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It is innevitable that with every piece of new technology there is a corresponding threat. And this month we inform you of two threats to be wary of, the first is pirated copies of Microsoft Vista and the second is Wi-Fi hackers.

And then you get to meet the lovely Lyle! Who really should be a judge on Dancing With the Stars.

As these newsletters are still new for us, we welcome any feedback you might have – let us know how it can be improved. All feedback to sadie@infopower.co.nz

Feature: Microsoft Vista

Yarrrr. Beware of Pirated copies of Windows Vista

As certified Microsoft Partners we are kept up to date on all the new technologies that may affect our customers.Here is an extract from an important message about pirated copies of Micorsoft Vista that may be of interest. To read the whole thing click here.

Extract...

The significant anti-piracy technologies built into Windows Vista™ software are designed to make the widespread pirating of Windows Vista more difficult. Now, all customers who deploy Windows Vista must successfully activate their product using a genuine product key. If a non-genuine product key is used in activation, customers will experience reduced functionality and lose certain features, such as Microsoft Aero and ReadyBoost.
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WIFI Worries

The Evil Twin of Wi-Fi

Wireless Internet connections are appearing everywhere. They have made it easy to access the internet while away on a business trip or having a coffee and muffin. Simply plug in your lap top and you're away surfing. But as Wi-Fi connections pop up like mushrooms in hotels and cafes so does the news that hackers have found a way to access these portals.

An interesting article we found on the ComputerWorld website explains the threat of hackers setting up rogue Wi-Ficonnections. The rogue connections, affectionately called 'Evil Twins' are 'set up by a hacker to eavesdrop on wireless communications among internet surfers'. The problem is the connections look legitimate and are very difficult to detect. Unfortunately for the average user there is not much that can be done to avoid them. On the other hand 'Corporate users can use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to protect themselves when logging into company servers'.

To read the full article click here 

Seminar Series

Voice over IP (VOIP)

Come to our next seminar on VoiceOver IP where we will answer all the BIG questions, for example:

- What on earth is VOIP?

- How does it work?

- How would I use it?

- Why would I want it?

And then we will have a demonstration of some VOIP solutions.

When: Wed 30th May, 10am – 11.30 am

Where: L4, iPayroll House, 93 Boulcott St, Wellington

Register online via our website