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Quicken 2010 Q&A – Conversion and Multiple Computers

MW2ML Technology — Sat, 08 May 2010 16:55:12 +0000

As I’m sure all of you know by now, I’m a huge fan of Quicken (currently Quicken 2010). However, I’m seeing a large number of hits to my site from people that seem to be looking for additional information before making the switch. I thought it might be worthwhile to share my own experience and hopefully . . . → Read More: Quicken 2010 Q&A – Conversion and Multiple Computers Related posts:

Smartphone Roundup 2010 – iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, and Android!

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:14:44 +0000

As I’ve mentioned in my past post about smartphones, I really enjoy the convenience of a Smartphone (currently an old/slow Blackberry Curve – can’t wait for my next upgrade). My smartphone allows me to keep my email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and music with me everywhere I go (check out my previous post about syncing Gmail calendars . . . → Read More: Smartphone Roundup 2010 – iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, and Android! Related posts:

Apple iPad – Where Does it Fit in The eReader Roundup?

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:00:33 +0000

If you’ve read the news the past few weeks, you’ve probably caught at least some of the Apple iPad hype. Many news sites and blogs have reported the iPad to be a “game-changing” media and eReader device. With over 300,000 units sold (and over a million apps downloaded) the first day, it’s hard to deny the . . . → Read More: Apple iPad – Where Does it Fit in The eReader Roundup? Related posts:

Mac v. Windows – Contemplating the old Switch-a-roo?

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:49:11 +0000

It seems as time rolls on, the folks up in Cupertino (that’s “Apple” for the non-techies out there) continue trying to make computers less of “work machines” and more like “life machines” – works of art that become the hubs of your digital lives (and occasionally allow you to type up a document or do “business” . . . → Read More: Mac v. Windows – Contemplating the old Switch-a-roo? Related posts:

Apple iPad Announced! Pricing starts at $499!

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:26:19 +0000

All,

If you haven’t been following coverage on Apple’s media announcement today, they’re releasing the “iPad” starting at $499! It runs all the apps in the app store, plus does some fancy other stuff for e-reader functionality and your usual web/email/music/video stuff. Looks pretty neat. Engadget has a live feed going right now on . . . → Read More: Apple iPad Announced! Pricing starts at $499! Related posts:

Getting the Most Out of Your Electronics

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:24:09 +0000

As you know, I’m a huge fan of the “Media Center” computer and using it to basically eliminate the need for cable. I wrote about the benefits back in my post Media Centers: A supplement or alternate to TV! However, as I was browsing through my RSS feeds yesterday, I saw a great article . . . → Read More: Getting the Most Out of Your Electronics Related posts:

I Want My MP3: iTunes, Amazon, and Zune Marketplace

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:36:34 +0000

If you own an MP3 player (iPod, Zen, or Zune), you probably love the fact that you can easily find and download new music using the software supplied with the device. In particular, you probably use iTunes, Rhapsody, or Zune Marketplace if you own an iPod, Zen, or Zune (respectively). However, did you know recent changes . . . → Read More: I Want My MP3: iTunes, Amazon, and Zune Marketplace Related posts:

Reliability Surveys: Laptops and Game Consoles

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:12:36 +0000

I was reading through a great posting on Engadget about a recent 3-year study of Laptop reliability. While I question whether the study’s data source is a true representation of the market, the data does provide some interesting insights as to what we can expect when we purchase laptop hardware. Here is the quick rundown:

One . . . → Read More: Reliability Surveys: Laptops and Game Consoles Related posts:

Holiday Gift Guide 2009

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:26:38 +0000

In preparation for Black Friday, I wanted to summarize all the "gift guides" I've been reading on the Internet the past few weeks. . . . → Read More: Holiday Gift Guide 2009 Related posts:

Google Chrome – 30 Million Users Strong!

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:48:41 +0000

I was just reading an article on TechCrunch about how Google Chrome is now 30 million users strong!

