With reports stating that up to 50 percent of our work day can be spent reading, writing and replying to e-mails, one wonders if work productivity is actually decreasing due to e-mail. It doesn’t help that so many e-mails are junk and spam. Or that studies have shown that workers who are overwhelmed by constant e-mail can suffer burnout or …
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When you shop (C6656an, hp c6656an)Â you can count on the best quality compatible and remanufactured inkjet cartridges. Every Carrot Ink product that hits your doorstep has been manufactured under the stringent ISO 9001/9002 standards. And yet the quality speaks for itself; when tested next to name-brand cartridges, Carrot Ink printouts look as good or better. Guaranteed. If you are near …
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Most Innovative Headphones With the ety8, Etymotic has created an unlikely pairing of in-ear-canal headphones (canalphones) and Bluetooth. The only cable for these canalphones is the one connecting the left and right sides behind your neck. Instead of bulky earpieces, the ety8 has small enclosures on each earpiece the right side houses the Bluetooth components; the left side contains a …
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So, you’re thinking about a sound system for your homeor PC. The first thing you should consider is what you expect to get from such a system. Let’s look at how you are planning to use sound equipment, and we’ll note a few recommendations along the way. Remember that the woofer(s) determine all parts of the bass system. Base your …
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The function of a tripod is deceptively simple—to hold your camera steady in any position you want. Yet, finding a tripod that can do this easily, precisely, and comfortably is far from simple. At best, any tripod is a compromise between size, weight, flexibility, convenience, and cost: the secret is to settle on a model that is as compatible with …
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If a thief makes off with your laptop, you could lose not only a pricey piece of hardware But financial data, medical records, even your identity. More disturbing still, with wireless connections, your data can be compromised even if your laptop never leaves your hands. Here are a few solutions to consider: PHYSICAL SECURITY Invest In a lock. Industry standard …
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A team of organized criminals are installing equipment on legitimate bank ATM’s in at least 2 regions to steal both the ATM card number and the PIN. The team sits nearby in a car receiving the information transmitted wirelessly over weekends and evenings from equipment they install on the front of the ATM (see photos). If you see an attachment …
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Do you use an application to help you keep track of all web passwords and for automated sign-in? If yes, chances are you currently missing it on your iPhone. Not any more as there is some good news for all you folks, the makers of 1Password have come up with with a clever way to sync your passwords with the …
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Computer network design can vary wildly from one corporation to the next. That said most networks follow the same design principles. By design principles I mean there is generally a demilitarized zone of DMZ where servers such as the mail, dns, and web server are found. This DMZ is kept relatively unprotected, and in turn is firewalled off from the …
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