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This post was sponsored by Microsoft Office 365 and Cloud Powered Work, but all opinions expressed are mine.

Small businesses have a lot of competition, so it’s important for you to take advantage of all the technology available to ...continue reading

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Are you in search of a way to boost your business productivity with advanced technology? This post was sponsored by Microsoft Office 365 and Cloud Powered Work, but all opinions expressed are mine.

Technology can be both a lifesaver ...continue reading

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Are you in search of home office tools to transform your business? This post was sponsored by Microsoft Office 365 and Cloud Powered Work, but all opinions expressed are mine.

As we’ve discussed, virtual offices are finally being accepted as ...continue reading

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Virtual offices once seemed like a crazy idea, but I think it’s safe to say that the idea of a bricks-and-mortar office is sounding more and more like a needless expense to the latest generation of entrepreneurs. If you’re in this boat, you’ve probably wondered ...continue reading

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Still using Windows 7? Ever wanted to know how to group taskbar buttons? Whether you’re using your computer for work or for play, making sure the Windows desktop is aesthetically pleasing as well as being efficient for navigation and getting to the files and applications ...continue reading

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It’s long been said in circles where the actions of one serve the needs of many that there’s no “I” in “teamwork.” But there is an “I” in “social,” so maybe we can move beyond clichés and agree that there’s room for individuals — with ...continue reading

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Whether you find it to be a nuisance or not, automatic login is disabled in Windows 7 by default. Requiring a username and password when you sign on to your computer is one of many security features that Microsoft enables in Windows by default, though ...continue reading

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Since the Consumer Preview of Windows 8, this has been an oft-discussed and heated subject: the omission of the Start button. Even though many users across the Internet also recognize this as the demise of the Start menu, this is not true. It has merely been replaced by the full-screen Start screen, which now greets [...]

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The desktop version of Internet Explorer 10 tabs in 32-bit by default, but this can be changed. The “Modern UI” version, or whatever it’s called now, runs in 64-bit mode all the time. However, both versions run the browser frame process in 64-bit, and the desktop version runs tabs in 32-bit by default for the [...]

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If you haven’t already, please read part one before going any further. This part will have a more personal touch. In the first half of his review, I pointed out some of the shortcomings that Windows 8 still has. Today’s look will highlight some of the many improvements. For this, a leap of faith is [...]

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Today, Microsoft opened up the download of Windows 8 to all MSDN/TechNet subscribers. At LockerGnome, we thought it be appropriate to share some thoughts on the newest iteration of Windows. Windows 8 certainly is an underdog in the fight for popularity. It ushers in a vast array of changes to the interface, as well as [...]

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Should this rumor be true, it could end in a big world of hurt for PC makers. Even Acer, which actually manufactures the Surface tablets for Microsoft, trembles at the thought of a $199 price tag for the Windows RT Surface that is slated for release on October 26th — simultaneous with the launch of [...]

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The means of gaining employment aren’t always glamorous. Like fraternity hazing rituals out of Animal House, internship programs are seen either as ordeals in excessive humiliation or opportunities knocking. To the mid-level office manager with a moderate amount of power, hurling abuse at the new intern is a fulfilling way to let off steam before [...]

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When you think of social networks for business, you probably think of LinkedIn almost immediately. It’s certainly one of the most familiar ones out there, but a lot of the focus on LinkedIn involves connecting with people who you might not ever get a chance to meet in person. It’s nice to have those people [...]

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