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Here it is, the time of year when many columnists feel the need to blurt out their New Year’s resolutions in public. I guess I’m no different. But my New Years resolutions? They’re a bit geeky, of course …
After a month in the paid online survey game, I can tell you unquestionably: you can get paid to take surveys online. But lets get realistic. While the ads scream about making $100 an hour, I haven’t seen anything remotely close to that.
A good content management system (also known as a CMS) whips the tedious tasks of website creation and maintenance into a simplified workflow. There’s no need to be burdened with tedious code work on page after page anymore. With a content management system, you can focus on writing and editing, rather than being bogged down […]
“Is it better to print my digital photos on my own printer or should I send them out?” The answer comes down to the classic printing issues: price, quality, speed and control.
“Is it better to print my digital photos on my own printer or should I send them out?” The answer comes down to the classic printing issues: price, quality, speed and control.
It’s always tough to get everyone in the same place at the same time. It’s often tougher when that time is the holidays. Video conferencing to the rescue! If you can’t get the gang together in the real world, you can use the virtual world to share that holiday spirit. And who better than Microsoft […]
In a service-based business, a service management software package is more than just de rigueur … it’s not a question of appearance, it’s a matter of substance. Success turns on maximizing both resources and billable hours. Service management software lets you put your people where they’re needed as it provides them with the information and […]
Have you run out of time and ideas? Don’t sweat it. There’s still just enough time to get an awesome gift and, best of all, you don’t have to leave your desk (and brave the horrors of the mall) to do it. With just a handful of clicks you can find a scrumptious holiday gift […]
I’ve had it happen again and again. A friend or acquaintance is thinking about starting a little Internet business (whether for fun or profit) and they ask what kind of investment they might expect. The same question comes up over and over, “what kind of ecommerce software should I use?” My answer often shocks them. […]
You’ve been asked to take your show out on the road. But you don’t have the computers you need to get the job done. And there’s no time to push through a purchase order to buy new computers and schedule the shipping. That’s where computer rental services come to the rescue. Computer rental companies supply […]
Can’t find that file? Digital Asset Management (or DAM for short) allows your organization to smartly store and access digital audio, video, images, and other graphics. Generally speaking, digital asset management systems are specialized central databases that allow quick access to non-text data. While the practice of digital asset management first took off with advertising […]
How does the computer know it’s really you? Why when it uses biometric technology, of course! Just put your hands up and look HAL right in the eye. The majority of biometric identification systems use fingerprint or retina scans as authentication. Others may use iris scans, voice patterns, hand geometry, or facial characteristics as the […]
There was a whole lot less pressure when I first wrote about online gift certificates back in late November. The holiday shopping season had just begun in earnest and there was an entire month before Christmas. Time marches on, and as it does, the opportunities for the perfect gift begin to dwindle. The hottest geek […]
So how are we doing? Performance management software allows organizations to objectively answer that age old question, in a business sense. It’s all about gathering and examining information to make informed decisions. As such, performance management is often part of a big-ticket enterprise software solution. A performance management software package allows the big guns to […]
“Hello, this is Randy Williams,” the voice on the other end said. “I’m calling you about a government grant.” I was immediately intrigued. “You’re calling me about a government grant, Randy?” I asked. “Yes, you are eligible for a $5000 government grant,” he replied.
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 […]
Want to wind up your sales people and get them marching in step? Sales force automation (SFA) builds those mundane tasks into a streamlined machine, ready-made to pump up the sales volume. Whether it’s contact management, sales forecasting, order or inventory issues, a good sales force automation system helps keep that machine humming. While some […]
In a business whose existence depends on the goods it purchases and the products it ships, supply chain management software is the vital link that ensures that a well-oiled machine is well-oiled. Whether you need to keep an assembly line rolling or a chain of retail stores humming, supply chain management software controls the complete […]
Back in the day, it was the keys to the executive washroom that signaled you had made it. These days, you’ll need the keys to the executive dashboard to reach that inner circle. Executive dashboards are highly visual applications that provide an instant report on an organization’s health. Because they rely on graphical representations–rather than […]