Business Computing

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    Business Laptop - $1200-$1500 CDN

    Hi everyone, Ive been researching the crap out of laptops the last few days and feel like I have a firm grasp on what Im looking for now. The machine will be used for work exclusively - no gaming or crazy rendering. Email, browsing, google docs and some light photoshop work will be the bulk of...
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    Malware in PC --> BLACK SCREEN

    Hey guys, I just wanted to Pirate a program but apparently it turned out to include Malware. The Malware was apparently to be one , where 1.Google chrome would randomly pop up 2. it opened a Website called youndoo which was a ripoff of Google 3. sometimes when it opened Google chrome randomly...
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    Dropbox cloud storage security question

    I run a business and have been trying to find the best way to backup files (mostly financial spreadsheets) automatically in case my HDD was ever to die or similar situation. I currently store all my files directly in my local Dropbox folder where I work from. Is there any way I could...
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    Choice of sound system for this bar

    I'm opening a business in Japan and would appreciate some advice on what to look for. I'm only experienced with small scale home audio systems so please don't answer me as if I'm a smart person who knows what you're talking about ;) Here are my conditions: It's a small place; one room, as is...
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    Diagnostic Software for Windows

    Hello everyone, I am starting an IT business and looking for FREE Diagnostic Software I'd be able to install on my clients machines to see if the user is experiencing any issues on his machine as far as Malware, virus, driver errors, windows corrupted errors. My company will offer this as a...
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    Software recommendations for Customer Management

    Hi, I am working on a small business company. My work is based on manage customers business process, details, etc. Using spreadsheet to store and manage all process, but it takes to much of time to complete task. So our company make decision to use management software. I collect some...
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    refurbished macbook pro

    I am in the market for a refurbished macbook pro 13". I have been looking at Powermax: https://www.powermax.com/productcategory/used-macs-macbook-pro-13-inch I am attracted to their 4 month warranty on used hardware and positive customer feedback. Has anyone delt with this business before?
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    HP ENVY Underperformed (Overheating/Throttling?)

    I bought this new HP Envy 15 as a business/occasional gaming laptop to replace my 3-yo Lenovo with 740M. However it's so disappoint that even with the suppose-to-be better specifications, the performance couldn't be worst even just for watching Youtube. At first I thought it was normal as I was...
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    Free remote access/support software for business use?

    Hi all! Guys what is free remote access tools do you know ? Need used it for business, unattended remote access 24/7. I found VNC, RealVNC, UltraVNC but it not so easy to use. Very good is LiteManager but it is free only for up to 30 PC. Do you know another one ? PS LogMeIn is not Free...
  10. ScottAD

    New Laptop Suggestions

    So, school will be coming sooner than I'd like (2 more years and I'm done though!) and while my Chromebook Acer C-720P has performed admirably I am wanting something more. I miss the flexibility that is in Windows but at the same time, I like the allure of a Mac (even though you pay through the...
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    Durable Business Style Laptops

    I'm on the market again for a well built laptop. I haven't bought a system since 2009 and my current system is still running strong. Running an Alienware M17x R1. Laptop Musts; - Strong very durable Case. - Hardware that will last 5-6 years minimum. - Large battery. Time is important. - 17"+...
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    E6400 Workstation Upgrades needed

    Hi, I recently purchased a Dell E6400 laptop. I want a workstation for the home and light business use and it was very cheap. I am familiar with the dell XPS line and know they are durable, also this was the only laptop machine offered on amazon that excplictly stated a smart card reader in the...
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    Just placed an order on Dell Business Outlet...Looking to make sure it was a good deal!

    I have been researching and looking for a laptop for school, and general use now for about a month. I was originally looking at the Thinkpad x220, but was turned off by the sketchy used market I would have to go through. I ended up going with a Dell Latitude e5450 from the Dell Outlet Certified...
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    Budget laptop under rs25000

    I need a budget laptop under rs25000 mainly for business related work. My needs are very basic. It should operate Ms office, Pos software, music, videos etc. There is no need of any kind of dedicated graphics card. I am highly confused between all these different laptops and brands available in...
  15. Georgi Karadzhov

    Best Business laptop under 900$

    Hello! I am looking for a new business laptop. My is very old now and I want to change it. I am searching for as light as possible laptop with good performance and around 14 to 15 inch display. Any suggestions will be appreciated!
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    i got a outlook account which my business account runs from and whenever i open my outlook app it says cannot comnect to serve

