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Windows Vista -- Borg technology -- prepare to be assimilated
Suffering the upgrade blues? Windows Vista is sure to make you feel worse, at least for a while.
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Backups aren't expensive, but they are necessary
Data is money. There's no getting around it. Regardless of what your business provides, data is critical. Back it up, every day or risk losing money.
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Secure your laptops, seriously
Are your users loading laptops with sensitive data? If so, they probably do it without a thought for security. There are alternatives. Don't let your laptops and data become easy prey.
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Strong passwords-realistic or burdensome?
You don't have to run a large IT shop to know that security is a major issue. However, when rules meant to protect data become too heavy a burden for users to maintain, rules have a tendency to fly ou...
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Tips for small businesses who don't want to skip security
The majority of small businesses don't have the resources for a dedicated technology specialist, so barring a close friend or family member who happens to be a geek, there are a lot of businesses that...
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Some early IT goals still not realized
Our parents seldom changed jobs. Now the average worker changes jobs every few years. In addition, we're still commuting although the technology to work remotely exists. As fast as technology changes,...
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Texas Law requires computer repair techs to be Private Investigators
If you repair computers in Texas and come in contact with data, you could be breaking the law. Unless, that is, you are also a licensed Private Investigator.
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Configure Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Remote Access
Windows Small Business Server possesses powerful remote administration features. Follow these step-by-step procedures to get remote administration installed and configured in your enterprise.
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Real world example of scope creep
Large projects have a tendency to incorporate scope creep almost by inheritance. The small details of one of the many facets of the project are easily overlooked. In this example, the small details th...
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Tips for troubleshooting slowdowns in small business networks
Tips for troubleshooting slowdowns in small business networks
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The three most important security steps the small business should take
Security is complex but you have to start somewhere. This is, in my opinion, the bare minimum, basic, no-brainer, and got-to-have things for small business security.
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Installing System Center Essentials 2007 for midmarket IT shops
For the monitoring, system management, and software deployment side of the house in a mid-sized company, Microsoft offers System Center Essentials 2007. Here we walk through a sample installation and ...
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Proving to business leaders that new technology is not just a gimmick
Learn how to overcome the resistance of business leaders to new technology projects through more effective communication.
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What to do when the batteries run out
Techs often assume that management understands details about how backup power systems are supposed to work. For example, does your business owner have a clear picture about how long the batteries wi...
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Tech talk, geek speak and nerd words
Most techs are very comfortable using several acronyms in just about every sentence. When techs talk to each other the acronyms make the conversation go quicker and convey information faster. Unfort...
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Strategic thinking for tactical techs
Strategic thinking is not the exclusive domain of managers and executives. It takes a real talent to see things outside of the normal daily routine. Tactical procedures can use a strategic review ev...
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I turned down a six-figure job today
I have been using LinkedIn for about a year. With LinkedIn I have been able to connect with former co-workers and employers. I received an unsolicited invitation the other day to consider a career o...
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Pros and cons of remote data backup service
Remote data backup service has been around for several years. This IT Manager has never had a need to consider it seriously until recently. We are updating our disaster recovery plan and looking int...
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The MBA tech in the small business
Small business techs do not usually have the advanced degrees. An MBA in a small business is the exception rather than the rule. There are times when the Fortune 500 mindset gained in an MBA program...
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Data centers don't run themselves
There seems to be a major disconnect between management and tech support people in some small businesses. For some reason, owners and managers don't always appreciate the need for ongoing maintenance ...
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The three stages of a tech career
Every experienced tech can relate to these three stages of the tech career. However, it might be helpful for the new or prospective tech to read about them. The list is short on purpose. It makes f...
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The tech news is good from here
Techs need to keep up with tech news. We need to know what new products are coming out and what trends are showing up in the way technology is being used. Several tech news sites have recently repor...
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A new kind of job for the tech professional
I learned about a new type of job today that I really want to do if only I can get somebody to pay me to do it. It's called a Business Technology Professional. Wait. It may not be what you are thin...
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Even Super Techs have limitations
Managing tech support expectations can be tricky when you are a generalist. Most small business techs are not in-depth specialists on all the software products that are used in their companies. Ther...
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Fire suppression for the server room
Server room fire suppression technology has been around for as long as there have been server rooms. Most systems use Halon, even though it has been shown to be environmentally unfriendly (ozone depl...
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Setting up a remote hot site
Our disaster recovery plan has migrated from a remote backup service to a remote hot site. We decided against using hosted services because of the ongoing monthly costs. In this update I detail the ...
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I only read the stories for the comments
Reading essays on Tech Republic blogs is great way to keep your pulse on how technology is being used in the real world. Tech Republic is famous for going beneath the covers of the news stories and de...
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New user guide to TechRepublic
I have searched all over TechRepublic for a new user guide. I'm sure there's one out there but I haven't been able to find it so I decided to write my own. Hopefully, this introduction to the features...