The U.S. and the world are using Windows 7 more than any other OS
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10/17/2011 - Share for Windows 7 finally eclipses XP. What's your office using?
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Before Choosing a Smartphone, Be Aware of the Cost
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9/7/2011 - Total 2-year contract costs can exceed $4000
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Responsive presents Facebook and Internet Safety seminar
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7/12/2011 - Hosted by the Village of Montgomery
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Responsive hosts Microsoft Community Connections event with Aurora Chamber of Commerce
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6/8/2011 - Office 2010 Tips & Tricks
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You Know I.T.'s Spring in Chicago
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5/4/2011 - Warm weather is on the way - are you and your network ready?
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Rustock Spam Ring Busted with Help from Microsoft
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3/17/2011 - U.S. Marshals seized servers and hard drives which controlled one of the world's largest spam rings
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What's New with Small Business Server 2011?
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2/17/2011 - Microsoft changes the SBS lineup for 2011 with the new Essentials offering
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2011 State of Small Business I.T. (SMBIT)
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1/25/2011 - Let me report that the state of small business information technology has never been stronger - or more confusing
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Small business owners missing the threat of cyber-attack
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12/5/2010 - Recent theft of $70 million shows that SMB's are in the crosshairs of cyber-criminals
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Microsoft Announces Office 365
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10/19/2010 - Repackaged and upgraded services can act all solely in the cloud or as an extension to the desktop
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Report: Cybercrime Increases when Small Business Owners Fail To Fortify Security
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9/4/2010 - Increase in vulnerability is preventable
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Don't Click on the Link for the Facebook Dislike Button - You Won't Like the Results
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8/18/2010 - Scammers take advantage of users' request for a new Facebook feature
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Are Your Software Licenses Current?
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8/13/2010 - License violations can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars
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Why is Your Computer Running Slow?
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8/1/2010 - You don't have to call the number from the infomercials to find out
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Should you use ActiveX controls?
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7/23/2010 - Are they safe or do they invite serious problems to your PC?
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How Spammers Get Your Email Address
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7/14/2010 - Protect your Inbox from these time stealers
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Could Your Small Business Unintentionally Be Using Pirated Software
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6/10/2010 - Protect your small business from virus and spyware threats in counterfeit software
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Keep Your Laptop Safe While Travelling
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6/9/2010 - It will likely cost more to replace the data than the hardware and software combined
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Wi-Fi Safety Tips
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6/8/2010 - Wi-fi networking can be a great convenience for small business - just follow these concepts to keep it safe
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Outlook 2010 at a Glance: Tips for Small Business
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6/3/2010 - Microsoft's latest version of Outlook streamlines tasks to give you more time
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Replacement Laptop Battery for Small Business Owners
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6/1/2010 - Small businesses depend on notebooks more than ever - what are the signs of battery deterioration?
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Microsoft Office Live will Upgrade to Live SkyDrive
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5/23/2010 - Online storage from a reputable company at a great price - $0 (also known as free)
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Is Your Business Too Small to be Hacked?
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5/21/2010 - Threats arrive everyday trying to glean critical information on your network
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Are Your Browser Plugins Updated?
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5/15/2010 - Malfunctioning websites and security breaches make the clear case for keeping plugins up-to-date
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Microsoft to offer Office Web Apps free on June 15th
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5/13/2010 - Scaled down versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote to combat Google Apps
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Is the Copier a Risk to Your Organization's Security?
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5/12/2010 - Digital copiers store images - sometimes every page - forever
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Potential new malware easily bypasses antivirus software
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5/10/2010 - Not an immediate threat due to oversized payload
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Office 2010 - Coming to small business PC's soon
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3/1/2010 - New applications could make the upgrade worthwhile for small business
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New Shortcut Keys in Windows 7
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12/27/2009 - Take advantage of the new operating system shortcuts
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Should your firm consider netbooks instead of notebooks?
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6/1/2009 - The wave of netbooks is getting a lot of play in the media
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Vista Service Pack 2 - Finally Ready for Prime Time?
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5/27/2009 - Is the latest (third) release of Vista the one users have been waiting for?
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Keyboard Shortcuts to Save You Time
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5/19/2009 - Menus and right-clicks are great, but these are helpful if these are repetitive tasks for you
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Conficker's I.T. Implications for Small Firms
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5/4/2009 - One of the computing community's most elusive threats to understand - but be fooled to think the IT community was crying wolf. The wolf may still be here.
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Why Password Policies Matter
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4/25/2009 - 3 Steps to a Safer, More Secure Network
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Should our firm allow work to be done from the ballpark, beach, or beer garden?
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4/24/2009 - A mobile policy (or at least an understanding) is needed for data leaving the office
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What is metadata and how could it affect my company?
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3/24/2009 - You may not realize you are revealing more information than you intended
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5 I.T. Concepts Small Businesses Shouldn't Overlook in 2009
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3/21/2009 - Don't take your eye off these important ideas during the economic downturn
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I.T. Steps When Someone Leaves the Organization
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3/19/2009 - Protecting the data becomes top priority in this situation
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2.5 Critical Levels of Backup Needed
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2/16/2009 - It's not the old days anymore and a good old tape drive by itself just won't cut it.
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10 Good Reasons Encryption Should Be Required for Your Firm's Mobile Data
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2/16/2009 - The data on your drive is probably worth more than the drive itself - your liability for protecting that data is potentially worth even more!
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Does I.T. have an entry in your small business budget?
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1/29/2009 - Your computer consultant should also be your partner in the technology planning to make a difference in your business.
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Security Alert: Malware Sites Moving Faster and Growing Quickly
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1/28/2009 - AVG reports significant rise in threats
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Debuting soon - Windows 7 is the next crucial step for Microsoft
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1/16/2009 - Will the small business community open its arms to the newest version of Windows?
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Microsoft to improve remote access for small business
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12/30/2008 - DirectAccess and Windows 7 to replace need for VPN hardware to access server remotely
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Windows Small Business Server 2008 - Launched
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11/16/2008 - Smaller firms looking for valuable technology upgrade should look right here
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Small Business Server 2008 Launch Date Announced
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7/8/2008 - Microsofts sets November 12, 2008 as the launch date for both SBS 2008 and Essential Server 2008
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The XP experience begins winds down
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6/30/2008 - A staple in the history of small business computing takes another step toward the bench
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Windows Small Business Server 2008: A Primer
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6/21/2008 - New version of popular SBS to arrive sometime in the last half of 2008
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XP SP3 released, improved performance reported
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5/13/2008 - As has been rumored for quite some time, the final service pack for the venerable Windows XP operating system has been released. Microsoft's new flagship desktop operating system, Vista, received its first service pack early in February.
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The Most Overlooked Asset of the Small Enterprise
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9/24/2007 - Data comprises the heart of small business management
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Rumors Abound of Vista SP1 and XP SP3
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8/13/2007 - New releases won't be available until late 2007 at the earliest
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Desktop vs Laptop in Today's Small Business
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8/8/2007 - Portability gets more attention with price drops and accessible internet
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New Small Business Data Backup Strategies
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7/31/2007 - Capacity, speed, consistency: all part of the critical backup situation
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Hybrid Hard Drives Available This Month
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6/22/2007 - Performance, battery improvements for Vista only?
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Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Released
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4/7/2007 - Small business users will appreciate the smaller details
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Responsive Network Services Software Experience
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1/18/2007 - Consultants Work with Many Packages
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Microsoft Vista Launch - Big Ideas for Small Business
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1/2/2007 - Part of 'Most significant product launch in Microsoft's history'
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Small Business Data Protection: The Big Idea
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12/14/2006 - Backup, Archive, and Disaster Recovery
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Quad-core processors make their debut
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11/14/2006 - Impact on small business likely limited
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Microsoft Announces Windows Vista Express Upgrade Program
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10/26/2006 - Small businesses may find this an attractive option
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Small Business Server 2003 in Chicago Area Offices
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9/28/2006 - Microsoft's SBS package offers significant benefits to small firms
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Microsoft Windows Vista Update for Small Business
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9/6/2006 - Release Candidate More Stable, Pricing Set, DNS Issue Looms
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The Value of Your Computer Consultant
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8/22/2006 - From Oswego to Chicago, IT is all about the data for Responsive
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Network Support Key to IT/Office Efficiency in Small Businesses
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8/17/2006 - Dependency on computer system in smaller companies escalating
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Adding a Second (or Third or Fourth) Monitor
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8/15/2006 - More displays can make users more efficient
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Fiber Optic Connections Set to Change the Internet Landscape
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8/7/2006 - Not available in Chicago yet
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New Intel Chip Takes on AMD
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8/1/2006 - Core 2 Duo Raises the Technical Bar and the 2006 Outlook
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Small Business Data Backup Choices
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7/14/2006 - Hard drive, tape, USB drive, offsite, optical, paper, ...
