 | | | | This month’s newsletter is all about how we can help you make the most out of your computing resources to not only become more efficient but also more effective. | | | News You Can Use: Report on the Economy - Confidence ‘on the mend’ | | | A New York research firm, which has been tracking consumer confidence for over four decades, said recently its monthly index grew to 54.1 from 47.4 in July. Both business and individual views on current economic conditions improved slightly, but the outlook on the next six months registered a comparably large gain to reach its highest level since December 2007, the Conference Board said. Contact us to ensure your technology projects are delivered on time, on budget and how Managed IT Services will ensure no surprises in the future. We would also be very interested in hearing your comments and or findings concerning your business and the impact the economy has had on it. |  | | Phishers Siphon Off Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Minutes | | | Another reason to keep your computer malware free: cyber-pirates raided several businesses as well as a school in recent attacks through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network. Learn more… |  | | E-mail marketing still works according to Entrepreneur.com | | | Entrepreneur magazine columnist Gail Goodman offers an insightful look into email marketing and its relevance in today’s social network marketing-crazy world. Learn more… |  | | Healthy Computing Tips | | | Carpal tunnel syndrome and eyestrain are two of the most common conditions that affect habitual computer users. Whether or not these conditions pose serious health risks remains a subject of debate, but it’s safe to say that no one wants to suffer them. Learn more… |  | | Fake Security Software Could be Compromising your Security | | | A new report by PandaLabs, Panda Security’s malware analysis and detection laboratory, examines the proliferation of so-called “rogueware” – malicious software that attempts to convince people that their computers are infected with malware in order to trick them into buying their “security software”. Learn more… |  | | Getting the Most Out of Your Software | | The Microsoft Office suite contains amazing tools to improve the way your company works. Take a little time each month to learn more and soon you’ll be looking more professional, getting more done and working better with your team. | | This month’s highlights: |  | View your speaker notes privately while delivering a presentation using multiple monitors Use Powerpoint’s Presenter View to view your presentation with speaker notes on one computer (your laptop, for example), while your audience views the notes-free presentation on a second monitor (such as projected on a larger screen). Learn how… | | | |  | Reduce the size of Outlook data files Your Microsoft Office Outlook mailbox grows as you create and receive items. Even when you delete items, the size of your data file might not decrease in proportion to the amount of data that you deleted. There are several ways to manage your mailbox and reduce the size of the data file. Learn how… | | | |  | Microsoft Office 2010 is coming soon | | | The next version of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 2010, is coming soon. Plan now to implement it in a timely manner—and save money. | | | | Learn more |  | | Drowning in email? | | | Still getting spam? Can’t find the email you need? Your productivity could suffer—and you could be at legal risk. In late 2006, amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure required that companies be able to identify and produce electronically stored information needed to support its claims or defenses. We have a solution; contact us for details. | | Contact now |  | |  | |  | That’s it for this month. Remember, if you need help in implementing any of these month’s tips, contact us —we’re here to help. |  | | | |
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