    I can't send business emails from my new business email address which is: [don't post your email to a public forum] all out going messages says sending then immediately it says queed Can you please help i got quotations that is piling up. Please help
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    Laptop for Collage

    I will be starting school as a business major in the fall simester and my parents are going to pay for my laptop as a graduation gift, however they would like it to last the 4 years through collage. I will have my Samsung note 10.1 2014 and my custom built gaming pc at school so I'm not worried...
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    Host a specific page in a domain on a different server

    I apologize in advance if this in the incorrect section of the forums. I thought this was the most appropriate place. Is there a way to host a specific website page (i.e. a microsite) under a domain, but host it separate from the main website? I want to build a microsite for a friend's...
  19. why_wolf

    Office 365 Business

    We're thinking about setting up the people in my office with Office 365 Business to finally upgrade them off of Office 2003 (i sh*t you not). Anyways I was just wondering what kind of experience people have had with it. We could buy straight stand alone copies but frankly I don't want to...
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    Database Server Build

    Hello All! Currently in my business we are using a Dell R710 Sever that has Dual Xeon X5670s and 48GB of RAM. What I am trying to do is figure out what a good server build would be to replace the current server. So far I have been using Dell to customize a PowerEdge R430 Rack Server, but my...
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    small business laptop help...

    so heres what im trying to do.... we're opening a farmers market in early summer and i'd like a dedicated 'laptop' to track sales, expenses and the like... my parents have gotten a business loan to take care of start up costs (im a parent myself so this isnt a lemonade stand venture) having...
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    Google maps timeline shows an unwanted name

    Hi. Of course it should be best to use google forums, but it seems like that forum can find a solution. I live in an apartment building. One person in the same building has registered his business in google maps, and each time I check my timeline in google maps, to see if google has tracked my...
  23. zlayerz

    Facebook moving friends into like without converting personal profile

    I dont know if it possible, But my profile currently have around 3000 friends, im planning to make a fanpage for business related things, I know you can convert a personal page into a fan page, what im looking for is transferring my friends into likes on the new business page without losing the...
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    Laptop Component Power Usage and Corresponding Battery Life + M.2 Form Factor

    I've come to the conclusion there is no laptop product business on the internet which has a "true custom" laptop option. Unfortunately the limitations fall on the manufacturer and companies cater to the gamer. Oddly enough, other hardware is compatible and quite capable of being an alternative...
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    Which of this laptop's is better?

    Hey guys, I need your help in choosing one of this laptop's. I am going to use it for business (I'm a programmer): ASUS intel i3 4030U with nvidia geforce 820 VS. DELL Amd A8-7410 Here are the links: https://www.garbarino.com/producto/notebook-asus-x555ld-xx205h-intel-core-i3/026930b0e7...
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    Receiver and speaker set up for buisness

    Hi guys, I work at a landscaping company and we sell plant material indoor and outdoors at our business. My boss has asked me to try and find a set up we can hook up in the shop. ( A receiver i presume. Unless there is something else?) That we can play music on indoors and outdoors. So I am also...
  27. Mr Burns

    Sophos Home Protection - Cannot Restore "Cleaned" File, Please Help!

    So when I heard that Sophos had finally released a Home Version of their Popular Business Antivirus, I couldn't wait to install it on my computer. However, I'm having some issues... First thing that is a bit of a faf is that to change any of the settings you have to log in to the home...
  28. Mankar Kameran

    Best Business Antivirus

    I'm shopping around for an antivirus solution for a small business (60+ PCs). I was wondering if anybody on here had or has a good experience with one over another. I will not be using Norton or McAfee. Malewarebytes has proved very useful with the free trial so that might be an option. Someone...
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    Portable Laptop With Discrete Graphics (gaming laptop) For Work/Business

    Hi Where I work, some of us are getting new computers. I do sql server, programming, web design/development, etc. Video editing is the need for a dedicated graphics card. I have been researching different laptops: portable 14" or smaller, discrete graphics, i5 or higher processor, good enough...
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    stations at no charge

    what local channels are received free on this service, as well as what stations like Food channels, History channels, and CNN/FOX new & business, and MSNBC are available (are they free or cost additional)?
  31. dsr07mm

