Technology for Your Biz

How to Save a Webpage for Later Viewing

Sometimes you need access to the contents of a webpage even when you don’t have an Internet connection. Or, perhaps you want to save something for later reading. Maybe you want to record the contents of a page before it gets taken down. Whatever the case may be, saving a copy of a webpage for later viewing is a snap. Read More »

Help on Keeping Your Email Safe

President of CMIT Solutions Mike Minkler has some tips on how to keep your business's safe… including some that may surprise you! Read More »

Debate over online piracy could cause Internet disruptions

A proposed bill in the US House of Representatives and Senate is stirring up a fiery debate between copyright holders and technology companies. The bill is referred to as the “Stop Online Piracy Act.”. Read More »

Never Reply to Any Email Requesting Your Password

No one should ever send you an email requesting your username and password. Not even your own IT department. Here's how to spot a Phishing scam so you don't get burned! Read More »

Use SSL to Search Securely with Google

SSL is a good tool for helping you secure at least a little bit of privacy on the Web. However, keep in mind that nothing you do on the Internet is completely private, unless you’re using a Virtual Private Network. Read More »

Mobile Payments Make the Holidays Easier for Small Biz

When it comes to the holiday shopping season, being able to process credit and debit cards on the spot with smartphones might just be the key to success for small businesses. Read More »

Keep Your Inbox Clean and Organized with Outlook Rules

Even if your spam filter does a great job of separating the wheat from the chaff, chances are the volume of legitimate emails you receive sometimes overwhelms your inbox. Fortunately, Outlook has a powerful “rules” filter to help keep your emails organized. Read More »

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Technology Investments for Your Small Biz

For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been on a nation-wide book tour for my new, New York Times bestselling book, “It’s You Biz: The Complete Guide to Becoming Your Own Boss.” As a result, I’ve talked with hundreds of small business owners and have listened to their concerns about growing their companies. A popular topic has been technology. Read More »

Tips to Dry Out Your Mobile Device

Ever dropped your phone in a puddle, or gotten pushed into the pool with your smartphone still in your pocket (I hate it when that happens)? Well, expert Dave Takushi has some great tips about how to go about drying out your wet device. Read More »

Using the Google Search Box for More than Just Searching (Part II of II)

Here’s a second installment of our favorite tricks using Google’s search box. Read More »

Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing: Build Your Roadmap For Success

You understand the value of cloud-based business applications, but what is the best approach for getting started? Find out in this special presentation and learn the proven best-practices for moving your business to the cloud. Read More »

Rethinking the “Never Reply to Spam” Rule

For years, the conventional wisdom regarding the handling of spam emails was to never reply to anything, even if there was an “unsubscribe” link or instructions at the end of the message. Read More »

IT Security

The Five Most Glaring Holes in Small Business IT Security

As an IT service provider to small businesses, we see a few common problems among new clients. Whether it’s because of oversight, lack of knowledge, neglect, or user error, the following five issues keep many small businesses from achieving their full potential or even worse, jeopardize a company’s very existence. Read More »

Location-based Social Networking and Your Business

If you use Facebook with any sort of regularity then you’ve most likely noticed people “checking in” from various locations. Though Facebook rather recently rolled out its own “check in” feature, services like Gowalla, Foursquare, BrightKite, and a handful of other companies have been announcing the location of users via status updates for some time. Read More »

Small Business Solutions: How to Avoid Having Your Cell Hacked

Smartphones today have a lot of private, confidential information stored on them. Our technology expert, Dave Takushi, has some tips to help you protect your mobiles devices from being hacked. Read More »

Take Control of Your Cellphone’s Camera with These Handy Apps

One of the biggest gripes about Smartphone cameras, apart from general quality issues, is the clunky (or lack of) controls over camera functions like zoom, shutter speed, and aperture size. Fortunately, an army of apps awaits, offering tools and options to give you better control over these variables. Read More »

Managing Google Gadgets

How to add Google Gadgets to your Gmail account. Read More »

Managing Multiple Monitors with Windows 7

If you work with more than two or three software programs at one time, it’s easy for the multiple application windows to make your screen feel cramped and cluttered. Consider adding a monitor! Read More »

Paperless office

Going Digital: The Paperless Office Isn’t a Pipedream

Technological advances are finally making the paperless office not only a reality, but in many cases, a competitive necessity. Read More »

Screen Capture

How to Create Screenshots with Windows Aero

It’s much easier to show someone what’s happening on your computer than trying to explain it. Create screenshots, screen captures, caps, or grabs with Windows 7’s Aero feature. Read More »

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