The answer was to install and configure a TP-Link wireless extender/access point and plug it into a socket in a bedroom.

This was configured to work with the existing router and to use the same wireless ID and security codes. This allowed for seemless transfer as the laptop was moved between floors.

Prior to installing the extender the signal upstairs was as low as 10% , afterwards it was at 80=100% a significant improvement and one which meant the client could finally use her laptop while being upstairs, rather than at the kitchen table.

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You can click here and run the small program which Microsoft has provided to allow you to fix the issue. Run the fix and then reboot and your hyperlinks should be working again.

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The software has support for multiple operators, operator groups, chat transferring, and more. For those of you that aren’t interested in the desktop interface, an optional web interface is available.

Head over to Comm100.com and sign up for free to try it out today. We use it on a few of our websites, and we love it!

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Little touches like smooth Javascript scrolling and image sprites help speed up a website a lot, and with a single page website, it can make all the difference in the world. Single page websites are fantastic when it comes to user experience; with anchored javascript links, your user never leaves your page. When they click a navigation link (to visit, say, your contact page), they will be smoothly dropped down to the contact area of your website, without ever having to load another part of the page.

Some might think that this would cost more than a conventional website, but in fact, it is actually quicker and more cost-effective than making several separate unique pages. Considering the positive user experience and the low price tag, they are quickly becoming a popular option for businesses.

Here is a great example of a single page website: Visit Ventura Chiropractor

Are you interested in having a single page website built for your business? Give us a call at (805) 652-0770 for a free quote!

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That’s a big change from the two years it took to move from Firefox 3.5 to Firefox 4. Firefox 5 is part of Mozilla’s new rapid release development cycle. Which is more like what Google does with its Chromer browser and promises faster updates. Mozilla wants Firefox to hit version 7 by the end of the year.

Visually, Firefox 5 looks identical to Firefox 4. Rather than reinventing the wheel, Mozilla has added better support for web standards, fixed some bugs, made performance enhancements and added a few additional code touches.

The big new features, courtesy of the release notes is:

1. Support for CSS animations
2. Better visibility for the Do Not Track header preference
3. Improved canvas and JavaScript support
4. Better standards support for canvas, HTML5, XHR, MathML and SMIL
5. Better tuned HTTP idle connection logic

Firefox 5 is fast — even faster than Firefox 4. It’s nice to see the more frequent update cycle, because it means that the browser will be more able to support the latest and greatest browser features.

To update to the latest Firefox, click on the “check for updates” button in the “About Firefox” menu.

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The Trojan, is named trojan.osx.boonana.a by security firm SecureMac, appears as a message on social networking sites such as Facebook displaying, “Is this you in this video?” As the user clicks the link, a Java applet runs, allowing the system to download several files installing a program that can bypass the usual password verification OS X requires for installation.

The malware will launch automatically on startup, communicates with servers, and can also crack user accounts on other sites to continue to spread itself.

SecureMac asserts that because the initial phase of the trojan runs on Java, it can spread itself to both Mac OS X and Windows. SecureMac doesn’t say explicitly how it differs on Windows, only that the payload includes “other files” that are directed at Windows.

Disabling of Java in your browser can help you avoid infection, but the problem is solved by not clicking shady links. For those already under Boonana’s spell, though, SecureMac has created a free removal tool. The company also reminds Mac users that as Apple’s market share grows, they need to be mindful of increased attention from hackers.

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For small and medium-sized businesses, managed services provide enterprise class capabilities for an affordable monthly fee.

Subscribing to managed services will:

1. Bring high levels of network support and availability.
2. Enable internal IT staff or companies with no IT to focus on strategic activities instead of network support.
3. Allow you to pay only for those networking services that you need.

Managed services bridge the gap by giving companies access to leading network technologies and management expertise without the need to invest in technology upgrades.

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As we continue to progress in the information age, home users are increasingly expecting higher speeds from their computers. With that in mind, we’ve put together a quick tip to help you speed up Windows 7. This short tip will allow you to get more out of your operating system than what is provided “out of the box.”(...)
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1. eCrater.com – provides a free web store builder and an online marketplace. If you are a seller you can create your own free online store in minutes. If you are a buyer you can browse and search among millions of products.
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