Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse $59
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Curve for Comfort; Flatten to Pack RR $79.95
"Enjoy stylish, compact comfort and reliable wireless freedom at your fingertips. Curve it comfortably for use. Then smoothly glide your finger up or down the scroll pad to navigate through a page and the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse responds precisely to the speed of your movement. Use it just about anywhere, even on a rough wood surface or your living room carpet, relying on Microsoft BlueTrack Technology."
Wireless Compact Mouse - ideal for laptop.
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-au/p/arc-touch-mouse
Email systems and software
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The Devices
When it comes to email there is a plethora of ways to access your email and make your day more productive. We access email from many sources now, it used to be just the computer on your desk, now it can be a multitude of devices and you want to see the same emails from all of them.
The PC, Laptop, Smartphone and Tablet and the SmartTV all allow access which makes life interesting and makes connectivity a must for busy workers and families.
Client Software
On top of the various devices that we use we also have many new and exciting ways of looking at our emails. If you have a domain hosted then you can download your emails from the POP server using Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird or Apple Mail among others.
Most hosting services you also can view your domain emails on a webpage this is called Webmail which allows access to your email from anyware you have Internet access, very handy when going overseas. There are also other Webmail services such as Hotmail/Live Mail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail being the most popular. Businesses can also take advantage of these services with free services offered by most providers with paid versions providing extra space and features.
The Smartphone and Tablet devices allow access through dedicated apps that are simple to use and give you instant access while mobile or away from the desk. These devices can access the majority of email accounts at the touch of an icon. Some devices even read the email out to you when it arives on the device.
Social Networking
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Ok this subject has been the topic of many articles on the Internet for many years now. I want to summerise what it is and maybe introduce you to a services you may not have encountered yet. Lets start off listing the top few social networking sites.
As you can see from these estimates below, Facebook has a very large following. Individuals and businesses are finding new and exiting ways to get people to follow them on whatever social network they use, and many use multiple networks.
Social networks allow for unique, individual comment and content creation that allows others to view and comment on which further allows and encourages converstion on any and all topics whether personal or political, anything goes, there are rules and Etiquette to comply with and best practises to adhere to.
Each network has it's own limitations and unique benefits.
What do you need to host a website?
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I do get this question a lot, mainly with new clients who find web site hosting a daunting task especially when starting to research all the variations but there are some basic steps to hosting your own website.
We want websites for various reasons, to display a product or service we have, to have a presence on the Internet for clients to find contact info, to sell goods and services through e-commerce or many other reasons. You need to choose wisely by getting the right information and know what is essential to produce your website to your requirements.
The basic necessities are:
- A domain name
- Space on an Internet computer (Hosting on a Web Server)
- Web design and creation of web pages
What browser should I use?
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There are five main web browsers on the market each with their own unique style all available for free. Most people are familiar with the browser that came with the computer they own but the alternatives may give you a better experience when surfing the Internet.
What is a web browser? When you look at web pages you are using a browser of some sort, it is an application on your computer, smartphone or tablet that allows you to view and interact with web sites.
If you have a Windows based computer you will have Microsoft Internet Explorer, The Mac has Safari and Linux has Konqueror. You can have multiple web browsers on your computer to try out and see which one you prefer.
The basic list is as follows:
Android Update Now Available - Gingerbread
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Looks like the latest update is available to VHA customers as of today.
I have a HTC Desire HD v2.2 my software updater is downloading v2.3...
... Now installed v2.37.861.8 hooray!