BizSpark! Do you qualify for free Microsoft Software?

A friend pointed out to me that for entrepreneurs and startups that are working on developing new online tools there is a Microsoft resource that can provide support for new businesses. I don’t qualify for a number of reasons but I thought I’d make you aware of BizSpark; a Microsoft initiative aimed at assisting startups [...]

Facebook’s In Trouble Again!

In case anyone missed the fact the Senate was concerned over some of Facebook’s new changes such as “instant personalization”, Tech Crunch has an excellent article detailing the Senate’s concerns as well as providing the original letter to Facebook and Facebook’s reply: Tech Crunch on Facebook vs The US Senate

Corey’s Corner | Is Flash Dead?

You’ve probably already heard about what Apple’s Steve Jobs has to say about Flash already. As explained in numerous blog posts, one linked here to give you the gist of the situation, the Apple guru himself indicated that he felt Flash was dead, and HTML5 was the future, at least for Apple products. He cited [...]

Word 2007 Blogging Tip!

When we started this blog our intent was to provide a resource for small business owners, managers, and staff that would simplify their use of technology from a layperson’s perspective. Meaning, we look to define useful small business technology, provide examples or demonstrations, and “How to’s…” Currently, I’m in the process of creating a demonstration [...]

Heard the Buzz?

I’m sure we’ve all heard about the debut of Google Buzz, Google’s new, and already controversial, social networking solution. For those of us wondering about what this Buzz thing is, and why your Gmail account is trying to convince you to sign up, CrunchBase has an excellent article about the basics of what Buzz is [...]

What cloud am I computing to?

People always like to tell me I have my head in the clouds; well guess what?  Now it’s the only place to be… Let me explain! Depending on your involvement with business computing, you may have heard the current buzz word “Cloud computing”. There are numerous definitions for cloud computing but simply put it’s online [...]

Networking for your business future!

On a number of occasions this month I’ve spent considerable time talking to a client about new technology for his business and the value that it will bring in terms of saved time and money; not to mention simplifying several business processes.  Yet my client wants to wait.  No, it’s not about money; he’s comfortable [...]

Are you ready for Windows 7.

In just two weeks, on Oct. 22, Microsoft’s long operating-system nightmare will be over.

Is there a Palm in your Future?

CEO says company will instead focus on promoting its own webOS platform.

Is Windows 7 a Network Solution?

I take my Lenovo X61 every where; it is the work horse of my day. I have had no caustic argument against Windows Vista in general, but as a work tool I found Vista slow and cumbersome to use for network discovery projects and it sometimes has difficulty moving between various Wi-Fi environments. I’ve been [...]

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