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Windows™ Vista

Windows™ Vista is the new, exciting operating system from Microsoft™. Many new features are included with Vista depending on which version you are using. However, please use caution before running out and buying this new "top of the line" OS. So far, we have found that there is not 100% compatibility with print drivers as there is with XP. Before you commit yourself to a Vista PC, you may want to ask yourself these few questions:

Is there anything I need to do with my PC that I cannot accomplish with XP?
Will my current printer work with Vista, or will I need to purchase a new one?
Is the software I use at work/home compatible with Vista?
If not, does this software have a Vista compatible version?

I am not against Vista. I was one of the millions of people excited to see how Microsoft™ was going to top XP. However, most, if not all, new PC's are "Vista compatible". Which means they will run XP, and give you the option to upgrade to Vista when you choose to do so. As much as you may like XP now, remember that it is currently at Service Pack 2, and Microsoft™ is still releasing updates for it to this day. My point is that it will take some time for Vista to work as seamlessly as XP does now. Over time, Vista will grow to be the user-friendly, productive OS that we have seen XP grow to be, but for now, my recommendation is still XP. If you are curious about pricing on any Vista or XP machine, feel free to contact us via the phone numbers at the top of this page, or via email by clicking this link.

Broadband for your home PC

Cable or DSL? That is something I hear quite often. There are a few things to consider when making this specific choice.

How fast do I need my Internet to be? Cable is usually the faster of the 2, so if you need the bandwidth for downloading music (we do not recommend downloading free music at all, regardless of Internet type), to watch streaming video, or work remotely from home, then maybe cable is the better choice. If you are simply using it for Internet, then DSL is probably your better choice. Let's face it, a web page will only open so fast.
If I am connecting to work from home, what kind of Internet do I have at work? To some people, this may seem like a dumb question. I have found that there is some sort of compatibility issues between certain DSL companies, and certain cable companies. This incompatibility problem prevents VPN connectivity.
Will I have to sign a contract? Many high speed ISP's will let you go month-to-month nowadays. This may be the better option. It will give you a chance to weigh your options a bit. However, you may have to purchase a high speed modem, so be careful in what you're signing for.

Spyware. The leading threat to consumer PC's

Spyware is computer software that collects personal information about users without their informed consent. The term Spyware, which was coined in 1995 but wasn't widely used for another five years, is often used interchangeably with adware and malware (software designed to infiltrate and damage a computer respectively).

Personal information is secretly recorded with a variety of techniques, including logging keystrokes, recording Internet web browsing history, and scanning documents on the computer's hard disk. Purposes range from overtly criminal (theft of passwords and financial details) to the merely annoying (recording Internet search history for targeted advertising, while consuming computer resources). Spyware may collect different types of information. Some variants attempt to track the websites a user visits and then send this information to an advertising agency. More malicious variants attempt to intercept passwords or credit card numbers as a user enters them into a web form or other applications.

The spread of spyware has led to the development of an entire anti-spyware industry. Its products remove or disable existing spyware on the computers they are installed on and prevent its installation. However, a number of companies have incorporated forms of spyware into their products. These programs are not considered malware, but are still spyware as they watch and observe for advertising purposes. It is debatable whether such 'legitimate' uses of adware/spyware are malware since the user often has no knowledge of these 'legitimate' programs being installed on his/her computer and is generally unaware that these programs are infringing on his/her privacy. In any case, these programs still use the resources of the host computer without permission.

Interested in getting spyware cleaned off of your machine? Contact us by calling the number at the top of this page, or by clicking this link

Source- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware

The scoop on multi-function copiers

Overview of the new Panasonic DP-6030

High Speed Ledger-Class Copying:

From routine copying of notes for a small audience, to the production of bound multi-page reports for an entire department, DP-6030 can handle it all. Capable of handling high-volume jobs of up to 60 Letter-size copies per minute, with Ledger-size paper handling coming standard.

Innovative Interface:

The friendly, easy to use graphical user interface saves time. The tabbed interface on the 640x240 pixel display provides users quick access to basic copying functions and leads the user through advanced settings and options.

Versatility And Convenience:

The DP-6030 is unsurpassed with features such as-

Built in duplex unit
High speed automatic document feeder
Double Exposure
Digital Skyshot
Image Rotation
Sort Copy

High-Quality Image Reproduction:

With newly developed LSI's, ultra-fine toner/carrier particles, and image stabilizing technology, speed never comes at the expense of quality.

Network-Enhanced Functionality:

Tandem Copy enables you to meet tight deadlines by giving you the ability to harness the power of multiple WORKIO platforms to work jointly on a single job. With Remote Copy, a copy job can be sent to another networked WORKIO platform in a different department

Start To Finish:

Optional stapling, punching, and saddle-stitching finishing modules automates these normally time-consuming processes.

Much Much More:

There is plenty more that the 6030 has to offer. We would like to show you a demo. For information on seeing a demo of this, or any other machine, please contact us via the numbers at the top of this page, or by clicking this link.

Toner Low?

Don't run out. Call Copycat today to order toner or ink for your machine. We offer free delivery to customers located in Minersville, and low-cost delivery for customers in surrounding areas. Not sure what kind of ink or toner you need? Not a problem. Just call with your printer/copier model, and one of our knowledgeable specialists will look it up for you.