Technology Advisor

Re: Windows 7 to launch in October

AndreaM — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:40:08 GMT

Hi George -

I appreciate the question. Only Peachtree 2010 SR1 is compatible with Windows 7. Prior releases, such as Peachtree 2008 and Peachtree 2009, will install and run on Windows 7; however, there may be areas of functionality that will not operate as intended. For example, you will not be able to utilize e-mail and PDF functions within older releases. Please refer to the Windows Vista® page for other examples as these would apply to Windows 7 as well. Also note that currently supported releases, up to and including 2009, will be supported on Windows 7 provided the issue is not directly related to the Windows 7 environment.

Andrea

Re: Windows 7 to launch in October

George — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:22:36 GMT

I have peachtree complete 2008...

Will it work on windows 7......George

Re: Windows 7 to launch in October

AndreaM — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:44:07 GMT

Hi Sasha -

Can you explain a little more about what isn't working? For example, does the product install but you're having problems working in Peachtree?

Andrea

Re: Windows 7 to launch in October

sasha — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:40:51 GMT

I have a new computer with windows 7...and I bought a peachtree complete accounting 2010, it doesn't work, what I can do?

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

MikeS — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:36:24 GMT

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.

Re: Windows 7 to launch in October

MikeS — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:41:46 GMT

Thanks for sharing your experience, Dan. Glad to hear it's going well so far.

Re: Windows 7 to launch in October

Dan B — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:19:09 GMT

I am NOW using Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit and was looking here for some advice with Peachtree. As an OS, I find the new features very helpful, as well as the quicker page transitions. I have different personal systems using XP variations. I was using Vista Home premium 64 bit on THIS notebook before I installed the upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate.... SO far so good. Let me know here if you want to know more.

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.

Re: How Secure is Your USB Drive?

KevinF — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:17:29 GMT

Hi Mike

I use an IronKey and have for a few years, they are great, I highly recommend them. But as you noted they are expensive and into today's economy many people are looking for ways to increase security but on a budget. An option that I have recommended to friends and family is to use a free open source encryption tool called TrueCrypt (http://www.truecrypt.org/) with a normal USB pen drive.

While it is a little more complicated to setup and use than an IronKey, its free and you can put it on virtually any USB drive. They have a pretty good Beginners Tutorial in their Documentation, that should get most users on their way. TrueCrypt also has some really nice advanced options that are not available with the IronKey, that might be beneficial to more tech savvy users. And if users want to add Firefox or other portable apps to the drive they can use applications from http://www.pendriveapps.com/ or http://portableapps.com/

TrueCrypt can also be put on portable hard drives that users often use to backup laptops that only require a USB port and no extra power cables, this gives you much larger capacity over traditional USB pen drives.

There are some portable drives available that have similar functionality to the IronKey. Seagate has one called "BlackArmor PS110" that holds 500Gigs. http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/external/blackarmor/blackarmor_ps_110/ costs about $159.99.

Re: Make Sure Your Biz is on Bing

ShariW — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:08:08 GMT

Good advice, Mike. I just found some stats that say Bing visitors to your site are twice as likely to click on an ad as those who come from Google.

You should be listed on all three major engines – Yahoo!, Bing and Google – but it looks like Bing users are more inclined to buy. Read the full article.

Shari

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.

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

ShariW — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:13:10 GMT

Mike,

I've been a fan of audible.com for a while, mostly because I have a 40 min. commute and can spend the time listenting to a business book that I'd never get to otherwise.

Here's a new source for audible books (new to me). Take a look. Simply Audiobooks offers four ways to enjoy audio books: rent, purchase, download, or -- the most intriguing --Playaway. A Playaway book comes on a portable device that includes a fresh battery and ear buds that you get to keep.

Prices are comparable to Audible's, but the library isn't quite as large (although 22,000 is more than I'll ever get through). The thing that sets this plan apart is the flexibility of the delivery. Check it out.

Shari

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.

Re: Are netbooks the wave of the future?

reedwright — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:08:18 GMT

I just bought a Acer netbook, 9". 160gb w/ 1gb ram. Amazing little creature. I have been evaluating them for buying 8 or 9 of them for out service trucks to store inventory price lists and keep current that way and also for data manuals for equip. we work on. Also download our customer list for our service techs to see if clients are current when it's after hours. At 299.00 or so they are a great deal. Tim

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.

Re: The DVR is broken! Everybody panic!!

pguru — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:09:19 GMT

This article is a wake-up call. We do not realize how dependant we have become to our choices in this electronic age. Personally, I would rank GPS, IM, MP3, and then DVR as being the most important personal items. The Microwave is important but I do not consider it a personal piece of electronics, my wife does however. Great article, Mike.