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Using Technology to Streamline a Home Purchase

MW2ML Technology — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:07:35 +0000

My wife and I just finished the process of finding and purchasing a house. This was not my first time going through the home-buying process, but it seemed to go much easier this time around. I was thinking back t0 what I did different this time, and realized that incorporated technology (and “the cloud”) into . . . → Read More: Using Technology to Streamline a Home Purchase 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:

Back to School 2011 – Essential Tech Ideas!

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:43:47 +0000

August is upon us, and you know what that means: back to school 2011! I know this is a crazy time of year, and the barrage of back to school advertisements has already started! If you’re trying to maximize your back to school money, you’re probably already trying to put your list together. Figuring . . . → Read More: Back to School 2011 – Essential Tech Ideas! Related posts:

How to Get Things Done (GTD) Using OneNote for ITIL (ITSM) Service Support

MW2ML Technology — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 13:02:16 +0000

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:

Small Business Entrepreneurs – Tips, Tricks, Food for Thought

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:04:26 +0000

If you’re starting a new business, or looking for ways to keep your current business lean and trim, you’re probably looking for great sources of advice for small business. I regularly read articles by a number of small business entrepreneurs and technologists, and many of these articles (as well as my own personal experience) provide . . . → Read More: Small Business Entrepreneurs – Tips, Tricks, Food for Thought Related posts:

Getting Started with the Verizon iPhone

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:14:17 +0000

As you all know by now, Verizon is launching its own version of the iPhone! I know many of you are anxious to get your hands on this wonderfully powerful device! As with all new devices, sometimes it can be troublesome to figure out how to get started with using the new device. What accessories . . . → Read More: Getting Started with the Verizon iPhone Related posts:

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

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:04:42 +0000

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:

The Ultimate Suck-up: Dyson DC28 Animal Vacuum Review

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:00:25 +0000

While I generally try to find new ways to be thrifty (check out my article about How to Save Money on Cable), I generally try not to forgo quality for the sake of a bargain. Some may disagree, but my own experiences with years of “being cheap” has shown me that quality goods tend to last much . . . → Read More: The Ultimate Suck-up: Dyson DC28 Animal Vacuum Review Related posts:

Google Voice – Now Available to Students!

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:05:06 +0000

If you haven’t been given an invite to sign up for Google Voice, you may now be able to jump the line and get in on the action! Google just announced Google Voice invites for students! If you currently have an email address ending in .edu, you can head on over to their sign-up . . . → Read More: Google Voice – Now Available to Students! Related posts:

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 . . . → Read More: Quicken 2010 Q&A – Conversion and Multiple Computers 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:

Getting Things Done with Office OneNote 2007 and Outlook!

MW2ML Technology — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:14:31 +0000

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:

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:

Quicken 2010 Reviews and Thoughts

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:22:16 +0000

As you all know, personal finance is one of my interests. I’ve been a Quicken user for a number of years, and have advocated it to just about everyone. If you read my article about Personal Finance Software, you know I gave a quick shout-out to the Quicken Starter Edition. If your financial picture is . . . → Read More: Quicken 2010 Reviews and Thoughts Related posts:

Wanna Spew your Knowledge on the World?

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:47:57 +0000

If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll notice that I’ve started writing up some tutorials in eHow. I did this for two reasons: creating how-to articles for the benefit of all and the potential to earn money off those articles for the use of my time. Don’t misunderstand – my primary reason for the . . . → Read More: Wanna Spew your Knowledge on the World? Related posts:

Contacts, Google, and Blackberry – Oh My!

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:07:41 +0000

Contact... get it?

I regularly check the analytics on my site to see what Google searches bring you my way! Over the past few days, I’ve noticed an upward trend in folks that appear to be searching for how to manage their contacts (integrating with Google and syncing with Blackberry). Fortunately, this is . . . → Read More: Contacts, Google, and Blackberry – Oh My! Related posts:

How to Sync Google Calendar and Contact with your Blackberry and Multiple Computers

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:15:33 +0000

If you’re like me, you have multiple (such as “Work” and a “Personal”) computers. With multiple computers comes the daunting task of managing multiple sets of scheduling and contact information. I have posted before about how I was syncing multiple calendars using my Blackberry. In that scenario, I was manually syncing my calendars back and . . . → Read More: How to Sync Google Calendar and Contact with your Blackberry and Multiple Computers Related posts:

Blackberry Messenger 5

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:35:21 +0000

I just read on CNET that Research in Motion has just released a new version of the Blackberry Messenger application. This program allows you to send messages, pictures, and files similar to sending emails. This also gives you greater flexibility than SMS/MMS text messages. One of the new features I like, you can . . . → Read More: Blackberry Messenger 5 Related posts:

How to Setup Your Small Business Online Web Presence for Nearly Free (eHow)

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:30:42 +0000

After trying to research whether anyone had put together the “Best Practices” on how to get a Small Business on the Internet, I couldn’t find a comprehensive guide. Because of this, I set out to compile my list of the best articles (including some of my own. wink, wink) into a one-stop shop for . . . → Read More: How to Setup Your Small Business Online Web Presence for Nearly Free (eHow) Related posts: