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When all possible telephone numbers in an area code are used, new area codes are created. In Southeastern Wisconsin, 262 debuted in 1999 for this reason, leaving 414 for Milwaukee County alone.

Zip codes too were increased from five to nine digits nationwide to accommodate increasing numbers of addresses.

Well, the same thing is happening with Internet addresses. Known as IP addresses (IP stands for Internet Protocol), the 4.2-billion-number system created in the 1980s was thought to be more than enough, but no one foresaw the dramatically expanded need for IP addresses caused by cell phones, printers, and other computer equipment.

The last batch of the original IP addresses was assigned in February 2011, and a new sequence, called IPv6, is already being implemented. The IPv6 sequence will permit 340 undecillion addresses. An undecillion is a one followed by 36 zeros; by contrast, a billion is a one followed by nine zeros.

IPv6 is more complex than IP, has built-in security mechanisms and other new features, and uses a different language. Additional technology is needed to allow the two systems to work together.

Shorthand in Today's World...

Take a guess at what these texting abbreviations mean.

2moro BTW CYM NE1 SWAK

Answers at bottom of the page.

Tobin Solutions SleepWell Data Recovery System Disaster management and data protection are recurring themes in our articles for good reason: Company or organization information is not only important but often critical to success.

Problems ranging from accidentally deleted files or folders to malicious computer behavior such as viruses can hit your firm at anytime; Tobin Solutions is prepared to help customers protect their data against loss or damage and to be back up and running quickly if disaster strikes.

SleepWell-DRS (disaster recovery system) is a flexible product designed to encourage regular backups and continuity and to prepare you for a speedy recovery of data and mission-critical systems when the unexpected occurs.

Answers to the following questions will help us design a managed program with the proper protection:

How quickly do you need to be up and running after a disaster?

How much data can you afford to lose?

How much of the recent past must you keep?

How many months or years of data are you required to archive?

We handle the technicalities and supply you with the reporting and periodic testing that brings true peace of mind.

Its Storm Season...Again!

With all of the wicked weather, floods and fires that have hit the U.S. we felt it was time again to remind everyone to be prepared for weather events and other natural disasters.

- Do you have your critical equipments on

surge suppressors in case of lightning strikes or power surges?

- Are your UPS's working in case of power failure?

- Are you backing up all of your data?

- Are your computers out of harm's way if the water rises?

Check your emergency preparedness plan to see if all is in order. (We know you have one because we told you last year to create one.)

WORD TIP: Insert Return Addresses Automatically

When printing envelopes (including ones that print with a Word document), a return address can be inserted automatically by adding a default address to the user's Word options. In Word 2010 or 2007:

1. Click the File (2010) or Office Button (2007) menu;

2. Open Word Options;

3. Select Advanced;

4. Scroll to the General section; and

5. Enter address information in the Mailing Address box.

return address Word options

In Word 2003:

1. Select the Tools> Options> User information tab; and

2. Enter the address in the Mailing Address box.

return address user info

When an envelope is printed using the Mailings or Mail Merge function, the default address will populate the return address box, and print in the return address area of the envelope.

return address omit

When stationary with a pre-printed return address is used, the automatic return address can be suppressed by checking Omit before clicking the Print button.

Just a Bit of Humor...

A new twist on some old sayings:

- To many clicks spoil the browse.

- A chat has nine lives.

- Modulation in all things.

Shorthand translation answers

2moro = Tomorrow BTW = By the way CYM = Check your mail

NE1 = Anyone SWAK = Sent with a kiss

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