(NewsUSA) – Voice and data systems are crucial to the success or failure of most businesses. Many companies provide laptops, cell phones, and Internet connections that require expensive maintenance by internal IT departments. Paying for full-time IT services and multiple telecom providers may be an overlooked and unnecessary expense. A no-cost analysis of these expenses can save companies money. Geeks On Call (www.GeeksOnCall.com) has been a national leader in providing on-site computer support to thousands of businesses over the past decade. Recognizing a need for advice with telecom service providers, this leader in outsourced IT recently announced a new professional…
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(NewsUSA) – The Internet is an important educational tool. With a click of a mouse, kids can find information on just about anything. Unfortunately, children who don’t practice basic Internet safety may expose themselves and their parents to certain risks. Children can easily stumble upon inappropriate content. Chat rooms have a reputation for encouraging Internet predation, but pedophiles can stalk victims from Web sites like Facebook as well. Many kids don’t realize that anyone can read what they write on the Internet, so they post home phone numbers, addresses, their full names or the names of their schools. Social networking…
(NewsUSA) – Whether you’re preparing for your wedding, chronicling your travels or running a small business, a website or blog is the easiest way to share information with family, friends, professional contacts or customers. With advances in technology making it easier to build websites, millions of Americans are figuring out the basics of web design. Others are turning to professional designers for help. What makes a website’s design successful? According to design experts, there are five keys to effective website design. These tips will help ensure that your website attracts visitors, encourages them to browse and — if you’re selling…
(NewsUSA) – In today’s economy, businesses are seeking new streams of revenue. For example, businesses that sell phone systems and computer equipment typically rely on new sales to generate revenue. But when potential clients cut costs, they’re less likely to purchase new equipment and systems with the same frequency. As a result, many are looking for steadier streams of revenue to tide them over between sales. Luckily, some businesses are finding ways to create new streams of revenue for their clients. On Call Telecom (www.oncalltelecom.com), a company that holds partnerships with telecom companies such as Paetec and Qwest, helps create…
(NewsUSA) – In today’s age of technology, voice and data systems are crucial to the success or failure of most businesses. Many companies provide laptops, cell phones and Internet connections that require expensive maintenance by internal IT departments. But paying for full-time IT services and multiple telecom providers may be an overlooked and unnecessary expense. IT professionals agree that a no-cost analysis of these expenses can save companies big dollars. Recognizing this need, such companies as Geeks On Call have announced new professional telecom audit services designed to save money for businesses of all sizes. In addition to their on-site…
(NewsUSA) – Most of the time, we don’t notice the engineered systems that affect our daily lives. That’s because they’re doing what they’re supposed to be doing. If you flick a light switch and the light turns on, you don’t give it a second thought. If the light fails, however, it’s a different story. Some system failures are more serious than others. For example, you probably didn’t think too much about offshore oil rigs until the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, a disaster that has wrought political, economic and environmental consequences that will last for decades. While…
Man-made and natural disruptions to air travel are all-too-often the norm. Not only can weather delay take-offs and landings, but new airline rules can also keep planes grounded. For example, if a plane is sitting on the tarmac for more than three hours, it has to return to the gate. On the upside, there are ways to cope with the unexpected. Here are a few simple tips to prepare for delays before leaving home: * Print copies of itineraries with the 800 numbers for your airline, and others that fly the same route, just in case you have to rebook…
(NewsUSA) – Looking to save money? There are ways to leverage great technology without burning a hole in your wallet. Here are some safe, secure options — all of them free — that can help make your computer more productive, useful and fun: * Firefox Browser: (www.GetFireFox.com) — Get onto the Internet with this alternative to Windows Internet Explorer that is compatible with both Macs and PCs. It is fast and secure and allows you to download lots of free plug-ins that provide information, social media integration and multimedia capabilities. * TweetDeck: (www.TweetDeck.com) — This free program enables you to…
(NewsUSA) – If you, your family members or anyone with whom you do business shares music, photos, or documents online, identity thieves could be downloading your information — including your Social Security number, home address and health information — legally. In any given second, nearly 22 million people around the globe are on peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing networks, where they download and swap movies, software and documents over the Internet. But users of file-sharing networks can expose the contents of entire hard drives to everyone else on the network. In April 2009, the Today Show found 25,800 student loan applications, over…