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Security Issues Big and Small
I used to have my digital photos printed out at Costco, however gradually over time I stopped printing them all-together and instead mostly share my digital photos directly on Facebook to friends and...
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HP Printer Support
As a small business owner I avoid using paper wherever possible, and instead prefer to use email, PDF documents and share documents in the cloud. I do have a need to print out envelopes, invoices and...
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If At First You Don’t Succeed
My previous blog reported on a defective HP printer after only 5 months of very light use, so today after a bike ride I returned home to find my replacement HP Officejet Pro 6830 printer all ready to...
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Windows 10 – November Update
Like many other businesses I use Windows 10 and right about now your PC should be nudging you to upgrade with the latest update. When you do agree to update, then expect that the download will take at...
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Another Phishing Scheme, Not Really PayPal
I first started using PayPal along with eBay over a decade ago and found that the combination of online payment with shopping was convenient, fast and secure. There’s only one problem with online...
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Menus and Clarity
Web site menus can be very helpful or extremely frustrating to visitors, so let’s take a minute to think about how your menus are arranged. Here are some general best practices for menus to consider:...
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Working with Freelancers
I’m a freelance web developer and over the years I have built relationships with other freelancers that complement my skill set, and one that I’d like to mention today is Cory Company run by Monica...
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Happy New 2016, Beware of an Apple ID Phishing
Welcome to 2016, and I hope that this will be your best year ever. I just received an official-looking email from Apple with a security notice about a failed login attempt on a device in the UK: My...
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It’s Tax Time, Beware of this IRS Phishing Email
I cringe every time that I have to pay taxes quarterly, and whenever I receive an email or letter from the IRS or Oregon Department of Revenue. My email inbox today had the following official looking...
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Keeping Your Software Updated
It’s a best business practice to keep all of your software updated and at the latest release, because you get bugs fixed, better security and often receive new features. There are many times that I...
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Not All Battery Chargers are Created Equal
I use both Apple and Android devices every day in my business and personal life, so decided that I should buy a new battery charger for the AAA batteries used in my Apple Magic Mouse. The charging unit...
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Get 2GB Free Storage in Google Drive
I use many Google products because they are usually free, work well on all devices even Mac and iPad, and simplify both my business and personal life. Google Drive is a cloud-based storage that lets me...
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Rayborn’s Plumbing
This local plumbing company Rayborn’s Plumbing has been in business since 1977 and they wanted to update the look and content of their web site to something that was more modern looking, and that was...
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Pioneers in Trauma
Richard Horswell asked me to help create a new web site for a charity near to his heart, Pioneers in Trauma. We got to know each other on a former web project at www.fidelityportland.com. He knew what...
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Keeping Your Smart Phone Updated
My smart phone is used for both business and personal tasks, so it’s important for me to keep it updated to the latest release of the Operating System to ensure that security is kept current, plus it’s...
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Room for App Improvements
On the web we can browse a site that is designed for mobile devices, or we can use an App. My local haircut store is Great Clips in Tualatin and this franchise has gone the App route. Installing the...
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Happy New 2016, Beware of an Apple ID Phishing
Welcome to 2016, and I hope that this will be your best year ever. I just received an official-looking email from Apple with a security notice about a failed login attempt on a device in the UK: My...
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It’s Tax Time, Beware of this IRS Phishing Email
I cringe every time that I have to pay taxes quarterly, and whenever I receive an email or letter from the IRS or Oregon Department of Revenue. My email inbox today had the following official looking...
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Keeping Your Software Updated
It’s a best business practice to keep all of your software updated and at the latest release, because you get bugs fixed, better security and often receive new features. There are many times that I...
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Not All Battery Chargers are Created Equal
I use both Apple and Android devices every day in my business and personal life, so decided that I should buy a new battery charger for the AAA batteries used in my Apple Magic Mouse. The charging unit...
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