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Secure VOIP Business Phone Systems are Available

by mike on Nov 02., 2011 in Phones, business technology

There are those who will try and tell you that VOIP-based telephone systems are more vulnerable to attack. Who has been listing in on your standard phone calls all your life? With top of the line dedicated servers, and other simple solutions, you can protect yourself. If you are still worried, you might want to leave the country.

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How to (legally) get your music for free

by mike on Oct 31., 2011 in Internet

Currently, the world economy is facing troubled times. Many people can no longer afford the essentials, let alone unnecessary entertainment. Families must turn to other family members, cash advanced companies and services that provide online loans just to pay their bills. During a time like this, activities such as watching television or listening to music [...]

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What is Alarm Monitoring?

by mike on Oct 24., 2011 in Electrical, security

Alarm monitoring is a vital part of home security systems. Effective monitoring of alarms can lead to prompt apprehension of a criminal or prevention of crime.

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Small Business Computer Networking: 3 Reasons Why You Need Support

by mike on Oct 04., 2011 in Computers

Even if you are in small business, it is important you have an ongoing and reliable computer support and repairs company. This is especially important when we consider networking. This article looks at networking issues that will influence your business in the future.

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The ‘Grandparent Scam’ Gets a Reboot

by mike on Sep 28., 2011 in Internet, security

The one thing every parent fears is getting a call from a son or daughter who is away traveling, begging for help as they have gotten into trouble. Yet the well-known Grandparent Scam is a twist on just that, with the fraudster telephoning the elderly relative and impersonating a grandchild who has gotten into serious [...]

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5 Tips for Safe Online Ordering

by mike on Sep 23., 2011 in Internet

Many businesses prefer online ordering of print materials for economic and productivity reasons. It is important, however, to ensure that the process of online ordering is secure so that the business does not incur a loss.

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Online banking – do you feel secure?

by mike on Sep 13., 2011 in security

In the modern world, speed and convenience is king and when it comes to banking, this means online access is one of the fastest growing methods of conducting transactions. It is possible to manage all kinds of accounts over the Internet. Everything from a current account to a savings account such as an ISA are [...]

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Protect Yourself Online

by mike on Aug 30., 2011 in business technology, security

Modern technology has certainly made our lives easier. It is so convenient to shop, search for jobs, buy a car or house and then do your research online to find the best loans or mortgage to use to pay for these things! However, the Internet is a hotbed for individuals who want to steal your [...]

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Are Smartphone Payments Ever Really Going to Take Off?

by mike on Aug 19., 2011 in Phones, business technology

It may sound like something out of a sci-fi television show, but using a handheld device to pay to purchases is not just in the near future, it’s happening right now. Consumers can opt to forgo cash and credit cards at the register. Instead, they can pull out their smartphone and tap it on the [...]

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Are We Trapped in a New Tech Bubble?

by mike on Aug 05., 2011 in business technology

A tech bubble may be defined as a definitive rise in the market directly related to technology stocks. A tech bubble also includes a quick rise in the price of shares of tech stocks. The previous tech bubble we experienced, better known as the “dot-com” bubble, started to boom from approximately 1995 until it busted, [...]

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Financial Technology: Useful Apps for Money on the Move

by mike on Jul 18., 2011 in business technology

Banks and other financial institutions are beginning to wise up to the needs of modern customers, many of whom have smartphones and tablets with them at all times. Commonwealth Bank is just one of the latest in a line of organisations that has created an app that allows you to carry out balance transfers, check [...]

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