Archive for the ‘Technology’ Category
Most business people want to give the impression that they are up to date with everything in their industry. This means knowing all about the latest technology and keeping ahead of the competition. Has the time arrived where you end your friendship with your laptop computer and compete on a different stage with a tablet computer?
With the number of 0% credit cards available in the market, the small cost of a tablet computer can be spread over a year or more without any interest payments, so what is stopping you from making the new purchase? Did you just think tablets were a glorified toy? [Read more »]
February 2nd, 2012 | News, Technology | No Comments »
Hangouts are just one of the ways in which Google+ is trying to persuade social media users to move over to their network. The aim of these is to bring the thrill of bumping into friends when you are out and about, into the home so that is can happen more often. They allow users to bring up to nine friends into their world to socialise and chat with each other. [Read more »]
October 28th, 2011 | News, Technology | No Comments »
This Tuesday, Google opened up its social network Google+ to all who would like to join. Up until this point it has been by invitation only.
Google+ is Google’s response to Facebook.
The largest issue Google has to deal with is to persuade users who are active in other social networks to regularly use their service as well. [Read more »]
September 21st, 2011 | News, Technology | No Comments »
The Office Depot Small Business Index shows small businesses are increasing in the use of remote work places. The survey was conducted from June 21, 2011 to June 29, 2011 will 1104 small and medium business being interviewed. [Read more »]
August 29th, 2011 | News, Technology | No Comments »
OpenDNS is a service that offers internet filtering at the DNS level. This means that bad sites and/or sites with objectionable content can be stopped at the source, without having to install and update software that may slow down your PC.
What is DNS?
DNS stands for Domain Name System. It is the system for assigning names to computers and devices. This system is needed because the internet is based on a system that assigns complicated number addresses to every website and device on the network.
For example, if you type 74.125.73.106 into your web browser’s address bar, it brings you to Google’s home page. But that’s not very convenient, is it? So the Domain Name System is used to assign names to websites and direct traffic to the right sources. DNS servers that handle this function are scattered all over the world.
What Does OpenDNS Do?
When you are connected to the internet, you are generally automatically assigned the DNS servers from your internet service provider. But after a quick reconfiguration of your router, OpenDNS will handle this function instead.
This is what allows OpenDNS to block unwanted sites before they ever reach you. The malicious domain name is simply not resolved, and your PC never makes contact. Since this filtering is done by OpenDNS, you don’t have to maintain extra software at your company to get this functionality.
By default OpenDNS filters malicious sites that carry viruses, malware, or are involved in phishing scams. They also offer custom filtering of a variety of potentially unwanted sites, from ‘adult’ sites to popular time wasters like Facebook and YouTube.
For basic filtering and DNS service, you can just switch to their DNS servers right away with no sign-up and forget about it. By creating an account, though, you can set up custom web filtering and have access to a control panel that provides a wealth of information about internet activity at your company.
OpenDNS has a great set of free services available for small businesses; find out more at their Free DNS for Work page.
August 19th, 2011 | News, Technology | 1 Comment »
Google search result listings have recently been re-designed for browsing on a tablet (iPad and Android models).
The layout of search result pages now better accommodates browsing and clicking with a finger, featuring a simplified layout and more room between page elements like links and buttons for easier navigation.
Other enhancements include larger, quicker loading image thumbnails and continuous scroll support. Portrait and landscape view are supported, and the new features are being rolled out in 36 languages.
Go to google.com of course, to try it out on your tablet.
