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This month it's all about accessories to make your life a little easier so you have more time to spend on what's important to you.

In honor of Race Your Computer Mouse/Mice Day on the 27th we've got THREE deals for you! Deal #1 - We've got a wired mouse with a USB connection and a scroll wheel for just $11.99. Deal #2 - For those of you wirelss types out there, we've got a wireless mouse with a scroll wheel and 3 buttons for just $25.95. And last, but certainly not least, Deal #3 is an awesome wireless keyboard and mouse combination set for just $44.95.

did you know?

it's not uncommon for us to get the question, "So, what do you guys do?" Those of you who know us already know the answer, but we thought we'd take a little time to put the answer down on paper (so to speak).

WE'RE YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP

We like to say that we handle everything from nuts to bolts. We take care of everything from purchasing hardware and software to installation and implementation all the way to management of your IT infrastructure. We have solutions for phone systems, surveillance systems, wireless, the cloud, managed services, backups, spam and content filtering, and of course we do consulting as well.

Got a pain point that's really getting under your skin? Come talk to us, we want to help make your IT is less stressful and more useful!

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Product Spotlight | Tripp Lite Traveler

AUTHOR | Jessa Erickson @ThinkSpace IT

One of our favorite accessories, especially when we travel, is the Tripp Lite 100Bt Traveler. This little guy packs quite the punch when it comes to portable surge protection for a very reasonable $20 price tag.

OVERVIEW Tripp Lite's portable TRAVELER surge suppressor offers complete AC and phone line surge suppression for laptops, electronic notepads, personal organizers and other portable electronic devices. Compact portable housing weighing less than 4 ounces neatly fits into laptop travel cases. Retractable plug prevents scratching of expensive portable electronics.

FEATURES

• 1050 joules AC surge suppression shields equipment from the strongest surges and line noise
• 2 AC outlets with room for 2 transformer plugs without blocking outlets covers computer and one peripheral
• Phone line surge suppression protects both dialup and DSL modems, plus fax machines, cordless phones and more (pair of RJ11 jacks, 2 wire, 1 line, includes 6 ft phone cable)
• Exceeds IEEE 587 category A & B surge suppression specifications
• Extra-small portable housing weighing less than 4 ounces neatly fits into laptop travel cases - retractable input plug prevents scratching of laptops and other devices
• Fail-safe thermal fusing protects against fire and other damage in the event of an extreme, extended overvoltage or surge condition
• Diagnostic LEDs confirm outlet grounding and surge suppression status
• UL1449 Rated (330V all modes), UL1363 (Power Tap), UL497A (Communications), Meets FCC part 68 rules, cUL (Canada)
• $50,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance (U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico only)

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The secret to a longer lasting printer

AUTHOR | HP Technology at Work

Fifteen years ago, opening the hood and cleaning the interior of your printer—unclogging inkjet print nozzles, wiping down gears and rotors, vacuuming up dust and grime—was standard operating procedure for those wishing to extend printer life. Unfortunately, while things may have often looked cleaner before the hood was reclosed, in fact sensitive parts had been damaged, dust had been blown about rather than removed, and printer life had been shortened, not extended.

By contrast, many printers today are typically self-cleaning. Often, the hood is bolted shut—it’s not even possible to open the printer and poke around inside. Printers just work, without any need for cleaning or repairs. There’s no need to replace parts—only paper and ink. And when a printer finally wears out, purchasing an affordable, high-quality new printer is far and away the most cost-effective response.

Still, there are steps you can take to extend the life of your printer. For instance…     Read more

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Product Spotlight | LG 21:9 UltraWide Multi-Tasking Monitor

AUTHOR | Jason Erickson @ThinkSpace IT

My laptops and desktops new best friend is the LG 29" Multitasking monitor. In the age of multiple monitors sucking up all of your desk space, this is the best solution I have found for reclaiming it. Think of 2 to 6 displays wrapped into one beautiful package. After installing this I was able to (gasp) put a piece of paper on my desk as well as look at 4 different screens! After a small software piece is installed, the large screen is broken into zones via software. These are actually changeable on the fly via drag and drop as well as a drop down menu choice. Drag a window into your zone and it fills the zone automatically. As another bonus it allows for multiple device connections so I can hook up multiple machines as well. I fully recommend this to everyone that needs either an ultra-high resolution display or a multi monitor replacement.

FEATURES

• PHSYICAL CHARACTERISTICS- 15.9" (height w/stand), 27.7" (width), 18.96lb. (weight w/stand)
• 4-SCREEN SPLIT FEATURE- Efficiently run several programs and have multiple active windows on the screen at the same time.
• FLICKER-SAFE- Eye fatigue is a major concern when working overtime on the computer. LG’s Almost-Zero Flicker Free technology, allows the ability to work longer and more comfortably without straining the eyes.
• READER MODE- With a touch of a button, Reader Mode allows the reduction of blue light emissions that can be harmful to the eyes.

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