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		<title>How Do I Remove a Computer Virus?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[At SmizIT, being a Small Business IT Services &#38; IT Solutions company, we deal a lot with very similar questions and challenges. One of the most common questions or challenges we hear in the IT Services business is, &#8220;How Do I Remove A Computer Virus?&#8221; If you have used a computer long enough, then you have probably had a virus infect your computer at some point and you&#8217;ve constantly asked the question, &#8220;How Di I Remove A Computer Virus?&#8221; You know how annoying and potentially dangerous they can be to your PC and you wish you knew how to remove a computer virus. There are many ways to take care of this problem, but only a few of them are really good. Using a high quality anti adware and spyware software has helped to clear up my PC of annoying pop ups and increased its speed significantly. There are several good programs to use that are trusted by millions of people the world over. Most users are not that technically savvy so they will not know the extent of the damage that a virus has done to their computer. Downloading this program will not only get to the root of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://smizit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/computervirusremoval.jpg" rel="wp-prettyPhoto[g115]"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-116" title="Computer Virus Removal" src="http://smizit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/computervirus.jpg" alt="Computer Virus Removal IT Support Services" width="180" height="180" /></a>At SmizIT, being a Small Business IT Services &amp; IT Solutions company, we deal a lot with very similar questions and challenges. One of the most common questions or challenges we hear in the IT Services business is, &#8220;How Do I Remove A Computer Virus?&#8221;</p>
<p>If you have used a computer long enough, then you have probably had a virus infect your computer at some point and you&#8217;ve constantly asked the question, &#8220;How Di I Remove A Computer Virus?&#8221; You know how annoying and potentially dangerous they can be to your PC and you wish you knew how to remove a computer virus. There are many ways to take care of this problem, but only a few of them are really good. Using a high quality anti adware and spyware software has helped to clear up my PC of annoying pop ups and increased its speed significantly.</p>
<p>There are several good programs to use that are trusted by millions of people the world over. Most users are not that technically savvy so they will not know the extent of the damage that a virus has done to their computer. Downloading this program will not only get to the root of the problem, but it will kill it as well.</p>
<p>One of the better things about this is that you do not have to be a technical geek to be able to use it. The directions are easy to follow and very effective at getting the job done correctly. There are only a few steps involved and at a certain point, all you have to do is sit back and let the program work its magic. This is the ideal program for those whose lives are busy and do not have the time to babysit the process.</p>
<p>There are many ways that a PC can get infected and viruses are always updating themselves as to how to infect your computer. They are sneaky like this and it is why they are constantly coming back. Anti adware software knows this and keeps itself updated as well with the latest methods that can effectively thwart those attacks. It can be seen as a battle of wits that anti adware programs are winning.</p>
<p>In addition to cleaning up and destroying the viruses in your PC, this anti adware program can also immunize your system so it doesn&#8217;t get sick again. This is the best plan of attack that there is if you think about it. It&#8217;s like a preventative maintenance program for your computer. It is effective, quick, and it leaves no stone unturned.</p>
<p>Once the virus is gone and your system has been immunized, then the anti-adware program implements the scanning process. This is a very neat and useful tool that allows you to periodically check on the status of your system. It knows what it is looking for and if it finds adware, will notify you of the issue. This is a common practice in the IT Support Services business.</p>
<p>As mentioned before, we all have busy lives that are run more effectively when on a schedule. The scanning process is no different in that you can set up a certain date and time for the scanning to take place. This way, if there is a problem, you can take care of it right away.</p>
<p>One reason why some viruses are so damaging to a person&#8217;s system is that they are left undetected for long periods of time. The quicker you can identify the problem, the quicker you can fix it. Your PC has some very sensitive and important information on it, and the anti adware program can help you keep it all safe. Using a IT Service such as SmizIT, you can eliminate the threat of any virus or malware activity on your computer thus never asking the dreaded question, &#8220;How Do I Remove A Computer Virus?&#8221; again!</p>
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		<title>Small Businesses Need Security Too</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:57:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite the real threat of hacking and online thievery, a lot of small businesses do not consider themselves affected by it, says a report by StaySafeOnline.org. While dependent on their computer systems for data storage, few realize that all it takes is one breach to destroy a cultivated relationship with clients and the company’s own financial status. With the support of a Small Business IT Support Service, you too can avoid these risks. StaySafeOnline.org, a website of the National Cyber Security Alliance, has recently released a study that chronicles the cyber security practices and attitudes of small businesses. Conducted in partnership with Visa, the study shows some interesting, if not disturbing, results. It turns out that many small businesses (about 65% of the respondents) are highly dependent on their computer / IT / data systems, where they store important information, from sensitive company financial records to personal client information such as credit card info, addresses and phone numbers, and more. However, as many as 85% believe that they will not be targeted by hackers and online thieves, and less than half have data security systems in which they are confident. In general, small businesses have, at best, a mediocre security [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Small Business Tech Support Secruity Anti-Virus" src="http://www.techadvisory.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Need-Security-B.jpg" alt="Computer Security IT Support Services" width="170" height="170" />Despite the real threat of hacking and online thievery, a lot of small businesses do not consider themselves affected by it, says a report by StaySafeOnline.org. While dependent on their computer systems for data storage, few realize that all it takes is one breach to destroy a cultivated relationship with clients and the company’s own financial status. With the support of a Small Business IT Support Service, you too can avoid these risks.</p>
