Dec 14, 2011 | bruceb, business, computers, Microsoft, network, web_services
When Microsoft announced that it will provide free or cheap support for Windows and Office and common computer problems, it wasn’t a surprise for any IT consultant who’s been paying attention. This is a look behind the scenes, some thoughts about the trends that are...
Oct 16, 2011 | Android, Apple, business, computers, laptops, Microsoft, mobile, tablet, Vista, Windows7, WinXP
Apple’s brilliant success since Steve Jobs returned in 1997 has made it the largest company in the world by almost any measure, with a market capitalization that exceeds Microsoft and Intel combined. iPhones define the smartphone market, even if they do not completely...
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...
