What about Windows 8?

Microsoft has released the next version of their operating system, Windows 8, and chances are the next PC you purchase will be running it. What does this mean for most users?  There are a few key differences, mostly dealing with the user interface. Let’s review a few of the big ones. The Start Screen Instead…

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Smart Meters and Servers

You maybe have received a letter from Nevada Energy informing you that they will be installing a Smart Meter on your premise soon. During the install of your new Smart Meter, NV Energy will cut your buildings power for up to 15 minutes. There may be a major problem with a 15 Minute interruption in…

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Why you need a fast(er) Internet connection.

  Everyone is familiar with high-speed internet, or broadband as it’s sometimes called, and almost every business has some form of it. Often, people will say “I have DSL, why would I need anything faster?”, or “Why should I pay $150/month for internet, we don’t need to pay that much just to surf the web.”…

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The Significance of the Samsung Note

Like much in the history of human affairs, technical advancement does not generally happen in smooth progression. It moves in fits and starts, and smart-phone technology has been on a tear for the last few years. Palm was the first true smart-phone with a library of independent apps, but it was the iPhone that first…

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Local Server or Cloud?

Local Server or Cloud? There is a lot of talk lately about “cloud computing” and moving “Line of Business” applications to the cloud. Simply put this means using a web browser to access your applications hosted on a server somewhere on the Internet. There are several advantages for using cloud computing and many disadvantages. The…

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