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Windows 8 Features
What's new
The Start screen
Everything you care about most is on the new Start screen. Tiles on the Start screen are connected to people, apps, folders, photos, or websites, and are alive with the latest info, so you're up to date at a glance.
Mouse, keyboard-and now touch
Windows 8 is perfect for PCs with only a mouse and keyboard, those with touchscreens, and those with both. Whatever kind of PC you have, you'll discover fast and fluid ways to switch between apps, move things around, and go smoothly from one place to another.
New PCs
There are amazing new PCs of all kinds, including sleek and lightweight tablets, convertibles, and laptops.
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Apps from the Windows Store
Windows 8 comes with a new store for apps, the Windows Store. Open the Store right from your Start screen to browse and download apps for cooking, photos, sports, news, and a lot more-many of them free.
Millions of streaming songs
Windows 8 also includes the Xbox Music app, which gives you access to a whole world of music.
Your Windows, everywhere
Sign in with your Microsoft account to any of your PCs running Windows 8 and you'll immediately see your own background, display preferences, and settings.
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How to Tell if Your Computer has been Hacked ---
1. Your desktop looks different
2. Your friends email you that you have sent messages with a link to an unknown website. Be certain to tell them not to click on the site or they could add a virus to their computer.
3. Your computer is running slowly or you are suddenly receiving a lot of advertisements.
4. Your password doesn't work.
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INTERNET ABUSES & HAZARDS Internet Fraud Listed below are tips to protect yourself and your family from various forms of Internet fraud. Tips for Avoiding Internet Auction Fraud: - Understand as much as possible about how the auction works, what your obligations are as a buyer, and what the seller's obligations are before you bid.
- Find out what actions the website/company takes if a problem occurs and consider insuring the transaction and shipment.
- Learn as much as possible about the seller, especially if the only information you have is an e-mail address. If it is a business, check the Better Business Bureau where the seller/business is located.
- Examine the feedback on the seller.
- Determine what method of payment the seller is asking from the buyer and where he/she is asking to send payment.
- If possible, purchase items online using your credit card, because you can often dispute the charges if something goes wrong.
- Be cautious when dealing with sellers outside the United States. If a problem occurs with the auction transaction, it could be much more difficult to rectify.
- Ask the seller about when delivery can be expected and whether the merchandise is covered by a warranty or can be exchanged if there is a problem.
- Make sure there are no unexpected costs, including whether shipping and handling is included in the auction price.
- There should be no reason to give out your social security number or driver's license number to the seller.
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Greetings!
This month we are enclosing a notice from Microsoft about the "end of life" notice for Windows XP. We know that many of you are still using XP - a reliable operating system and want to know what will happen after April 8, 2014.
Microsoft has developed Windows 7 and 8 operating systems that are extremely stable. Please do call us to discuss upgrading your computers.
We hope you enjoy the articles and will continue reading the newsletter for the latest information technology news.
Jamshid Javidi, President, CEO Computers
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Cecile Bendavid, Newsletter Editor
Please call us with any questions.
818 501-2281
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Microsoft Important Notice
April 8,2014 is the date announced by Microsoft to end the support for Windows XP.
End of support refers to the date when Microsoft no longer provides automatic fixes, updates, or online technical assistance. This is the time to make sure you have the latest available service pack installed. Without Microsoft support, you will no longer receive security updates that can help protect your PC from harmful viruses, spyware, and other malicious software that can steal your personal information.
Many of corporate users have been reluctant to upgrade their pc's operation system because after release and installation of XP Service Pack 3 their computers have been stable and reliable. Also, some older programs are not compatible with Windows 7 or for that matter Windows 8. For those users that took the plunge and upgraded to Windows 7 computing life has become much better because of the rich features of Windows 7.
Windows 7 offers a virtual mode called XP mode that if your legacy program needs to be run on XP you can run it on that mode. We strongly advise to all Windows XP users to upgrade to Intel I7 and Windows 7 64 bit. Why 64 bit? With Windows 32 bit the maximum amount of memory is only 4 GB or ram while with 64 bit you do not have that barrier. Your programs will run faster and your productivities will improve.
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There is an added bonus. The cost of Solid State hard drives have come down significantly. So you can have 120 Gb of solid state hard drives for less than $150. For further information please call CEO 818-501-2281.
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Ask the Professor - Cecile Bendavid
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Q. What should I do if my computer has been hacked?
A. Change all your passwords immediately. Then contact your friends or co-workers to tell them not to open any strange emails from you. Run your antivirus program and delete any files it finds as questionable.
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Prepare Price Quotes
With QuoteBase, you can create beautiful price quotes that your customers will love. Create customized quotes within minutes by using the web interface or by sending an email to the app. You can also collaborate with members of your team and get the quote prepared faster.
Paymo is a free online web based time tracking tool, employee timesheet and reporting. Time tracking can be unpleasant for employees, that's why Paymo is designed to make time tracking simple and fun - once you've tried it you'll wonder how your business ever survived without it.
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Try these sites and email us to let us know how you used them. Send your comments to cecile@ceocomputers.com
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It's all about you, our clients!
S. Marc Tapper
& Associates
Focus on Marketing
17547 Ventura Blvd., #318
Encino, CA 91316
818.425.6667 phone
818.713.8776 fax
Note to all of our readers: If you'd like the focus on your business in one of our up-coming issues, just e-mail us a copy of your logo and your web address.
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_________________________________________ I hope you enoy reading the newsletter and will contribute to future issues. Sincerely,
Cecile Bendavid
CEO Computers, Inc.
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