    Searching for software to stay updated with ~20 gmails

    So as I stated in title, is there any software or way to manage and have control/notification if any email is recieved on around ~20 different emails ? Wondering because I'm building small business office, mostly casual not thinking about anything serious but first "issue" is being updated on...
  32. ImPrettyIrish

    Facebook Not Sending Me Notifications

    Hello, I have a business and we use our facebook page to have customers contact us. I have the facbook pages app on my phone, but I still don't recieve any notifications. I have notifications turned on in both the app, and in my phone's settings. I don't really know what else to do. I have...
  33. ImPrettyIrish

    Help with Wordpress

    Hello, I am making a website and I have ran into a little problem. (The website is www.cttsnd.com) The problem is that on the bottom of the page I would like it to have your address, not just our name. If anyone knows please help me :) Thanks, -Carter
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    Deploying Apple devices in a small business

    I'm the IT support for a small company that deploys IPads and IPhones to users that travel for work. I want to point out that I am new with supporting Apple devices and am looking for advice with this. We have had some change of hands of the devices, with people leaving and new people being...
  35. woodson75

    Recommended paid AV package for a small business

    What do people recommend as a decent, low impact AV package for a small (4 or 5 PCs to be protected) business? I keep reading and re-reading reviews from all over the place for the "big boys" like Kaspersky, Bitdefender and Webroot. The more you read, the more negative elements you find about...
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    Excel to copy matching cell row from tabs to a summary tab

    Hello guys, I have a workbook and I need to find the NO values on ROW G (Row 7) and then copy the line that NO belongs to a new sheet (TAB) called summary, in my case it is listed as sheet 18. I need to search on all sheets though from Sheet 1 to Sheet 17 in their G Rows for NO's. I have a...
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    HP Elitebook Folio 9480m or HP Pavilion ?

    HP Elitebook Folio 9480m , i5-4210u, Intel V pro technology, 256GB SSD, 12GB RAM, 2GHz. Pre Owned for £350. OR HP Pavilion i5-6200u, 2TB HDD, 8GB RAM Brand New for £380 . Which one to buy ?
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    laptop choice for school(engineering and business) and watching videos

    hi. I am starting school in afew months time and would like to buy a notebook for it. I do not plan to game on it since i have a pc at home. However, i would like to watch videos on it. I am currently looking at the surface book since it can be used as a tablet and has a good display. However i...
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    Looking for ideas on what software I need for ad design?

    Hi everyone I work for a local store where I live and my boss is looking for a new ad for the sales specifically grocery items were a small town local business. I am wondering if anyone knows of any software that has the right tools to make a custom ad preferably so it could be saved to and made...
  40. Supernu

    Best Open Source Anti Virus for Small Business

    I'm looking for experienced opinion on the best OPEN SOURCE anti-Virus program for a Windows Server 2008R2. It does not have to remove viruses, so long it will quarantine them. Preferably it can be deployed to all workstations (20) from server, but not necessarily.
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    I need help in photoshop!

    I need help editing this picture so it is in higher quality. its only text (its the name of our small new business and i need to get it in higher resolution and to look better when zoomed in... I tried a lot of things but does not seam to work.... here it is: (copy and paste the link)...
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    Help me compare these business laptop brand.

    I am about to buy a laptop for working. Which brand you guys suggest? Which brand is better quality? Thinkpad, Asus, Dell or Hp? :ouch: Update: i am a programmer ( Apple? i know its sexy but its too expensive for me ) :pt1cable: Thank you.
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    Outlook 2016 Adding Additional Fields for Contacts/People

    I'm using Office 2016. I have all my contacts filed as business names but as I meet my customers and gather their information I want to add an field for buyer's name (cell phone & email if different from the business name) & Owner's name. How can I set up my contacts to where I can add notes...
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    Office configuring everytime i open it

    Hi! So this happened lately when i wanted to use my office.Every time i open it it says "Configuring Microsoft Office Home and Business 2010...".After the config is done it says i need to reebot my comp,but when i reboot it and open up office it happens the same the configuration starts again...
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    Choice of laptop for Business use

    Hi all, I am looking to replace my old Dell Latitude E6430 (i5 3320M with 4 GB Ram) and i need your opinions. I usually have opened several programs like Outlook, Skype and Skype for Business, OneDrive, 4-5 Chrome tabs, one virutal machine, and several excel files that goes from simple ones...
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    Starting a PC Maintenance Business where i perform services for my clients

    I want to open a business where I can run antivirus scans, disk cleanup, SSD Optimizations and anti-malware and so many more services that I can run on a pc or laptop. Where can I get the software to put on a USB Flash drive so that all I have to do is put It in their laptop or pc and I can run...
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    Gaming Laptop Recommendations/Deals/Where to Buy

    Heya, So – I've been out of the computer/laptop business for a while – not very familiar with what's out there and what is coming out. I NEED help! Five years ago I bought a Sager NP8690 (by Clevo) 5 years ago… it was meant to be a gaming laptop at that time…. Now it's obsolete and honestly...
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    Best High-end Business Laptop?

