A New Security Feature

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 notebook PC even offers an integrated 1.3 megapixel camera that combined with Lenovo’s unique VeriFace face recognition software, can control access to your notebook by recognizing when you are sitting at the keyboard. It can even lock the system if it determines that you’ve stepped away!

I am not sure what I think about my computer watching me. Security is important but we will see about this one.

Earth Day

Today is Earth Day and it gives us an opportunity to think about ways we can be more green in the ways we use our computers. Here are five quick tips that will be expanded on in the Denver DataMan eNewsletter on how to be more green with your computer.

• Have your monitor turn off (suspend) after less time - don't use the monitors power button
  
• Turn off your computer if you will be gone after several days
  
• Refill your ink and toner cartridges
  
• Avoid unnecessary printing
  
• Make sure your computer is Energy Star Compliant

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Dilbert Cartoon

Today's Dilbert Cartoon has great insight into what technology is doing to today's kids.

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Buying a Mac

I helped a client buy an iMac on Wednesday at the Mac store on Santa Fe and Coal Mine and it was a great experience. I like the fact that they did not try and up-sell my client and helped her find the computer that best meet her needs. I am still a PC guy out of habit but Mac is a classy operation and their machines look great.

Walgreen's Free Ink Refill

Walgreen's is offering FREE ink refills on Tuesday! If you have an ink jet printer that needs ink and can be refilled take advantage of this great deal.


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Facebook Becomes More Secure

I already like Facebook because of the increased security and simplicity it has over its biggest competitor (MySpace). Facebook is now even better was increased privacy functionality. You can read the Facebook blog for details.

Always remember to be mindful of what information you put on your Facebook page. Presume anyone and everyone can see your page even with the new controls.

Increasing Email Opens

Increasing Email Opens is important if you do an eMarketing email. This article from Constant Contact has some very good tips.

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