Microsoft sues AT&T customer for activating pirated copies of Windows 7 & Office 2010 – Reposted from Network World

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When looking for ways to reduce your technology spending for your business, you should never roll the dice to see if you can get away with purchasing pirated or gray market software.  Some may wonder if Microsoft would really know if they exceeded the number of users in their multi-user agreements or activated pirated copies
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The Dogs Have Their Day. The Launch Pad Team Strides for Strays

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As many of you are aware, The Launch Pad is a strong supporter of animal-friendly environments, like our offices and rescue organizations.   Many of our team members have been past participants in the annual Stride for Strays which benefits The Animal Coalition of Tampa.  This year’s was especially trying for the organization.   In
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Tech Rec: Make a Lasting & Memorable First Impression with About.me

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In previous posts we’ve discussed solutions for managing the gazillion business cards collected while networking for your business, but what happens to the cards that you hand out? How can you make sure your connections remember more than just your name and at best, an easily forgotten or vague association like green tie or nice
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Tech Rec: Join the Search Party with Tile

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Looking for a gift for the person who has everything? Tile the perfect stocking stuffer. It helps you find pretty much anything that could go missing. It can be stuck to a device, attached to keys, put in a pocket, tucked in a suitcase, or dropped in a bag.  It uses as Bluetooth 4.0 LE
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Digital eye strain: 4 ways to fight it – Reposted from TechRepublic

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Do you feel exhausted at the end of your work day? You may be suffering from eye strain.  TechRepublic just published an article on four ways to overcome digital eye strain and we thought we would share it. It’s a fact of life — we’re basically tied to our computer screens. Or smartphone screens. Or
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