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Q: “I have a remote sales force of 8 people, scattered throughout the United States. How can I protect their laptop computers, if they are lost or stolen?”

A:  Jim, great question – in fact, did you know that a laptop is stolen approximately every 12 seconds? The good news is that there is a software program that acts like a GPS for your computer. If your laptop is stolen, MyLaptopGPS is able to track it worldwide, via the internet, then silently removes your important files and returns them to you – without the thief ever knowing.

It’s always a good idea to protect your technology investment. For more information about MyLaptopGPS, click here to be .

Q: “Should I switch from Windows to Mac? I love how the ads pitch the Mac against the PC and how they are people. Those corporate heads at Apple have brainwashed me! What do you think?”

A: Sure those ads are funny but switching from a PC to a Mac could be a bit costly as well as having a few other disadvantages.  Macs operate in a completely different way than the Windows environment so you will need to be highly tech savvy to maneuver around without time being lost to education. Also, you may have some difficulty finding a technology service provider for support.

Every so often, we will post some real questions that we have received and the answer, just in case you’re having this problem too…

Q: Is there a simple way to protect my computer against all the viruses and spyware that is out there? There seems to be too many option for ad-blockers and spyware blockers.

A: Be very wary before installing any programs onto your computer, especially from the Internet. Sometimes those programs actually install spyware on your computer, only to try and sell you a solution. Norton and McAfee are two of the most popular and used services; they charge a flat rate per year for the security. Also, our Blue Steel product does a great job of protecting your computer from outside intruders.

The truth is that removing spam is not an exact science but there are products and services that can help.

Please contact a Now IT Works account manager if you are in need of these services for your small business. Visit www.nowitworks.com/contact us