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Export to PDF add-in for Office 2007 allows you to create PDFs from any Office document for free…

Microsoft has a free add-in for the Office 2007 suite that allows you to export any office document to PDF. You just need to download the add-in from here and install it. You will then see an option to “Save As” PDF from the "Save As” menu.
This is a great way to get any [...]

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Sharing your calendar with a mobile workforce…

With Outlook and Microsoft Exchange server it is possible to share your calendar and view others’ shared calendars in your organization. Here is a video demonstration on how exactly to do this.
 

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The new Teklogic Headquarters in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Wow – the last 3 months have been a real blur for us. We are finally getting settled into our new space in the Greenbrier section of Chesapeake (Virginia). We aren’t quite 100% done with everything – but its a work in progress. My vision for this space is a creative technical environment. Like I [...]

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Top 6 Reasons to Refresh your PC in 2010…

If you’ve been putting off upgrades to your desktop PCs – now is a good time to go ahead and make it happen – Teklogic can help…
Reduce Costs – Go Green…
Modern Desktop PCs will consume up to 55% less power – this coupled with Power Management Plans from Teklogic can significantly reduce your [...]

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If you are a non-profit company, stop paying for software!

Teklogic works with many non-profit companies. There are a great many resources that exist to leverage your non-profit status to gain additional discounts and in some cases – get free software.
The most prolific resource for non-profits is probably TechSoup.
“TechSoup Global is one of the most comprehensive technology resources for NGOs in the world. Working [...]

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How do I use e-mail to send a text message to anyone’s cell phone?

There is no doubt that the text messaging explosion has happened. I always make it a point to examine our family’s cell phone bill to look at minutes used, data used and text messages sent. I was going through one such bill and found that my Stepdaughter Ariel had 10,361 text messages in one month! [...]

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Microsoft’s Next Operating System – Windows 7

Windows 7 is supposed to address most of Windows Vista’s shortcomings. From what I’ve seen, it looks like Windows 7 is going to be all the things that Windows Vista was supposed to be. I’ve got it installed on a few different systems now and I’m pleased with what I’m seeing.
1.) Windows 7 [...]

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The power of a simple "Screen Shot" and how it can help you to get more done – and look smarter doing it!

You have probably at least heard the term “Screen Shot”. It is simply referring to a capture of the content of your computer screen to a picture.
All versions of Microsoft Windows support the “PR Scrn” or “Print Screen” button. On a standard keyboard this is left of the “Scroll lock” key. When you press [...]

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Critical Security Vulnerability in Internet Explorer….

A critical vulnerability in Windows Internet Explorer running under Windows XP (all versions) was discovered this week.
This vulnerability is already being actively exploited and used to enable a “drive by download” of malware onto unsuspecting PCs. A drive by download is basically where, when you visit an infected website, it can effectively install software [...]

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How to extend the usable life of your laptop battery…

One of the worst things you can do for a battery is to never use it; that is, leave your device plugged in all the time. I see a lot of people who primarily use their laptop at their desk and very rarely use the battery.
At a 100% charge level, a typical Lithium-Ion laptop [...]

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