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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 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:

Get Paid Faster – Credit Card Processing For Everyone!

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:16:41 +0000

There’s an old saying – “Money makes the world go ’round.” Many folks have different opinions as to the importance of money in one’s life. While I don’t care to open that debate, there is one hard-to-dispute fact in today’s society – money is the primary way of obtaining products and services. I generally write . . . → Read More: Get Paid Faster – Credit Card Processing For Everyone! 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:

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:

News You Should Know – Voice, Xbox, Kinect

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:06:33 +0000

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:

Sprint EVO 4G – $199 on June 4th

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 12 May 2010 23:42:38 +0000

Just a quick update about the Sprint EVO 4G. I just got an email from Sprint that the EVO 4G (by HTC) pricing and release date has been set. The email says the handset will be released on June 4th, for $199 (after a $100 mail-in rebate).

In case you aren’t familiar with the phone, . . . → Read More: Sprint EVO 4G – $199 on June 4th Related posts:

Smartphone Roundup 2010 – iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, and Android!

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:14:44 +0000

As I’ve mentioned in my past post about smartphones, I really enjoy the convenience of a Smartphone (currently an old/slow Blackberry Curve – can’t wait for my next upgrade). My smartphone allows me to keep my email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and music with me everywhere I go (check out my previous post about syncing Gmail . . . → Read More: Smartphone Roundup 2010 – iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, and Android! 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:

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:

Peek Pronto: Email Anywhere

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:08:12 +0000

Do you like staying in touch with people? Are you constantly checking your email? Have you yet to buy a smartphone because the complexity and cost of data services ($30-$50 per month) sounded too daunting?

Let me introduce you to a nifty little device called the Peek Pronto. It is about the size . . . → Read More: Peek Pronto: Email Anywhere 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:

Navigation on Smartphones – Are we there yet?

MW2ML Technology — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:07:58 +0000

Navigation/GPS systems were born as an answer to the most annoying road trip question you'll get from your passengers - "Are we there yet?" I have read numerous articles on the Internet claiming that these new Navigation apps for Smartphones mark the end of the standalone GPS/Navigation unit (by manufacturers such as Tom-Tom or Garmin). I ask myself the usual question: Are we there yet? After having spent the past weekend on the road, with extensive use of my "smartphone navigation" application, the answer appears to be "No." . . . → Read More: Navigation on Smartphones – Are we there yet? 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:

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:

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:

Verizon and Google – Officially BFF’s

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:06:59 +0000

If you didn’t see the news today, Verizon and Google announced a strategic partnership regarding the Android platform. As I mentioned in my Smartphone Supplemental, I wasn’t won-over by the first few versions of Android handsets (G1 and Mytouch). However, with some of the recent improvements in the “Cupcake” (1.5) and “Donut” (1.6) versions of . . . → Read More: Verizon and Google – Officially BFF’s Related posts:

Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:48:12 +0000

I just read a posting at Engadget about Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac releasing October 2nd. As you know from my Smartphone Roundup, I’m a huge fan of the way Blackberry smartphones seem to work without issue!

In the past, RIM’s support of Mac OS X has been somewhat lackluster. If you were . . . → Read More: Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac Related posts: