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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:

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:

10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business IT (Part 2)

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:09:58 +0000

As mentioned in my previous article 10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business IT (Part 1), there’s quite a bit of overlap between many of the “best practice” articles I read online. In my experience, there were really only 10 behaviors or best practices that seemed to provide the most bang for the buck (or time). . . . → Read More: 10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business IT (Part 2) Related posts:

Google Reduces Additional Storage Fees

MW2ML Technology — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:19:28 +0000

I was browsing through some old posts on the GMail blog, and stumbled onto one that I must have missed awhile back: Extra Storage for Less! If you’re one of the email pack-rats out there, or have lots of pictures that you would like to share via the Picasa site, then Google’s new pricing scheme . . . → Read More: Google Reduces Additional Storage Fees No related posts.

10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business Technology (Part 1)

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:22:06 +0000

I've read numerous articles about "lessons" or "must-haves" for small business IT. I've boiled them all down into my 10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business Technology. . . . → Read More: 10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business Technology (Part 1) Related posts:

SugarSync Announces Data Sharing & Backup for Business

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:36:52 +0000

Yes, I’m always harping on the importance of backing up your data, particularly with one of the many online backup services mentioned in my Sponsors page. However, one of the ones I find most fascinating (SugarSync) just announced a “Business” version of their service. The business version allows you to group users under a single . . . → Read More: SugarSync Announces Data Sharing & Backup for Business 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 . . . → 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 . . . → Read More: Snow Leopard “Guest” account wreaking havoc! 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 . . . → Read More: How to Choose Between Online Backup Service Providers (eHow) 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 . . . → Read More: Remote Backup Supplemental: DropBox Related posts:

How to Backup Computer with External USB Drive and iDrive Portable Software (eHow)

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:26:11 +0000

If you read my posting about Remote Backup for Home and Small Business, you’ll know I’m a fan of iDrive and BackBlaze for “Remote” backups. If you happen to live in an area without access to Broadband Internet, or still have reservations about putting your valuable files online, check out my eHow article about . . . → Read More: How to Backup Computer with External USB Drive and iDrive Portable Software (eHow) 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 . . . → Read More: HP MediaSmart Server: Windows Home Server & Mac Support Related posts:

Remote Backup Agent – Supplemental

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:48:00 +0000

As a supplemental to my posting about Remote Backup for Home and Small Business, I wanted to cover two additional Remote Backup Agent (or Online Backup) options.

Mozy: This option is somewhat of a hybrid of the two options (iDrive and BackBlaze) mentioned in my previous post. Their core offering is $5/month unlimited remote . . . → Read More: Remote Backup Agent – Supplemental Related posts:

Remote Backup Agent for Home and Small Business

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:54:00 +0000

Lets follow-up to my posting regarding Online Data Backup with a little story:

You buy a brand new computer and spend days getting it set-up just the way you want. You use it often for managing your finances, surfing the web, checking email, working with digital photos, etc. Then, all of the sudden, you experience . . . → Read More: Remote Backup Agent for Home and Small Business Related posts:

Not Just Antivirus: Best Desktop Security Suites

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:57:00 +0000

I’m always on the lookout for “review” articles that pit the best products in a category against each other. I recently stumbled upon the Best Security Suites for 2009 at PCMag.com.

*UPDATE* There is also a Best Security Suites for 2010 in the works.

A number of folks have asked me lately what I . . . → Read More: Not Just Antivirus: Best Desktop Security Suites Related posts:

Manage your Macs: Client Management for Apple Hardware

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:38:00 +0000

Many folks consider “Windows” machines as the de-facto platform for any type of business. Because of the maturity of the platform, there is a plethora of applications developed to help with your business (or add to your fun at home). There have also been a fairly large number of utilities and applications developed which can . . . → Read More: Manage your Macs: Client Management for Apple Hardware Related posts:

Seven Lessons Small Businesses Can Learn From Big IT

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:01:00 +0000

Just a quick post here. I was browsing around the SmallBizTechnology Blog and saw a link to a great article on PCWorld: Seven Lessons SMBs Can Learn From Big IT. In short, the lessons to learn are:

Standardize on Computer Hardware & Cell Phones to reduce support differences. Perform Off-Site Backups (see my previous post . . . → Read More: Seven Lessons Small Businesses Can Learn From Big IT Related posts: