertising starting to begin and Apple Mac has started their Bash the PC Campaign! So over the last few months Microsoft has used the PC Vs. Mac Campaign. Well it’s about time Microsoft uses Apple’s ad’s to their advantage. It seems that the PC could have a good fourth quarter with the release of Microsoft Windows 7. This clash of the titans is very entertaining to say the least. I am still wondering why the Mac still carries a premium price tag. For one thing they are on the same hardware platform as a Windows PC. I wonder how many Mac Potential customers would be swayed to a PC knowing that its the same hardware under the hood.  That’s right Intel Processors & Chipsets can be found in a Mac today.

Moving on to The stability of the OS question. I was at a seminar recently that utilized a Mac for a presentation and watched it freeze and become non responsive. I couldn’t resist yelling out I’m A PC! Mac’s must have their fair share of glitches.  Most people are familair with the BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) in older windows versions. Well MS Windows Vista & Windows 7 have increased the reliability.  Considering Hardware & Operating System Stability the PC wins out in the Price contest. I really can not understand the Mac’s pricing. What is it that gives it a premium Price? I dont think we can make the Apples Vs, Oranges comparison anymore. It is more a matter of spending 3 digits or 4 digits. Also I find it quite comical that Mac’s Ad campaign for Get a Mac starts with “Why your next PC should be a Mac!”  A Mac is a PC Funny how they adopted our Hardware Platform

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 No Broadband services in your area well there maybe soon. Are you looking for an Alternative Broadband solution?  In  October there is finaly going to be be another option that is comparable to Comcast Cable or Verizon FIOS Internet solutions. Here is your Chance to Cut the Cord! This New Broadband solution is Wireless. One less opportunity for a lightning strike to take out your equipment. The equipment is free with a credit check and a contract. There are business and residential packages that will fit any one’s needs. So what is this new Wireless service? The Service is WiMax

That’s right WiMax is coming to the Delaware Valley! Clear is coming into town with 4G Services and a very competitive price point. WiMax Services are as follows:

Clear WiMax Broadband Wireless Internet

• Mobile Broadband Services  
• Business Class Broadband             
• Residential Broadband 
• Resendential Voice Services VoIP

These new service offerings are going to be priced at a very competitive price point. If you are looking for the most bang for your buck. As well as save a few bucks Clear will definitely stretch your communications dollars. Clear will be offering packages that will fit most any one’s needs or budget. Here at PC TechSup we are pleased to announce that if you sign up for a Clear Internet solution through us. We will provide Free Clear WiMax Broadband installations with an approved contract for a limited time. Valued at 89.99, this service will include delivery and installation of equipment on one PC or Router.

Now for the Clear Gear. A Home modem with a small footprint. Will provide broadband to a single PC or multiple Computers using a Router/Wireless Router. The modem will also support Clears VoIP Home phone Service. A Popular new device that the wireless providers are now promoting is a Hotspot. Clear has their verision that allows for up to 8 devices to use the broadband Internet connection at one time. Their Mobile Internet cards plug into this accessory to provide you with either a 4 G connection or a Dualband 3G or 4G connection based on availability in the current area. Clear will be providing services in all 50 states. Most major cities will have 4G availability.

What Hardware will be Clear WiMax Ready? Well Clear will be releasing a Samsung Mondi that offers a 4.3″ Touch Screen and a Microsoft Windows Mobile OS. The Samsung Mondi also supports WiFi. This should prove to be a handy device for those who Need a PDA with out Voice Services. With the Mondi’s small size it maybe a great fit for those that a Netbook just is not small enough. As far as Notebooks with Clear WiMax capability there will be 5 Manufactures to chose from. These will include:

• Dell
• Lenovo
• Samsung
• Toshiba
• Fujitsu

 Before purchasing a Notebook with a Clear Wimax Card check availability of service for your area. Also an area for concern would be a Dualband 3G & 4G Capable Connection. 4G could be in your area but not every where you might want to use it, so having 3G Capability is a must if you plan to travel around with your notebook. Having said this, Clear will have two Mobile USB Cards one with 4G and another offering DualBand 3G & 4G Connections

Check out this Video on the Samsung Mondi!

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Most People take their technology for granted. They rely on it, like the simple things like E-Mail for instance. If you lose your E-Mail what would that do to your business. Just losing the service alone is enough to give some business owners an anxiety attack. Most people use outlook to manage their contacts. I would say that most people do not backup their outlook database. If this was lost, this would be a major Set back. This is just one aspect of your data that should be backed up regulary. If you own a business you should have a BackUp Disaster Recvovery Plan. To start a business continuity plan any business with multiple computers should have a server. The Server is the one place everything will be managed and stored at. You may think of this as an expensive solution. In the long run it pays for it self as there is a single point to manage the network. Using a Peer to Peer network is tougher to manage. Files are duplicated and confusion costs your business time and money. If a single machine goes down in this environment what have you lost? How long would it take to recreate the files. Some things may not be able to be recovered or replaced. A Hard Drive Crash as depicted below could be redered unuseable! This could cause a bussiness to go out of business because they never recovered their lost data. What is your business worth? 

This Is What a Hard Drive Crash Looks Like!

Installing a server is the first step in having a disaster recovery plan. If you already have a server you know what the benefits are. One of the benefits is if a single workstation fails a user can log onto another workstation and continue to be productive while the other workstation is being repaired. Technology has come along way. The time to restore a workstation can be as little as 1 hour. We can have a Image of a workstation and have it bootable in a virtual machine in 5 minutes. What would technology like this be worth to your business. We can Virtualize Servers and PC’s to minimize down time. Using these preventive measures we can reduce the cost of a disaster, should one occur. Keeping your employees productive and minimizing the down time is part of your BackUp Disaster Recovery Plan.

 There are many levels of protection and first a foremost what ever you are doing needs to be tested. No one wants to find out that the Tape BackUp is no good because the Tapes are a few years old. According to Microsoft, 42% of attempted recoveries from tape backups in the past year have failed. A good BackUp Plan can start at around $1,000.00 and up. There are less expensive solutions depending on your needs. Considering what is your Data worth to you. Choose a reliable solution that fits your needs. Also keep in mind to keep a copy of your data off site

 What are your BackUp Options well the Hardware could Include a External Hard Drive, NAS (Network Attached Storage) or New Solid State Storage Drives. We do not recommend tape drives these are to often a failed recovery device. Software options should include imaging technology Acronis True Image & StorageCraft Shadow Protect are excellent programs. Depending on your current use of technology will dictate how complex a BackUp solution needs to be. Something most businesses fail to do is maintain a good backup or keep it current. There are companies now offering Managed Services. That will Implement a Plan, Manage it, Test it and be responsible for keeping your business up and running. A BackUp Disaster Recovery Plan is a key Component of a Managed Services Agreement. We will cover managed services in our Blog soon.

 If you are interested in hearing about New Solutions for Disaster Recovery. PC TechSup can do a free evaluation. Recommend a solution to fit anyone’s budget.

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PC TechSup was established in 2001 and has been specializing in Microsoft Small Business Server Installations & Providing Secure Networking of any number of PC’s, we are a small growing company that puts high value on service. PC TechSup is a registered Microsoft™ OEM System Builder & Intel™ Products Dealer, authorized Xerox™ and others.. In addition to new computers and warranty work, we can assist you with upgrades and repairs. Building Custom Intel Severs & Workstations to suit the needs of our Customers.  Supporting the Customer after the Hardware and Software are deployed. Also Offering, Backup, Disaster Recovery Plans, Managed Services to Provide Business Continuity! We Support Residential Consumers With on site service of your equipment or it can be serviced at our repair center. We now offer other services such as WiMax, Mobile & VOIP Communications, Microsoft™ Response Point & ACN Video Phones.  PC Techsup Has been recognized as Microsoft Response Point Specialist:

http://www.microsoft.com/responsepoint/where-to-buy/locate-specialist.aspx

Our staff is Microsoft™ Certified and Comp TIA A+ Certified

 Our Solution Verticals:

 Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 & 2008, Microsoft Exchange Server. Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Intel Custom Built Servers & PC’s with VPro, MS Response Point & Aastra VOIP Solutions, Backup Disaster Recovery Plans, Managed Services, Hardware as a Service, Software as a Service, Telecommunications, Network Design and Integration, Help Desk, Remote Services, On site Services

 Our target market segment?

 We Service small to medium businesses with the intent to move into the large business market

 Our territory :

 Our service area covers the Tri State area Philadelphia Pa, and surrounding Suburbs, New Jersey & Delaware. 2 hour travel time limitation applies.

