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May 16th, 2013

Security_May15_CThe Internet, still in its early phases, is seeing a dramatic increase in the number of users. Unfortunately, this growth has also seen an increase in the number of cyber criminals and attacks against websites. The latest major attack was perpetrated against LivingSocial. If you have an account with this website, you may want to pay attention.
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Topic Security
May 16th, 2013

Hardware_May15_CThe computer has become such an invaluable tool to all businesses that it's hard to imagine life without one. While computers are important, many companies can't afford the latest and greatest and must make do with older systems. A problem with this is that older systems often run slower and can cause you to be counterproductive. However, there are steps you can take to keep your computers running as they should.
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Topic Hardware
May 15th, 2013

BCP_May15_CWhen it comes to running a successful business, the last thing an owner or manager wants to think about is a disaster that could cause their business to go bankrupt. While there are many things you can do to minimize the potential fallout from any disaster, the most important is implementing a comprehensive disaster recovery plan that covers more than just data backup. If you are struggling to figure out what to do, this article may help.
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May 15th, 2013

OSX_May14_CFor many years the most popular computer operating system (OS) has been Microsoft Windows. But, in the past half decade, Apple, with OS X, has managed to take an increasingly larger share of the market. There are many reasons for this, one being ease of use. The main way users can interact with OS X is through the Finder. Did you know that there are some tweaks you can implement to make it even better?
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Topic Apple Mac OS
May 9th, 2013

Microsoft_May08_CThe world is becoming increasingly connected. This trend will continue to become more popular over the coming years, pushed forward by larger companies like Microsoft. Microsoft's goal is to have all of their services and products connected to one account - your Microsoft Account. There is a problem with this however: Having one account for multiple services could pose a security risk. To curb the possibility of security breaches, Microsoft has recently introduced two-step verification. Do you know what it is?
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May 9th, 2013

AndroidPhone_May08_CIt's always cool to see science fiction become reality. One of the latest tech gadgets to bring the ideas of writers like Bradbury and Asimov to life is Google Glass, Google's augmented reality mobile device. In late April, Google announced that the first version was being shipped to certain lucky users who had signed up for it, leaving the rest of us to wonder exactly how the device will work. Well, wonder no more.
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May 8th, 2013

BI_April24_CBusiness intelligence is the study of a company's data with the goal of enabling managers and owners to make better decisions. One section of business intelligence commonly talked about is business performance, more specifically the tool used to measure it - Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Do you know what KPIs are?
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May 8th, 2013

SocialMedia_May07_CTo many business owners, social media is one of the most important marketing tools at their disposal. It's true that a well executed social media strategy can make all the difference, while also giving smaller companies a way to compete with industry giants. What many may not realize is that social media can be much more than just a marketing platform.
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Topic Social Media
May 7th, 2013

HealthcareGeneral_April07_ADid you know that the new HIPAA Privacy and Security final rule came into effect March 26? The rule, more commonly known as the HIPAA Omnibus Rule brings about a drastic change in the way practices are supposed to handle breach notifications. This change is something you should be aware of.
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May 7th, 2013

HealthcareIT_May07_AMeaningful Use Stage 2 begins on January 1, 2014, and while many health-care providers have implemented electronic medical records (EMRs) in preparation, stumbling blocks exist. Here are three of them.
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