Archive: February 2005

February 28, 2005

Notes: The Branding Diva

Last week I attended a presentation by Karen Post, the Branding Diva. She's a Fast Company columnist, speaker and...

February 28, 2005

Microsoft's Small Biz Site: All About Solutions

I was given a personal tour of Microsoft's new small business web site last week and was VERY impressed....

February 27, 2005

Security: Sometimes Being Quiet is Best (FireFox and IE)

Because Microsoft Internet Explorer is so popular it's often the target of attacks by hackers exploiting its vulnerabilities. Another problem...

February 26, 2005

Postcard Marketing Your Business

© 2005 Eileen P. Parzek, SOHO It Goes! Contributing Writer, Smallbiztechnology.com One of the best marketing strategies a business...

February 25, 2005

Power Your Gadgets and Lose Weight

traveling with a notebook computer, not to mention other needed gadgets ads a lot of weight to one's bag...

February 25, 2005

GoToMyPC and LogMeIn: Remote Access To Your PC

Thanks to email and online data storage, accessing your PC remotely might be something that less and less of us...

February 25, 2005

Web Services are Still Important

Not too long ago Web Services was a very hot buzz word. It is STILL important. Web services are protocols...

February 25, 2005

No Reasons for a PDA?
Cnet's got it WRONG!

Cnet's Molly Wood, Senior Editor, writes There are zero good reasons to buy a new, single-function PDA. Handheld devices...

February 24, 2005

Book Review: Linksys(R) Networks: The Official Guide 3

If you want help building a network especially using Linksys networking gear then check out McGraw-Hill/Osborne's latest book: Linksys(R)...

February 24, 2005

What Can a Company Do When a Notebook Computer Grows Legs and Wanders Away?

Credant Technologies writes: Approximately 650,000 notebook computers go missing each year. And, even if companies didn't have to follow compliance...

February 24, 2005

Microsoft's New Small Business Portal: Absolutely Amazing

It's easy to say bad things about Microsoft - they are a big company and hence make a big target....

February 24, 2005

Tech Consultants: Are You Losing Out on Managed Services?

Dear Technology Consultant (one person or 50 person company), Technology is an enabling solution that should ONLY assist a business,...

February 24, 2005

In-Stat: Increased Mobility Driving Big Changes in PC Industry

Technology research firm In-Stat reports that new usage models will have a profound impact on the computer and semiconductor industries,...

February 24, 2005

Dell and HP are they ripping you off?

Lawsuits in and of themselves don't mean anything. In this country anybody can sue anybody for anything. A judge...

February 23, 2005

Pretty Good Privacy: "Encryption Software not Compression Programs:

In a post of 14 Feb 2005 entitled, "Why Word and Excel Password Protection Are Not Safe", I quoted...

February 23, 2005

UrbanHotSpots - fast wireless access in NYC (and beyond?)

Very early this morning I was meeting a friend at New York's Grand Central Station. I was a bit early...

February 23, 2005

Document Management Solution for QuickBooks

Cabinet NG, Inc. announced CNG-Books 2.0, the first comprehensive electronic document management solution for Intuit QuickBooks 2005. CNG-Books 2.0...

February 23, 2005

Digitally Manage Paper Documents and Be More Productive

There are many industries, that are using paper less and less. Most of the work is 100% digitized with...

February 23, 2005

Pay As You Go For Technology Services

It can be a tough "cash flow" pill to swallow when you have to lay out a large sum...

February 23, 2005

MCI and Cisco: SMB VOIP Partnership

The Voice Over the Internet Business is HOT. Not just in the more consumer like Vonage space but absolutely...

February 22, 2005

WristWatch PDA - Some Things Are Just Dumb

Fossil has created a PDA the size of a wristwatch, but why I'm not sure. It appears the ONLY...

February 21, 2005

Is Your Spreadsheet Overweight?

I've used databases and spreadsheets for years and have come to appreciate them both. Spreadsheets are perfect for quick...

