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Sync Your Google Calendar and Contacts

July 1st, 2010 · No Comments · computers, technology-general

In our previous post, we looked at syncing strategies for Mac and iPhones.  The focus was on people who use iCal and Address Book as their primary place to store events and contacts. Today it’s Google’s turn.  If you use the Google Calendar, Google makes it easy to sync that calendar with your phone or [...]

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Anti-Virus Software: What to Look For

September 9th, 2009 · No Comments · computers, security

Because Internet criminals are getting smarter all the time, computer users need to find a way to stay one step ahead.  You should never user the Internet without some kind of anti-virus or Internet security software installed. A good anti-virus package protects you in several ways: The anti-virus part of the package scans your computer [...]

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Two Ways to Get Internet on the Go

August 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Internet, computers, hardware

Not long ago, we wrote about why you should have your own laptop computer.  But having a laptop computer is useless unless you also have a way to get on the Internet when you don’t happen to be at home or in your office.   Without the Internet, your computer is little more than an expensive [...]

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7 Reasons to Have Your Own Laptop

July 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment · computers

There may be a computer in the broker’s office, but you don’t have to use it.  In fact, you’re better off having and using your own laptop.  Here are some reasons why: You can save your work. If you’re sharing a computer with everyone else in the office, the documents you save today can be [...]

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Netbook or Notebook?

July 16th, 2009 · No Comments · computers

A portable, laptop computer is pretty much a requirement for the tech-enabled real estate professional.  But should it be a notebook computer or one of those newer inexpensive “netbooks”? Netbooks are small computers designed to be used on the go.  Best Buy describes them as perfect for travel or as a supplement to your main [...]

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