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Evernote

Take Note – Why Evernote Is My Life Database

I attended a local bloggers conference over the weekend and was reminded how “human” it is to want to share & hear stories from other people. The conference was sponsored by the Phoenix Style Collective, so the majority of attendees were fashion or style focused. Amongst the great people, chic style and intriguing blogging discussions, there…

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Secure WordPress

WordPress & Security – What You Need to Know

As you might be aware, WordPress has been the target of ongoing hacker attacks for several weeks. Many have wondered why lowly little sites are being targeted because they don’t necessarily have customer data or credit card numbers. The reason for the massive attack is that the bad guys are looking for ways to either…

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iPhone cases

Weekend Whimsy – What You Didn’t Know About iPhone Cases

A fun infographic from TinyPrints with some interesting facts about iPhone cases…

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RoboForm Winners!

RoboForm Giveaway Winners

Many thanks to all who entered the RoboForm Giveaway. Thanks also to Siber Systems, the makers of RoboForm, who generously sponsored the sweepstakes and provided the 10 prizes. Here are the lucky winners of a 1 year license for RoboForm Everywhere: Chris P. Allyson P. Christie H. Jennifer W. Adil F. Awais S. Darren D. Rosemary Y.…

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google voice - one number for all your phones

One Number to Unite Them All – Google Voice

As someone who has needed to have multiple phones at one point or another (work phone & personal phone, then a different work phone), I find Google Voice to be an invaluable service. Google Voice allows you to have one number and use it for all your phones. This has enabled me to simplify and…

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Don’t Panic – How to Tell If Your Email Got Hacked & What to Do Next

It can happen even to the most careful user, that stomach-dropping feeling when someone replies to an email you didn’t send, or texts you asking about the Google Doc on wealth management tips you sent and why it needs a password. First, don’t panic. If you still have access to your email account, IMMEDIATELY change…

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RoboForm Everywhere

Why You Need RoboForm (and WIN IT!)

Security and productivity are essential to a successful entrepreneur. RoboForm Everywhere helps me tackle both by ensuring that my passwords and other critical information are encrypted, backed-up and available anywhere I need them. How much time do you waste trying to remember your passwords, hunting down the scrap of paper you wrote them on or…

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get your domain

Where to Buy Your Domain & Domain Tips

When purchasing a domain for your business (or for personal use), there are many options out there. A lot of places offer a free domain if you also have your website with them. While that can be enticing, there are good reasons to keep your domain and website hosting (the place where you build your…

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malware

The Voice of Fraud – Fake Malware

I used to think there was nothing worse than malware.  That was until the evil minds of fraud came up with fake malware phone calls. The scam starts with someone calling you claiming that they have a report that your computer was infected with a virus on their website. While you certainly can get a virus by…

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Deadbolt your accounts

Deadbolt Your Accounts

A password is all that stands between your personal information and the bad guy who wants to get it. To better protect your vital accounts, some services are now offering two-step verification. You already use two-step verification every time you go to the ATM. In order to get money from your account, you must have…

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