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

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:12:32 +0000

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?! Related posts:

Battle Bad Wifi Reception – Powerline Networks Hands-On!

MW2ML Technology — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:39:48 +0000

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! Related posts:

Christmas 2011 Wishlist – Computers, Tablets, and More

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:45:12 +0000

So it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but Christmas 2011 is upon us already! Trees are up in the home improvement stores, neighbors are hanging their Christmas lights, and advertisements for holiday shopping are here! I know it’s been a rough year for many folks, but Christmas is definitely the time of year that tends . . . → Read More: Christmas 2011 Wishlist – Computers, Tablets, and More Related posts:

Using Technology to Streamline a Home Purchase

MW2ML Technology — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:07:35 +0000

My wife and I just finished the process of finding and purchasing a house. This was not my first time going through the home-buying process, but it seemed to go much easier this time around. I was thinking back t0 what I did different this time, and realized that incorporated technology (and “the cloud”) into . . . → Read More: Using Technology to Streamline a Home Purchase Related posts:

Grams Goes Digital – Computers for Seniors!

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:36:11 +0000

So what happens when you mix the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers with the technology widely embraced by their children and grandchildren? How do you convince Grandma and Grandpa that the telephone is way over-rated and Facebook is the *new* way to communicate? How do you show the senior citizens in your family or neighborhood . . . → Read More: Grams Goes Digital – Computers for Seniors! Related posts:

Getting Things Done with Evernote

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:05:37 +0000

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 Related posts:

Back to School 2011 – Essential Tech Ideas!

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:43:47 +0000

August is upon us, and you know what that means: back to school 2011! I know this is a crazy time of year, and the barrage of back to school advertisements has already started! If you’re trying to maximize your back to school money, you’re probably already trying to put your list together. Figuring . . . → Read More: Back to School 2011 – Essential Tech Ideas! Related posts:

Deal Alert! Amazon Kindle 3G now $140!

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 03:12:27 +0000

Just in case you missed the news, you can now get the avid reader in your life an Amazon Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi and Special Offers for $140. This includes the goodness of International 3G cellular data for FREE, meaning your family bookworm will be able to download books from nearly anywhere!

As you . . . → Read More: Deal Alert! Amazon Kindle 3G now $140! Related posts:

How and Why I Use Online Backup – SugarSync and BackBlaze

MW2ML Technology — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:29:33 +0000

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 Related posts:

Get Paid Faster – Credit Card Processing For Everyone!

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:16:41 +0000

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! Related posts:

TURN IT UP! iPod Speaker Docks – an iPod Speaker Review of Sorts

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:42:55 +0000

If you’re anything like me, you tire of constantly using your headphones. I’m not going to lie, when I’m working in corporate America, I sometimes upset my coworkers when I fire up the lunchtime dance-party. Sometimes you simply need to ditch the headphones and share the music you love with your ipod and speakers. See . . . → Read More: TURN IT UP! iPod Speaker Docks – an iPod Speaker Review of Sorts Related posts:

Getting Started with the Verizon iPhone

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:14:17 +0000

As you all know by now, Verizon is launching its own version of the iPhone! I know many of you are anxious to get your hands on this wonderfully powerful device! As with all new devices, sometimes it can be troublesome to figure out how to get started with using the new device. What accessories . . . → Read More: Getting Started with the Verizon iPhone Related posts:

How To Make Calls For Free – FAQ’s

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:02:12 +0000

Wow! Just a few days after I posted the article on How To Make Calls For Free, I’m already seeing a number of related questions popping up in the Analytics for that page. I figured that it may a huge benefit to start adding those questions to an FAQ page that I can frequently update. . . . → Read More: How To Make Calls For Free – FAQ’s Related posts:

Deal Alert: Logitech Harmony Remotes

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:17:51 +0000

I was reading through some of my favorite blogs, and one of them mentioned that Amazon had the Logitech Harmony universal remotes on sale! If you read my previous post about the Logitech Harmony Remotes, you’d know that absolutely love the convenience (and own one myself)! As mentioned before, these remotes are:

Truly Universal . . . → Read More: Deal Alert: Logitech Harmony Remotes Related posts:

Deal Alert: Amazon has some awesome sales!

MW2ML Technology — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 02:43:26 +0000

Looks like Amazon is having some huge sales! I was poking around the site and found a few wonderous items deeply discounted! Enjoy!

Panasonic TC-L42U25 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV – $499.99 (44% off!) A number of Kindle e-Books on sale (anywhere from $2 to $10)! DVD’s Under $10, including “The Hangover,” “Elf,” and . . . → Read More: Deal Alert: Amazon has some awesome sales! Related posts:

How To Make Calls For Free – VOIP, Skype, etc.

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:22:59 +0000

It’s “Reader Mailbag” time!

One of my favorite sources of topics for this blog are the “tech” questions I’m asked by friends and family relatively often. One of the most recent questions came from a friend in Ohio who asked: So I currently have an Android phone (the Droid 2) and I was wondering how . . . → Read More: How To Make Calls For Free – VOIP, Skype, etc. Related posts:

Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide 2010

MW2ML Technology — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 07:32:21 +0000

If you’re like me, you probably procrastinate and wait until the last possible second to do your christmas shopping! I don’t know why (and my fiance hates it), but I LOVE the craziness and stress of trying to find presents the night before christmas! I thrive on the hustle and bustle of all the frantic . . . → Read More: Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide 2010 Related posts:

How to Sync Quicken Files on Other Computers

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:41:33 +0000

As you all know, I keep a close eye on my website analytics to find the questions you all need answered. A recurring theme the last few weeks involves syncing and backing up Quicken. I know I glossed over this in my Quicken 2010 Q&A (and have been preaching Online Backup for months), so I . . . → Read More: How to Sync Quicken Files on Other Computers Related posts:

Technology Holiday Gift Guide 2010 – Santa Approved!

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:30:53 +0000

It’s that time of year again! You know, the time of year that seems to start progressively earlier at the malls each year?! Yes, the holidays are upon us and with Black Friday (don’t forget Cyber Monday!) a few days away, it seemed an opportune time to look at some of the fun gadgets and . . . → Read More: Technology Holiday Gift Guide 2010 – Santa Approved! Related posts:

Upgrade Multiple Computers to Windows 7 for CHEAP (Again!)

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:19:49 +0000

How many computers do you have at home and/or your home office? Two? Three? More? Are you still running Windows XP and/or Windows Vista on more than one of those computers? Did you scoff at the $110 price to license the Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade for each computer?

If any of the above . . . → Read More: Upgrade Multiple Computers to Windows 7 for CHEAP (Again!) Related posts: