Windows 7 - A Video Introduction
Rather than write a bunch of text for something that is very visual in nature, I decided that I would capture some screen recordings of a few of the new features in Windows 7.
View ArticleWindows 7 Dual Monitor Window Pinning
I have uploaded a new video showing an interesting new feature of Windows 7 and that is "pinning" windows to the sides of the display. This is a useful feature that allows you to quickly and easily...
View ArticleSmall Business Server Overview
If you were at my presentation on April 21, 2010 and would like an electronic copy (pdf) of the document I handed out, here's a link to Microsoft's website where it came from:...
View ArticleWindows Small Business Server 2008
I did a short presentation this morning about Windows Small Business Server 2008. Whenever I talk about the number of things that this system brings to the table, I get really excited for the small...
View ArticleFree AntiVirus for Your Business or Home
Which AntiVirus Software Should I Use? I often get the question "which AntiVirus or AntiMalware software should I use?". It's a difficult one to answer because there are so many new threats...
View ArticleGoogle - The Beginning
I was given a copy of an article today out of the review section of the Wall Street Journal. I don't spend a lot of time reading the paper, but the nearly full page view of Larry Page and Sergey Brin...
View ArticleQR Codes
From Wikipedia: A QR code (abbreviated from Quick Response code) is a specific matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code) that is readable by dedicated QR barcode readers, camera telephones, and to a...
View ArticleJoomla! 2.5 migration (upgrade)
Q: What is Joomla!? A: It's a Content Management System for your website - and the ! is part of the name. Q: What is the 2.5 upgrade? A: An important "migration" from the old 1.5 version for...
View ArticleThe New Office 365 Home Premium
When it comes to business, we often recommend (and setup/configure/support) Microsoft Office 365, but now Microsoft has officially announced the availability of Office 365 Home Premium. This comes in...
View ArticleFive things to love about Windows 8
If you get a new PC, odds are that it will have Windows 8 installed on it. Some have loved it and others have been critical. Here are 5 things that are really great about this new Operating System –...
View ArticleWindows 7 Dual Monitor Window Pinning
I have uploaded a new video showing an interesting new feature of Windows 7 and that is "pinning" windows to the sides of the display. This is a useful feature that allows you to quickly and easily...
View ArticleReview of New Microsoft Surface Pro 3 - Great Laptop Replacement
It's the first time in 7 years. I got a new laptop - and it was no easy task trying to come up with an appropriate option. You see, I'm pretty picky about the technology I use and I want it to last a...
View ArticleTech Forecast: It's in The Cloud
In a recent survey by Wakefield Research commissioned by Citrix, one thousand Americans were asked about their understanding of Cloud Computing [1]. The end result showed that while more than half...
View ArticleShould I Buy a New Computer?
With the prevalence of mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and even convertible laptops that turn into tablets when needed, you may ask "Should I buy a desktop computer?". The answer depends on a number...
View ArticleOffice 365 – For Home and For Business
Microsoft is listed as the #35 company in the world for 2013, according to the Fortune 500, but sometimes their product branding can be unclear. There are two different services that they offer and...
View ArticleWindows Efficiency: Keyboard Shortcuts
The mouse was a fantastic invention. Back in 1981, the first one was introduced for use with a Personal Computer; in fact, you can go as far back as 1964 to find the first prototypes, invented by...
View ArticlePassword Protection – a Necessary Evil
Everyone uses passwords to access all sorts of information on their computer, online, at the bank machine, and many other places. One of the most common complaints we hear is that people have to...
View ArticleFeed Your Mind
One of the things I feel very fortunate about is that I was introduced to technology at a young age and at a depth that both interested me and challenged me in ways I didn't know something could. I...
View ArticleThree Reasons to Make Training a Priority for Your Business
In our technology driven society the need for training would seem obvious. Most companies provide some kind of handbook, tutorial, or even on-the-job training for program and process changes.
View ArticleWindows 10 - It's Coming and it's Free
Microsoft started their "Technical Preview" program for Windows 10 back in October, 2014. We've been running the various new builds of this (on the Fast track) on several Virtual Machines here at the...
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