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National Technologies Group has been serving the Sydney area since 1994, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Tech wisdom direct from the NTG team.

Choosing Between a Workstation and a PC

b2ap3_thumbnail_Workstation400.jpgIs it time for a new computer? If so, you are going to want to consider the differences between a workstation and a PC. You will want to purchase a computer that is powerful enough to meet your needs, yet you do not want to overpay for equipment that is heftier than you need it to be. Here are some features to consider when computer shopping.

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Tip: Use Word to Make Words More Better

b2ap3_thumbnail_WordLogo400.jpgFor as long as Microsoft Word has been around, it has been the preferred word processing application from people serious about writing. This is because Word is so much more than a typing app; Word is full of rich features that help writers be better at their craft. One helpful writing feature of Word is the Thesaurus, here's how to use it.

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The E-mail Switchboard

b2ap3_thumbnail_EmailSwitch400.jpgE-mail and other forms of digital communication have revolutionized the way humans interact. Anybody old enough to remember life before e-mail (B.E.), can tell some great stories that include kooky characters like Mr. Stamp and Mrs. Envelope. E-mail has changed things; all of us use it every day, but how does it work?

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Wouldn't You Like More Sales?

b2ap3_thumbnail_Question-Marking-Sales.jpgSales and marketing representatives have a common goal: to 'tie down' the next sale. Harvey Mackay, a six-time New York Times Bestselling author, suggests employing 'tie down' phrases to nudge customers into a sales decision. Tie downs are short questions like 'wouldn't you?' and 'shouldn't we?' Tie down questions have 'yes' or 'no' answers – with 'yes' being the ideal answer.

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Just Step around the Spam

b2ap3_thumbnail_StopSpam400.jpgAnytime you take a step into the Internet, there's a pretty good chance that you are going to step in a fresh and steamy pile of spam. Spam can ruin your company's Internet footprint. Spam can also find its way into the depths of your website and stink up the whole place. It's especially embarrassing when you don't even know that you have spam on the bottom of your virtual shoe; here's how it got there.

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