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Protect Your Valuable Information When Accessing Remotely

Protect Your Valuable Information When Accessing Remotely

Posted on 26. Mar, 2010 by admin.

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When you are on the road for business, you sometimes have to access information you’d normally do in a “secure” environment.  However, if you are prepping for a client meeting or realize that you need to make a banking transfer and you are not at home, how to you ensure that you are not victim [...]

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Great Tips How You Can Make the Most of Your Business Trip

Great Tips How You Can Make the Most of Your Business Trip

Posted on 24. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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With business trips becoming more chaotic due to budget cuts and more being expected of you while doing with less, it’s no wonder we get frazzled when we travel.
Forbes has some really great tips that even the most seasoned road warrior will benefit from.  Find out how you can make the most of your time [...]

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Are Smartphone Apps Puting Your Security At Risk?

Are Smartphone Apps Puting Your Security At Risk?

Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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It is always so exciting when you find a new app for your phone…I can just get giddy over it.  However, what I don’t really give much thought to is how much risk am I enduring by installing rogue iPhone apps.
Elinor Mills of CNET News, really opened my eyes to all the potential dangers of [...]

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Automatically Backup Your iPhone & Ensure You Have Your Important Data

Automatically Backup Your iPhone & Ensure You Have Your Important Data

Posted on 25. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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Just how important is the info on your iPhone?  I’d venture that it’s pretty important!  To me the magic words are backup and automated.  David Martin from CNET Reviews has some really great tips for creating auto backups of your valuable iPhone data.
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3 Great Travel Solutions Coming in 2010!

3 Great Travel Solutions Coming in 2010!

Posted on 19. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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So, I have to be honest I’m a little frustrated!!!  There are a number of truly great solutions coming to the market place that will have a significant impact on your productivity when you are traveling.  The reason I’m frustrated is the fact that these new tools have yet to set a price or a [...]

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Coming Soon: eReader Designed for Newpaper Reading & Loaded with Features!

Coming Soon: eReader Designed for Newpaper Reading & Loaded with Features!

Posted on 12. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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No matter how hard you try, reading the newspaper from the middle seat of an airplane is no easy task!  And the e-readers on the market place have not been very newspaper friendly!
With all the e-readers coming on the market place, you really have to figure out what’s important to you and the SkiffReader is [...]

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12 Tips To Protect Yourself & Maximize Your Travel Benefits

12 Tips To Protect Yourself & Maximize Your Travel Benefits

Posted on 06. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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When you travel so much, you sort of become an expert in how to travel.  However, I recently read an article from Travel and Leisure dated January 2005.  What I was surprised to see was just how relevant it was and maybe just how lax I’ve become.  Even if you are the most seasoned traveler, [...]

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3 Steps To Getting Through TSA Security Faster!!

3 Steps To Getting Through TSA Security Faster!!

Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 by admin.

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It drives me crazy how unprepared travelers are when they go through TSA security.  Going through security is not only annoying but it is also stressful!  And with the recent terrorist scare of Northwest flight 253, you can be assured that security measures are going to be on high alert.  The next time you are [...]

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URGENT: iPhone & iTouch At Risk For A New Worm

URGENT: iPhone & iTouch At Risk For A New Worm

Posted on 25. Nov, 2009 by admin.

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Another iPhone and iTouch worm has been identified.  This worm has the ability to steal your sensitive secure information, including banking information.  What is particularly concerning is that there is no fix for this worm at this time.  Learn more about how this worm can affect you.
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5 Excellent Tips for Business Travelers

5 Excellent Tips for Business Travelers

Posted on 16. Nov, 2009 by admin.

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When you are a road warrior the constant travel can really drain you.  I recently saw a post by Penelope Trunk who travels way more than she is home and she put together an outstanding list of tips called, “How to Make Business Travel Manageable”.  I’m certain, you will find her perspective fresh and excellent [...]

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Free WiFi At Major Airports For The Holidays!

