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June 5th, 2013

SocialMedia_June04_CWhen browsing the Internet, what type of site do you spend most of your time on? For most people, that would be social media. It's hard not to find someone using social media these days. One of the less popular, yet still important, services is Google+. While the user base is considerably lower than say Facebook, it is growing. In an effort to increase numbers further, Google has recently introduced a number of interesting changes to Google+.
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Topic Social Media
May 28th, 2013

Facebook_May28_CThe increasing popularity of social media has brought with it an increase in the number of security issues. Facebook, the most popular platform, has integrated fairly robust security measures to keep your account secure. A recently introduced new security feature - Trusted Contacts - uses your friends to help you regain access to your account.

Trusted Contacts was officially introduced by Facebook in early May 2013, after nearly two years in testing. It is a potentially really useful feature that could help you out one day.
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May 16th, 2013

Hardware_May15_CThe computer has become such an invaluable tool to all businesses that it's hard to imagine life without one. While computers are important, many companies can't afford the latest and greatest and must make do with older systems. A problem with this is that older systems often run slower and can cause you to be counterproductive. However, there are steps you can take to keep your computers running as they should.
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Topic Hardware
May 8th, 2013

SocialMedia_May07_CTo many business owners, social media is one of the most important marketing tools at their disposal. It's true that a well executed social media strategy can make all the difference, while also giving smaller companies a way to compete with industry giants. What many may not realize is that social media can be much more than just a marketing platform.
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Topic Social Media
May 1st, 2013

Facebook_April30_CFacebook is currently the most popular, and arguably important, social media platform. Many think that if you don't have a presence on this service, you are missing out or are behind the times. As such, companies have flocked to the service with hopes of reaching more customers. The truth is, it takes more than just a profile to leverage your presence on Facebook.
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April 19th, 2013

Hardware_April18_CWhen it comes to technology there are so many different components, ideas, concepts, etc. that it can be hard to keep track of them all. It's not made any easier by the fact that many of the acronyms and terms thrown around are confusing. A common term you may have heard and wondered about is overclocking. Do you know what it is?
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Topic Hardware
April 10th, 2013

MobileGeneral_April10_CWhen it comes to technology, there is so much to choose from that picking any system or device is a daunting task. This is especially true for tablets which come with different systems, apps and features. There's also no doubting that tablets can help make many people's jobs easier. So what do you do when you want a new tablet? The easiest thing is to compare them.

Here's a five point comparison of the three most popular 10-inch tablets - Apple's iPad 4, Google's Nexus 10 and Microsoft's Surface Pro.
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April 10th, 2013

SocialMedia_April09_CThere are numerous ways a business can build a brand and ultimately grow. One of the most popular tools to help with this is social media, of which there are numerous services. The newest social media service is Pinterest which is dedicated to the sharing of images. Pinterest has recently been updated with a new layout and features that businesses with profiles will benefit from.

Here's a brief overview of the new features introduced with Pinterest's recent layout changes.
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Topic Social Media
April 2nd, 2013

Facebook_April02_CThe main way users interact with Facebook is through their News Feed. It shows what their friends are sharing, videos to watch, what companies you have liked are sharing, etc. Despite other changes to the layout, the News Feed has generally remained unchanged. Until now that is, Facebook has recently announced multiple changes to the News Feed.
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March 23rd, 2013

Hardware_March20_CComputers, love them or hate them, you most likely use them on a daily basis and would be lost without them. Like the car, these machines are an integral part of modern society, but few of us know the first thing about them beyond how to use them. Yes, computers are complicated, but it can really help to know a bit about the internal components of your trusty computer.
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Topic Hardware