August 9th, 2011 | News, Technology | No Comments »
New HP Business Notebooks
HP PROBOOK 6555B BUSINESS NOTEBOOK AMD:P520/ATIIX2-2.3G 4096MB/2-DIMM
160GB/7200RPM LS/DVDRW MR 56K GBE 802.11B/G/N TPM
ATI-RADEONHD4250/256MB 15.6HD W7P-64 6-CELL 5.5LBS W/ HP LAPTOP BAG
3YR $480
HP PROBOOK 4320S BUSINESS NOTEBOOK INTEL:I3-370M/CI3-2.40G
2048MB/1-DIMM 250GB/7200RPM DVDRW MR GBE 802.11B/G/N+BT TPM WEBCAM
INTEL-HDIGP/763MB 13.3AGHD W7P-64 9-CELL 4.7LBS 1YR $560
HP PROBOOK 4320S BUSINESS NOTEBOOK INTEL:I3-370M/CI3-2.40G
2048MB/1-DIMM 320GB/7200RPM DVDRW MR GBE 802.11B/G/N+BT TPM WEBCAM
INTEL-HDIGP/763MB 13.3AGHD W7P-64 6-CELL 4.7LBS 1YR $565
HP PROBOOK 4320S BUSINESS NOTEBOOK INTEL:I3-380M/CI3-2.53G
2048MB/1-DIMM 320GB/7200RPM DVDRW MR GBE 802.11B/G/N+BT TPM WEBCAM
INTEL-HDIGP/763MB 13.3AGHD W7P-64 6-CELL 4.7LBS 1YR $575
HP ELITEBOOK 8440P BUSINESS NOTEBOOK INTEL:I5-520M/CI5-2.40G
4096MB/2-DIMM 250GB/7200RPM LS/DVDRW MR 56K GBE 802.11A/B/G/N+BT FPR
TPM WEBCAM NVIDIA-NVS3100/512MB 14AGHD+ W7P-32 6-CELL 4.7LBS 3YR $848
New lenovo Business Notebooks
LENOVO THINKPAD T410/2522 BUSINESS NOTEBOOK INTEL:I5-520M/CI5-2.40G
4096MB/2-DIMM 320GB/7200RPM DVDRW MR GBE 802.11A/G/N WEBCAM
INTEL-HDIGP/1696MB 14WXGA W7P-32 9-CELL 5.2LBS 1YR $745
Laptop Memory Upgrades (new with lifetime warranty)
4GB DDR3 1333 SODIMM $23.50
2GB DDR3 1333 SODIMM $13.50
Laptop Hard Drive Upgrades (new with 1 year warranty)
500GB 2.5″ SATA Laptop HDD $62
750GB 2.5″ SATA Laptop HDD $90
90w Universal Power Supply (new) $24
New Lenovo Business Towers
LENOVO THINKCENTRE M58E/7268 BUSINESS PC MT INTEL:E5400/PDC-2.70G
2048MB/1-DIMM 250GB/7200RPM-SATA DVDRW GBE INTEL-GMA4500/DVMT5.0
W7P-32 1YR $368
LENOVO THINKCENTRE M58P/7483 BUSINESS PC SFF INTEL:E8500/C2D-3.16G
2048MB/2-DIMM 160GB/7200RPM-SATA DVD-ROM GBE NVIDIA-GEFORCE310/256MB
W7P-32 1YR $379
LENOVO THINKCENTRE M58E/7298 BUSINESS PC MT INTEL:E8400/C2D-3.00G
2048MB/1-DIMM 160GB/7200RPM-SATA DVDRW GBE INTEL-GMA4500/DVMT5.0 XP
PRO-32 1YR $400
LENOVO THINKCENTRE M58E/7408 BUSINESS PC SFF INTEL:Q9500/C2Q-2.83G
2048MB/1-DIMM 160GB/7200RPM-SATA DVD-ROM GBE INTEL-GMA4500MHD/DVMT5.0
W7P-32 1YR $460
Bundle Internet Security
2012 Panda Internet Security OEM $18
2011 Trend Micro Internet Security (3 user) OEM $15
New HP Business Notebooks
August 5th, 2011 | Technology | No Comments »
Business networking service LinkedIn recently added a feature that lets job seekers quickly apply for a job using a new “Apply with LinkedIn” button. The website plugin is free and allows job applicants with LinkedIn accounts to quickly apply for a position by grabbing information from the existing profile.
Applicants can edit their profile before submitting an application, and can track the jobs they’ve applied for in their LinkedIn profile. Employers can also request additional information from applicants before accepting.
More details and the free plug-in can be found here »
August 1st, 2011 | News, Technology | No Comments »
The IDrive online backup service recently released a free Android app for mobile devices that lets you manage and view your backups. The software allows IDrive users to monitor backup status and sizes, search files, share and download files on the go.
The app required Android version 1.6 or higher. A free version is also available for iPhone (iOS 3.2 or higher).
August 1st, 2011 | News, Technology | No Comments »
Gmail has added support for multiple voice and video calls, including incoming call notifications and the ability to put calls on hold and then resume them. The feature works for PC to PC voice and video calls, as well as PC to phone calls. Read more at the official Gmail blog »
August 1st, 2011 | News, Technology | No Comments »
