How important is the protection of your electronic information?

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mSecure from mSeven Software Friction Factor   =   LOW FRICTION Value   =   RECOMMENDED This article last updated: May 5, 2012   Are you concerned about theft of confidential information that you store electronically? How important is privacy to you? If you’re an “older” individual, your answer may be significantly different from that [...]

TV Tuners for your HTPC

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Silicon Dust vs. Ceton vs. Hauppauge Friction Factor   =   LOWER FRICTION NOW Value   =   RECOMMENDED TO TECH SAVVY (INCLUDING NON-GEEKS) This article last updated: February 11, 2012   This article is part of a series on Are Home Theater PCs Ready for Prime Time?   Which TV Tuner Product for your [...]

Sync Outlook from PC to Android

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CompanionLink Professional and DejaOffice for Android Friction Factor   =   LOW FRICTION Value   =   MUST HAVE   Related article: Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Android ICS.   Switching to Android—must be able to sync with Outlook May 5, 2012 update: For some reason syncing contacts with Companionlink is unreliable. I am still seeking [...]

Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Android ICS

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A Great Step Forward in Smartphone Technology Friction Factor   =   LOW FRICTION Value   =   RECOMMENDED Assumptions   =   Android 4 (ICS) This article last updated: February 11, 2012   Expect periodic updates to this article Since I started using my Galaxy Nexus, that also being my first experience on an [...]

Are Home Theater PCs Ready for Prime Time?

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Should You Consider a Home Theater PC? Friction Factor   =   LOWER FRICTION NOW Value   =   RECOMMENDED TO TECH SAVVY (INCLUDING NON-GEEKS)   Article updated: January 29, 2012. This is the parent article of a series on Home Network and Internet Home Theater System. If you use a smart phone for more [...]

Copy your DVD Movies to Disk

WinXDVD Ripper Platinum

WinX DVD Ripper Platinum Friction Factor   =   LOW FRICTION Value   =   RECOMMENDED   This article is part of a series related to Are Home Theater PCs Ready for Prime Time? Where to buy this solution:       WinX DVD Ripper Platinum       WinX DVD Ripper Platinum + WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe Bundle       WinX [...]

Windows Home Server

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Finally: A Solution for Patient Care Coordination

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MedTegra.com’s ReferralSafe™ coordinates patient care accurately and efficiently Friction Factor   =   LOW FRICTION Value   =   STRONGLY RECOMMENDED   MedTegra ReferralSafes This article describes MedTegra’s ReferralSafes. You will learn how ReferralSafes are used by healthcare providers and facilities to manage referrals, collaborate in a secure, accessible setting, and effectively transition care. This [...]

Server Hosting: Finding the Best Company

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Company:   Digital Forest Friction Factor   =   LOW FRICTION Value   =   HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 12101 Tukwila International Blvd., Suite 410, Seattle, WA 98168 http://www.forest.net 877-720-0483, 206-838-1630   On Hosting Services For the last three decades I have been involved in the development of cloud-based software applications. In the pre-Web days this was [...]

An Ultraportable Laptop Projector

Optoma PK301 Pico Projector

Product:   Optoma PK301 Pico Projector and Da-Lite Pico Portable Projection Screen Friction Factor   =   MODERATE FRICTION Value   =   ALMOST BUT NOT QUITE   The Need I want a laptop projector for on-the-road presentations. My requirements: ultraportable—ideally fitting in my laptop carrying case battery power with a few hours’ battery life [...]