February 21, 2005

Hidden Gems in the Software-as-Services Crown

From AMI-Partners, Laurie McCabe, Vice President, SMB Communications Research writes the following analysis of Software-as-Service Vendors: Trend Software-as-services (SaS) vendors...

February 21, 2005

Linux From Servers to Desktops

Linux is a powerful platform for servers, network and other appliances and is growing in use. On the desktop,...

February 21, 2005

eBay is for Serious Business

eBay might have started out as a place for individuals to sell inexpensive things. However, over the years eBay,...

February 19, 2005

Ikea's Computer System...

This morning I set up an Ikea Malm 2 drawer-chest. This is my second or third purchase of Ikea...

February 19, 2005

Tech as a Revenue Enhancing Tool

"If a shopper can't find the right size and color of five-pocket jeans on a store's shelves, the retailer...

February 19, 2005

Harness Your Printing with FinePrint

For many businesses, printing is simply hitting the print icon and hearing paper come out of the printer. However,...

February 19, 2005

C3 Expo in New York - Getting The Most Out of It

C3 Expo, formerly PC EXPO, will be coming to New York from 28 - 30 June 2005. Regardless of...

February 19, 2005

Integrated Security Appliances Poised for Explosive Growth

In-Stat Reports: To help organizations with the continuous onslaught of network threats, integrated security appliances offer an assortment of security...

February 17, 2005

Google's Desktop Search - Without it I'd Be Lost

I've used Eudora's email program for MANY years, but recently switched to Microsoft Outlook on one computer and Mozilla...

February 17, 2005

Forgetting About Customers: Skype and Blogger.com

I've been a long time Blogger.com user and had liked its service a lot. However, recently their service has...

February 17, 2005

Virtual Checkout Lines Make The Difference in Sales

Did you know that the check out process you have on your web site is a VERY important part of...

February 17, 2005

Toshiba touts new business notebooks

As I've written before, when buying a notebook computer there is really no HUGE difference in the top tier...

February 17, 2005

A Conversation with Ron Markezich, Microsoft's Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Plus: His response to Microsoft's release of IE 7.0 ahead of a new release of Windows The Manhattan Chamber...

February 17, 2005

A HouseHold Study of Ink Cartridges

Name brand ink cartridges are expensive, but you can get them a lot cheaper if you buy an "off-brand"...

February 17, 2005

Book Review: Windows XP. Go Beyond the Basics

Windows XP is one of the best operating systems that Microsoft has released so far and I'm sure many...

February 17, 2005

Are You Getting A ROYTI - Return On Your Technology Investment?

Technology is ONLY a tool, but such a powerful tool if you leverage it correctly and strategically in your...

February 17, 2005

Win a day with Michael Dell + $30,000!

Dell again is teaming with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) to recognize successful small businesses using technology...

February 17, 2005

Spam - You Don't' Have to Suffer.
A look at challenge/response anti-spam systems

I've been using DigiPortal's ChoiceMail challenge/response anti-spam product for several months and it works perfectly. See my reviews of...

February 15, 2005

Bye, Bye Blogger. Here I come TypePad

As many of you know, I have been using Blogger.com to update Smallbiztechnology.com's news section for several years now....

February 15, 2005

Book Review: Salesforce.com for Dummies

If you're looking to learn how to better use Salesforce.com, then "Salesforc.ecom for Dummies" is what you've been waiting...

February 15, 2005

Evaluating Online Tax Preparation Options

Deciding whether to use an accountant or tax software generally is a personal preference -- assuming you have a basic...

February 15, 2005

Making Sure What You Write Is Read

Adobe launched the Portable Document Format many years ago as a way to standardize document management. Often times I've received...

February 15, 2005

Tax Time Is Coming. Which Software Will You Use?

As I have done for the past few years, I'm choosing to do my personal tax returns myself, by...

February 15, 2005

The Best Tech Companies to Work For

Congratulations to the many SMB focused companies that made it to Fortune's list of the best companies to work for....

February 15, 2005

Hidden Secrets in Microsoft Office - Are You Exposed?

When you write a document in Microsoft Office did you know that with a few simple keystrokes anyone can see...