 Our Target customers:

Lawyers, Government, Accountants, Engineers, Retail, Restaurants, Insurance, Financial, Health Care

Residential, Small Businesses 1-100 PC’s, Medium Businesses requiring outsourced IT Solutions (MSP), Consumers that need custom Hardware Solutions.

 Platforms/ environment We specialize in (IT systems)

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 & 2008, Microsoft Exchange server, Microsoft SQL,  Microsoft Share Point, Some Linux, Intel (VPro),  AMD, Zenith Infotech, Kasyea, MS Response Point

 Deployment resources (skill sets):

 Server Installations and Migrations. Domain configurations, Network Design, Active Directory Design, Integration of hardware & software

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  I am sure this will be an interesting topic. My opinion is this, we are at the cross roads again and I am feeling a kind of deja vu. I remember back in September 2001 when Windows XP was released. Microsoft was in a kind of funk after the Windows Millennium Release. Manufactures continued to sell Windows 98 SE over Windows ME & Windows 2000 which was adopted by businesses. Consumers had a comfort level with Windows 98. Some people do not adapt well to change. So there we were at hurdle from Windows 98 to windows XP Now we are at the hurdle of Windows XP to Windows 7. Strange how Windows XP had Windows Millennium as a predecessor and Microsoft Windows 7 has Windows Vista. Once again we have the consumer and a comfort level. Some of you embrace change while and others do not. There is a big shift in the way Windows XP appears to how Windows Vista & Windows 7 Appears. The Start Menu has been changed again this was a factor in XP that Upset a few Windows 98 Users. The new search feature in Windows Vista and Windows 7 makes finding programs easier when there are lots of them to choose from.

 So why adopt Microsoft Windows 7 and face change again. Well if you are still running Windows XP it is likely your PC is 4-5 years old and do for replacement. If your PC is a later PC you may have 64 Bit Processing technology, but only running a 32 Bit OS so an upgrade to a new OS would be a performance gain. The good news is those of you who have purchased a new Windows Vista PC recently may have a free upgrade path to Windows 7. The problem here is you have to do a clean install and be sure you have a backup. Then we have to  choose a 32 Bit or 64 Bit version of the OS. If your PC is 64 Bit capable then I recommend upgrading to the 64 Bit Version. if you have 32 Bit applications to be concerned about then the option of loading Window XP in a Virtual Machine is the answer. XP Mode in Microsoft Windows 7 is available for download from Microsoft. This will not be pre installed with the Windows 7 installation. There are two components the Virtual Machine and the XP Mode Image. The downside to this is you now have two Operating Systems to maintain. Virus software is needed for the Virtual Machine and Critical Updates must be kept Current. One of the benefits of XP Mode is that a 32 Bit application will open the Virtual Machine in a normal window transparent to the user knowing the virtual machine is running. Second benefit is Microsoft is making XP Mode available for download for free and a License Key is not needed. One draw back of XP Mode is that it requires a Processor that supports virtualization.

For more 64 Bit Info: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/64-bit-support

 Now that we have discussed 32 Bit and 64 Bit versions we can talk about the Flavors! It seems Microsoft is going the Baskin Robins approach with 31 Flavors. I am just kidding but there are serveral releases that may or may not be for you. The releases are as follows:

• Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition (for Netbook Use Only)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (for Internet & E-Mail use)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (for Power Users & Multimedia)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (Business Use & Domain fuctionality)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate/Enterprise (Business Use & Multimedia, Domain Funtionality)

 For more details visit: http://windows7center.com/news/major-features-of-each-windows-7-version-sku-revealed/

I hope that my brief discriptions will help minimize any confusion on what flavor is right for you. As an OEM system builder I adopted Microsoft Windows Vista early on and watched it mature into a useable product. In the past 2 months of evaluating Microsoft Windows 7 I am happy with it and using it as my primary machine in my own business! I hope that shows my comfort level in the product. There are still lots of Microsoft Windows XP PC’s that come into our service center for service mostly due to infection of Viruses, Malware & Spyware. XP has come a long way and has become as secure as possible, but Windows Vista & Windows 7 are far more secure if the default windows settings are used and security software is up to date and running. In general a Windows Vista or Windows 7 Machine should it be infected are much easier to clean up. Good House keeping on any computer will help prevent malicious code from infecting any computer.

If you are interested in ordering a custom Microsoft Windows 7 PC with XP Mode Preinstalled. Then contact PC TechSup for Advanced orders for Delivery in October. We will build to your specifications. A free consultation will be provided of what version would best suit your needs. 

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• Windows XP - Hidden Application, Explore How Much More You Can Do With Your Computer! There are a lot of hidden applications in Windows XP which can be quite helpful. These applications can be quite fruitful. Try them out. Here's how you go about doing it.In order to run any of these apps go to Start > Run and type the executable name (for......
• Why Buy Vista - the HP View Following on from my post http://strangelyperfect.tv/442/why-buy-vista/, I've noticed that Hewlett Packard have now put some of their stats into the public domain which refute the Microsoft notion that Vista sales are whizz-bang and superb. This posting, http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/215502/hp-windows-xp-accounts-for-majority-of-vista-sales.html, reports the fact that Microsoft is double-counting sales of Vista and XP because......

Are you happy with your current phone system? Is your old Phone system hard to maintain? Adding a new user requires a service call. Do you currently have more then one line in use and using standard multi line phones? These phones usually do not support independent Voice Mail boxes. They often require someone to Yell over to someone to pick up line #.  Are you moving and looking for a better phone system to replace your old antiquated phone system? How would you like to save hundreds of $$$ on your phone bill? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you may want to consider your telecommunications options. Your phone system more than likely is the first point of contact with a new customer. So this is an important area to address for your customers first impression of your business. There are lots of phone systems to look at. One of the systems I would like to talk about. Microsoft Response Point is positioned to fit the small to medium businesses. The Response Point Phone System offers Enterprise level of Telecommunications at a affordable price point. The system has a easy to use software package for administration. No more calls to your vender for changes to your PBX Phone System. Response Point has a Client software for each user to be able to manage their phone. All Voice Mail can be sent to your E-Mail. This is a huge benefit for being able to archive voice mail. Microsoft Response Point has an auto attendant for call routing. The voice recognition software works very well. Having the auto attendant handle calls saves money because the caller selects the person or group they would like to speak with. This frees up employee time and lessens the distractions of having to answer calls. There can be a receptionist configured so a live person answers the calls on a schedule then the auto attendant answers calls in the evening. For a live demo of the MS Response Point System call PC TechSup @ 267-308-0515. The Response Point PBX System Has plenty of room for growth with support for up to 50 users. RP can be easily installed on an existing network. Does this video sound familiar This saves a considerable amont of money when moving your business. Because your only using network linse for both your Voice and Data. Response Point Supports Analog, PRI circut, T1 & SIP Trunks. This system should easily integrate into your existing business. Use of SIP Trunks or Outbound VOIP provider can save you hundreds of dollars. I have put together a Power Point presentation that you can view. Stay ahead of the technology curve get the best in digital phones. We would be happy to answer any of your questions. Just leave a comment.

 http://www.slideshare.net/jvharding/ms-responsepoint-presentation

http://www.pctechsup.com/responsepoint.php

http://www.microsoft.com/responsepoint/

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• GO Green with Your IT A new trend in business is to be Green. There has been little talk of how going Green also saves money. Lets start with your outdated PC's you may think of holding onto them as a good idea. Well now might be the best time to replace those old Power Hungry PC's......
• Microsoft Windows 7 Pro's and Con's   I have been running Windows 7 64 Bit for about 2 months there is not much difference in the GUI (Graphical User Interface) from Windows Vista. One key difference you can notice off the bat is the Task Bar and how open windows are docked & easily managed. The second most......

• Norstar? Avaya? How Do I Buy a Business Phone System? 3 Simple Parts - Lines, Stations, and Voice mailLet's say it again, "Lines, stations, and voice mail." This is the basis for all business phone system purchases. If your salesperson is thorough, he will discuss each of these elements with you.1. How many incoming telephone lines will your business......
• Signs That Your Teen Needs Money Management Help If you teen went off to college tomorrow, how soon would they call you asking for money? Would they be able to purchase their own groceries by the end of the month? Would they end up moving back into your basement when they cannot afford their apartment any longer? The......

 Are you looking for ways to tighten your belt. If you have not considered using a VOIP Provider. You maybe throwing money out the window. There are lots of providers. Lets Talk about residential services. Ooma Is a free VOIP service all you need to do is purchase the hardware through a Reseller that’s me. All Basic Features are free. They make money on the add on features.  Ooma is available through www.pctechsup.com Magic Jack & Skype are alternative options but these require a PC to be used. Unless your using PC TechSup we know how reliable a PC can be at times, Just Kidding!

