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Tech Tips: Some Useful Software Downloads

We've compiled a list of some of the most popular and most useful, shareware and freeware we've come across. From Adobe Acrobat to Stuffit Expander, we've included everything to help ensure the efficient completion of your next project with us. • Adobe Acrobat Reader...

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Tech Tip: Understanding PDF Files

Like many small business owners SignWorks uses Adobe PDF files. PDF files are a dynamic and versatile format that can dramatically simplify and expedite document viewing, transfer, storage and output. The PDF acronym stands for Portable Document Format and is widely...

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Tech Tip: Understanding Computer Viruses

Know thy enemy is the first tenet of warfare. That being said it is important to understand what a computer virus is. This devious little computer programs attach themselves to legitimate program-hosts and then engage in rampant self-replication. Often, it's easy to...

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Tech Tip: Selecting Domain Names

Deciding to go online is definitely an important step; but it's only one of many. Once you’ve made the initial decision to go "virtual," the next and possibly more important step is choosing a name for your website. This is typically referred to as selecting a domain...

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Tech Tip: Scanning Different Media

Much like a copier the process and applications of a scanner are relatively simplistic. The same little scanning bar blinds you if you look into it, but instead of feeding paper (though a rare few do) it transmits the scanned object into your computer and allows you...

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Tech Tips: Macintosh vs. the PC

Although both are computers, comparing a Mac and PC is like comparing apples and oranges. They perform similar functions, but they look and operate quite differently. Furthermore, comparisons between the two are highly subjective. Whether to use a Mac or PC is usually...

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Tech Tip: File Transfer Times

Although most Internet users have become accustomed to fast connection speeds, it’s important to remember that all modems are not created equal. In addition, download times are affected by many variables, the most critical of which is the connection speed of both...

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Tech Tip: File Compression

Anyone who owns a computer has run into the problem of large files, and insufficient hard drive space at one time or another. You’ll soon find that applications and documents can quickly consume lots of space on your hard drive. Before you know it, your computer’s...

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Tech Tips: Overview

Over the course of the next several weeks SignWorks is going to share with you some technical tips that will help you to manage technology and your data files more effectively. We know that keeping up with technology is kind of like driving your Volkswagen Beetle...

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Vehicle Magnets: Protecting Your Paint

Vehicle magnets represent a very affordable way to use your vehicle to brand and market your business. One of the many benefits is being able to use the “unbranded” vehicle for other purposes, however, it’s important to understand that applying and removing the...

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Site Safety And Evacuation Signs

Evidence of the uncertainty that surrounds us can be seen every day on the news making our concerns about security and safety in our workplaces, schools and public buildings a higher priority than ever before. It is extremely important that our schools and workplaces...

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Property Restriction Signs

Like traffic control signs, property restrictions signs assist in directing your customers effectively. Whether they are used to restrict a behavior like smoking or skateboarding, limit the speed in a parking lot, or enforce parking restrictions, these signs are very...

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