February 15, 2005

Shopping Online for my Valentine

One reason I love Valentine's Day is that it gives me yet one more reason to spoil my wife....

February 14, 2005

Making Online Publishing Easier and Easier

Further to my earlier post introducing blogging tool Bubbler.com, the Associated Press writes about several new tools in this genre....

February 14, 2005

HP, Carly Fiorina, and You

By Lynn Berstein, ECG Inc Most people outside of the tech industry and Wall Street have not been following...

February 14, 2005

Is That Really The Web Site You Think It Is?

Last week on of my readers, Louis Roberge of Canadian web host and online services company Six Dot Net...

February 14, 2005

Bubbler - a New "Blogging" Tool

I use Blogger.com for posting news to Smallbiztechnology.com - it's relatively easy to use, fast and has useful features and...

February 14, 2005

Why Word and Excel Password Protection Are Not Safe

For those of you who think your Word and Excel documents are safe just because you enable password protection...

February 13, 2005

Can SmartOnline Reach NetSuite, SalesForce.com, SAP...

SmartOnline, creators of an online suite of small business services announced its newest creation, "OneBiz Conductor" - a software...

February 11, 2005

Book Review: Google is MUCH Deeper Than You Think

I use GOOGLE all the time to find online information. It is a resource that has literally changed my...

February 11, 2005

Mobile Virus Threats Are Serious

Info World writes viruses, worms and other security threats, IBM said in a security report. In its 2004 Global...

February 11, 2005

Longer Life Batteries For Notebook Computers

When you're using your notebook computer that last thing you want is for the battery to die only 2 hours...

February 10, 2005

How Long Does Your Notebook Battery Last?

While my Gateway M320 notebook is a nice machine, the one down side is its battery life. Less then...

February 10, 2005

Symantec's Products Need Security Patches Too

Microsoft gets hit on the head so often about the security holes in its products, but let's not forget...

February 9, 2005

Review: VoIP Phone Systems

Two VoIP phone systems from Packet8 and Centrepoint Technologies answer different needs for small businesses. From Smallbusinesspipeline: Making phone...

February 9, 2005

HP's Mobile Solutions - a Perfect Start for Your Business

At HP's 2 Feb 2005 mobile initiative announcement, Ted Clark, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Computing...

February 9, 2005

Leveraging Software to Boost Your Business

As I was reading an article in this week's eWeek magazine about Dell and Gateway's new line of notebook computers...

February 9, 2005

What Microsoft's Anti-Virus Offering Means To You and the Competition

Microsoft Corp. announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire Sybari Software Inc., a provider of security products...

February 9, 2005

Windows Update - USE it To Be More Secure

It is so important that you enabled automatic updates on your computer system, to ensure that you have the latest...

February 8, 2005

SmartOnline launches a web conferencing product

SmartOnline, makers of a suite of online applications and services for small-medium sized businesses is launching their newest service...

February 8, 2005

EDI and Warehouse Management Solutions

The warehousing industry is HUGE. Think of all the products you buy - some company somewhere had to source...

February 7, 2005

The Next Version of Windows Will Arrive in June

Right now many of you are using Windows XP, many of you are using Windows 2000 and millions of...

February 7, 2005

Pitney Bowes Releases New Package Management Software

Mailing packages is not the most exciting thing in the world. However, it is a MUST for many businesses. Whether...

February 7, 2005

Desktop Search: It's Not a Security Threat in and of itself.

There's been several reports explaining that some desktop search tools could pose a security threat to a user's PC -...

February 7, 2005

GoDaddy.com vs Google

GoDaddy is one of the leading domain name registration companies and has an extensive claim to web hosting and...

February 7, 2005

Email Programs - The Biggest is not the winner

Although Microsoft Outlook Express, which comes with Windows and Microsoft Outlook are two of the most popular email clients around,...

February 7, 2005

TablePC's are Not Dead. Gateway's Customer Shows Why

When was the last time you heard a major announcement about TabletPC's? Hardly ever. I think since the hoopla...

