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10: Live GPS Vehicle Tracking and Fleet Management

Here are two problems, each with the same solution from the professionals at Active DataComm:

First problem: your company needs to get a much better handle on managing its vehichles and employees.

Second problem: you are the parent of a teenager or elderly parent and need to monitor their driving habits.

Active DataComm has a single solution for each problem.

It's "Active Traq-IT", a discrete GPS device that plugs into a port already installed on most vehicles. It's the easiest and most convenient way to securely monitor your vehicles and their drivers. With its real time tracking, speed alerts and zone notifications sent right to you on any internet enabled phone or computer.

Active Traq-IT is available right now and all you have to do is buy it, plug it in, and call us to activate the service. Then you are ready to log on to your very own web page and monitor your vehicles and drivers!

For more information, please visit the Active Traq-IT page, or contact us.


 



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09: Active DataComm Introduces Active Traq-IT

Active DataComm® is proud to introduce an exciting new product and service we call, "Active Traq-IT"!

Active Traq-IT is a live GPS satellite vehicle tracking system. With Active Traq-IT you can keep track of your vehicle's location as well as monitor and report on the driver's usage of those vehicles!

With this small, discrete, GPS device, you can keep up with teen-age drivers, elderly parents, or your company vehicles. Active Traq-IT automatically sends you e-mail notices based on locations and speed alerts that you set up and define with your very own web page logon.

Alerts can be sent right to any internet enabled phone or computer. Active Traq-IT integrates with google maps, so you know how easy that is. Why worry and wonder about when and where your vehicles and drivers are "supposed" to be. With Active Traq-IT you will know! And if you want, they'll know that you know. Get it?

For more information, please visit the Active Traq-IT page, or contact us.


 



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08: Upgrading To Windows 7

To see if your PC is ready for Windows 7, download the free Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. It scans your PC for potential issues with your hardware, devices, and installed programs, and recommends what to do before you upgrade. If your PC can run Windows Vista, it can probably run Windows 7, but it's still a good idea to use the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. Information about your PC will be sent to Microsoft, but no information will be used to identify or contact you. Before scanning your PC with the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, be sure to plug in and power on any USB devices or other devices, such as printers, external hard disks, and scanners, that you regularly use with the PC you're checking.

Recommended Site:

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

For more free tools and programs,
visit our downloads page.

Please note: As a courtesy to our customers and site visitors, Active DataComm maintains some links to external sites and tools that are developed and maintained by third parties, and for which no warranty is offered or implied on behalf of Active DataComm. You are responsible for your usage of these sites and tools, which is at your own risk. Active DataComm respects intellectual property, and does not support or condone the use of any of these sites or tools for illegal, unethical, or prohibited purposes. Before making use of or downloading any of these tools, please see our full disclaimer.
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07: Installing A Printer

One of the most common problems a computer user runs into is getting the printer to install properly. You'll try over and over but it still simply will not work. When this happens to you, try the following. Go to your PRINTERS AND FAXES folder and delete the printer in question from the list of devices. Then remove any cables connecting the printer directly to your computer. If you've got the printer's installation CD, put it in your ROM drive. The installation procedure should start running, so just follow the on-screen instructions. And remember: do NOT connect the printer to the computer until the installer's instructions tell you. Still having problems? The professional Technicians at Active DataComm can get your printer working in a matter of minutes. Just contact us!

For free tools and programs,
visit our downloads page.

Please note: As a courtesy to our customers and site visitors, Active DataComm maintains some links to external sites and tools that are developed and maintained by third parties, and for which no warranty is offered or implied on behalf of Active DataComm. You are responsible for your usage of these sites and tools, which is at your own risk. Active DataComm respects intellectual property, and does not support or condone the use of any of these sites or tools for illegal, unethical, or prohibited purposes. Before making use of or downloading any of these tools, please see our full disclaimer.
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06: Internet Connection Problems?

If your system can't connect to the Internet, there could be several reasons. This problem usually fits one of three categories; Internet was working but isn't now, Internet never worked, and viruses were removed and now Internet doesn't work. Most of the time these problems are caused by a networking device simply failing or losing its settings. Isolating and correcting the problem can almost always be accomplished by following a few simple steps. If you continue to have trouble, the experienced technicians at Active DataComm are available to help.

Recommended Site:

PC Tech Bytes

For more free tools and programs,
visit our downloads page.

Please note: As a courtesy to our customers and site visitors, Active DataComm maintains some links to external sites and tools that are developed and maintained by third parties, and for which no warranty is offered or implied on behalf of Active DataComm. You are responsible for your usage of these sites and tools, which is at your own risk. Active DataComm respects intellectual property, and does not support or condone the use of any of these sites or tools for illegal, unethical, or prohibited purposes. Before making use of or downloading any of these tools, please see our full disclaimer.
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05: Online Security

These days virtually everyone's computer is on the Internet, and although no single software protection solution can completely shield your system, not having anti-virus software installed is a recipe for a PC nightmare. If you're overwhelmed by the number of protection solutions out there, don't sweat; we've listed the best antivirus programs and we'll give you reliable advice on other things you can do to keep your system malware, spyware and virus free.

Recommended Site:

Top 5 Best Free AntiVirus Softwares

For more free tools and programs,
visit our downloads page.

