Oct 6, 2011 | backup, business, computers, domains, Home_Server, Microsoft, network, SBS
Previously: Small Business Server 2011 Essentials, Part 1: Overview Small Business Server 2011 Essentials, Part 2: Remote Access Small Business Server 2011 Essentials has one overlooked feature that fills an important need in most small businesses. Every night, SBS...
Aug 17, 2011 | computers, Dell, hardware, Home_Server, Microsoft, Office 365, SBS, shopping
In April, with little fanfare, Microsoft released three new server products to manufacturing and to the hardware vendors: Small Business Server 2011 Essentials, Windows Home Server 2011, and Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials. Small Business Server 2011...
Aug 14, 2011 | Apple, computers, Windows7
Don’t underestimate how much you’ve learned about using Windows. Over the years I’ve been asked the same question frequently: “Should I switch to a Mac?” Not very much has changed about my answer. I work mostly with small businesses and law firms, and there are...
Jul 31, 2011 | computers, hardware, laptops, Windows7
The little device in the picture – about the size of a deck of playing cards, less than half as thick – is an Intel 160Gb solid state hard drive. It has given me a more significant speed boost for my computer than any other single device that I can recall – ever, in...
Jun 8, 2011 | audio, computers, hardware, photos, shopping, software, video, Windows7
The little box in the picture to the left measures eight inches across and just over three inches tall. It’s quiet and inexpensive. In this difficult world of technology, the best I can tell you is that it might be just what you’re looking for. The Dell Inspiron Zino...
May 27, 2011 | Apple, computers, Dell, laptops, shopping
Dell introduced the XPS 15z this week, a new ultrathin 15” notebook for $999. It might be exactly right for many people – a bigger screen than the 13” Vostro V130 and a much more reasonable price tag than the gorgeous Samsung Series 9. Apple has once again...