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Did you know that typing “about:” plus another word in Firefox will allow you to view special configuration information of the browser—some of which you can actually tweak and customize? To try it, type “about:” to show general and version information

In the digital world, the same ideas apply to email.

In the digital world, the same ideas apply to email. To keep your email safe and secure, there is a device called encryption which helps to obfuscate each email’s content to everyone except its recipients, and makes sure it is delivered safely and intact.

The impact of Japan’s earthquake wasn’t limited to Japanese businesses; the impact was felt around the world. American companies that depend on Japanese supplies, for example, also suffered

Microsoft’s Small Business Server (SBS) Platform is a standard in many business operations. Microsoft has recently released their newest version, Windows SBS 2011, which may prove to be a driving force in further improving the way you do business. Microsoft has released an upgrade to its Small Business Server Platform – Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard.

If you share your computer with other users or manage the computers in your home or office, there are times when you may want to restrict users from changing folder options, such as making Windows system files visible which are invisible by default or showing file extensions. To do this, go to the Windows Start Menu and click on Run . Type “regedit” to launch the windows system registry tool.

Looking to make your business much more efficient?

Do you have a Gmail account but prefer using Outlook to access your email? You can configure your Gmail to behave like a normal mailbox so that you can download it using your favorite desktop or mobile client such as Outlook. You can then access your mail offline, and use tools you already use with Outlook, such as Outlook’s mail formatting features and MS Office integration

Internet security is an issue not to be taken lightly. As an increasing number of businesses use the web for more efficient operations, there is also more risk of being affected by malware and viruses. But thanks to initiatives such as WebBlaze and BitBlaze from Professor Dawn Song, developers are better equipped to make more effective IT security systems

What’s in a 140-character tweet? Apparently a lot, as microblogging website Twitter turns five and continues to be a powerful social media and social networking tool, both for personal and business purposes alike. Social networking and “microblogging” site Twitter turned five years old recently, a testament to how effective this kind of approach to social networking is