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New Memory Could Affect All Digital Processing: MRAM
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7/14/2006 - Motorola Spin-Off First to Market with New Technology
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Responsive Network Services Offers Online Work Request System
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7/14/2006 - New web-based system benefits users, clients and consultants
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Could It Be? More Delays for Microsoft Vista
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7/10/2006 - With Office 2007 pushed back, will Vista follow suit?
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Microsoft to Release a Dozen Security Patches Next Week
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6/9/2006 - Busy time for IT consultants approaching
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Solid State Hard Drive: Samsung 32 GB Drive
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3/29/2006 - Impressive speed, low power, but high price (for now)
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Small Business Network Installation Issues
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3/29/2006 - Experienced consultants improve the process
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OneNote - Changing the Way You Look at Meeting Notes
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3/29/2006 - Get better meeting results
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Microsoft Makes Changes After Vista Launch Delayed
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3/28/2006 - Allchin to retire, Sinofsky moving to Windows team
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Details taking shape for Microsoft's 'Origami'
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3/12/2006 - Will the small Ultra-Mobile PC find a place in the big world of small business?
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Kevin Mitnick: Hacking targets the human firewall
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3/12/2006 - 'Social Engineering' technique tricks the unsuspecting
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Novell to Microsoft Migration
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3/12/2006 - Shift in market share to Microsoft causes even more to switch
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Maxtor's 1 TB RAID 0 or 500 GB RAID 1 external hard drive
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3/12/2006 - High-speed, high capacity vs high reliability, lower capacity
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Update: Blackberry Users Breathe a Big Sigh of Relief While RIM Pays a Big Price
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3/3/2006 - One Time Payment Keeps NTP and RIM Out of Court
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Six Degrees of Vista
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3/2/2006 - Microsoft's Upgrade to Windows XP Coming Soon...
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New Protection Systems on the Way from Microsoft and Symantec
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3/2/2006 - Security remains hot topic for small business
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Small Business Computer Disaster Recovery
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3/2/2006 - Planning for Preparation & Recovery
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Treo 700w: Small Business Everywhere Companion
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3/2/2006 - Your Office Really Can Be Anywhere
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Update: Fee-Based Email: Only for the "Legitimate" Mass Mailer
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2/28/2006 - AOL and Yahoo look to new system
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The Data Dependent Small Business
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2/22/2006 - Computers play a critical part of many successful, small organizations
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Microsoft Vista Update - Will Small Business Make the Upgrade?
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2/22/2006 - Build 5308 offers the full Vista feature set
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Internet & Children: Some Simple Guidelines to Improve Internet Safety
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2/22/2006 - Protecting children online requires attention
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HP Misto - Creating a new coffee table craze
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2/22/2006 - HP Labs, Congratulations on your 40th!
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Email Issues: Will the real email please stand up?
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2/15/2006 - Authentication techniques require constant attention
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Blackberry Work-Around
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2/15/2006 - New software avoids patent issues
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Backup the Backup
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2/15/2006 - Another case of more is better than less
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New Exchange Server Ready to Talk?
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2/15/2006 - Exchange 12 offers new access opportunity: voice
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Verizon Broadband Wireless
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2/8/2006 - Fast, reliable EV-DO speed
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Symantec's Turn at Emergency Patching
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2/8/2006 - Antivirus needs protective patch
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Responsible Responsive Service
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2/8/2006 - Data protection first priority
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Blackworm to make its debut on Friday
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2/1/2006 - Download current definitions for virus protection today
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Remote Access Update
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2/1/2006 - Much to be considered for remote access success
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Microsoft Small Business Server 2003
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2/1/2006 - Making small business work like big business
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How Rich is "Bill Gates Rich"?
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2/1/2006 - Answer: really, really, really, really...
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Windows Vista: Which comes first, the launch or the patch?
