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.
Sure, there are zillion places to spend your cash online, but the Internet makes it easy to save money, too. Over the past half a year or so, I’ve spent a bit of time writing about ways that you can save online. I’ve compiled some of my favorite money-saving links for you to […]
Email monitoring is a touchy subject among employees and
employers alike. Many employees feel that email is a personal matter
and that their employers have no right to take measures to monitor
email. On the other side of the fence, however, a great many employers
believe that it is fully within their right to use email monitoring
measures. The thought […]
Inventory tracking software is designed to help you keep
a handle on the goods. No matter whether you’re working with supplies,
finished products, spare parts, or consumables, inventory tracking
software will let you know whether the crate has left the dock (or
whether it never got there in the first place). “Do you have any idea
where my order is?” […]
Need to keep track of your rolling stock? Fleet management
software helps you stay on top of that vehicle collection. The latest
fleet management software uses Global Positioning System (GPS)
technology to pinpoint the location of each and every vehicle at any
given point in time. But fleet management software is not all about the
whiz bang stuff. Rather, it […]
I’ve been thinking about joining a wine club. But please don’t get me wrong. I don’t have any snooty aspirations whatsoever. I merely, humbly confess to being more than a bit of a wine moron. A wine club seems like it would make those purchase decisions so much easier. If I joined a wine club, […]
With today’s crop of recruiting software, the memories of
filling out those tedious job applications by hand are but a thing of
the past. Once a job prospect fills out an application online, the
recruiting software kicks into high gear. The best recruiting software
allows for pre-qualification based on job-specific questions. With the
right software, companies screen and rank job […]
Electronic medical records are changing the the face of
health care. With electronic medical records, the obvious goal is
better patient care at reasonable costs. Hastily scribbled (and barely
discernible) paper notes are a thing of the past. Doctors gain access
to patient history and electronic medical records with a few
clicks–whether they’re in the office or not. But lets […]
The cost of gas might be on the way back up, but the cost of renting DVDs online is going down. Netflix started the latest frenzy by announcing a monthly price drop from $21.99 to $17.99. Blockbuster countered by slashing its monthly DVD rental fees from $19.99 down to $17.49. These prices are amazing, to […]
Membership management software is designed to add time to a volunteer’s hectic day. Whether it’s handling sign-ups, dues payments, scheduling, or other functions, if you’re the designated geek in your civic, industry, sports, or other organization, membership management software can make your life a whole lot easier. With the right membership management software, you’ll be […]
Does your organization manage a significant number of contracts? If so, a little automation can go a long way. Contract management software is designed to minimize the risks associated with contract compliance. By using contract management software, your organization can keep a watchful eye on each and every contract. These specialized databases are engineered to […]
I’ve come up with the killer RFID app. This hits home like nothing before. The act of tracking packages in transit or at the discount store pales in importance. The killer RFID app seeks to solve a very simple, yet pervasive problem that affects us all. And it seeks to help us where we need […]
Setting up appointments can be a real pain in the neck. Thankfully, appointment scheduling software is designed to end all of the hassles. While these niche applications started out on the desktop, the new breed of appointment scheduling software uses the ubiquity of the Internet to make life easier for providers and clients alike. […]
Document management software is crucial for businesses that rely on fast access to their records. A comprehensive document management solution often combines scanning, storage, management, and retrieval. Whether they’re accessing service records or medical claims, those businesses that live and die upon the fast retrieval of files have found their document management systems to […]
Call them what you will–schwag, trinkets, or (yawn) promotional items–corporate gifts are a mainstay of the business world. I may be stuck in a time warp, but the Internet Boom (with caps … just like the Ice Age!) surely seemed to be a high point in the world of corporate gifts. My desk drawers overflowed […]
Of all the things that make my life difficult, insomnia can top the chart. I can’t count the number of nights when I haven’t been able to fall asleep. After all these years, it’s clear that stress is at the root of my insomnia. I know this without a doubt. I’ve found that conquering insomnia […]
Time and attendance - those are the words that the man uses to keep track of us while we’re at work (or while we’re not, as the case may be). I remember punching a time clock in my earliest jobs. And then there was the kludgey “accumulator” — a crude time and attendance monitoring system […]
Network monitoring software is an administration tool that is used to keep track of both hardware devices (including modems, routers, and servers) and applications. Want to know what’s happening on your network, even when you’re out of the shop? Network monitoring software is always on the job, working 24/7, as it keeps the bad guys […]
What’s up with Jessica Simpson pushing Proactiv? Okay, I admit to not paying much attention to her music. I honestly couldn’t tell you the names of her big hits. But the fact that she’s now doing television commercials for Proactiv as the cure for her zits? That’s another story. Today’s media stars are hyping product […]
Instantaneous audience polling was perhaps the most interesting (and certainly the most geeky) aspect of last night’s debate. With my mouth agape, I watched with fascination as the networks used instant audience polling to gauge the reaction of the undecided. It was an eye-opener (as well as a jaw-dropper). Technological advances–whether it be wireless transmission […]