Torian Group Times “Technology with Integrity”

Verizon now offering high speed cellular data service in Visalia and surrounding areas. Verizon EV-DO allows internet access from your cell phone or laptop at usable speeds – 400KB/Sec. or more. This will be especially attractive to mobile laptop users.

www.toriangroup.com/verizon

 

Windows Defender Free Beta has expired  You may get error messages on your computer if it is still installed. Simply uninstall from add/remove programs. Install the final version (still free) here: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

 

Predictions for the coming year. Expect advances in mobile devices and video. Social networking tools will grow:

www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=499323

www.cioupdate.com/trends/article.php/3651416 

www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9006699&taxonomyId=14

www.masternewmedia.org/news/2006/12/20/new_media_trends_and_2007.htm 

 

There is a flaw in Acrobat Reader 7 which could allow hackers to compromise your computer. Upgrade to Acrobat Reader 8. www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2079201,00.asp?kc=EWEWEMNL010107EP26A

 

Windows vista software compatibility list. What will and won’t work with Windows Vista. Expect older printers and some older PC hardware to be unsupported. Many software programs will require an upgrade.

www.iexbeta.com/wiki/index.php/Windows_Vista_Software_Compatibility_List

kb.wisc.edu/helpdesk/page.php?id=5175

 

Stephen Covey is a leader in business management, author of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. He has a free recorded seminar for small business on the Microsoft seminars web site:

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/Register.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032318014&CountryCode=US&IsRedirect=false

 

I came across the “happy clients” web site which provides tips and advice for “advisory professionals”, and was impressed. They offer a free newsletter.  www.happyclientsnewsletter.com

 

As another year ends, I want to express my thanks and appreciation for our clients. I feel fortunate to be able to work with wonderful people doing what I love to do. I am honored by your support and trust. Thank you.

 

Tim Torian

Torian, Group, Inc.

http://www.toriangroup.com