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Conficker Worm Virus

By Jessica03/31/2009 Leave a comment
The latest virus threat, called the Conficker worm, is expected to take effect on April 1. The outbreak will most likely not affect your network if you’ve kept current with Microsoft updates as well as updates to your Antivirus software. Microsoft released a patch in October of 2008 to prevent the spread of the virus. Click […]
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Mobile Phone Recycling

By Jessica02/12/2009 Leave a comment
Mobile phone recycling and donation has become increasingly popular as people become more aware of the it’s availability. Just like a computer, mobile phones are capable of storing loads of personal information which should be erased prior to being recycled. If proper techniques are not followed to remove private data, this information can easily end […]
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Internet Explorer Update

By Jessica01/28/2009 Leave a comment
Internet Explorer 8 Release Candidate 1 Now Available for Download Today, Microsoft has made their first release candidate available for Internet Explorer 8. IE8 is the best browser offering that Microsoft has released to date, and has been shown to be faster, easier to use, and more secure than later versions of the program. Windows […]
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Orbis Recycling Campaign

By Jessica01/07/2009 Leave a comment
Orbis is pleased to announce our Computer Recycling Program! Our recycling program is important because we are bringing you a new opportunity to dispose of your electronics safely. Click here for more information. Here’s how the program works: Let’s say you have 5 PC towers you wish to recycle, you can call Orbis to schedule […]
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Internet Explorer Critical Update

By Jessica12/18/2008 Leave a comment
Microsoft has released an official security update to Internet Explorer which fixes an exploit announced yesterday. The update fixes the hack which could grab passwords and other sensitive information, so you will want to download it. Click here for a handy table which will direct you to which update is best for you, as they […]
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Zune vs. iPod

By Jessica12/03/2008 Leave a comment
CNet recently conducted a head to head comparison of Microsoft’s Zune and Apple’s iPod. Both are sure to be hot gifts this Christmas! http://reviews.cnet.com/4370-11399_7-324-101.html?tag=bubbl_2
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New Critical Microsoft Update

By Jessica10/24/2008 Leave a comment
Microsoft has released a new critical patch for Windows XP and Windows Server 2000 and 2003 operating systems. This patch fixes a servere bug that would allow a hacker to gain control of your computer system remotely. Be sure to run Windows Update today to ensure you get this important update. Windows Vista is not […]
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Avoiding common online errors

By Jessica10/06/2008 Leave a comment
Click here for a useful article on 7 common online mistakes, and how to avoid them. Contact Orbis today to update your virus protection.
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Google announces their first mobile phone platform

By Jessica09/23/2008 Leave a comment
Google has announced their first commercial handset running their own operating system, Android. The phone, named the G1 (aka HTC Dream) will be available on T-Mobile in late October for $179 with a two year contract, but click here to check out the pre-sale.  The phone boasts a 3-inch touchscreen, full QUERTY keypad, 3.1MP camera, […]
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Microsoft Outlook keyboard shortcuts

By Jessica09/12/2008 Leave a comment
For those who use email regularly, click here to check out a listing of some useful keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Outlook 2007. If you are interested in upgrading to Microsoft Office, or Microsoft Outlook 2007, contact us today.
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