by technicalguy | Jun 8, 2011 | Cloud, Small Business Technology, Technology
The announcement of Apple’s iCloud is another major transition that effectively takes all our information and puts it squarely in the Cloud. Enter, the Cloud Is the Cloud a bad thing? Not necessarily, however it seems to me that power and control of what we do...
by technicalguy | Jun 6, 2011 | Amazon Kindle, eBooks, How to, Small Business Technology
The EPub book format is still not supported on probably the most popular eReader out there, the Amazon Kindle. There is, however, a way to convert your collection of books in the EPub format, maybe from Google Books, eBooks.com, AbeBooks, or another online collection,...
by technicalguy | May 19, 2011 | Laptop, Small Business Technology
It’s summer! You’ve been planning your getaway and the time is almost at hand – But wait! Before you leave, take a little time and follow these three tasks to prepare your computer, protect your data, and plan for your return. Up to 37% off Samsung...
by technicalguy | Apr 7, 2011 | Network, Small Business Technology, Telus
[Updated] Telus has begun distributing the Actiontec V1000H modem/router to its home and business customers. It is an all-in-one WIFI enabled modem/router with an easy menu system. Be advised, however, that the configuration of this modem is very restricted. You can...
by technicalguy | Mar 30, 2011 | Small Business Technology, Telus
Let me state up front that I try not to deal with Telus any more than I have to. Several of my customers however use their services and as long as things can be fixed without a phone call, I’m okay. Talking with a Telus employee in the Philippines or India can...
by technicalguy | Mar 17, 2011 | Small Business Technology
If you support technology or work with those that do then you’ll understand and commiserate with this painful but funny story. Everyone has bad support calls and, as bad as this one is, I’m afraid I couldn’t help but laugh, and I think you will too,...