As small business owners, we often look at any upgrade and wonder if it is really necessary. The jump from QuickBooks 2009 to 2010 was very good, while I found the jump from 2010 to 2011 was not quite worth … Continue reading
For the last 4 years I have been using a desktop computer that has been upgraded piece by piece. A few of these upgrades came out of necessity because of failing components. Over the last couple months I have been dealing … Continue reading
As a business owner you are always looking for productivity gains from yourself and your staff. As an IT professional I spend quite a bit of time sitting in front of a computer, as do many other types of people … Continue reading
In the recent past, you have most likely seen advertisements that describe a new computer, along with some of the parts. The purpose of this page is to try to explain how all parts of a computer work together. MotherBoard … Continue reading
As the new year forces us to update our calendars, advances in technology will force us to keep current with our computers. If you are looking to buy a computer in 2011, what should you look for?
Many small businesses struggle with where to spend their limited funds and don’t invest enough on newer technologies such as computers. In an effort to reduce costs businesses try to stretch out the life of their equipment. After all, since … Continue reading
I have helped a few companies get started, and often they need to buy a computer for their business. One of the first questions that my clients usually have is whether or not they should purchase a laptop or a … Continue reading
The world wide web is more than an information super-highway. There are billions of pages of information and there is a page out there that has exactly what you may be looking for. The trouble is, how do you find it? Search engines help you by scanning through all those pages of information and determine which pages to show you based on a search. How you type in your search can greatly affect the results that come back, and when you can have 1-10 million results for a search it is important to choose what your query is wisely. Learn 4 skills that you can use to search the web effectfively. Continue reading
In a small office you most likely have more than one computer. As more computers are added to the office you have more things to think about. People in the office will share files in many ways, and it’s best if you can have a little control. Find out how you can keep your important business files organized centrally, and why having them accessible by all computers in one place will save you time, money and confusion. Continue reading
Even with all the different methods of communication online (such as Twitter, RSS feeds, texting, instant messages and many more) for business owners email is the main method of communication dealing with work. It can also be the most challenging … Continue reading