Posted by: Andy on June 27th, 2006
Category: Hardware
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Robin Pryor, a reader of eBizBlog, sent me an email yesterday regarding a recent posting entitled Windows vs Mac: 7 Factors to Ponder. A recent deluge of Blog Spam has forced us to take the unusual step of disabling comments; preventing dialogue is the unfortunate consequence of that action and so I will share Ms. Pryor's thoughtful and informative email. Your Windows v Mac column is a trifle out of date. We see nary a squeak of recognition of the fact that all new Macs - because they are now installed with Intel Core Duo chips - are quite capable of "doing Windows" while retaining Apple's legendary ease of use. Now all Macs can run both operating systems by using Apple's own "Boot Camp" software or Parallels' own program. This means that there really is no reason for an IT department to compromise on hardware decisions any more. As you must know by now - Microsoft, after many delays, will shortly be introducing its latest operating system iteration - Vista. By all accounts Vista is set to prove once again that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, with word that it looks uncannily like Apple's current Operating System X. Observers of the Mac v Windows scene are now seriously questioning why anyone would buy a Dell, Compag, HP, etc when the market now makes available a superior hardware platform that covers both camps. Apple and the new Macs are now in the enviable position of offering buyers the best of both world's. It's truly enviable as the reverse is not even a consideration - ergo, ordinary PC's cannot offer Mac's System X. Moreover, Apple is slated to make another major upgrade to its outstanding operating system with OS X Leopard soon to appear. We respectfully suggest you peruse not only Apple's own site, but check also http://macdailynews.com/index.php for up-to-the minute news on Macs and related comment.
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Posted by: Andy on June 20th, 2006
Category: General eBusiness
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Feeling isolated and alone can be one of the greatest challenges of working from home. There’s no companionship at the water cooler, and most of the time the radio and the TV will be your only company. It’s no secret that the quiet can get to you. Here are some tips to help you.
Make Time to Meet
Whether it is with clients or suppliers try to balance phone meetings with face to face meetings.
Become Visible Again
Get out and attend conferences, tradeshows and seminars. Join a networking organization or business group. Not only will you become visible again, you may just learn something about new trends and ideas and perhaps meet others who are in your same situation
Balance Life
If your business life is isolating combat it with an outgoing personal life. Volunteer, go to night school, join a gym; whatever it needs to balance out your life.
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Posted by: Andy on June 13th, 2006
Category: Hardware
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Laptops are prized targets of theft, especially in busy locations such as airports and hotel lobbies. Primarily stolen and resold laptop theft has been increasingly a method to enable identity theft. Laptops often hold important personal information that aids criminals who profit by the theft of a person’s identity however it may be the company information such as business plans and confidential communications that are the real target. Research has revealed that corporate espionage from the theft of a laptop used by an executive of a rival business was a prime motive behind the estimated 600,000 laptop thefts in 2004 as reported by Safeware Insurance.
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Posted by: Andy on June 12th, 2006
Category: Hardware
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The home office is quickly becoming a powerful place of business with the advent of technological innovations that enable the small business owner to function in ways that seamed improbable five years ago.
By using timesaving mobile devices, computers capable of efficiently performing multiple simultaneous tasks, and communication devices that allow an unheard of level of freedom and mobility, business owners can successfully compete in a larger marketplace.
Technology is a wonderful tool and an incredible time saver. It can also be expensive, stressful and frustrating. There are so many options and alternatives that many people feel overwhelmed when faced with the prospect of having to “figure out” an application or configure a piece of hardware.
Left with the choice between buying a new computer and going to the dentist it is not surprising that the stress of working with technology has resulted in some business owners shunning it altogether.
Technology for the home office should not be part of the problem; it should be part of the solution. Understanding what technologies can do and how they fit into the office environment enables the business owner to make informed decisions. Technology is a powerful ally and can help the small business owner succeed.
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Posted by: Andy on June 9th, 2006
Category: General eBusiness, Software
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Is your business looking for a smarter, easier way to keep your clients, co-workers, and projects on track? Check out Basecamp - it's a low-cost (or even free) web-based tool that lets you manage projects (or simply ideas) and quickly create client/project extranets. It lets you and your clients (or just your own internal team) keep your conversations, ideas, schedules, and to-do lists in a password-protected central location. Unlike most project management tools, Basecamp is easy to use and affordable. If you want to test it out, they have a FREE version to get started that allows you to manage one project online. If you're a project management superstar, you can manage unlimited projects for US$99 per month. Small businesses need quality technology solutions, but they don't have to pay enterprise-level prices. Basecamp is definitely worth a look.
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