Every weekday, our guide to the Web takes care of business, tackling tech topics that really matter to everybody. From topic definitions to topical rants, Dan Gray\’s pieces inform as much as they entertain.
I used an online refinancing service last summer. And I’m sure glad I did. With the interest rates headed upward, I moved at just the right moment to lock in a refinancing rate that will save us tens of thousands of dollars in the long run. Initially, I was quite wary of refinancing online. So […]
Lead generation is a crucial issue for many businesses. If you need to bring a new stream of customers to your business, there’s no better place to start than the Internet. With lead generation one of the Web’s killer apps, it doesn’t take long to start bringing in a crowd. It’s entirely possible to start […]
It’s not hard to find Macromedia Flash Training - there are lots of different sources. But it can be tough to find the right kind of training. Some folks think that books are the best form of Flash training. Others feel that the best Flash training can only be had in a classroom setting. My […]
I’m dreaming of a Lake Tahoe hotel. Not just any old joint, but a four diamond AAA place: Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel. And I’m not dreaming about going there any old time, oh no… I’m thinking of the weekend of September 30th through October 2nd! You got it: GNOMEDEX 4.0! When Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel […]
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the practice of fine-tuning a Web site for it to rank well in the search engine results. As everyone knows, the better your site shows in the search engines, the more traffic you�ll get on your site. With so many companies promising to bring that traffic to your Web site […]
Aside from the infamous Monty Python skit, have you ever met anyone that actually likes spam? Not me. I’ve looked forward to ditching my spammed-out e-mail account for ages. Switching from my old e-mail address (which I’ve had since the dotcom boom) to a new address has allowed me to significantly cut down on the […]
Hard drive data recovery is a topic we often fail to consider until it’s too late. When your hard drive crashes, it takes your data with it. While data recovery services may be able to get your valuable data back from a crashed hard drive, they do so at a price. Once panic mode sets […]
Can you get a DSL connection at your place? I wanted a DSL Internet connection for the longest time. But, I still can’t get DSL service run to Ranchero Indebto. At the time I installed my satellite Internet connection, DSL wasn’t an option in my town … all we had was a one-way cable system […]
Wireless security is an important issue, but like most folks, once I plugged my wireless router in and got it working, I stopped thinking about it. We’ve gone hog wild installing wireless networks in our homes and businesses. But have we thought enough about the security of those wireless networks? I’ll admit it, I haven’t. […]
Need to quickly gather information from a bunch of people? Whether you want to query 10,000 customers or two dozen friends, nothing comes close to web survey software for rapid feedback, data storage, and most importantly, the speed at which you can make use of the information. If you need those answers quickly, there’s no […]
Computer recycling is serious business. And it’s not obscure. We’re all faced with the issue of computer disposal. So how do you deal with it? Do you take the time to recycle your old computers or simply dispose of them in the trash?
“Hi, this is Dave from Customer Service, and I’m calling about the installation of your DirecTV,” the recorded pitch began. “We have you marked down for installation with three receivers, at no cost.” Once again, I had run to the north side of the ranch to pick up the phone, and once again it […]
An acquaintance of mine is looking for a conference call provider. Now I’m quite interested in the subject of conference calling as it relates to web conferencing, so when the topic came up in conversation, I tuned in immediately.
I was amazed to learn that there is a company that provides free conference calls. You read […]
I was watching CNN one night when Lou Dobbs did a segment on outsourcing. To great effect, Lou relayed the heat he’s taken for being vehemently opposed to the practice of outsourcing work overseas. I was amazed to hear the venom that was spewed towards his views.
Satellite Internet service is wonderful for remote locations that are not served by any other broadband connections. In many ways, it’s very cool. You can achieve blistering downloads on large files over a satellite Internet connection. But there are significant caveats.
I’ve dreamed about getting my own T1 line ever since my first net job, in the pre go-go days. At that time, a T1 line was an exotic thing. Very few companies had made the investment in a T1 line back in the mid-90s. These days, big fat connections are everywhere. How cool would […]