<p>StaySafeOnline.org, a website of the National Cyber Security Alliance, has recently released a study that chronicles the cyber security practices and attitudes of small businesses. Conducted in partnership with Visa, the study shows some interesting, if not disturbing, results.</p>
<p>It turns out that many small businesses (about 65% of the respondents) are highly dependent on their computer / IT / data systems, where they store important information, from sensitive company financial records to personal client information such as credit card info, addresses and phone numbers, and more. However, as many as 85% believe that they will not be targeted by hackers and online thieves, and less than half have data security systems in which they are confident. In general, small businesses have, at best, a mediocre security system.</p>
<p>Few realize, though, that it only takes one breach to compromise a company’s finances and relationships with clients. And if you have less than stellar security, stealing from you is easier. You might not have as many online assets as big businesses, but hackers can make a hefty profit by victimizing several easy marks as opposed to bigger and riskier efforts with more secure systems of larger firms.</p>
<p>Don’t take a risk with important data, and don’t compromise the relationships and reputation you’ve built with your clients over the years. Good security is always worth it. If you’re interested in knowing more about beefing up your security through company policies, software, and user education, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d be happy to sit down with you and discuss a security blueprint that’s cost effective and custom built to meet your specific needs.With the support of a Small Business IT Support Service, you too can avoid these risks.</p>
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		<title>The Cloud In Your Future: To Be Or Not To Be?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:57:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Like everything else in IT today, cloud computing can be either unnecessary in your business operations – or it could be something you really need. However, a recent survey on the perception of the cloud shows that almost half of small business owners are more or less dismissing it outright. A recent survey by Newtek’s SB Authority Market Sentiment shows that almost half of small businesses do not see how cloud computing can cut down on costs and help increase their productivity, with an additional 32 percent still unsure about the whole idea. At the very least, what these results show is that there is a pressing need for a more widespread and comprehensive information campaign about cloud computing. While many companies see the cloud as a mere fad, there’s much more to it than meets the eye, and what it offers can make a definite and concrete difference in the way a business conducts its operations. What sets cloud computing apart from other hosting services is the way it’s managed and used. Management is handled completely by the service provider, and subscribers can adjust the specific features they use and pay only for those, similar to how on demand IT services [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Cloud Tech Support Smizit" src="http://www.techadvisory.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/cloud-benefit-B.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="170" />Like everything else in IT today, cloud computing can be either unnecessary in your business operations <em>–</em> or it could be something you really need. However, a recent survey on the perception of the cloud shows that almost half of small business owners are more or less dismissing it outright.</p>
<p>A recent survey by Newtek’s SB Authority Market Sentiment shows that almost half of small businesses do not see how cloud computing can cut down on costs and help increase their productivity, with an additional 32 percent still unsure about the whole idea.</p>
<p>At the very least, what these results show is that there is a pressing need for a more widespread and comprehensive information campaign about cloud computing. While many companies see the cloud as a mere fad, there’s much more to it than meets the eye, and what it offers can make a definite and concrete difference in the way a business conducts its operations.</p>
<p>What sets cloud computing apart from other hosting services is the way it’s managed and used. Management is handled completely by the service provider, and subscribers can adjust the specific features they use and pay only for those, similar to how on demand IT services work. Cloud computing usually also includes virtual data storage, with most if not all data stored off-site and in the cloud service’s servers.</p>
<p>Of course, the way the cloud impacts each particular organization will vary, and how it will affect your business in the short and long term depends on your needs and requirements <em>–</em> and whether you even need it in the first place. There are pros and cons to any cloud-based service, but at the very least it deserves some serious thought.</p>
<p>If you want to find out more about cloud computing and how it may affect your business, please give us a call and we’ll be happy sit down with you and discuss any issues and concerns you have, and help you determine whether the cloud is right for you.</p>
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		<title>Guide To Changing The Screen Resolution Of Your Monitor</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The clarity of text and images on your screen can depend largely on how you set your monitor’s screen resolution. At high resolutions, such as 1280 by 1024 pixels, you can display more on the screen—but text and images will look smaller. At lower resolutions, such as 800 by 600 pixels, objects will appear larger but may look jagged and less sharp. The optimal setting to choose really depends on your monitor and the larger the monitor the higher resolution it supports. Most newer computers have already been pre-configured for you, but you can try various options to see what works best for you. You can quickly change this setting by right-clicking any empty space on your desktop, then choosing “screen resolution” in the menu.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Screen Resolution Windows SMall business tech support home office IT" src="http://www.techadvisory.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/screen-resolution.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="170" />The clarity of text and images on your screen can depend largely on how you set your monitor’s screen resolution. At high resolutions, such as 1280 by 1024 pixels, you can display more on the screen<em>—</em>but text and images will look smaller.</p>
<p>At lower resolutions, such as 800 by 600 pixels, objects will appear larger but may look jagged and less sharp. The optimal setting to choose really depends on your monitor and the larger the monitor the higher resolution it supports. Most newer computers have already been pre-configured for you, but you can try various options to see what works best for you. You can quickly change this setting by right-clicking any empty space on your desktop, then choosing “screen resolution” in the menu.</p>
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