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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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

Cloud-based Solutions for Online Room Booking and More For Small Hotels and Vacation Rentals

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:34:29 +0000

Own Vacation Rental Property? Use Online Room Booking.

I was recently approached for some “server help” by a coworker whose family runs a small resort of cabins in the mountains of Georgia. During our discussions of what the business was trying to accomplish with the server, it got me to thinking about what solutions . . . → Read More: Cloud-based Solutions for Online Room Booking and More For Small Hotels and Vacation Rentals Related posts:

Save Money on Cable with Netflix!

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:19:43 +0000

I Hate Cable Television (but can’t seem to ditch it)!

When I look at the image to the left, it reminds me of the ridiculous amount of money I spend on Comcast cable and Internet each month. Each month, I’m spending $123 for digital cable (no premium tiers) and their middle tier Internet connection. As . . . → Read More: Save Money on Cable with Netflix! Related posts:

Steps to Start an Online Business (Part 1)

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:30:57 +0000

Congratulations on deciding to start your own online business! As you embark on your new journey into entrepreneurship by running an online business, you may have a number of questions! I’ve done quite a bit of reading on this subject in pursuit of my own dream of starting a business, and thought it may be . . . → Read More: Steps to Start an Online Business (Part 1) Related posts:

Kindle and Nook Price Drop!

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:59:14 +0000

If you haven’t been paying attention to recent e-reader news, both the Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook have just gone through a drastic price reduction! If you’re an avid reader, and have previously held off on the purchase due to price, now is the best time to dive in! I speak from experience, . . . → Read More: Kindle and Nook Price Drop! Related posts:

TurboTax – Filing Taxes Electronically Made Simple

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:14:31 +0000

UPDATE (1/26/2011): TurboTax continues to impress me year after year (I first started using TurboTax in 2001)! Each screen is filled with guidance and it amazes me how easy it is to do my own taxes! I spent less than an hour entering information last night, and I’m almost done with my 2010 return (state . . . → Read More: TurboTax – Filing Taxes Electronically Made Simple 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:

Social Lending with LendingClub – Your Thoughts?

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:52:41 +0000

As you all probably know by now, personal finance is one of my interests. I read quite a few RSS feeds (and books when I can make the time) on the subject. While I am in no way an expert, some posts in one of the feeds I follow has been catching my eye. The . . . → Read More: Social Lending with LendingClub – Your Thoughts? 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 their . . . → Read More: Apple iPad Announced! Pricing starts at $499! Related posts:

Its 2009 Tax Time: Tax Preparation Software!

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:45:21 +0000

Wouldn't it be great if paying your taxes was as simple as it was in the game of Monopoly?! If only! Yes, it's that time of the year again - the time of year when you figure out if Uncle Sam owes you money back, or if you owe Uncle Sam a fat paycheck. If you're like most people, you find the whole process of filing taxes a pain in the rear. However, I'm here to tell you that filing your taxes has never been easier, thanks to a few of the popular tax preparation software options in the market today. If you're still paying the local bookkeeper lots of money to prepare and file your taxes, or wasting hours of your life sitting in a brick-and-mortar tax preparation store, you may want to read further before you you do the "same old" tax prep this year. . . . → Read More: Its 2009 Tax Time: Tax Preparation Software! Related posts:

Online Apps for a Paperless Small Business

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:32:12 +0000

I was browsing through my RSS Feeds, and stumbled onto a great post at Small Business Trends: 30 Online Invoicing Apps for Small Business. If you’re starting a small business, many of these online tools can help you get invoices and estimates out to your clients in a timely fashion. The prices are all . . . → Read More: Online Apps for a Paperless Small Business Related posts:

GMail Enables Default HTTPS: The Good and Bad

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:02:46 +0000

Just a quick post regarding the news that Google’s Gmail Team will be enabling default HTTPS for everyone! I read this post and was happy to see that they’re being proactive in helping to secure email for the masses. If you’re unfamiliar with why this matters (don’t worry, you’re probably in the majority), . . . → Read More: GMail Enables Default HTTPS: The Good and Bad Related posts:

Deal Alert: Lifetime VOIP Telephone Service for Under $250!

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:07:46 +0000

Yes folks, you read that correctly! At this very moment, you can purchase the Ooma Core VOIP System for $225 (10% off) and get the VOIP (Voice-over-IP) service for free for the lifetime of the device! Basically, you can stop paying that monthly bill for VOIP telephone service (or land-line telephone services) to your cable or telephone provider. . . . → Read More: Deal Alert: Lifetime VOIP Telephone Service for Under $250! Related posts:

Lost Credit Cards – Protecting Yourself!

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:08:39 +0000

Every once in a while, I stumble onto a post that makes me go "wow, why didn't I think of that?" I guarantee this one will make you think the same thing! You know how all your credit/debit cards have that all-important phone number to contact in case your card is missing or stolen? Well, how do you know what number to call when that actually happens?! . . . → Read More: Lost Credit Cards – Protecting Yourself! Related posts: