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Got Skype?

Our New Clients

Shiny New Gadget Of the Month

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Mayan

Calendar

Announcement

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New Year’s

Resolutions:

Tech Habits to

Break in ‘12

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January

Raffle

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Making Good Relations Great

“The Top 5 Worst High-Tech Habits To Break In 2012”

4. Not installing the latest security patches and software updates. Once a new patch is released by a software vendor, it acts like a green light for hackers who instantly implement viruses and scams to take advantage of those individuals who don’t regu-larly update (patch) their system. 5. Printing and storing paper docu-

ments for everything. The cost of installing a docu-ment imaging (also called document management) so-lution has come down dra-matically, and it is now easi-er than ever to implement. Plus you get the added ben-efits of saved storage space, saved time in searching for documents, instant access to any paper file via the In-

ternet, fewer lost files, less chance of losing critical documents to "ire, wa-ter, or wear and tear, AND a cost sav-ing on paper and ink. With all these benefits, why on earth would you still stick to your Stone Age paper filing system?

Want help in breaking any of these bad habits?

Call today for a no-obligation, no-pressure consultation on how we can help you break these bad high-tech

habits for good! (414) 456-9837

Admit it; you have some bad habits when it comes to maintaining the se-curity and “health” of the high-tech tools you dearly depend on. Since it’s a fresh, new year, we thought it would be appropriate to point out the top 5 bad habits you should work on fixing in 2012. 1. Not backing up your data. Funny how most people start their confession of not backing up their data with the words, “I know it’s bad, but…” If you know, then why are you still doing it? There’s absolutely no good reason to let this one continue. Call us and we’ll hook you up with a solid backup plan that will make sure you can be back up and running again FAST. 2. Relying on tape drives to backup your data. This is almost as bad as bad habit #1. Why? Because tape drives have an average failure rate of 100% – and that’s not a typo. It’s not a matter of “if” but “when” is your tape drive going to fail. Trash ’em and get a better system in place! 3. Using weak passwords. If you’ve ever used the word “password” as your password, we’re talking to you! A good password should contain a combination of numbers and upper and lower case

2012

January

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One of the New Year’s resolutions I often have is to get more organized and better manage my time. After all, who doesn’t want to get more done? But a big mistake many people make is thinking ONLY in terms of “more” when it comes to getting things done. Why is this a mistake? Because chances are your plate is already full of to-do items; if you want to accomplish MORE, you’ll have to actually start thinking about what you are going to STOP doing in order to fit in the more important tasks that move you closer to your goals. As we all know, only about 20% of the things you do deliver 80% of the results you want to achieve. Therefore, in order to “get more done,” you have to clearly identify what that 20% is and focus on doing more of those ac-tivities, and delegating or ignoring the 80% of time-wasting “stuff” we all get caught up in doing. What are some big time wasters?

Not having a plan for your day and reacting to

whatever shows up.

Constant texting or online surfing. For many, this is a huge addiction and distraction that can waste HOURS.

Checking e-mail every 5 minutes.

Why Your “Not-To-Do” List

is Just As Important As

Your “To-Do” List

Mayan Computer

Expiration Notice!

If you have been using the Mayan Calendar

to compute solar cycles, planting and harvest

seasons, lucky days etc., be advised that the

license to use it expires in December and we

will no longer be able to support it. You will

need to upgrade to a new computer. We at

ManagePoint have been happy to help keep

your old computers and servers going and go-

ing, but enough is enough. Call us and we

will evaluate your needs and set you up with

an up-to-date system that will serve you well

for many years.

(414) 456-9837

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“Welcome Aboard” to our newest clients:

Skype – It’s Much More Than Video Chatting

When most people think of Skype, they think of video chatting. The truth is, Skype is much more. Skype works on your computer, regular phone, or cell phone and runs off your Internet connection so you can talk, IM, send pictures, videos and conduct live video conferences for free with anyone else in the world that also has Skype. It even works on various game consoles. You can also use Skype to make calls, texts, and video conferences to phone numbers that do not have Skype. Because of its versa-tility, ease of use, and low-cost, many busi-nesses are adopting the technology to help them communicate with their mobile workers and with vendors from around the world. To set up Skype on your computer, simply go to www.skype.com and click on the “Download” tab. To install on your mobile phone, open up your phone’s web browser and go to skype.com/m

Shiny New Gadget Of The Month:

Quirky Ray Solar Powered Charger

Have Sun, Will Travel

It happens all the time…you are out at a meeting, traveling or running errands, you look down and realize your smart-phone is on its last bar of battery.

No need to fret when this happens again! Charging on the go has never been easier. With the Quirky ray solar powered charger, you simply connect your phone and suction the device to a nearby win-dow (in your office, your car or even on an airplane) and it will begin to charge using the solar power surrounding you.

The charger measures 2.5 X 2.5 X 3 inches. Its suctioning stand absorbs solar energy while its battery stores the power. It provides enough energy to fully charge a mobile phone. The solar powered de-vice has an LED indicator and also comes with a USB port to facilitate connections to electronic devices.

The flexible suction cup can be at-tached to any window to absorb solar en-ergy. This is perfect for car and airline travel. Pre-order yours for around $40:

http://www.quirky.com/products

Green Tip of the Month

Laptops can be a bit more expensive to buy but they're much cheaper to run when it comes to en-ergy costs. A laptop or notebook computer con-sumes around 90 percent less energy than desk-top computers. You don't have to buy all new lap-tops; just replace as you go--and enjoy the sav-ings on your energy bills.

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Services We Offer:

10437 Innovation Drive Suite 212 Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Phone: (414) 456-9837 Fax: (414) 431-1055

“EXTREME Customer

Satisfaction is Our

Monthly Raffle

This month’s raffle winner gets a $25 gift certificate to Carrabba’s Italian Grill. To enter, submit your answers with

your company contact information to mich.kealey @manage-point.com. The deadline for the raffle is January 27th.

December’s winner was Scott Dunning of Badger Meter

Congratulations, Scott!

January Trivia

1. January is named after what / who? a. Roman god of doorways

b. Jaune of Ark, French patron saint of yellow things

c. Egyptian god of dung beetles

d. Mad Men’s January Jones

2. January is known as National _____ Month in the US.

a. Chocolate

b. Soup

c. Long Underwear

d. Tip Your IT Guy

3. What is the Chinese floral emblem of January? a. Cherry Blossom

b. Plum Blossom

c. Jade Blossom

d. Lily Tidal Blossom

4. The birthstone of January is

a. Amethyst b. Emerald c. Garnet d. Anthracite

Need a speaker for your event?

“Slightly Famous” Dave Steger, author

of aHead in the Cloud and Technology:

You Just Want IT to Work! is available

to speak to your group or at your event.

Contact our office and let us know how

we can be of service.

(414) 456-9837