The Essential Components For A Safe Computer
By Sara Chambers

These days, computers are almost as common in households as telephones. Computers themselves do not cause any threat to individual security. When connected with networks and the chaos that is the World Wide Web, computers have become the tools that identity thieves and hackers use to extrapolate this chaos. In order to establish computer security, software companies have created devices to ward off the hazards and hassles of viruses, spyware, pop-ups and spam.

The first of these creations is anti-virus software. There are two main companies that offer this software: McAfee and Norton. These programs work to scan the files on your computer and check them for attributes that are in viruses or are often linked with viruses. These traits or attributes are often called virus definitions and need to be downloaded on a relatively regular basis. In addition to the files on your computer, files on CDs, floppy discs and e-mails can and should be filed. There is no question on this one: anti-virus software is vital to computer security.

Next on the list is spyware scanning software...

By: Mike Marinaro

There are many mistakes that web designers make. Here are the top 5 common mistakes I have seen.

Too many Ads
It's ok to have ads on your website; however, you do not want to have so many ads that they become intrusive. Remember your visitors came to your site for information not ads. Don't let your ads overwhelm your content.

Weird Fonts
Just because you found some fancy font that you think is great doesn't mean that everyone else has the same font. Stick to the common fonts such as Arial, Times New Roman, and Veranda. That way you will be sure that everbody can read them.

Broken Links
Check your links often. Nothing is more frustrating than clicking on a link that doesn't work...

By Mike Marinaro

A common question that I get is, "Does my business need a newsletter?"

My answer is simple..."No, not if you would like to lose your customers to your competition!"

In other words, the answer is, "YES, every business and organization needs a newsletter!" You see, if you are not using a newsletter as a marketing tool in your business, then you are missing out on turning your existing customers and prospects into long-term buyers! Newsletters keep customers.

It is a great way to keep in touch with your customers. You don't want your clients to forget about you, so you should not forget about them. Now with the Internet, there is no postage to worry about with your newsletters. What a great, cost-effective way to keep your name in front of your customers. Make your newsletter interesting and informative so it will be read. Offer money saving specials or introduce new products and services to your readers. If you just don't have the time or patience to put together a newsletter, contact me and I will do it for you; my rates are very affordable. Mike Marinaro: 919.374.9209. Newsletter is sent via e-mail in both HTML and text format.

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