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If you say yes to both of these you really should get something sorted about your backup:

• Do you have it on memory stick or external hard disk?
• Do you backup once a month? Or even better once a week?
• Have you ever missed a day backing up?

What happens if the office burns down or your memory stick gets damaged?
Having all of your data backed up off-site, away from your main business premises is an option more and more firms are turning to these days. It means that in a worst case scenario – such as a damaged hard disk, or even a fire – none of your files will be destroyed, meaning you will not lose important information regarding your business, projects or clients.
All of this data can be stored at space provided in data-centres through websites such as Backblaze, where your files can be easily and securely accessed from wherever you may be situated. This, in turn, opens up options for employees to work from home where possible, and makes it easier to coordinate efforts on projects when staff may be scattered across several different locations.
At a time when more and more people are looking to reduce outgoings and expenses, remote storage is an extremely cost-effective measure that can be implemented. Data-centres charge only a nominal fee (approximately €50 p/a) to supply a safe storage account and back-up system.
You must have multiple copies of everything!
Let us know what you do with your backups

If you already have email in outlook you can skip these steps

1. Setup Thunderbird to get mail and connect to your Gmail using IMAP – instructions here
2. Import the PST file to your Outlook

Import emails from outlook to Thunderbird

1. Go to Thunderbird

1. Click Tools -> Import -> Select what you want to import

1. You should now see your mails in your Thunderbird by now,

Embed twitter search in your website related to your topic or on your post to other companies.
Try out http://twitstat.us/ setup your website with a live search for your blog.

A QR Code is a matrix barcode, they have been around for some time and are catching on more and more.
What you need is a camera or app on your iphone, android phone to read it and convert the image to link, text message, phone number or website.
My recommended apps for IPhone and Android is the same app, very fast and works well.
Download and try NeoReader: IPhone, Android

Try this one out and see what you get

Open up a window and set view to what ever settings you want it to be. I like detailed list clicking on View and then click on Details

Click on Tools -> Folder Options

Then click on View and Apply to all folders, this will then set all folders next time you open folder to same view threw out.

1. Pick your favorite software below.
2. Click “Get Installer” and run it.
3. You’re done!
http://ninite.com/

How safe is your password?
First a few things to think about. Most people pick something that is easy and relates to them in a personal way. This is the wrong way to do it, any person who puts a bit of thought into it can guess your password. Your not under risk from other people guessing computers can run threw a few hundred passwords changing numbers letters etc.. guessing your password over and over again.
Do not use the same password for everything, check out some password managers these can help you hold lots of password securely and not having same password for everything. Check out LastPass https://lastpass.com/ , Super Gen Pass
Things YOU MUST avoid:
* Don’t use a password that contains personal information (name, birth date, etc.)
* Don’t use repeating characters (aa11).
* Don’t use words or acronyms that can be found in a dictionary.
* Don’t use keyboard patterns e.g. (qwerty) or sequential numbers (123456789).
* Don’t write down your passwords.
* Don’t email your passwords
* Change your passwords once a year
Tips for creating a secure password:
* Use marks and/or numbers. e.g. ()-.!;:/`@$%^&*()-_+=345971
* Mix capital and lowercase letters. e.g CHeNe36F
* Include phonetic replacements.
Tips for keeping your password secure:
* Never tell your password to anyone (this includes significant others, roommates, parrots, etc.).
Test your passwords

Some great ways to find phone numbers http://www.eircomphonebook.ie/displayhome.ds
If you have an iphone/itouch there is nothing better than the IPhone IE phone book App http://tapadoo.com/products/iephonebook/ only way to get your numbers.