Technology Advisor

Sidewiki is Your Site's New Uninvited Guest...Now What?

MikeS — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:39:50 GMT

Google Sidewiki is a new browser tool that allows anyone add comments and links to any site's content. There are some steps you should take to use this new tool to your advantage.

Windows 7 and the Upgrade Question

Doug — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:13:18 GMT

If you have any connection to the computer industry then you have probably heard the news that Microsoft is going to release the next version of the Windows operating system on October 22, 2009 called Windows 7. However what may not be so clear is what this means to you and your business and should you upgrade.

How Secure is Your USB Drive?

MikeS — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:52:03 GMT

USB "thumb" drives are so cheap and convenient for transporting files, but most are not very secure. Here's one solution that's not cheap, but it's about as secure as you can get.

Have you heard mention of IFRS?

KimD — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:14:30 GMT

What is IFRS? International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is a set of accounting standards, developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), that is becoming the global standard for the preparation of public company financial statements.

Close Your Laptop with Confidence

MikeS — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:19:16 GMT

Are you afraid to close the lid of your laptop because it may go to sleep and not wake up? Try this.

Make Sure Your Biz is on Bing

MikeS — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:41:26 GMT

When your potential customers use Bing, Microsoft's new search engine, will they find you?

Windows 7 to launch in October

AndreaM — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:44:23 GMT

Microsoft confirmed today that it is planning for Windows 7 to hit retail shelves and start showing up on new PCs on October 22.

Improving Network Performance

Bill_Coleman — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:47:43 GMT

Is your computer network not performing like you think it should? This article contains some basic information and tips that could help you get the most out of your network.

The DVR is broken! Everybody panic!!

MikeS — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:24:30 GMT

Unhealthy? Maybe. But let's face it, some technology we just can't live without.

Product Review: GoToAssist Express

MikeS — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:35:27 GMT

The latest offering from Citrix Online makes it easy and affordable to provide remote assistance to your customers.

GOOG 411

ShariW — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:41:34 GMT

I usually try for a catchy title when I’m blogging, but this time the folks at Google did it for me.

Are netbooks the wave of the future?

AndreaM — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:57:21 GMT

Netbooks are selling like hotcakes but are you, the small business person, interested?

Securing Your Wireless Network

Doug — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:57:39 GMT

Lots of small businesses have a need for more than one computer, and chances are if you have more than one computer then you will want them all connected to the Internet. Unless all of your computers just happen to be located near each other, then I am betting you have a wireless router.

Do You Cha-Cha?

ShariW — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:40:14 GMT

Now that I have your attention, let’s talk about this fun application for your cell phone.

Displaying Totals When Using Filters in Excel

MikeS — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:06:30 GMT

Here's a quick tip for adding a formula to an Excel worksheet that calculates only filtered data.

Can your browser do this?

MikeS — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:48:22 GMT

An array of add-ons that work well in a small business may offer a compelling reason to try a new Web browser.

Identify Theft: New Tools to Protect Yourself

ShariW — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:51:31 GMT

If you’re like me there’s a pretty good chance that you’ve either been a victim of identify theft or know someone who has. It’s a growing problem, and as soon as a new safeguard is implemented the thieves set to work figuring out a way to bypass it.

No time to read all those great business books? Listen to this solution.

MikeS — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:25:40 GMT

Are you feeling left out of the conversation when people talk about The Game-Changer in their business, or about working a 4-Hour Workweek? If so, it may be because you don’t have the time to keep up with the latest business books. Well, there’s a great service that will help you get caught up.

Business Intelligence. What is it? How do I get it? What does it mean to me?

SteveC — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:25:19 GMT

One term that keeps popping up in business magazines, technology magazines and on software boxes is Business Intelligence (BI). Just as with most trends in the software world, there is an implication that if you don’t have a BI solution you will be at a disadvantage versus those who have a BI solution. The good news is that you probably already are using a BI solution whether you call it BI or not.