    Hi all, I am looking for some guidance on 3 burning questions relating to above Subject. Am hoping I can have some of the knowledgeable folk do a quick read through and vet my line of thinking on my next purchase :) Thanks! I'm in the market for a new laptop, and after doing some light research...
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    best antivirus for small business

    would like to know what other people use and to what success an antivirus for small business, what's your choice and why, I like Norton 360 because I can find it cheap for about 5 dollars a year and it gives reports on everything, what do you use? thanks
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    Use wordpress to build my online store

    Hello everybody I am currently thinking to create an online bog-forum using WordPress and in the future i am thinking to expand this website and include also a store. I will start building this website using WordPress because it's fast and easy. In the future that i want i will most probably...
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    Good laptop below $1000

    Hello everyone, I'm looking for a laptop at around $1000 (or lower). I'm a college student (CS major) and I would like a laptop that I can work with for 8+ hours/day. I would prefer a 15''+ screen, sturdy, last-long (hopefully until I graduate). I also play games too (not hardcore gaming)...
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    IE/Chrome Tech Support Scam

    Cannot seem to find any way to remove tech support scam hijacking from my rig. Used Malwarebytes, Adwcleaer, Rkill to find any processes while they are open, removed multiple programs and reset default settings with no go. I have the hijackthis file here if anyone can help incase something is...
  53. D

    Best cheap UK laptop for simple business use?

    Hey everyone, I am currently looking for a relatively cheap laptop (ideally as close to £200 as possible but i understand we may need to spend more). This is to be used by a new employee for basic business tasks (emails, basic web browsing, word processing etc). Apart from the occasional...
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    When is a ThinkPad W541 Overkill...?

    I'm a web designer/developer (own my own small company). I use Photoshop and Illustrator CC daily. I'm starting to build mobile apps and will be getting into more software development over the next few months. I'm looking at purchasing a maxed out ThinkPad W541 (Intel Core i7-4940MX Processor...
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    Repeated hard drive failures in common office environment (out of ideas for things to try...)

    To shorten a very, very long story, we had a relatively new Dell business laptop's hard drive die early this year, so Dell sent us a new hard drive. This same thing happened four or five times over until they sent us a brand new computer in May. The same thing happened a few more times, and now...
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    Looking for a good laptop for business school w/ live online classes

    I'm looking to get a new laptop for business school. So far I've been looking at the Lenovo t450s and the Dell xps 13, but I wonder if I'm not missing some other good options. As mentioned in the title of the post, I'll be using the webcam a lot, which I know should sort of rule out the XPS...
  57. vlad9727

    Is this budget laptop good?

    Hello. My brother wants to buy himself a laptop. I've looked for one on few popular websites from my country, and the best on performance and price was this one : http://www.cel.ro/laptop-laptopuri/laptop-lenovo-b50_30-quad-core-n3540-500gb-4gb-gt820m-1gb-fingerprint-l/ What do u think? He...
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    How do I speak to an English speaking representative at Sprint.

    I really need to know how to get an English speaking ,not semi English speaking person, at Sprint. I have so much trouble understanding them I cant do business with them anymore. Every time i ask for someone else they put me on hold for awhile then drop my call. Please can anyone tell a phone...
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    Laptop Recomendation: Ultra-Budget 15" For Business User

    After spending a couple hours being overwhelmed by current laptop tech, I would really appreciate your recommendations. I'll happily consider used or refurbished models, and with regards to OS, Ubuntu, or windows are fine but not chrome. Budget <$230 (£150, €210) Requirements: Office suites...
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    Can someone explain to me the price differences and processing differences? Business Laptops

    Alright, so I've been just browsing the internet for some laptops for blogging/coding websites/browsing the internet/word processing.... Work related things and possibly blogging and the like. Maybe watching some shows on netflix in bed. (I don't care about the quality of sound or the screen...