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Carolina Advanced Digital wins contract to provide data encryption to State of North Carolina
[Sep. 5, 2007] Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc. (CAD) has been awarded a contract by the State of North Carolina to provide disk encryption using Winmagic’s SecureDoc solution. The contract is part of an effort by state government to increase the security and integrity of confidential and personal information and will offer data encryption protection for laptops, desktops, servers, mobile devices, removable media, and files and folders. Installation, consulting and training will be provided by CAD as part of the contract.
 
Consumer Reports reveals top complaints about digital camerasConsumer Reports reveals top complaints about digital cameras
[Jun. 4, 2007] Consumers in the market for a digital camera may be looking for a model that addresses the biggest gripes about their current camera. Consumer Reports identified the five biggest complaints about digital cameras from 13,000 reader responses. The July issue of CR features tips on how to combat these complaints, along with Ratings of digital cameras of all sizes, and advice on how consumers can choose the best camera, photo printer, and editing software for their needs.
 
Consumer Reports finds that independent tech support services trump manufacturer tech supportConsumer Reports finds that independent tech support services trump manufacturer tech support
[May 10, 2007] Independent computer tech support trumps manufacturer tech support according to a new survey from the Consumer Reports National Research Center. The results, which are featured in the June issue, reveal that independent tech support services affiliated with major retail chains such as Best Buys’ Geek Squad and Circuit City’s Firedog, solved 84 percent of users’ problems with Windows-based PCs. Windows PC manufacturers’ tech support was only able to solve 59 percent of problems.
 
Pittsboro consumers can do more with wirelessPittsboro consumers can do more with wireless
[May 2, 2007] Whether in Pittsboro, Raleigh, Greensboro or Winston Salem, Sprint customers in North Carolina can do more with wireless thanks to a faster mobile broadband network. With Sprint’s newest (EV-DO Revision A) technology, along with a wide variety of devices, customers can check and send email with large file attachments, download music and access robust location-based solutions.
 
My take on the Microsoft Vista Operating SystemMy take on the Microsoft Vista Operating System
[Mar. 30, 2007] I have been asked about the new Vista operating system during numerous on-site service calls I have performed over the past several months so I thought I would take an opportunity to provide the chatlist members with my comments and recommendations. By Lee Pollard - Computer Therapy, Inc.
 
Carolina Advanced Digital earns security certificationCarolina Advanced Digital earns security certification
[Jan. 30, 2007] Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc. a leader in network security services, announced today that Jennifer Jabbusch, Information Security officer for the company, has earned the CISSP designation (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).
 
Consumer Reports rates Cingular and Sprint lower in latest cell service surveyConsumer Reports rates Cingular and Sprint lower in latest cell service survey
[Dec. 12, 2006] Cingular and Sprint were among the lower-rated performers in Consumer Reports latest annual survey of cell phone users. The survey was conducted by Consumer Reports National Research Center and included almost 43,000 subscribers in 20 major metropolitan areas across the country.
 
Ten most popular web sites in Chatham County, NCTen most popular web sites in Chatham County, NC
[Jun. 30, 2006] An alexa.com web traffic analysis shows that the Chatham Journal newspaper web site is among the ten most visited Chatham County web sites.
 
Consumer Reports finds free tech support from most computer manufacturers is dismalConsumer Reports finds free tech support from most computer manufacturers is dismal
[May 17, 2006] Only 55 percent of consumers who contacted free manufacturer’s tech support had their problem solved, according to the latest Computer Tech Support Survey from the Consumer Reports National Research Center. The June issue of Consumer Reports also includes the latest ratings of desktop and laptop computers, and a step-by-step guide to easy PC fixes.
 
SanDisk introduces flagship MP3 Sansa playerSanDisk introduces flagship MP3 Sansa player
[Mar. 16, 2006] SanDisk® Corporation introduced its top-of-the-line SanDisk Sansa™ e200 MP3 player with a large color screen and 6-gigabytes (GB) of storage capacity that makes it ideal for listening to music or viewing photos and personal videos.
 
With Ophelia setting its sights on the Carolina coast, Verizon Wireless prepares networkWith Ophelia setting its sights on the Carolina coast, Verizon Wireless prepares network
[Sep. 13, 2005] With Hurricane Ophelia projected to impact the Carolina coast this week, Verizon Wireless is preparing its network and offering residents important tips during severe weather.
 
Cingular invests $115 million in North Carolina networkCingular invests $115 million in North Carolina network
[Jul. 28, 2005] The nation's largest wireless voice and data network is getting larger in North Carolina. Cingular Wireless plans to invest more than $115 million this year in its North Carolina network increasing coverage and capacity, building new sites, adding portable generators and back-up batteries, and rolling out new data features. Two new sites in Chatham County will expand service locally.
Also: Cingular Wireless
 
Nominations accepted for 2005 Community Technology Awards
[Apr. 21, 2005] Chapel Hill - It's not too late to nominate an individual, community organization or business for a 2005 Community Technology Award. The awards recognize individuals, organizations and businesses that have made significant contributions to North Carolina communities in the area of information and computer technology. The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, April 29, 2005
Also: RTPnet
 
Symantec livens up LiveState storage softwareSymantec livens up LiveState storage software
[Mar. 7, 2005] Symantec is not waiting for its pending acquisition of Veritas Software to be completed before upgrading its storage software offerings. John Jabbusch, president and chief engineer of Carolina Advanced Digital, a Siler City, N.C., solution provider working with customers in the commercial, education and federal, state and local government spaces, said he has yet to see LiveState Recovery Manager, but has worked with LiveState Recovery since before PowerQuest was acquired by Symantec. By WEB RUN - CRN
 
The Unofficial Smiley DictionaryThe Unofficial Smiley Dictionary
[Mar. 1, 2005] This "Unofficial Smiley Dictionary" is only one of many different collections by various "editors" you'll come across at many places on the Internet and even a complete booklet has been written on smileys.

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