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Free Antivirus Protection versus a Paid Subscription

In the time of rapidly advancing technology, it is more necessary than ever to protect your computer. Criminals have risen to the challenge and can use this technology to steal your information. Install software that searches for the criminal element and eliminates it from ever being a problem. There is another dilemma: With so many antivirus [...]

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Free Antivirus Protection versus a Paid Subscription

Protect Your Laptop With an Affordable Cheap Laptop Backpack

A laptop computer is a major investment for most people. Being one of the most expensive pieces of equipment on the market, why not also invest in an affordable, cheap laptop backpack to protect your investment? Getting a product at a cheaper rate usually means getting a poorer quality item, but thorough shopping can weed [...]

Protect Your Laptop With an Affordable Cheap Laptop Backpack

Bluetooth: 10 Benefits

People who use Bluetooth technology, swear by it. Every user trumpets the benefits of Bluetooth; but are these benefits worth the investment? Review the ten top benefits of Bluetooth, and decide if grabbing on to this technological trend is right for you. 1. Wireless Convenience There are many benefits of using wireless devices. The basic plus to going [...]

Bluetooth: 10 Benefits

5 Ways You Can Become a Victim of Identity Theft

In this poor economy, identity theft is still a big problem. Now, more than ever, it is important to protect yourself from criminals who would rob you without you ever being aware until it is too late. Keep from being a victim by learning how you can easily become one. Identity theft is a problem for [...]

5 Ways You Can Become a Victim of Identity Theft

Denver IT Support: Anti-phishing Software

Growing technology allows the threat of spam to continue evolving, and phishing is the scam of the moment spammers are using. Your best defense against phishing is to be cautious and maintain a healthy level of skepticism. However, you can save time by using good anti-phishing software. North Star Strategic IT – Your Denver IT Support [...]

Denver IT Support: Anti-phishing Software

What to Know Before Buying a Video Card for your Computer

There are many accessories mentioned when you buy a computer. The sales associate may ask about what you plan to do with the computer to help you determine the type of video card you will require. What is a video card? It is the component responsible for the pictures that you see on the computer screen. [...]

What to Know Before Buying a Video Card for your Computer

Denver Network Support: What is Web Conferencing?

A few years ago, people having conversations and meetings while they are in different locations meant having the conversation over the phone. But today, people can communicate, even conduct live meetings and presentation even if they are half a world away. All you need is a computer, internet access and a downloaded web-based application to [...]

Denver Network Support: What is Web Conferencing?

How to Choose Anti-spam Filter Software

Everyone experiences the flow of unwanted emails wanting you to join this or that or insisting you have won tons of money. This spam email is not only bothersome, it is also dangerous in some cases. Many spammers use emails to transfer viruses and also adware and spyware to your PC. To stop this you [...]

How to Choose Anti-spam Filter Software

Denver Network Support Tip: How-To Add Memory to Your PC or Laptop

Wouldn’t it be great if you could simply open up your brain and add more space so you could remember everything? Oh well, you can’t do that but you can add more memory to your PC or laptop if the need arises. North Star Strategic IT – Your Denver Network Support company When you buy a computer, [...]

Denver Network Support Tip: How-To Add Memory to Your PC or Laptop

How to Retrieve Information in Excel 2007 With a Custom List

A good way to retrieve information in Excel 2007 is with a custom list. There are already lists in Excel. If you type Jan into a cell and pull the copy handle, the rest of the months will fill in. You can create your own custom lists, and make whatever you want fill in. Oh, [...]

How to Retrieve Information in Excel 2007 With a Custom List