Tips & Tricks: Online Safety

Computers and the Internet have presented our world with unprecedented access to information more quickly than ever before. The benefits of such access to information, however, also present many dangers. Warnings exist everywhere and are communicated in many ways in order to make Internet users aware of as many dangers as possible. Unfortunately, most of these warnings are written in a manner that only a computer "geek" can understand. In order to clear up the fog that generally surrounds online safety warnings, here are a few of the most important as related to other real world warnings.

• Don't trust candy from strangers.
  Just because something is published on the Internet doesn't make it true. The Internet is open for anyone and everyone to publish their facts, opinions, ranting, sales gimmicks, etc. So, don't accept anything posted as fact unless you can verify that the source is reliable. Websites and email addresses can be easily spoofed, so verify all email addresses before opening unexpected attachments or responding to requests for information. Most reputable companies, especially government and financial institutions, will never send requests for your personal information via email.
  
  
• If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
  Most people have come across emails or Internet pop-ups that promise fantastic rewards or wealth beyond your dreams. Contrary to their claims... Online Safety tips...

Ready for Windows 7?

Microsoft is releasing Windows 7, the latest version of the Windows operating system, this October. Most users did not choose to upgrade to Windows Vista, and support for Windows XP is ending. So expectations are high that most Windows users WILL upgrade to Windows 7 in the coming months. Will you? Are you ready? Will it run on your hardware? Will your applications work?

Register for our October 29th Windows 7 seminar to find out these answers and more...

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Sally Esbaum!

Please join the entire Desktop Resources team in congratulating Sally Esbaum on her sixth anniversary with DRI! Sally has done an outstanding job of driving our sales results as we continue to grow each year, as well as leading by example by always being the "client advocate" for all of our ongoing client relationships. Congratulations Sally!

Cutting IT Costs for
Small Business
The Benefits of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Cloud Computing

Small businesses should re-examine how they invest in technology. In this economy, cash is king and finding ways to manage cash flow better and reduce costs can be critical to your business. Also, new developments in the technology now provide new opportunities to provide BETTER service results at LOWER costs than you are experiencing today. This document looks at the benefits on this new approach to technology investment. It examines the concerns of traditional IT support for Small Businesses and provides alternative approaches that save money and guard cash flow.

See www.DesktopResources.com/WP to download the entire whitepaper.

Offsite E-Mail Backup
How an offsite copy of your critical business data can save your business

Did you realize that one of your most important source of business records today is your e-mail server? The courts have weighed in, and now e-mail is just as important as your other records (and in some cases, more important!) As we all leverage e-mail to send correspondence, invoices, and other important documents, it is increasingly imporant that these records be protected. Desktop Resources now provides a Remote Backup Service which automatically backs up your Exchange e-mail server over the internet to safeguard these important documents.

See our website or contact
Sally Esbaum for more details.