MW2ML Technology » Microsoft http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog A small tech business for small business tech! Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:14:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How to Get Things Done (GTD) Using OneNote for ITIL (ITSM) Service Support http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2011/07/get-things-done-onenote-itil-itsm.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2011/07/get-things-done-onenote-itil-itsm.html#comments Sun, 03 Jul 2011 13:02:16 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/?p=1952 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 Related posts:
  1. Getting Things Done with Office OneNote 2007 and Outlook!
  2. OneNote: Organize your digital everything!
  3. OneNote: Fun articles on how to Organize/Use OneNote
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2011/07/get-things-done-onenote-itil-itsm.html/feed 0 Volume Licensing for Small Business – Buy Discounted Software Like the Big Boys! http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/11/volume-licensing-for-small-business-buy-discounted-software.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/11/volume-licensing-for-small-business-buy-discounted-software.html#comments Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:04:42 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/?p=1350 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! Related posts:
  1. Options for Small Business Accounting Software
  2. Small Business Accounting Software – Supplemental
  3. Small Business Contact Management Software – Know your Clients!
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/11/volume-licensing-for-small-business-buy-discounted-software.html/feed 0 Upgrade Multiple Computers to Windows 7 for CHEAP (Again!) http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/10/upgrade-multiple-computers-to-windows-7-for-cheap-again.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/10/upgrade-multiple-computers-to-windows-7-for-cheap-again.html#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:19:49 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/?p=1338 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:

  1. Upgrade Multiple Computers to Windows 7 for CHEAP!
  2. Quicken 2010 Q&A – Conversion and Multiple Computers
  3. Windows 7 Reviews: Sneak Peaks, Tests, and Benchmarks
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/10/upgrade-multiple-computers-to-windows-7-for-cheap-again.html/feed 2 Gaming Console Buying Guide http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/09/gaming-console-buying-guide.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/09/gaming-console-buying-guide.html#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:25:04 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/?p=1324 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 Related posts:
  1. HP Mini 311 and Netbook Buying Guide
  2. Holiday Gift Guide 2009
  3. Technology Holiday Gift Guide 2010 – Santa Approved!
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/09/gaming-console-buying-guide.html/feed 0 News You Should Know – Voice, Xbox, Kinect http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/07/google-voice-xbox-kinect.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/07/google-voice-xbox-kinect.html#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:06:33 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/?p=1083 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 Related posts:

  1. Google Voice: More fun findings and ramblings
  2. Smartphone Roundup: Windows Mobile and Android Supplemental
  3. Google Voice: All Your Phones, Simplified to One Number!
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/07/google-voice-xbox-kinect.html/feed 0 Getting Things Done with Office OneNote 2007 and Outlook! http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/03/getting-things-done-onenote.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/03/getting-things-done-onenote.html#comments Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:14:31 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/?p=860 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! Related posts:
  1. OneNote: Fun articles on how to Organize/Use OneNote
  2. How to Get Things Done (GTD) Using OneNote for ITIL (ITSM) Service Support
  3. OneNote: Organize your digital everything!
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/03/getting-things-done-onenote.html/feed 0 10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business IT (Part 2) http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/03/10-behaviors-highly-effective.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/03/10-behaviors-highly-effective.html#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:09:58 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/?p=674 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:
  1. 10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business Technology (Part 1)
  2. Remote Backup Agent for Home and Small Business
  3. Building your Small Business or Personal Website (Part 2)
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/03/10-behaviors-highly-effective.html/feed 0 I Want My MP3: iTunes, Amazon, and Zune Marketplace http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/12/mp3-itunes-amazon-zune-marketplace.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/12/mp3-itunes-amazon-zune-marketplace.html#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:36:34 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/?p=626 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 . . . → Read More: I Want My MP3: iTunes, Amazon, and Zune Marketplace Related posts:
  1. Media Centers: A supplement or alternative to TV!
  2. Holiday Gift Guide 2009
  3. Deal Alert: Amazon has some awesome sales!
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/12/mp3-itunes-amazon-zune-marketplace.html/feed 0 Reliability Surveys: Laptops and Game Consoles http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/11/reliability-survey-laptop-game-console.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/11/reliability-survey-laptop-game-console.html#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:12:36 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/?p=601 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 . . . → Read More: Reliability Surveys: Laptops and Game Consoles Related posts:
  1. HP Mini 311 and Netbook Buying Guide
  2. Remote Backup Agent for Home and Small Business
  3. Holiday Gift Guide 2009
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/11/reliability-survey-laptop-game-console.html/feed 0 Holiday Gift Guide 2009 http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/11/holiday-gift-guide-2009.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/11/holiday-gift-guide-2009.html#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:26:38 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/?p=583 . . . → Read More: Holiday Gift Guide 2009 Related posts:
  1. Technology Holiday Gift Guide 2010 – Santa Approved!
  2. Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide 2010
  3. HP Mini 311 and Netbook Buying Guide
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/11/holiday-gift-guide-2009.html/feed 0 Upgrade Multiple Computers to Windows 7 for CHEAP! http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/upgrade-multiple-computers-to-windows-7-for-cheap.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/upgrade-multiple-computers-to-windows-7-for-cheap.html#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:18:30 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/upgrade-multiple-computers-to-windows-7-for-cheap.html If you haven’t heard, Microsoft put out an offering for those of us with multiple computers – the “Windows 7 Family Pack” Upgrade.  The family pack allows you to purchase a single copy of the Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade, and install it on 3 (Vista or XP) computers.  This is perfect if you’ve got . . . → Read More: Upgrade Multiple Computers to Windows 7 for CHEAP! Related posts:
  1. Upgrade Multiple Computers to Windows 7 for CHEAP (Again!)
  2. Windows 7 Reviews: Sneak Peaks, Tests, and Benchmarks
  3. Quicken 2010 Q&A – Conversion and Multiple Computers
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/upgrade-multiple-computers-to-windows-7-for-cheap.html/feed 1 HP Mini 311 and Netbook Buying Guide http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/hp-mini-311-netbook-buying-guide.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/hp-mini-311-netbook-buying-guide.html#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:51:51 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/?p=273 Now that just about every hardware manufacturer is releasing netbooks (small, lightweight laptops), its tough to figure out which ones are worth buying.  I was just perusing a review of the HP Mini 311 at Engadget, and noticed that this hardware seems like something well worth recommending.  It sports graphics testing scores similar to that . . . → Read More: HP Mini 311 and Netbook Buying Guide Related posts:
  1. Gaming Console Buying Guide
  2. Holiday Gift Guide 2009
  3. Smartphone Roundup: Windows Mobile and Android Supplemental
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/hp-mini-311-netbook-buying-guide.html/feed 1 Microsoft Security Essentials – A Free Supplement To Your Microsoft Patch Security Scheme http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/microsoft-security-essentials-a-free-supplement-to-your-microsoft-patch-security-scheme.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/microsoft-security-essentials-a-free-supplement-to-your-microsoft-patch-security-scheme.html#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:43:00 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/microsoft-security-essentials-a-free-supplement-to-your-microsoft-patch-security-scheme.html In my experience, many home computer owners (and even some Small Businesses) fall into one of the following categories when it comes to Microsoft patch security:

They disregard the security updates that are required to keep their PC secure, and disabled the annoying pop-up reminders about their Anti-virus definitions being out-of-date because they had no . . . → Read More: Microsoft Security Essentials – A Free Supplement To Your Microsoft Patch Security Scheme Related posts:
  1. Not Just Antivirus: Best Desktop Security Suites
  2. Media Centers: A supplement or alternative to TV!
  3. A Supplement to CMS discussions: Moving WSS to MOSS, and MOSS Databases to SQL
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/microsoft-security-essentials-a-free-supplement-to-your-microsoft-patch-security-scheme.html/feed 0 Smartphone Roundup: Windows Mobile and Android Supplemental http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/smartphone-roundup-windows-mobile-and.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/smartphone-roundup-windows-mobile-and.html#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:20:00 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/smartphone-roundup-windows-mobile-and-android-supplemental.html 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 . . . → Read More: Smartphone Roundup: Windows Mobile and Android Supplemental Related posts:
  1. Smartphone Roundup – iPhone, Blackberry, Pre, and Windows Mobile
  2. Smartphone Roundup 2010 – iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, and Android!
  3. Smartphone Roundup – Supplemental
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/smartphone-roundup-windows-mobile-and.html/feed 2 Remote Backup Agent for Home and Small Business http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/remote-backup-for-home-and-small.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/remote-backup-for-home-and-small.html#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:54:00 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/remote-backup-agent-for-home-and-small-business.html 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:

  1. Remote Backup Agent – Supplemental
  2. Remote Backup Supplemental: DropBox
  3. How to Backup Computer with External USB Drive and iDrive Portable Software (eHow)
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/remote-backup-for-home-and-small.html/feed 4 Live Writer – A great freeware editor for blogs, who knew? http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/live-writer-great-blog-editor-who-knew.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/live-writer-great-blog-editor-who-knew.html#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:44:00 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/live-writer-%e2%80%93-a-great-freeware-editor-for-blogs-who-knew.html When I sat and started putting the details of this blog together, there was one thing of which I was resolute: I wanted one central place where I could create content for any and all the blogs I create. I started hunting for blog editors, but had a hard time finding a freeware editor . . . → Read More: Live Writer – A great freeware editor for blogs, who knew? Related posts:
  1. Google Voice – A Great Tool for Service Members
  2. Download and Install Numerous Common Freeware Programs Quickly and Easily!
  3. Free Internet Tools to aid your household or small business!
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/live-writer-great-blog-editor-who-knew.html/feed 0 Website Redesign is Complete! http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/website-redesign-is-complete.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/website-redesign-is-complete.html#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:46:00 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/website-redesign-is-complete.html I just finished the website redesign for the main MW2ML Technology Consulting webpage.  If you have a chance, take a look at it and give me some feedback!

Right now it’s hosted on MS Office Live, although I’m not sure I want it to stay there.  MSOL doesn’t seem to allow the use of a . . . → Read More: Website Redesign is Complete! Related posts:

  1. Building your Small Business or Personal Website (Part 2)
  2. Building Your Small Business or Personal Website
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/website-redesign-is-complete.html/feed 0 Windows 7 Pre-Orders are available! http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/08/windows-7-pre-orders-are-available.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/08/windows-7-pre-orders-are-available.html#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:08:00 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/08/windows-7-pre-orders-are-available.html Just a quick follow-up to my previous posting (Rowr: Snow Leopard for Apple OS X). If you are a Windows user, you may be interested to know that Windows 7 is available for pre-order at most retailers. Here’s a link to Windows 7 editions at Amazon. If you’re a Windows Vista user, I definitely recommend . . . → Read More: Windows 7 Pre-Orders are available! Related posts:
  1. Windows 7 Reviews: Sneak Peaks, Tests, and Benchmarks
  2. Upgrade Multiple Computers to Windows 7 for CHEAP!
  3. Mac v. Windows – Contemplating the old Switch-a-roo?
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/08/windows-7-pre-orders-are-available.html/feed 0 Media Centers: A supplement or alternative to TV! http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/08/media-centers-supplement-or-alternate.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/08/media-centers-supplement-or-alternate.html#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:28:00 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/08/media-centers-a-supplement-or-alternate-to-tv.html This posting is geared more towards our home readers.  With the economy down the past few months, many folks have been looking for ways to trim the budget and save some extra cash.  My favorite quick-hit?  Television!  Ok, so I know many of us hate to miss the newest episode of “How I Met Your . . . → Read More: Media Centers: A supplement or alternative to TV! Related posts:
  1. Getting the Most Out of Your Electronics
  2. Archos Internet Tablet – Ultimate Personal Media and Internet Device
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]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/08/media-centers-supplement-or-alternate.html/feed 2 Windows 7 Reviews: Sneak Peaks, Tests, and Benchmarks http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/08/windows-7-reviews-sneak-peaks-tests-and.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/08/windows-7-reviews-sneak-peaks-tests-and.html#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:57:00 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/08/windows-7-reviews-sneak-peaks-tests-and-benchmarks.html I know many of you probably fall into one of the following two categories:

Windows Vista user – because it came with my new computer and I don’t know how to install Windows XP! Windows XP user – because I heard so many bad stories about Windows Vista that I won’t upgrade until forced to . . . → Read More: Windows 7 Reviews: Sneak Peaks, Tests, and Benchmarks Related posts:
  1. Upgrade Multiple Computers to Windows 7 for CHEAP!
  2. Upgrade Multiple Computers to Windows 7 for CHEAP (Again!)
  3. Windows 7 Pre-Orders are available!
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