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Get a good CPU. Processor nomenclature/marketing has made it nearly impossible for a consumer to know what performance to expect when selecting a new PC. Some Intel i3 processors are actually much faster than some i7’s. “3.0Ghz” does NOT mean “fast enough”, nor does “i7”. There are some real duds out there, and you don’t want to get stuck using a slow painful PC for the next 3-5 year lifecycle. To protect yourself from this risk, choose a processor that scores at least 8,000 or higher on CPUbenchmark.net.

Whether you’re a startup or a small-sized company ready to expand, you will most likely be purchasing computers for your business. But that isn’t as simple as opening your wallet and buying the latest model in the market. A computer is a business tool, and like any tool, it has to fit your needs.

If you’re thinking of starting your own business, you’re better off in Dallas. It remains one of the top cities in the U.S. to start a small business. In this growing market, there are countless sales opportunities and one tool to help you grab them.

They say everything’s bigger in Texas, but not anymore. The Lone Star State is now also becoming known as a go-to destination for small and mid-sized businesses. Two areas in particular stand out: The Star in Frisco and Legacy West in Plano.

An untapped market in NE Texas
The Star is a 200,000-square-foot retail block south of The Ford Center and the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.

Have you noticed how sometimes your office internet speed slows down considerably? Dallas is blessed with above-average internet speeds, so you can’t blame the city. The more likely cause is too many employees are logged on at the same time and loading problematic content, like apps or HD videos.

Back in March, US restaurant chain Applebee’s announced that a malware attack left payment card information exposed on point-of-sale (POS) systems across more than 160 of their restaurants, although we can't confirm any of the five Dallas locations were affected.

Years ago, having a single landline to make and receive phone calls was sufficient, but that’s no longer the case. Today, businesses of all types and sizes are under more pressure than ever to adapt to rapidly changing consumer demands, and that means being consistently present and able to communicate across a wide range of channels.

Did you know that half of all cyberattacks target small businesses? Yet despite this sobering fact, many small-business leaders wrongfully assume that hackers go only for big corporations. Bigger targets may mean bigger rewards, but the fact that hackers are just as likely to target small businesses comes down to the fact that they’re much easier to compromise because their IT security measures often don't receive enough attention.

How many times this month have you paid for something online using your credit card? Was each payment page secured by HTTPS? If you’re not 100% certain, you’re a prime target for identity theft. The padlock icon in your web browser’s address bar is immensely important and it requires your attention.

Email users are always looking for a better way to organize their inboxes, personalize their email signatures, or streamline group communication. Fortunately, these features already exist for Outlook users. You just need to know where to look.

Clean Up your inbox
No matter inbox how meticulously organized your Outlook inbox is, there's always room for improvement.