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“The Dog Days of Summer”
Welcome back, to another edition of The Trigon Times. We’re currently in the heat of the summer, and after the snow-covered winter, I hope you have all had an opportunity to take some time for yourselves to enjoy the sun and warmth. As mentioned in our last issue, we are now running new ads on the Septa trains and platforms. If you happen to be riding the regional rail, be sure to check them out!
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In this issue, we’ll cover topics from Windows 7 Upgrades to how to write better emails. As always, if you’d like more information on any of the topics covered in our newsletter, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Also, if you want a specific topic covered in our next edition, please send us an email at solutions@TrigonIT.com.
Lastly, it’s important to note that if you are currently running Windows XP SP2, or Windows 2000, your Microsoft Public Support ended on July 13, 2010. Per Microsoft, this means that “Microsoft will no longer provide any assisted support or security updates." It is critical that you make the change to Windows XP SP3 or Windows 7. If you were thinking about doing a migration to Windows 7 soon, there is no better time that now. Let us help you with the transition!
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5 Steps to a Trouble-free Windows 7 Upgrade
reprinted with permission from the HP Small Business Center
 Upgrading to the new Windows® 7 operating system can make your PC faster and easier to use. Many users fear that the upgrade process itself will be stressful and difficult -- but fear not! Following these five simple steps will help you have a smooth and stress-free transition.
1. Check to ensure you meet system requirements
Before you upgrade to Windows 7, your PC will need to have:
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
For an easy way to ensure you've got what it takes, move on to Step 2.
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Watch What You Install On Your Server
by Christopher Elliott
reprinted with permission from the Microsoft Small Business Center
 Download warning: Watch what you install on your server.
Today's server operating systems, including Microsoft Small Business Server 2003, are so user-friendly that you could be left with the impression that anyone with the ability to put a CD into a computer disk drive could successfully deploy a new application.
That is the wrong impression.
When it comes to adding any new software — and particularly third-party applications — you need to be extra vigilant about what you're putting on your server and how you're doing it.
A server isn't as forgiving as a desktop computer. Take it from someone who just spent the better part of a week trying to recover data from a server that had been hopelessly corrupted by several applications that, in retrospect, were probably incorrectly installed by yours truly.
Here are a few things I wish I had done:
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8 Tips for More Effective E-Mails
reprinted with permission from the HP Small Business Center
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Most business people receive dozens, even hundreds, of e-mails each day. Without question, e-mail is now the primary means of communication in the professional world. That's why it's very important to create messages that effectively communicate your point while presenting a professional image. |
Here are eight helpful tips for writing e-mails that achieve both goals.
1. Set clear, concrete deadlines. If you're sending a task or a request for more information, don't just say, "Hope to hear from you soon." Make it clear by what time or date you need a response and write the deadline clearly, for instance: "Please respond by next Thursday, January 15th."
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3rd Quarter 2010
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Welcome |
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Trouble-free Windows 7 Upgrade |
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Watch What You Install On Your Server |
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Tips for More Effective E-mails |
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Ways to Recover a Corrupted Excel Workbook |
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3 Ways to Recover a
Corrupted Excel Workbook
reprinted with permission from the
HP Small Business Center
 It's your worst Excel nightmare: a damaged or corrupted workbook. This can happen for a variety of reasons -- and the good news is that there is a variety of ways to retrieve your damaged file.
If a file is corrupted, Excel should normally perform an automated recovery. However, if that doesn't work, there are a few other options you can try.
1. Recover or repair the file manually with Excel
The steps for manually recovering a workbook are quite simple.
1. Select "Open" from the File menu. In Excel 2007, click the Office button and select "Open".
2. Using the Look In control, locate and specify the corrupted workbook.
3. From the Open button's dropdown list, choose "Open and Repair".
4. If this is your first attempt to manually recover the workbook, click "Repair" in the dialogue box that appears.
Usually Excel will be able to recover the entire file, but it doesn't always work. If you've tried this process and you can't recover the entire file, you can still at least recover your data. To do so, click "Extract Data" in step 4.
2. Use the last saved version
If the file becomes corrupted while you're working in the workbook, DON'T save the file. Instead, revert to the last saved version of the file.
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Just for Laughs
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Today's Quote
I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.
- Abraham Lincoln
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