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Microsoft Phone Scams In Canada – They’re Back!

Last May, Microsoft Canada IT Professional Chris Di Lullo posted a great blog post regarding a phone scam that was hitting Canadians. It looks like they are back in full swing now that school is back and everyone is back to work from the summer vacation. Pierre Roman mentioned in a Microsoft IT Pro blog post that he received…

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Can Managed IT Services Work in the Manufacturing Sector?

Managed IT services are great for banks and similar institutions, but can they work for companies in the manufacturing sector? Not only do they work, but it is a good idea for manufacturers to use them. Here is why: Your Business Relies on Computers for Success First and foremost, it is important that you understand that computer systems are actually more important for a manufacturing business than they are elsewhere. This is because you need your computers to analyze production rates, communicate between departments, manage your resources and sometimes even produce the products themselves. You need someone to manage your IT to protect your business … Read more

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10 Tips for Purchasing Small Business Computer Systems

When tasked with purchasing small business computer systems, it can be a bit intimidating. What kind of device do you need? Are there brands that are better than others? How much memory is required?

To help you answer all your questions, here are our 10 tips for purchasing small business computer systems.

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Rogue Security Programs and How You Can Avoid Them

If you think all anti-virus programs you spot are for your protection, you need to change your opinion. There are plenty of rogue security softwares or fake anti-virus programs out there that provide you with little or no protection at all. Also known as scarewares, most of these misleading programs even facilitate the installation of malicious code that they claim to protect against. These fake anti-virus programs are created by scammers to rob people of their money and most often than not, the personal and credit card information that users provide to register these fake products are also used for … Read more

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How Do I Know I Have a Computer Virus?

Computer virus symptoms are not set in stone, but instead are constantly evolving. These symptoms evolve in different stages over the course of a couple weeks or even days.

But when you are dealing with potential computer virus symptoms, you need to consider that a particular symptom may not happen as a result of a virus.

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