Is My Password Secure Enough?

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About a year ago, we discussed the merits of creating a secure password.  A lot has changed in technology over the past 12 or so months, especially in the mobile arena with the proliferation of tablets and smartphones becoming more and more functional.  They are able to emulate many functions that were previously the venue of laptops or netbooks.  What this means is that now there is even more need for unique, secure passwords than ever!

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How to Help Prevent Getting Re-infected by viruses (Or Get Infected in the First Place.)

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One of the most frequent questions we get asked at Geek Easy Computers, is “How do I avoid getting viruses?” Ask 10 different people, you’ll get 10 different answers. But there are many factors that contribute to getting (or avoiding) viruses.

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Online Shopping Tips for the Holidays!

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Tips: Shopping Tip List

Here’s a list of tips you should consult when shopping online. Print this page and keep it in a handy place so it will be easy to review before you order.

  1. Trust your instincts. If you don’t feel comfortable buying or bidding on an item over the web, or if you feel pressured to place your order immediately, maybe you shouldn’t.
  2. Be knowledgeable about web-based auctions. Take special care to familiarize yourself not only with the rules and policies of the auction site itself but with the legal terms (warranties, refund policy, etc.) of the seller’s items that you wish to bid on.
  3. Double check pricing. Be suspicious of prices that are too good to be true. Also consider carefully whether you may be paying too much for an item, particularly if you’re bidding through an auction site. You may want to comparison shop, online or offline, before you buy. Make sure there are not extra shipping or handling costs.  (more…)

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The “Cloud”…What is it?

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Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software and information are provided to computers and other devices as a utility(like the electricity grid) over a network (typically the Internet). – Wikipedia

Cloud computing is the “hot new thing” on the Internet.  Everybody is talking about it.  Trouble is, everyone has their own definition of what it is! (more…)

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Why Social Media?

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So whats the big deal? Do you really need to be a part of this "phenomenon"?  Is it worth investing in?  The answer to both those questions is a resounding YES. Maintaining a social media presence can be  invaluable for your business.  Not only does it put your business where your customers are, but it gives them a direct conduit to interact with you.  It also gives you a direct line to market to and interact with current and future clients.  It puts your business in front of literally thousands of faces that would otherwise most likely never hear of you. Some…

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