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[20 Oct 2009 | 2 Comments | ]
Windows 7 launch October 22nd 2009!

I’ve received many questions about the big launch so I wanted to take a few minutes to give you the real scoop from a trusted Microsoft Certified firm. As many of you remember Windows Vista  was not a very successful product. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has stated that Windows 7 is the result of learning from the failures of Vista through meticulously ironing out most of the wrinkles that annoyed Vista users. I’m not hear to talk about if it will have successful launch, but more of an open information forum about what it might mean to …

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[14 Oct 2009 | 2 Comments | ]
AVG Internet Security 9.0! for personal use 30% off through AMRCON

For those of you not on our ODS Vital or other support plans, you need to make sure you have the right protection on your system. This will avoid expensive repair costs and possible data loss. I’m not going to dwell on that, I think if you’re already a client you’ve probably heard the importance of having it. As you might know we recommend the AVG line of products. I wanted to share with you that through AMRCON we have an offer of 30% off  if you purchase directly through AVG. …

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[13 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
The Independent Trader

Independent traders require smart technology to obtain the bleeding edge over the markets how ever that may be defined. Even the independent trader in a trading boutique or from home can not afford to make common mistakes. Some of these mistakes can include:

Trading over a cable modem or other non-business class Internet service. This can create latency or an unknown amount of hops between you, your public network and your exchange. I’ve just seen it too many times. When you’re using a non-dedicated ISP, you have no control over how many networks you need to …

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[5 Oct 2009 | One Comment | ]
Personal note for October 2009

So this shot to the left sets the stage for our KeyportFest venue. AMRCON was there in support even in the rain. It was nice that the day turned dry a few hours in. Santino was asked to take a picture with his new AMRCON shirt and this is what I got. None the less everyone had a great time. The food vendors were great and the music played strong. Keep us in mind next year. It’s a great little trip to be enjoyed by the entire family. Next year …

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[5 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
Simple explanation of Spyware-Spam-Phishing

Spyware is the means through which hackers gain access to your computer and your private information. Spyware is defined as any software that covertly gathers user information through your Internet connection without your knowledge, usually for advertising purposes. It watches everything you do on the Internet and sends that information, including private e-mail, passwords, and credit card numbers to the hacker invisibly, without your knowledge. No matter how careful you are, regardless of what virus protection you buy, you will always be at risk without the proper anti-spyware tools to …