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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

Volume Licensing for Small Business – Buy Discounted Software Like the Big Boys!

If you read my previous article about the “Family Pack Upgrade” for Windows 7, you learned that it provides a number of Windows 7 upgrade licenses for a discounted price.  In essence, the “Family Pack” upgrade is a “volume” discount for the operating system on your home computers.  I’ve noticed these “family” licensing schemes becoming . . . → Read More: Volume Licensing for Small Business – Buy Discounted Software Like the Big Boys!

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

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!)

Gaming Console Buying Guide

If you’re considering a gaming console purchase this upcoming holiday season, you may want to check out Amazon’s Console Buying Guide.  I tend not to cover the gaming consoles much, as I think which console you choose comes down to your personal preference.  Your preference will probably be based upon three main factors (all . . . → Read More: Gaming Console Buying Guide

News You Should Know – Voice, Xbox, Kinect

There’s been quite a bit going on in the tech world lately.  Rather than dedicate a post to each separate item, I figured it was best served for everyone’s time to give you a quick rundown on all the news!

Google Voice for the Masses!

In case you missed the buzz, Google just recently announced . . . → Read More: News You Should Know – Voice, Xbox, Kinect

Getting Things Done with Office OneNote 2007 and Outlook!

I know the blog has been a bit quiet the past few weeks, but I have just returned from a vacation to beautiful Sanibel Island, FL.   During my time off, I took the opportunity to catch up on a lot of the “nerd” books I’ve been wanting to read.  One of the books I . . . → Read More: Getting Things Done with Office OneNote 2007 and Outlook!

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

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)