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1/18/2006 - Security focus apparent even before release
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IE7 lets you forget
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1/18/2006 - Clear browser information with one button
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Client Scheduled Maintenance
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1/18/2006 - Responsive supports network so users focus on work
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Apple ships 14 million iPods last quarter
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1/18/2006 - Video adds to iPod momentum
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eBay in Talks to Purchase Skype
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9/8/2005 - Internet Phone Service Creating Major Buzz
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Internet Explorer Upgrade Expected Soon
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9/7/2005 - IE7 to Upgrade Security; Take on Firefox
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Apple Offers New iPod Nano
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9/7/2005 - Super slim but still holds 1000 songs; iPod Phone Also
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Microsoft's Office Small Business Accounting Released
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9/7/2005 - Targets Companies of 25 or Less; QuickBooks Competitor
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Wheeler Speaks at Northern Illinois Alliance of Fire Protection Districts
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2/11/2005 - Computer System Disaster Preparedness
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Microsoft to Offer 'A1' Security
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1/6/2005
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Symantec Purchase of Veritas
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1/6/2005
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Backup Review
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1/6/2005
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Comair: We Don't Need No Stinking Upgrade
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1/6/2005
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NFIB Fox Valley Area Action Council Kick-Off
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1/6/2005
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Google Does Libraries
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12/16/2004
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A Simple, Yet Effective Addition to Your Tape Backup: An External Hard Drive
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12/16/2004
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Data Dependency
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12/16/2004
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Australian Spyware Police
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12/16/2004
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End of an Era: No More "IBM" PC's
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12/8/2004
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Smart Phones Need Security Protections
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12/8/2004
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In-House Wireless Security
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12/8/2004
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Displays Now, Displays Then
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12/8/2004
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Shopping Tips (Online, Of Course)
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12/2/2004
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HP's Fingerprint Pocket PC
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12/2/2004
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Backup Analysis
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12/2/2004
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Illinois Computer Connection: Siebel and CRM
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12/2/2004
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Thanksgiving
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11/23/2004
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Browser Wars Resume: Firefox Takes on Internet Explorer
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11/23/2004
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State of the System: Annual Computer System Review
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11/23/2004
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Digital Cameras for the Holidays
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11/23/2004
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Windows CE Passes Palm
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11/16/2004
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Pioneer Creates 500+ GB Optical Disk
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11/16/2004
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Upgrade Planning
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11/16/2004
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MPEG - Video Compression and Encoding
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11/16/2004
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Microsoft to Take on QuickBooks
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11/10/2004
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Dangerous Security Flaw in Internet Explorer
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11/10/2004
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Remote Desktop Connection
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11/10/2004
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BMW Now Handles Your Music as Well as It Handles the Road
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11/10/2004
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Desktop Search II - The Dark Side
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11/2/2004
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Beagles Biting Your PC
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11/2/2004
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Illinois Computer Connection: Mark Andreessen and the Browser
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11/2/2004
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Next Up for Google: Desktop Search
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10/26/2004
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New Netsky Worm
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10/26/2004
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Connecting Separate Office Locations
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10/26/2004
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Video Now, Video Then
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10/26/2004
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No 4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 Processor
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10/19/2004
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Microsoft Announces 22 More Flaws
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10/19/2004
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Scheduled Maintenence - Spyware
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10/19/2004
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MP3 Players - Ready for the Mainstream
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10/19/2004
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Bill Gates and Spyware
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10/7/2004
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ThinkPad Fingerprint Security
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10/7/2004
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Scheduled Maintenence - Event Log
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10/7/2004
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New World Supercomputer Champion
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10/7/2004
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MIA Email Accounts
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9/28/2004
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Spam Image Files Tracking You
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9/28/2004
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Scheduled Maintenance - Backup
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9/28/2004
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Illinois Computer Connection: Nick Holonyak and LED
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9/28/2004
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Disaster Recovery
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9/21/2004
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AOL Offers Additional Security
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9/21/2004
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Scheduled Maintenance and XP Service Pack 2
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9/21/2004
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Sending PC's to Poland
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9/21/2004
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VOIP
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9/14/2004
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Don't Let Pfishing Catch You!
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9/14/2004
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Windows Small Business Server 2003
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9/14/2004
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Memory Then, Memory Now
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9/14/2004
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Fiber Optic as a DSL Replacement?
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9/8/2004
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Spyware Blocking with XP SP2
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9/8/2004
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Regularly Scheduled Maintenance
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9/8/2004
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Confessions of a Virus Author
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9/8/2004
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XP Service Pack 2 Update
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8/25/2004
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Obsolescence: How Soon is Now?
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8/25/2004
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Symantec AntiVirus Small Business 9.0
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8/25/2004
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Illinois Computer Connection: Milton Feng and the World's Fastest Transistor
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8/25/2004
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WiMAX
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8/17/2004
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Security: Windows XP SP2
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8/17/2004
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Terminal Services
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8/17/2004
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TabletPC's in Action
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8/17/2004
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