Microsoft Office 2010 Home & Student Edition Features & Applications

Looking to upgrade to the new Microsoft Office 2010 and don’t know which version to get? Here’s a run-down on the features and applications included in the Home & Student edition of Microsoft Office 2010. This version is well suited to the typical user who works at home and does not require Outlook, Publisher, Access, etc.  I have included a …

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Homeland Secure IT August Giveaway – Trend Micro Internet Security 2010

We have a new giveaway for the month of August here at Homeland Secure IT! Last month we drew for a wireless network IP security camera, before that we gave away a Cisco Flip Mino HD video camera, and this month, we are going to give away Trend Micro Internet Security 2010, THE best anti-virus packages on the market! Two …

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Dual Monitors – Give it a try and increase your productivity!

Many people from investment bankers to video and photo editors have been using multiple monitors on their desktops for years, but the majority of individuals have not realized the value in adding video “real estate” to their desktops. A typical computer worker will have a 19″ monitor on their desk, and spend a good part of their day flipping between …

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Microsoft Office 2010 Version Features and Suggested Retail Pricing Simplified

“What is the difference between Microsoft Office 2010 Home & Business & Office 2010 Professional?” and “What does Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Plus have that Office 2010 Professional does not?” are common questions that we are asked by potential buyers and those who wish to upgrade. Once we explain the differences, the obvious next question is going to be, “How much …

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Secure IT Alert: Microsoft Issues Critical Patches for XP, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2003 & 2008

Homeland Secure IT Alert for Monday, August 02, 2010 Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch: Rated Critical Microsoft issues out-of-band security bulletin and patch today August 2, 2009. Out of band means released ahead of the regular scheduled monthly update.  The out-of-band patch is designed to address a security flaw in the way shortcuts are displayed. Software affected includes Windows operating system, various versions, …

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And the winner of our July network security camera giveaway is…

badadadadadadadadadadadaadadad (Simulated drum roll)… Hal Westmoreland from AccessAbility Services Inc, of Simponsonville, SC was the lucky winner of the wireless network security / surveillance camera giveaway for July! Congratulations to Hal! Incidentally the first name drawn was Pamela Hoyt, my wife, which somehow didn’t seem fair, so we drew again. I would like to thank everyone for playing our little …

Notebook Comparison: Toshiba Tecra A11-S3511 vs Nexlink SP 4000

Toshiba vs Nexlink – Battle to the death – In a steel cage! (Okay, maybe not) The other day, I wrote about Nexlink SP series business notebooks and that generated some interest in their products among our clients and friends. Today we happen to have both a Nexlink SP 4000 and a Toshiba Tecra A11-S3511 in stock before they are delivered …