MW2ML Technology » Windows 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 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
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]]> 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
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]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/10/upgrade-multiple-computers-to-windows-7-for-cheap-again.html/feed 2 Quicken 2010 Q&A – Conversion and Multiple Computers http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/05/convert-quicken-2010-multiple-computers.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/05/convert-quicken-2010-multiple-computers.html#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 16:55:12 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/?p=1027 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:
  1. Quicken 2010 Reviews and Thoughts
  2. How to Sync Quicken Files on Other Computers
  3. Upgrade Multiple Computers to Windows 7 for CHEAP (Again!)
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/05/convert-quicken-2010-multiple-computers.html/feed 9 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 Mac v. Windows – Contemplating the old Switch-a-roo? http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/02/mac-v-windows-switch.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/02/mac-v-windows-switch.html#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:49:11 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/?p=834 It seems as time rolls on, the folks up in Cupertino (that’s “Apple” for the non-techies out there) continue trying to make computers less of “work machines” and more like “life machines” – works of art that become the hubs of your digital lives (and occasionally allow you to type up a document or do . . . → Read More: Mac v. Windows – Contemplating the old Switch-a-roo? Related posts:
  1. Windows 7 Reviews: Sneak Peaks, Tests, and Benchmarks
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  3. Upgrade Multiple Computers to Windows 7 for CHEAP!
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2010/02/mac-v-windows-switch.html/feed 0 Quicken 2010 Reviews and Thoughts http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/12/quicken-2010-reviews-thoughts.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/12/quicken-2010-reviews-thoughts.html#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:22:16 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/?p=690 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:
  1. Quicken 2010 Q&A – Conversion and Multiple Computers
  2. iPod Speaker Systems: A few thoughts and reviews
  3. Windows 7 Reviews: Sneak Peaks, Tests, and Benchmarks
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/12/quicken-2010-reviews-thoughts.html/feed 12 Google Chrome – 30 Million Users Strong! http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/11/google-chrome-30-million-users.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/11/google-chrome-30-million-users.html#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:48:41 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/?p=412 I was just reading an article on TechCrunch about how Google Chrome is now 30 million users strong!

I’ve been using Google Chrome for close to a year now, and have been advocating the use of this browser to pretty much everyone I can.  While its actual share of the browser market is small (slightly . . . → Read More: Google Chrome – 30 Million Users Strong! Related posts:

  1. LinkedIn Surpasses 50 Million Users – What’s your take?
  2. How to Create Websites in Google Apps Standard (without being a computer nerd!)
  3. How to Sync Google Calendar and Contact with your Blackberry and Multiple Computers
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/11/google-chrome-30-million-users.html/feed 0 Download and Install Numerous Common Freeware Programs Quickly and Easily! http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/download-and-install-numerous-common-freeware-programs-quickly-and-easily.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/download-and-install-numerous-common-freeware-programs-quickly-and-easily.html#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:13:08 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/download-and-install-numerous-common-freeware-programs-quickly-and-easily.html Do you fall into one of the following groups of people:

You recently purchased a new PC or Laptop You were having trouble with your computer, and recently had the Operating System reloaded? Your hard drive recently died, and you had to reinstall everything on your machine from scratch.

If so, I recently found out . . . → Read More: Download and Install Numerous Common Freeware Programs Quickly and Easily! Related posts:

