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Viruses, Malwares, Spywares, all kind of "wares" are out there on the loose in the wild Worldwide Web and it's our responsibility to keep them off of our computers, PDAs, cell phones, even Ipods are at the mercy of them. But how can we become 100% sure that our data is secured and that every time we want to buy something online we know it's ok to do it? How can we make sure our private data is not being compromised? And how about those names Malwares/Spywares? Which viruses are bad and which aren't? Let's start with the basics. I've decided to help my OA community friends with a complete guide for security. Now, bear in mind that it is such a dynamic and fast paced situation that by the time I am done there might be hundreds and hundreds more of them out there. But I will try my best to cover all aspects of Anti-Viruses the simple way. Also, I will give you some hints on how to detect if your computer is infected and what free tools to use in the case it is. Let's get started!

Gone are the days of keeping a 3-ring binder full of research and notes. Today, everything is digital and there’s an emphasis on reducing paper. So, how can you effectively organize your online research? It’s simple and – even better – it’s free!

If you are not familiar with the Title 26, Section 125 of the federal tax code, you are missing out on savings for your company and your employees. Learn how easy it is to drive money to your bottom line while increasing your employees’ take-home pay.

How hard can packing really be? If you don’t have a plan of attack, the answer is “very!” Don’t get distracted by overcomplicating the matter. We’ve got a simple, straight-forward guide to make sure you don’t forget a single sock!

Packing – an art? Sure! It’s not as easy as it looks to get everything you need into a suitcase. The best tip is always to keep it simple. We’ve got some advice on how to do this.

Sure, most managers want to motivate their teams. But if they aren’t careful, they can just as easily demotivate them. Here, we go over six simple ways to ruin your team’s motivation and completely discourage them. Take a look and then…avoid these things at all costs!

Oh, Excel how we love thee. But sometimes, you’re just a little…well…boring. Now, we can take our spreadsheets from drab to fab with this super simple plug in. Learn all about how it works and where to find it. You’ll fall in love with Excel all over again.

This time of year, it seems like everyone is interested in getting healthy. After the gluttony of the holidays, it can be worthwhile to get your eating patterns back on track. We have some easy ways to help you do just that, at home and at the office.

Looking to build a PowerPoint presentation that really rocks? Throw everything you've been doing out the window! In this two-part series, the Software Pro shares her secrets to slideshow success and first up, she's addressing those all-too-common bloated bullet points!