February 7, 2005

Surviving PC Disasters, Mishap's and Blunders

Do you know what to do if your PC is stolen? Won't boot? Catches on fire? If you spill...

February 6, 2005

Creating Forms For Your Web Site Has Never Been Easier

Creating forms for your web site can be a real pain, yet forms are a VERY important component of...

February 6, 2005

Computer Books Based on Pictures Not Text

There's some people who can learn how to use a new program with no problem at all. Software vendors...

February 4, 2005

Eudora's Critical Security Flaw Fixed

I've used Eudora for years and started recently using Mozilla FireFox, which I like so much. For those of...

February 4, 2005

Microsoft Wants You to Use Office Even More

Microsoft enjoys a huge (almost 100%) market share with companies that are using Microsoft Office compared to other applications....

February 4, 2005

Book Review: Excel: The Missing Manual

Microsoft Excel is a flexible application and business use it for so many things as it's easy to quickly...

February 4, 2005

JigSaw.com (buy, sell, trade contacts) Responds

JigSaw.com is a service that helps sales people (and anyone else who needs the service), buy, sell and trade...

February 3, 2005

Best Software Improves It's Time & Billing Software

For legal offices and other professions time and billing is vital to ensuring that time on projects is properly...

February 3, 2005

Getting Leads is Easy. Tracking Them is Hard.

It's easy for a company to generate thousands of business cards, inbound email request or etc...leads if you will...

February 3, 2005

MSN Search - not too bad

At the end of the day, WE, the consumer will determine who wins, who loses and who stays in...

February 3, 2005

Fewer PDAs are being sold

ComputerWeekly.com, citing an IDC report writes that In the fourth quarter of 2004 analyst IDC said handheld shipments slumped 18.7%...

February 2, 2005

Undelete and Version Tracking for Microsoft Office Files

One of the most horrifying technology crisis' is the deletion of data, especially lots of data. Be it 100 email...

February 2, 2005

Updated Remote Access Service: I'm In Touch

Communique Laboratory Inc. (www.01com.com) has released an updated version (4.0) of it's remote access software I'm In Touch. In addition...

February 2, 2005

A "Yahoo" just for Businesses

BusinessInfoGuide.com makes it easier for entrepreneurs to start a business by providing a directory of hundreds of links to...

February 2, 2005

Point & Click Web Site Editing

There's so many ways you can edit a web site once its done. Your web designer can do it...

February 2, 2005

Google Will Start Selling Domain Names

Cnet is reporting that The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), a nonprofit based in Los Angeles,...

February 2, 2005

Declare Independence From Tech Support!

ZD Net's Rafe Needleman writes We recently ran a story on how to survive common technical-support nightmares, such as...

February 2, 2005

Dell and Gateway Launch New Line of Notebooks

Right now I'm typing on a Gateway notebook and like it very much. Like many notebooks that want to...

February 1, 2005

Business Web Sites: The Star-Ledger Gets It.

I was reading this Sunday's Star-Ledger, the business section and was pleasantly surprised to read Steve Adubato's article entitled, "Business...

February 1, 2005

Learning from 7-Eleven's Tech Transformation

You REALLY do not know who your customers are unless you know who they are and 7-Eleven learned this...

February 1, 2005

Point Counter Point - Microsoft Outlook

Welcome to Point Counter Point a new column produced by Jennifer Shaheen, Technology Therapy and Ramon Ray, Smallbiztechnology.com We give...

February 1, 2005

SkyTrain Host - Offering MUCH more than web hosting as usual

Founded in 2003, SkyTrain is New York based web hosting company that focuses NOT on being just a web...

February 1, 2005

Inside a Speed Networking Event

Rita Borges, Talk of the Town Chef, shares her experiences at a recent SpeedNetworking event. I am one of...

February 1, 2005

IBM's New Notebooks: Built in "LoJack"

Absolute Software ("Absolute") (TSX-VEN: ABT), a provider of PC Theft Recovery and Secure Asset Tracking(TM) solutions, today announced that IBM...