Empty that Tray! Running lean and clean…
July 23, 2007 Posted by Jeff in : DIY, How-to, Microsoft, Tips , 1 comment so far(more…)
Is the Blackberry Pearl Too Small?
July 16, 2007 Posted by Jeff in : Humor, Opinion , 2 commentsPassword security, don’t take it 4Gr@nted
June 11, 2007 Posted by Jeff in : Tips , add a commentPasswords are the first line of defense in keeping the unwanted out of your computer, your bank account, and any other personal or business stuff. Yet we tend to take them for granted and even view them as a nuisance.
Lately, we hear that identity theft is growing exponentially as more and more people buy computers and hop on the internet, but we put off setting up a password cycling plan or even changing our old password we’ve used since the 20th century, until tomorrow. And you know how that goes. And yes, there are ways to secure a system without using passwords - I do it for one of my customers using electronic certificates which are unique to each workstation - but that can become a support nightmare. For the average person, it’s best (and easiest) just to pick a few secure passwords that you can use and cycle through as necessary. (more…)
Treo or Blackberry: Which one’s right for you?
June 4, 2007 Posted by Jeff in : PDAs/Smartphones, Reviews, Tips , 10 commentsLately I’ve been getting this question a lot… “What’s better? Treo or Blackberry?†The answer isn’t so simple. It’s really a matter of personal preference and technical prowess. Even as someone who has owned both, it’s a tough choice.
I come from a Palm® background. I’ve used Palm® devices for about 10 years now, and in many different flavors. I will tell you up front that I am a little biased, only because of the 3rd party applications I’ve purchased over the years - that I can’t seem to live without - which I’ve transferred from one device to another. The reason I decided to combine the functionality of the Palm® and phone was purely self preservation. I was driving one day, talking on my cell, and I had to look up a number on my Palm®. I almost drove off the road.
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Fixing the Quicken 2007 Display Draw Issue
May 30, 2007 Posted by Jeff in : How-to , 1 comment so farHow To Email Correctly, and Improve Your Social Standing
May 20, 2007 Posted by Jeff in : How-to, Humor, Opinion , 1 comment so farThings That The Internet Made Obsolete
May 14, 2007 Posted by Jeff in : Opinion , 5 comments
I was sitting down tonight enjoying a cigar, listening to Internet radio, and I started thinking of how the Internet has changed our lives. However, in my usual way, I looked at it from a different angle. I decided to make a short list of things that the Internet has made obsolete.
1. Records and CDs: These are the most obvious thing. From the moment I first used Napster way back when, I realized that this was the end of record companies as we then knew them. I was loosely involved in the record business at the time, when I was doing some remixes. I realized that after I completed a remix, I could just make an MP3 and make it available on Napster. At that point, I made a handful of unauthorized remixes and put them on Napster. They were a hit. Wow! It blew my mind. Now we see major record store chains closing their doors as people prefer to pick the songs they like from any album they like from places like iTunes. (more…)
How-to: Build your server for the future
May 13, 2007 Posted by Jeff in : DIY, How-to, New Products , add a commentIt amazes me how many times I walk into a new client and see the same thing - they ran out of room on their server because the system partition is too small. It reminds me of those silly “Plan Ahead†posters that were all the rage in the ’70s, where the words ran across the bottom, then had to kinda take a turn up the side a little. But it’s good advice to plan ahead, instead of buying some pre-canned thing that Dell offers. Nothing wrong with Dell, in fact, their service is great, but glitz it up a little. Here’s some things to remember from a battle-hardened IT guy that will make your life with your new server a bit more bearable. I will be touching on generalities here, so you can elaborate on my points for your own needs.
Snazzy New Uninterruptible Power Supply from APC
May 7, 2007 Posted by Jeff in : Reviews , add a commentI was pleased to see the datasheet on the new APC Back-UPS RS 1300. It’s the latest backup power offering for small office/home office computing from APC. In addition to the genuinely reliable APC base circuitry they are world famous for, I was happy to see the new features added to their already stable and reliable designs.
Using eBay - Rules for Avoiding Idiots
May 3, 2007 Posted by Jeff in : How-to, Humor, Opinion , add a comment
I’ve been posting things on eBay since 1998, and I can definitely say, it can be an idiot magnet. One rule I have: the cheaper the item is, the more of a pain the buyer is likely to be. I will try to express some of the pitfalls I’ve experienced and hopefully you can be the wiser for it. Please read on…