I’ve been using Google Chrome for close to a year now, and have been advocating the use of this browser to pretty much everyone I can. While its actual share of the browser market is small (slightly more than . . . → Read More: Google Chrome – 30 Million Users Strong! Related posts:

MediaSmart Servers – Apple’s Caramel (or just plain sweetness for Windows)…

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:22:34 +0000

Let’s stop to ponder the following set of questions:

Do you have such an obsession with your music/media collection that your significant other is jealous? Do you get chills at the idea of losing years worth of digital photos and videos you’ve saved on your computer? (baby’s first step, weddings, parties, family, etc) Are you clueless about how to . . . → Read More: MediaSmart Servers – Apple’s Caramel (or just plain sweetness for Windows)… Related posts:

Snow Leopard “Guest” account wreaking havoc!

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:42:28 +0000

While I previously mentioned that Snow Leopard was getting rave reviews and probably worth installing, I have ran across an Engadget article titled “Snow Leopard ‘Guest Account’ bug deleting user files, terrorizing children?” that definitely needs a mention. Basically, it appears that by logging in to the Guest Account on your computer, Snow Leopard deletes all . . . → Read More: Snow Leopard “Guest” account wreaking havoc! Related posts:

Deals at MacMall

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:43:36 +0000

So I frequently surf Amazon and MacMall hoping to convince myself to purchase some Apple hardware. As I was browsing around today, I saw a few great sales going on at MacMall and wanted to pass them along:

MacBook Pro starts at $1114. Blowout at $1849 +FREE Parallels & other Exclusives w/purchase after rebate. NOW ships w/ . . . → Read More: Deals at MacMall Related posts:

How to Choose Between Online Backup Service Providers (eHow)

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:45:36 +0000

After all the articles I’ve written on the merits of Online Backup, I thought it worthwhile to compile those thoughts into an eHow article for the Internet masses. Each of the different service providers offer different feature sets, work with different types of devices and/or Operating systems, and it seems like it could quickly and easily . . . → Read More: How to Choose Between Online Backup Service Providers (eHow) Related posts:

How to Pick a Secure Password

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:19:20 +0000

With all the recent stories about phishing attacks on email addresses, I thought it worthwhile to pass along an article on the Gmail Blog: Choosing a Smart Password. If you think about it, many of us have numerous websites that require a login (Online Banking, Social Networking, Media Sharing, etc). It can be tough to keep . . . → Read More: How to Pick a Secure Password Related posts:

Remote Backup Supplemental: DropBox

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:57:43 +0000

If you read any of my previous articles about Remote Backup Agents (Remote Backup Agent (iDrive, BackBlaze) and Remote Backup Agent Supplement (Mozy, SugarSync)), you know that I am a big fan of offsite backups for home and small business. As I’ve mentioned before, most people don’t realize the value of their data (documents, media files, . . . → Read More: Remote Backup Supplemental: DropBox Related posts:

Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:48:12 +0000

I just read a posting at Engadget about Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac releasing October 2nd. As you know from my Smartphone Roundup, I’m a huge fan of the way Blackberry smartphones seem to work without issue!

In the past, RIM’s support of Mac OS X has been somewhat lackluster. If you were a Mac . . . → Read More: Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac Related posts:

Smartphone Roundup: Windows Mobile and Android Supplemental

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:20:00 +0000

If you’ve read my original Smartphone Roundup, or my follow-up (Smartphone Roundup Supplemental) about the Nokia N900, you’ll know that I’m a fan of devices that *just work* and that can do anything I throw at them. While I’m still a fan of Blackberries for their versatility (I currently have mine attached to 3 different . . . → Read More: Smartphone Roundup: Windows Mobile and Android Supplemental Related posts:

Google Voice Application for iPhone: Supplemental

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:09:00 +0000

As a follow-up to my posting about a quick note about Google Voice on iPhone, I saw a link on TechCrunch about full disclosure of the FCC response by Google. They have a link to the actual letter posted by Google, and is fairly interesting in its verbiage. If you like finger-pointing and drama among large . . . → Read More: Google Voice Application for iPhone: Supplemental Related posts:

HP MediaSmart Server: Windows Home Server & Mac Support

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:06:00 +0000

Just saw a posting at Engadget that the HP MediaSmart servers (EX490 and EX495) now have better support for Mac computers. If you remember from my posting about The Digital Family, I mentioned that Windows Home Server was a potentially great way to enable media sharing among all your home technology. While the current line . . . → Read More: HP MediaSmart Server: Windows Home Server & Mac Support Related posts: