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It's Free!
Here's the next generation of mobile browsing
and it runs on almost every phone. The Opera
Mini 5 beta 2 browser works on new touch
screen phones and hardware keypad phones
alike. It's better than many browsers
commonly found on phones today because it
runs faster and renders more content
accurately. This browser is loaded with
features like tabbed browsing, speed dial, a
download manager and Opera Link, which allows
you to synchronize your bookmarks and Speed
Dial between your mobile phone and desktop
computer. It's fast too! The Opera Mini lets
you search relevant text within the page you
are viewing, so you can get to what you're
looking for even faster than before.
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Cool Stuff
This little stand is a great way to work with
your . The
JustMobile
Xtand sits on your desk and
cradles your iPhone 3G or 3GS. It works
vertically or horizontally and rotates 360°
letting you have your choice of viewing
angles. It's built of solid aluminum, can be
taken anywhere, and weighs nothing. Xtand
works with all iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS
models and works well for controlling cable
clutter when you're charging the phone. Some
of its best features are the Non-slip feet,
adjustable viewing
angle, and the cool solid aluminum look and
construction. iPhones have become an
essential tool for business. Use the Xtand to
integrate your iPhone with the rest of your
desktop tools.
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Tips and Tricks
Has a colleague sent you an email with an
XLSX file attached? It's not a strange new
type of file for some new piece of software:
it's just a newer Excel file type. But if you
have an older version of Excel, earlier than
2007, then you might not be able to open it.
Here is an
update from Microsoft that will
allow you to open XLSK files in older
versions of Excel.
Additionally,
here
are several other free and easy ways to
open XLSK files
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Security Corner
One of the most common computer problems in the last few weeks has been a recent outbreak of "Fake Antivirus 2010." This is a fake antivirus and antispyware program that infects your computer via the internet. There are a few different ways you can get this. One of them is by clicking on internet ads. You can also get infected by simply visiting certain websites or using file-sharing programs like Kazaa or e-Donkey looking for illigitimate ways to install software that must normally be purchased before it is installed. A large percentage of the programs that are found on these file sharing networks are infected with spyware and trojans.
The Fake Antivirus 2010 spyware is particularly deceptive because it is designed to make itself look like real Windows alerts and uses alarming lanugage like, "System Error- Your system is infected with a dangerous virus!"
How can you avoid getting this spyware?
-Avoid clicking on internet banner ads. It's difficult to see where they really go.
-Don't use file sharing programs. They are sespools for malware and other dangerous computer threats.
-If you get a pop-up or a web page that says you may be infected with spyware, and to "click here" for a free scan, never click there. It's usually a trick to get you infected with spyware.
-Never respond to or click links in spam.
-If you are unsure about where a link in a web page goes, use your "right-click" mouse button to "copy link location" and paste it somewhere else first. Don't rely on what shows up in your status bar at the bottom of your browser, as this can be faked.
If you do get a popup, or a system warning about a system infection that is not from your own, trusted Antivirus program, don't click on it's buttons. Close your browser, move the pop-up window out of the way, and call your computer support group. If your company is in need of computer support, contact us by web or by phone at 818-541-9195.