Check Out Ooma Here: http://www.ooma.com/

Check Out Magic Jack Here: http://www.magicjack.com/7/index.asp

 There is also ACN Video Phones that only cost 29.99 a month. They are very cool. Think of seeing your family or friends on a more regular basis. Soon everyone who abandoned their home phone for a cell phone will own a Video Phone! You may laugh but I bet you were laughing at the people with those first cell phones bigger then a brick. I know you did, I was one of them too! You may argue well I can use Skype. Well yes you can but here again we are counting on the reliability of your PC. Using a PC Video Program maybe sluggish or pixelated. ACN Video Phones have a 7 inch High Resolution Screen that doubles as a Picture Frame when the phone is not in use. So why are you still paying those analog rates when digital phone service (VOIP) Voice Over Internet Protocol Can save you a bundle or add more features like Video? Here’s looking at you Kid!

Check out ACN: http://www.jvharding.acnrep.com

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• I T & Data BackUp Disaster Recovery Plan Most People take their technology for granted. They rely on it, like the simple things like E-Mail for instance. If you lose your E-Mail what would that do to your business. Just losing the service alone is enough to give some business owners an anxiety attack. Most people use outlook to manage......
• Pandemic and Your I T Plan for Business Continuity  Businesses planning for H1N1 should be considering I T in their plan and how it may reduce the impact of employees not being able to perform their functions. Does your Business have a Server? If you said yes to this question have you configured remote or terminal services? Using these......

• VoIP Phone Hardware - What Hardware Do I Need To Setup My VoIP phone? Most VoIP companies sell all the hardware needed to set up and begin using a VoIP service from a home computer. In the event that you are buying separate components for setting up a home VoIP service there is some installation to be done and a minimum amount of VoIP......
• Understanding VoIP Phone Service Understanding VoIPVoice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a comprehensive identification for a family of communication technologies used for the conveyance of voice and or data communications when routed throughout IP networks such as the Internet or separate packet-switched data networks. Shared terms associated to VoIP may be recognized as:......

In my last article I discussed how those old PC’s may be costing you money. Well now I wanted to discuss what to do with them. There are lots of programs out there that will take donated PC’s and fix or rebuild them so that those who cannot afford a PC can get one. This is a good tax write off as well. Most local government agencies have a program for safe disposal of hazardous waste. There are lots of recycling companies that will dispose of your equipment properly. If you are in the Montgomery County Pennsylvania area. PC TechSup will except your old PC’s. We Can remove & destroy your data Using Department of Defense Standards for a small fee and donate them to a local program or disposal service. We can also pick them up if you have a large number of PC’s. A small fee also applies to this service. Everyone benefits from this program instead of just sending them to a landfill. It amazes me to see all the PC’s that are sitting out on the curb. Here are a few links that you can use for Pennsylvania electronic recycling programs.

http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/landrecwaste/cwp/view.asp?A=1242&Q=464411

http://www.recycles.org/states/Pennsylvania/

http://www.pctechsup.com

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• WiMax in The Delaware Valley!  No Broadband services in your area well there maybe soon. Are you looking for an Alternative Broadband solution?  In  October there is finaly going to be be another option that is comparable to Comcast Cable or Verizon FIOS Internet solutions. Here is your Chance to Cut the Cord! This New Broadband solution is Wireless.......
• Welcome to PC TechSup's New Blog We are proud to announce our new technology blog. You will find information here that will keep you ahead of the technology curve. In this tough economy your investments in technology might just be what separates you from everyone else! We hope that we will be your Trusted Technology Adviser.  There will be tips on......

• Palm Pre is coming soon, do you want to enjoy your DVD movie and music with it?   original from http://bestvideoconvertersoftware.blogspot.com/The new-ness is underway, and Palm just debuted its long awaited all-new handset, the Palm Pre. The Palm Pre has won three of CNET's Best of CES Awards 2009: Best in Show, Best in Category: Cell Phones & Smartphones and People's Voice. It is an internet-connected multimedia......
• 3 Books Guaranteed to Improve Your Programming Performance & Experience The following book recommendations cover what I have found to be the essentials of any good programmer:* Creativity* Good methodology* Plenty of experienceCreativity is an essential ingredient in all IT endeavours, from designing systems of hardware to programming applications. We all use it but sometimes under extreme stress (the ubiquitious......