Please note: As a courtesy to our customers and site visitors, Active DataComm maintains some links to external sites and tools that are developed and maintained by third parties, and for which no warranty is offered or implied on behalf of Active DataComm. You are responsible for your usage of these sites and tools, which is at your own risk. Active DataComm respects intellectual property, and does not support or condone the use of any of these sites or tools for illegal, unethical, or prohibited purposes. Before making use of or downloading any of these tools, please see our full disclaimer.
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04: Strong Passwords

A good password can mean the difference between identity safety and identity theft. Unfortunately, too many otherwise intelligent people rely on ridiculously weak passwords, the kind that make hackers rub their hands with glee. If you're not certain about the strength of your password(s), head to Microsoft's Password Checker. This free tool couldn't be simpler to use: Just type in your password and get an instant strength rating: Weak, Medium, Strong, or Best. Don't worry: Microsoft isn't secretly collecting passwords for its own evil purposes. The page doesn't record what you type, it merely generates a response based on the nature of the input.

Recommended Site:

Check the Strength of Your Password

For more free tools and programs,
visit our downloads page.

Please note: As a courtesy to our customers and site visitors, Active DataComm maintains some links to external sites and tools that are developed and maintained by third parties, and for which no warranty is offered or implied on behalf of Active DataComm. You are responsible for your usage of these sites and tools, which is at your own risk. Active DataComm respects intellectual property, and does not support or condone the use of any of these sites or tools for illegal, unethical, or prohibited purposes. Before making use of or downloading any of these tools, please see our full disclaimer.
If you have any questions, please stop by or contact us.

 



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03: More Life From Your System

Before blowing your budget on a new system, take a few minutes, and 3 easy steps, to see whether you can get more useful life from your current system. #1: Clean Out the Gunk...you know, dust, pet hair, everything else that accumulates on and in your keyboard, your case, your printer and more. #2: Make sure your operating system and all applications are up to date. A visit to the Window's update site is all it takes! And #3: Upgrade your hardware. Although nearly every part of a PC can be upgraded, nothing will give you better performance dollar for dollar than adding memory, you know, RAM. Not certain how to approach all of this? Don't worry, the technicians at Active DataComm will evaluate your system and offer suggestions... absolutely free!

Recommended Sites:

How to Clean a Computer's Insides Safely
Using Windows Update
Crucial Memory Official Site

For more free tools and programs,
visit our downloads page.

Please note: As a courtesy to our customers and site visitors, Active DataComm maintains some links to external sites and tools that are developed and maintained by third parties, and for which no warranty is offered or implied on behalf of Active DataComm. You are responsible for your usage of these sites and tools, which is at your own risk. Active DataComm respects intellectual property, and does not support or condone the use of any of these sites or tools for illegal, unethical, or prohibited purposes. Before making use of or downloading any of these tools, please see our full disclaimer.
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02: Backups

Nobody enjoys backing up their data. but if your company's data is suddenly lost and you don't have it backed up, that's disaster! Having a solid backup strategy is the only way to ensure you're ready when the unthinkable happens. It's not a matter of IF data loss will happen, but WHEN it will happen. Active DataComm recommends performing this task daily. But with so many ways to approach this important part of your business plan it can get downright confusing to decide which method is best for you. Get the scoop on the best backup practices at Active DataComm's website at callactive.com. Better yet, call the experts at Active DataComm and they'll develop a solid backup strategy especially for you, to give you piece of mind.

Recommended Service:

Enveloc® Data Backup
Active DataComm® is an Enveloc® Partner

Recommended Site:

Data backup: Use it or lose it

For more free tools and programs,
visit our downloads page.

Please note: As a courtesy to our customers and site visitors, Active DataComm maintains some links to external sites and tools that are developed and maintained by third parties, and for which no warranty is offered or implied on behalf of Active DataComm. You are responsible for your usage of these sites and tools, which is at your own risk. Active DataComm respects intellectual property, and does not support or condone the use of any of these sites or tools for illegal, unethical, or prohibited purposes. Before making use of or downloading any of these tools, please see our full disclaimer.
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01: Rogue Anti-Virus

The most prevalent type of infection effecting computers the past couple of years is what's known as the rogue antivirus. These clever malicious applications start out by displaying a pop us window that looks like a virus scanner with a message saying your system is infected. The window also suggests to "click here" to clean your system. What can you do? First, don't click on the pop up! Then, immediately scan your system with a scanner that specializes in removing these fake antivirus applications. Active DataComm suggests the free version of MalwareBytes AntiMalware. Download it free at Active DataComm's website at callactive.com. If you can't get rid of it, not to worry, the technicians at Active DataComm can do it for you!

Recommended Site:

Remove Malware Quickly with Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware

For more free tools and programs,
visit our downloads page.

Please note: As a courtesy to our customers and site visitors, Active DataComm maintains some links to external sites and tools that are developed and maintained by third parties, and for which no warranty is offered or implied on behalf of Active DataComm. You are responsible for your usage of these sites and tools, which is at your own risk. Active DataComm respects intellectual property, and does not support or condone the use of any of these sites or tools for illegal, unethical, or prohibited purposes. Before making use of or downloading any of these tools, please see our full disclaimer.
If you have any questions, please stop by or contact us.