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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…
Many have fallen in love with Google Apps including Gmail and Google Calendar, but there are those that still have gotten used to the Outlook interface and folder work flow. Good news for Outlook lovers. A start up called Cemaphore is developing an plug in for Outlook that will interface with Google Apps in much…
I have been watching Zonbu for about a year since the release of their initial desktop computer. Zonbu has recently begun shipping a notebook computer, which I also like watching the space of portable, low-cost, Linux-powered computers as well. Here is a complete comparison between to VIA-powered and Linux-equipped notebooks computers including the Zonbu. Learn…
I like to feature good, well-written comments to previous stories. The comment below is in response to the recent post about Small Business Server 2008. Hey, I’m on the SBS 2008 beta, and I thought I would share some comments. 1. Not Watered DownSBS 2008 components aren’t watered down or lite versions — they’re technically…
Microsoft has announced that their venerable Small Business Server line-up will be released later this year. According to a press release, Microsoft will be including one-year trial subscriptions to Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server Small Business Edition and the new Windows Live OneCare for Server. It also promises to integrate with Microsoft Office Live…
Many of us are faced with the question of what to do with old electronics and accessories. The United States Postal Service is testing a free program in 1500 post offices to take your old electronics for free. The service is being provided through Clover Technologies Group. This company collects and remanufactures small electronics and…
I have recently begun the search for a better backup system. I had been using a pair of external hard disk drives with goals of backup daily and always storing a backup off-site. To ensure security each backup was encrypted with TrueCrypt. This arrangement was time-consuming and dependant on me to physically swap the drives….
If you manage a network or a small business with computer-using employees your new enemy could be Hulu. Hulu is an Internet-based television streaming service that is set to debut to the public on March 12th. I have had a chance to try this service out for about five weeks. I have used it on…
We pointed this out last year, but the changes made to the Daylight Savings Time can still cause problems for you and your business this weekend. We posted many details and fixes last year. This month makes it officially one year for the Small Business Tech blog. We have had many good comments over the…
I frequently hear and read alarming stories about victims of up-selling techs at big chain store repair services. This one has a happy ending.
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