  1. Live Writer – A great freeware editor for blogs, who knew?
  2. How to Easily Secure and Remember All Your Passwords with Password Safe (eHow)
  3. Selling Products Online: Easily Create an e-Store or Shopping Cart
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/download-and-install-numerous-common-freeware-programs-quickly-and-easily.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 MediaSmart Servers – Apple’s Caramel (or just plain sweetness for Windows)… http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/mediasmart-servers-apples-caramel-or-just-plain-sweetness-for-windows.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/mediasmart-servers-apples-caramel-or-just-plain-sweetness-for-windows.html#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:22:34 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/mediasmart-servers-apples-caramel-or-just-plain-sweetness-for-windows.html 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:
  1. HP MediaSmart Server: Windows Home Server & Mac Support
  2. Smartphone Roundup: Windows Mobile and Android Supplemental
  3. How to Choose Between Online Backup Service Providers (eHow)
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/mediasmart-servers-apples-caramel-or-just-plain-sweetness-for-windows.html/feed 2 How to Choose Between Online Backup Service Providers (eHow) http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/how-to-choose-between-online-backup-service-providers-ehow.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/how-to-choose-between-online-backup-service-providers-ehow.html#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:45:36 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/how-to-choose-between-online-backup-service-providers-ehow.html 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:
  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/2009/10/how-to-choose-between-online-backup-service-providers-ehow.html/feed 0 How to Pick a Secure Password http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/how-to-pick-a-secure-password.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/how-to-pick-a-secure-password.html#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:19:20 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/how-to-pick-a-secure-password.html With all the recent stories about phishing attacks on email addresses, I thought it worthwhile to pass along an article on the Gmail Blog:  Choosing a Smart Password.  If you think about it, many of us have numerous websites that require a login (Online Banking, Social Networking, Media Sharing, etc).  It can be tough to . . . → Read More: How to Pick a Secure Password Related posts:
  1. How to Easily Secure and Remember All Your Passwords with Password Safe (eHow)
  2. GMail Enables Default HTTPS: The Good and Bad
  3. How to Pick a Server: Strategies for Small Business
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/how-to-pick-a-secure-password.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 Remote Backup Supplemental: DropBox http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/remote-backup-supplemental-dropbox.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/remote-backup-supplemental-dropbox.html#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:57:43 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/remote-backup-supplemental-dropbox.html If you read any of my previous articles about Remote Backup Agents (Remote Backup Agent (iDrive, BackBlaze) and Remote Backup Agent Supplement (Mozy, SugarSync)), you know that I am a big fan of offsite backups for home and small business.  As I’ve mentioned before, most people don’t realize the value of their data (documents, media . . . → Read More: Remote Backup Supplemental: DropBox Related posts:
  1. Remote Backup Agent – Supplemental
  2. How to Choose Between Online Backup Service Providers (eHow)
  3. Remote Backup Agent for Home and Small Business
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/10/remote-backup-supplemental-dropbox.html/feed 0 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 How to Backup Computer with External USB Drive and iDrive Portable Software (eHow) http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/how-to-backup-computer-with-external-usb-drive-and-idrive-portable-software-ehow.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/how-to-backup-computer-with-external-usb-drive-and-idrive-portable-software-ehow.html#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:26:11 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/how-to-backup-computer-with-external-usb-drive-and-idrive-portable-software-ehow.html If you read my posting about Remote Backup for Home and Small Business, you’ll know I’m a fan of iDrive and BackBlaze for “Remote” backups.  If you happen to live in an area without access to Broadband Internet, or still have reservations about putting your valuable files online, check out my eHow article about . . . → Read More: How to Backup Computer with External USB Drive and iDrive Portable Software (eHow) Related posts:
  1. How to Choose Between Online Backup Service Providers (eHow)
  2. Netbooks: Your portable computer, but smaller!
  3. Remote Backup Supplemental: DropBox
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/how-to-backup-computer-with-external-usb-drive-and-idrive-portable-software-ehow.html/feed 1 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 HP MediaSmart Server: Windows Home Server & Mac Support http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/hp-mediasmart-server-windows-home.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/hp-mediasmart-server-windows-home.html#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:06:00 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/hp-mediasmart-server-windows-home-server-mac-support-2.html Just saw a posting at Engadget that the HP MediaSmart servers (EX490 and EX495) now have better support for Mac computers.  If you remember from my posting about The Digital Family, I mentioned that Windows Home Server was a potentially great way to enable media sharing among all your home technology.  While the current . . . → Read More: HP MediaSmart Server: Windows Home Server & Mac Support Related posts:
  1. MediaSmart Servers – Apple’s Caramel (or just plain sweetness for Windows)…
  2. How to Pick a Server: Strategies for Small Business
  3. Smartphone Roundup: Windows Mobile and Android Supplemental
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/hp-mediasmart-server-windows-home.html/feed 1 Not Just Antivirus: Best Desktop Security Suites http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/not-just-antivirus-best-desktop.html http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/not-just-antivirus-best-desktop.html#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:57:00 +0000 MW2ML Technology http://mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/not-just-antivirus-best-desktop-security-suites.html I’m always on the lookout for “review” articles that pit the best products in a category against each other. I recently stumbled upon the Best Security Suites for 2009 at PCMag.com.

*UPDATE* There is also a Best Security Suites for 2010 in the works.

A number of folks have asked me lately what I . . . → Read More: Not Just Antivirus: Best Desktop Security Suites Related posts:

  1. Microsoft Security Essentials – A Free Supplement To Your Microsoft Patch Security Scheme
  2. Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac
  3. 10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business Technology (Part 1)
]]> http://www.mw2mltech.com/blog/2009/09/not-just-antivirus-best-desktop.html/feed 1 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?
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