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Bill gates last day at Microsoft is just days away, so it’s a good time to take stock of what the man has and hasn’t done for us and in some cases to us, by and large, I think we owe bill gates a world of thanks. Say what will about the intense, driven man, described by some as mean …

Here’s a scenario most of us are familiar with, whether first-hand or as a witness to a colleague’s faux pas: an e-mail with a stripping Santa Claus figure is sent to a cluster of internal contacts at Christmas time and, accidentally included on the recipients’ list, is the company CEO. Embarrassing for the sender, yes. Grounds for dismissal? Unlikely. What …

More than 75 percent of banking sites are not secure, according to a study out of the University of Michigan. A new study from the University of Michigan has found that more than 75 percent of banking websites are not completely up to snuff when it comes to security. The study looked at 214 financial institution websites and focused on …

When it comes to reducing wastage, small steps make a big difference. By implementing the following tips your office will benefit from reduced costs and greater productivity, and you’ll enhance your reputation by being an environmentally-friendly business. Dial don’t drive Do you really need to conduct all your meetings face-to-face? Tele- and video conferencing is quick, simple and inexpensive to …

Many employees feel they’re underpaid for the work they do, yet they wait until their yearly performance review to negotiate a higher salary. But if you wait until then, you’ll be too late. You need to prepare year-round for that discussion. The following steps can help make sure you’re in position for a raise when review time comes around. Define …

A new kind of malicious software could pose a danger to Windows users who download music files on peer-to-peer networks. The new malware inserts links to dangerous Web pages within ASF (Advanced Systems Format) media files. “The possibility of this has been known for a little while but this is the first time we’ve seen it done,” said David Emm, …

Saving staggeringly high amounts of energy is now as simple as unplugging your computer. Back when electricity costs were relatively low, easy eco-friendly initiatives like unplugging weren’t as high a priority. Yet recent surveys have revealed that around two-thirds of businesses are now paying more attention to energy efficiency than they were just a year ago. Some companies are motivated …