Free WiFi At Major Airports For The Holidays!

Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 by admin.

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Happy Holidays to you from Google!  Google is providing free WiFi during the holidays at 47 airports across the country from now until January 15th!!  Additionally Virgin American is also providing free WiFi on all their flights!
Ho, Ho, Ho, Tis the Season for Giving!!!
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Key Infomation To Getting Airline Upgrades

Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by admin.

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One of the best things about traveling a lot is all of the free upgrades…well, it used to be a great perk.  Flying isn’t what it used to be, which for road warriors is really a sad.  The newest trend for upgrades, is no longer free, rather, a combination of both miles and cash.
With all [...]

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Is Your Mobile Phone Hurting Your Health?

Is Your Mobile Phone Hurting Your Health?

Posted on 02. Oct, 2009 by admin.

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On occasion I begin to wonder just how safe is my mobile phone.  Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard the long running debate about the radiation output of your phone and brain cancer.  While the jury is still out determining the impact of cell phone radiation, you can, at a bare [...]

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Three Mobile Mistakes That Might Cost You Dearly

Three Mobile Mistakes That Might Cost You Dearly

Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by admin.

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Mobile phones are obviously indispensable during business travel. Probably none of us would consider traveling without one. Furthermore Smartphones like iPhones and Blackberries are virtual Swiss army knives letting us do all kinds of useful tasks.
With the utility of Smartphones comes risk, especially if your phone has sensitive corporate information or mobile banking data on [...]

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The Flu Shot Available at Major Airports

Posted on 17. Sep, 2009 by admin.

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Things to do at the airport

Check in for my flight—Check
Go through security—Check
Get some coffee—Check
Get a FLU SHOT—CHECK

Yep, you read it correctly!  If you weren’t aware several of the major airports offer travelers the seasonal flu shot.  Between work, family, personal commitments and business travel getting a flu shot might not be [...]

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Public WiFi: What You Need To Know To Protect Yourself

Public WiFi: What You Need To Know To Protect Yourself

Posted on 15. Sep, 2009 by admin.

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It seems that WiFi is becoming more and more available.  Although it still is not every where, it’s gaining momentum in airports and now planes.  That is great news but it comes with potentially high risks.  When I can jump on free WiFi, I do “think” about the risk’s but feel that my computer security [...]

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Free 411 Directory Assistance for Business Travelers

Free 411 Directory Assistance for Business Travelers

Posted on 28. Aug, 2009 by admin.

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I really hate paying for 411 directory assistance.  I think it is completely unreasonable what phone carriers charge for their directory assistance.  Anytime I can find a way to get something for free, especially this, I’m all over it!
Google’s GOOG 411 is an awesome service where you can call to get phone numbers absolutely free.  [...]

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Swine Flu: What You Need To Know Prior & During a Business Trip

Swine Flu: What You Need To Know Prior & During a Business Trip

Posted on 24. Aug, 2009 by admin.

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I have to admit that I am a bit concerned this year about this crazy Swine Flu.  What worries me most is “other” travelers.  I completely understand that it is hard to cancel a business meeting or worse yet, get sick while traveling and want nothing more than to just get home.  I highly doubt that [...]

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Travel Wise: Limit Your Flight Delays

Posted on 17. Aug, 2009 by admin.

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I’m always stressed out whenever I have a connecting flight, as I just never know if or how long my flight may be delayed.  I personally believe that the days of the “legal” 30 minute connection for domestic flights are long gone!!!  Unless, you are an adrenaline junky and don’t mind hanging out at the [...]

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Coming Soon: New Sony e-Reader!!

Coming Soon: New Sony e-Reader!!

Posted on 05. Aug, 2009 by admin.

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Yep, everything is getting smaller and Sony’s new Pocket Reader is among them!  Sony’s Pocket Reader has a 5 inch screen, which was designed to fit into your pocket!  The great news is that it is also less expensive than other e-readers on the market!  Check out the soon to be released Sony Pocket Reader!
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