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 <title>10 things you must know before buying an iPad</title>
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With much fanfare, Apple has now unveiled its ‘iPad’ computer.  Weighing 1.5 pounds and being 0.5 inch thin, it delivers a 9.7 inch touch screen without the bulk of a traditional laptop. </description>
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 <title>Your Technology Needs in 2010</title>
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At this time of year, many technology experts unleash their predictions for the next 12 months.  Instead, Computer Troubleshooters surveyed you, our clients, to find out what you want to see in 2010.  Your responses did not include house-cleaning robots or flying cars, but focused on better core technology components like security, file sharing and internet browsing.  Here’s what you told us will be important in 2010:  </description>
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 <title>Season’s Greetings &amp; Trading Days 2009</title>
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Season's Greetings from Everyone at Computer Troubleshooters Riverwood. We really do appreciate your business. Have a wonderful holiday season &amp; a prosperous New Year. Have a wonderful break and we will see you in the new year!   </description>
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 <title>Computer Troubleshooters Partners with Powerbuy to save you money.</title>
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Powerbuys  mission is to help Australian small businesses buy the right I.T. products at the best possible price. The true value of PowerBuy is in the ability to deliver substantial savings to their members by negotiating significant discounts with I.T. manufacturers. Powerbuy has years of experience working in senior positions for global I.T. manufacturers, so they know how to negotiate with them.   </description>
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 <title>December News: Planning for a Prosperous New Year</title>
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As we start winding down 2009, it’s time to start thinking about plans for the year to come.  For most of us this includes things like financial planning and budgeting, updating our business plan, updating our marketing plan, and perhaps some year-end tax planning too.   But have you thought about your 2010 technology plan?  </description>
 <pubDate>thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:52:00 +1000</pubDate>
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 <title>Computer Troubleshooters World Wide Review of Windows 7: One Month Later, Windows 7 popular with Techs</title>
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On October 22nd Microsoft launched its Windows 7 Operating System, with all the fanfare and media attention it deserved.  Many IT professionals, however, remember when Windows 7’s predecessor, Vista, launched with similar fanfare and positive reviews but quickly became unpopular with users and technicians alike.  How has Windows 7 held up in it’s first month of real world usage?  Computer Troubleshooters (the world’s largest IT support franchise with almost 500 locations globally) surveyed its franchise network in late November to find out.  </description>
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 <title>Your Office away from the office. Remote Access and Mobile Email</title>
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sometimes we need to escape the tether of our desk.  But what if you need access to files or emails to work on your business challenges?  
This month we highlight the things to consider when working away from the office (such as Remote Access and Mobile Email Solutions). </description>
 <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:10:00 +1000</pubDate>
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 <title>The top 10 technology mistakes small businesses make and how to avoid them.</title>
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we hope you find this report on the top 10 technology mistakes small
businesses make (and tips for avoiding them) a useful tool
for gauging your business’ technology infrastructure   </description>
 <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:30:00 +1000</pubDate>
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<td style="padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:6px" class="t4">Having issues 
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<td class="t5" style="padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:10px"><p>Use these cheat 
sheets to find where different functions have moved to. Simply look at the tab 
relating to the old menu and then look at the line corresponding to the command 
you were looking for and it will show you where the command has moved to.<br>
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<a href="http://www.cts-rb.com.au/Tips/Office_2007_Ribbon/Word%20ribbon%20mapping%20workbook1.xlsx">Microsoft Word Ribbon 
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<img alt="Excel Icon" src="http://www.cts-rb.com.au/images/excel-icon-small.gif" width="16" height="16">
<a href="http://www.cts-rb.com.au/Tips/Office_2007_Ribbon/Excel%20ribbon%20mapping%20workbook1.xlsx">Microsoft Excel Ribbon 
Mappings</a></p>
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<img alt="Excel Icon" src="http://www.cts-rb.com.au/images/excel-icon-small.gif" width="16" height="16">
<a href="http://www.cts-rb.com.au/Tips/Office_2007_Ribbon/Outlook%20ribbon%20mapping%20workbook1.xlsx">Microsoft Outlook Ribbon 
Mappings</a></p>
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<img alt="Excel Icon" src="http://www.cts-rb.com.au/images/excel-icon-small.gif" width="16" height="16">
<a href="http://www.cts-rb.com.au/Tips/Office_2007_Ribbon/PowerPoint%20ribbon%20mapping%20workbook1.xlsx">Microsoft Powerpoint 
Ribbon Mappings</a></p>
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<img alt="Excel Icon" src="http://www.cts-rb.com.au/images/excel-icon-small.gif" width="16" height="16">
<a href="http://www.cts-rb.com.au/Tips/Office_2007_Ribbon/Access%20ribbon%20mapping%20workbook1.xlsx">Microsoft Access Ribbon 
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<p>Hopefully these help you in getting used to the new interface that Microsoft 
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 <title>October Newsletter - Windows 7 Release on October 22, what has changed?</title>
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This months newsletter highlights some of the new features in Windows 7 to help you be more productive and some of the reasons you may choose to upgrade your PC to Microsofts newest Operating System Windows 7.   </description>
