Even if you don't have a smartphone or tablet, Pocket is a *great* way to save web articles and posts for reading later…

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The Year in Pocket: 240 Million Saves in 2012. Click through to see a breakdown of the most-saved articles and videos—and thanks everyone for an incredible year! http://pocket.co/spsrS

You would be amazed how much time you waste reaching for your mouse when a quick keystroke will do what you need. They can seem awkward at first, but once they become second nature – you'll be able to fly through tasks. Like if you use shortcuts already and share with your friends so they can too!

Back to the Basics: Learn to Use Keyboard Shortcuts Like a Ninja
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Keyboard shortcuts are the easiest way to do things faster, but with the wide variety of software we all use it's hard to remember all the different shortcuts.

Just finished setting up two new online advertising campaigns. Do you know someone who owns a small to medium size business who wishes they had more customers? We specialize in crafting online ad campaigns for local business owners that specifically target potential customers. Share this with them and if they sign up before Dec 31st they can get $100 in free advertising!

Online Ads
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Are You Advertising Online? Look around you – almost everyone has a smartphone in their hand. Homes now have multiple connected devices: computers, tablets, phones. All of these are used to researc…

Have you purchased or received a new computer with Windows 8? Wondering where the Start Menu is? We Can Help!!! IT Xpress is happy to announce our Intro to Windows 8 class, designed to help users learn the many changes that Windows 8 brings. Desktop, laptop, or tablet, Windows 8 and Windows RT are a big change! So let us help you get up to speed quickly! Classes are forming now, with the first schedule 2 days after Christmas! Share with any friends who may experience Windows 8 soon!

Intro to Windows 8 Class
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Our Intro to Windows 8 class is ideal for anyone who has purchased or is considering purchasing a desktop, laptop, or tablet running Windows 8 or Windows RT. We’ll cover all that has cha…

We're excited to announce a major improvement to our My ITXpert service! My ITXpert now has native 'remote control' support so we can login remotely (with your permission) to help you with problems you may be having. Every annual service agreement comes with one hour of FREE remote support (a $65 value!). So let IT Xpress be your in house 'IT Techs' – we'll monitor your PC's health, keep it updated, perform common maintenance tasks to keep it running fast, and now help you remotely if you have trouble. Sign up today (it's easy!) and share with your friends who may be frustrated with their PCs! My ITXpert – takes the frustration out of owning a PC!

My ITXpert Service
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Frustrated with your PC? Now you can have your very own IT expert to help keep your PCs up to date, secure, and running smoothly all year long! With the My IT Xpert service, our experts can remotel…

For any of you who have come by the shop recently – we've been out a bit more than we've been in. We're installing and setting up a new network for the great folks out at Paws4Ever as they switch their phone system over to VoIP. As we all prepare for the holidays, consider helping out a fantastic group of folks who run an impressive facility for pet adoption and training! Can't wait to post some pics of the final install…

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Share the gift of life this holiday season…..sponsor a dog or cat at Paws4ever in honor of your own pets or a loved one. We have a special need for sponsorships for our "special needs" cats and dogs….ones that require daily medication or frequent veterinary care, like Mother Abigail. Mother Abigail has a heart condition that requires daily medication and frequent heart monitoring and testing. At 12 years old, she is one of our sweetest, most cuddly kitties. To donate, go to our website….www.paws4ever.org.

This is a significant improvement in the security of Java, a common entry point for viruses. So be sure to install this update when prompted (or download it) and read this for information on how to utilize the new security settings!

Java 7 update 10 introduces important new security controls
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Last week Oracle released Java 7 update 10 to the world without fixing a single vulnerability. That doesn't mean there aren't serious security improvements though. New settings could make Java user…

That didn't take long. Thinking of scanning a QR code with your phone to see additional information on an ad? Make sure it's not a sticker that will take you to a malware site…

That square QR barcode on the poster? Check it's not a sticker • The Register
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Cybercrooks are putting up stickers featuring URLs embedded in Quick Response codes (QR codes) as a trick designed to drive traffic to dodgy sites.

This made me laugh. Have an unruly PC? We can help!

Maximum PC
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Norton Utilities asks survey respondents what extremes they'd be willing to go to in order to avoid fixing an old PC.

GMail going down is VERY rare – but it occasionally does and it's down today as of 12:00PM EST. Here's some info on accessing GMail when it's down in the future (Offline Mode)

How to Access Gmail When It’s Down
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Lots of folks are having trouble accessing Gmail today, and today's outage is just one in a long series of outages in our favorite webmail application.

Flash drives can fail! Even though they are electronic and not as fragile as normal hard drives, USB Flash Drives fail or get corrupted all the time! So a proper backup strategy is important! But if you find yourself with an empty flash drive you know has files on it, IT Xpress has the capability to recover files from corrupted drives. One of the cooler feelings here is when we can fully recover data for a user under a deadline. Like if you use flash drives and share with your friends in case they ever see 'Drive is not formatted, would you like to format now?' The data is probably still there!

Been a busy November at IT Xpress, so we just got our decorations up in time for the Mebane Christmas Parade TONIGHT! We even added some computer controlled stage lighting for our display windows which should be fun throughout the year! Can't wait for the parade! We'll have snacks and refreshments like always! Like if you plan to come to the parade and share with your friends so they can stop in for some warm refreshments! We'll have hot chocolate, coffee, and snacks. Corner of Clay St and 3rd Street! Huge shout out to friends who helped with the decorations this year. Couldn't have done it without you!

IT Xpress is excited to announce our new online advertising service. As part of the Google Engage program, we can manage your online advertising campaigns. Let us worry about keyword management, generating reports to see how your ad dollars are doing for your business, and ensure the most successful ads are getting the most funding. Sign up before Dec 31st and get $100 in free Google advertising! Like if you plan to start advertising online and share with your business friends!

Online Ads
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Are You Advertising Online? Look around you – almost everyone has a smartphone in their hand. Homes now have multiple connected devices: computers, tablets, phones. All of these are used to researc…

We recently built a new PC to use for our upcoming Windows 8 classes. Figured a little flair would be fun! We cna do custom builds for any budget and need! Just drop us an email with your requirements and budget and we'll spec and build your new system for you!

Little Red PC…
We recently built a new PC to use for our upcoming Windows 8 classes. Figured a little flair would be fun! We cna do custom builds for any budget and need! Just drop us an email with your requirements and budget and we'll spec and build your new system for you!

Time for some blasts from the past… Who remembers using one of these as their primary computer at work? Like if you ever had the pleasure of typing on one of those clickity-clack keyboards!