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I recently took the opportunity to try out Portableapps. The premise of this collection of open source software is that you can use your software and store data on a thumb drive without leaving any personal information on the borrowed desktop computer. Each piece of software included is not trial software, but actually full-blown programs…
I promised earlier this month to begin using Zoho products and doing a write-up. At times I feel a little guilty about looking at a product or service quickly, and sometimes just missing the point or some great features. I am taking my time in going through the Zoho suite. I am currently using the…
I have embraced cloud computing fully. I manage most of documents online using Google Docs and all of my finances are managed online using a couple of services. Google has been making the most noise in the cloud-computing space with their suite including word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Other well-known players include Remember The…
We have covered home servers in this space, because they can be a low-cost alternative for small businesses versus a more expensive full-scale server. There appears to be a problem with a bug in Microsoft Home Server that can corrupt data. Microsoft apparently is aware of the problem and they are possibly going to issue…
For my fellow Floridians lightening season is just around the corner. Many others across the United States are already experiencing springtime lightening storms. Last year about this time I posted an article and I felt it time to link to it. One thing that I will add about using a UPS or uninterruptable power supply….
We have setup a small home file server using Ubuntu. I used an old defunct desktop computer and installed Ubuntu 7.04 alternate. The server is quick to start and easy to shutdown with just one push of the power button. Most of the setup has been done using a very easy web-based interface. It is…
Amazon has announced that they are lowering prices for data transfer to their servers. Amazon is the service that stores backup data in the background if you use Jungledisk. You can see more information about the price decrease at the Amazon Web Services web site.
I attempt to be a guiding light on technology that affects your small business. As you can see by two references to soap operas – I do not know where this Windows saga will lead. There are many differing opinions and news stories about the future of Windows. Even Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said this…
In our last post we covered organizational tools available on the web. I mentioned the Jott service. Jott is a free service that allows you to perform various tasks using your voice and your telephone. I think of Jott as a high-tech variation on calling yourself and leaving a voice mail. Jott will transcribe your…
For years I have searched for the ultimate system to become more organized. Of course it all started on paper in the early 90’s using the various brands of planners. In 1992 I moved to a Casio electronic organizer. What a nightmare. These little devices did not have any method for backing up to a…
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