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August 2012
 

 

Kids vs. The internet
  • You are the most effective Parental Control. Locate your computer in a common area where it can be easily supervised. Desktop computers are preferred because the can't disapear with your child, never to be seen again.
  • Windows comes with parental controls. You can block websites, the ability to download progams and even create
     a schedule of times when  access to the computer is allowed or blocked.  
  • Google has a "safe search" preference you can check. 
  • There are software programs you can purchase that help you manage this more easily.  There is software available that can track and report every keystroke, email, I.M., and website visited.
Do you need parental controls?  What kind of parental controls are right for you? The answer to these questions are different for every family.  We are happy to discuss what is available and what might be the best choice for your family. 
 

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email experience   

  • AOL: If you don't want to change your email to Gmail or othet email services, at least stop paying for your AOL email!  It's free. You can log into your email account and change your billing plan to zero in 3 clicks.  Contact us if you want to know how!
  • Outlook Express: Microsoft no longer supports Outlook Express, so it's time to say goodbye! It is not designed for storing the larger size emails that are being created and sent today. You can upgrade to Outlook or switch to Microsoft Live Mail for free.
  • Attachments: Do not to send attachments larger than 4mb. There are size limits on email. If you stay under 4mb, you should have no problem sending your email and your recipient should have no problem receiving it.
  • No mass emails!   If you try to send an email to hundreds of recipients, your email service provider will think you are a spammer and will likely block your ability to send email.
    If you need to send a mass email, contact us, and we can help you find the appropriate vehicle to do this.
  • Hacking:  When your email gets hacked, it is almost always through the mail server and not through the individual computer that has been hacked. You should change your password as soon as you can. If that password is being used on anything else, change it immediately. As a rule, never use the same  password for email and financial accounts. Protect your email account with a complex password. Use at least 8 digits, numbers and letters. Email servers are getting hacked into every day!

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Pet of the Month

As promised, we are featuring some of our favorite pets of some of our favorite clients each month. Don't be shy! Send us your pet's picture. 

  
Nala
Meet Nala the yellow lab and her friend the pig. Nala is 8 weeks old and belongs to Steve Giannini, a great client. Steve runs the property appraisal company SMG Appraisers, but Nala prefers to stay home and play with her pink friend!