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 <title>September Newsletter - Social Media: How to Get Started </title>
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Social media allows users to interact with each other and discuss shared interests.  Popular social media sites include: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, MySpace, Wikipedia, Digg, Delicious, Friend Feed, Flickr, Ning, Skype, Stumbleupon and many more.  However, the three most popular sites include Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn which is what we will discuss this month.   </description>
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  <![CDATA[Computer Troubleshooters have just launched some videos explaining some of the 
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Computer Troubleshooters have just launched some videos explaining some of the 
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 <title>August Newsletter - Email marketing made easy </title>
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Repeat business comes from providing quality and value, but also from keeping in touch with your clients, reminding them of your services and promoting things you think they can benefit from.  Email marketing is an easy and effective way to remain at the top of a customer’s mind for that next transaction, as long as your email marketing messages are appropriate and effective.  Although it may seem difficult for a small business to manage an ongoing email marketing campaign, there are many simple and effective tools designed to make this easy and affordable.  This month we highlight what to look for in an email marketing tool.  </description>
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 <title>July Newsletter - Choosing the best anti-virus software </title>
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We often get asked “what’s the best anti-virus software?” however that’s like asking a group of people what the best car is.  Raise the subject of anti-virus software with a group of computer experts and you will get many different opinions.  Here are some things to consider when selecting security software for your computer.
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Would you like to have the maintance of your network done at a fixed price? &lt;br /&gt;
Have a look at our Managed Services Plans.
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 <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:31:00 +1000</pubDate>
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 <title>June Newsletter - When your server is not your server (Cloud Computing) </title>
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Did you know that you can have all of the business benefits of a server, without physically owning a server?  These benefits include a common storage location for shared information, email and calendaring features and remote access, to name a few.
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 <title>Computer Troubleshooters 2009 Solutions Catologue</title>
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To find out more about the different areas where Computer Troubleshooters can help you improve your systems. Have a look at our solutions catologue.
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 <pubDate>thu, 28 May 2009 15:19:00 +1000</pubDate>
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 <title>May Newsletter - Why you need to know about firewalls</title>
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Did you know that when your computer is connected to the internet, it has over 131,000 ports that a hacker could connect to?  These ports are like doors in a building and if they arent protected properly, then someone could sneak in without you noticing.  If the hacker is not installing a virus, they can still do some serious damage without alerting your security software, including transmitting your personal information.  So how do you watch all of these doorways to your information?  You need a firewall!  
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Need email while on the go that inegrates with your exchange server? Then maybe Blackberry professional software is the solution you have been looking for. Click Below for information about our install package.
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As the end of the Financial Year approaches we are often thinking of ways of ensuring our business is tax effective, so now is the time to start planning. Here are 6 Tips for IT from Computer Troubleshooters you might consider with advice from your tax advisor
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 <title>April NewsLetter - The 10 Technology Basics</title>
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Technology is always changing and evolving, but most businesses cant afford to keep pace with the latest trends.  Instead, focus on laying a solid foundation for your business technology, with a plan and a budget for ongoing support, maintenance and replacement.  Its just as important to get the technology basics right as it is to have a strong financial or marketing plan.  This month we touch on the ten technology basics that should be in place in your business.
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 <title>March NewsLetter - Cyber-Bullying</title>
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All About Cyber-Bullying and how to protect yourself from it.
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 <title>February NewsLetter - New Year, New Office Part 2</title>
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This month we continue our advice on technologys little hassles, with a few more areas that can be easily and inexpensively solved.
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 <title>January NewsLetter - New Year, New Office</title>
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Often technologys little problems or hassles are put up with, instead of being given the attention needed to resolve or improve them.  Lets start the New Year by dealing with a few areas that can be easily and inexpensively solved. Watch out for part 2 of this article next month.
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How are you liking our new &lt;a href="http://www.cts-rb.com.au"&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt; ? send your comments to &lt;a href="mailto:webmaster@cts-rb.com.au"&gt;webmaster@cts-rb.com.au&lt;/a&gt;
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