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Google Apps IMAP – How to & Why Configure GMail IMAP?!

I like to think of myself as an “advanced” user of GMail and the entire Google Apps suite.  In the past, I’ve accessed my mail either via POP (in Outlook), or via the web-based interface (mail.google.com).  However, I noticed that keeping my Outlook inbox cleaned-up has become somewhat of a chore.  I decided to . . . → Read More: Google Apps IMAP – How to & Why Configure GMail IMAP?!

Battle Bad Wifi Reception – Powerline Networks Hands-On!

One of my biggest frustrations when living in my old apartment was my wireless network.  No matter how I tweaked my wireless router’s antennae or settings, I constantly ran into problems.  My Netflix streams would abruptly stop, my XBox Live connection would drop, and file downloads/uploads seemed to take way longer than I expected.   Unfortunately, as I . . . → Read More: Battle Bad Wifi Reception – Powerline Networks Hands-On!

Getting Things Done with Evernote

Let’s face it, life moves at a much faster pace these days and it’s nearly impossible to keep track of everything you need to be remembering, doing, etc.  Think about it – there’s always some type of list you’ve got running in your head: groceries, home improvements, to-do’s, important numbers, important addresses, research about a . . . → Read More: Getting Things Done with Evernote

How to Get Things Done (GTD) Using OneNote for ITIL (ITSM) Service Support

If you work in an IT Support organization that leverages the IT Infrastructure Library(ITIL) concepts, you may find yourself managing any number of complex tasks and struggling to Get Things Done.  As a fan of David Allen’s GTD method, I found that I had to slightly adapt GTD at work so that it fit my . . . → Read More: How to Get Things Done (GTD) Using OneNote for ITIL (ITSM) Service Support

How and Why I Use Online Backup – SugarSync and BackBlaze

Let’s start today’s post with a story (and tell me if this relates to you)…

I get a call from my mother today.  Her computer won’t boot because the computer can’t find her hard disk and she doesn’t know what to do.  Unfortunately, I’m 12 hours away and at work, so I can’t perform any . . . → Read More: How and Why I Use Online Backup – SugarSync and BackBlaze

Get Paid Faster – Credit Card Processing For Everyone!

There’s an old saying – “Money makes the world go ’round.”   Many folks have different opinions as to the importance of money in one’s life.  While I don’t care to open that debate, there is one hard-to-dispute fact in today’s society – money is the primary way of obtaining products and services.  I generally write . . . → Read More: Get Paid Faster – Credit Card Processing For Everyone!

Small Business Entrepreneurs – Tips, Tricks, Food for Thought

If you’re starting a new business, or looking for ways to keep your current business lean and trim, you’re probably looking for great sources of advice for small business.  I regularly read articles by a number of small business entrepreneurs and technologists, and many of these articles (as well as my own personal experience) provide . . . → Read More: Small Business Entrepreneurs – Tips, Tricks, Food for Thought