With much fanfare, Apple has now unveiled its ‘iPad’ computer. Weighing 1.5 pounds and being 0.5 inch thin, it delivers a 9.7 inch touch screen without the bulk of a traditional laptop.
At this time of year, many technology experts unleash their predictions for the next 12 months. Instead, Computer Troubleshooters surveyed you, our clients, to find out what you want to see in 2010. Your responses did not include house-cleaning robots or flying cars, but focused on better core technology components like security, file sharing and internet browsing. Here’s what you told us will be important in 2010:
Season's Greetings from Everyone at Computer Troubleshooters Riverwood. We really do appreciate your business. Have a wonderful holiday season & a prosperous New Year. Have a wonderful break and we will see you in the new year!
Powerbuys mission is to help Australian small businesses buy the right I.T. products at the best possible price. The true value of PowerBuy is in the ability to deliver substantial savings to their members by negotiating significant discounts with I.T. manufacturers. Powerbuy has years of experience working in senior positions for global I.T. manufacturers, so they know how to negotiate with them.
As we start winding down 2009, it’s time to start thinking about plans for the year to come. For most of us this includes things like financial planning and budgeting, updating our business plan, updating our marketing plan, and perhaps some year-end tax planning too. But have you thought about your 2010 technology plan?
On October 22nd Microsoft launched its Windows 7 Operating System, with all the fanfare and media attention it deserved. Many IT professionals, however, remember when Windows 7’s predecessor, Vista, launched with similar fanfare and positive reviews but quickly became unpopular with users and technicians alike. How has Windows 7 held up in it’s first month of real world usage? Computer Troubleshooters (the world’s largest IT support franchise with almost 500 locations globally) surveyed its franchise network in late November to find out.
sometimes we need to escape the tether of our desk. But what if you need access to files or emails to work on your business challenges?
This month we highlight the things to consider when working away from the office (such as Remote Access and Mobile Email Solutions).
we hope you find this report on the top 10 technology mistakes small
businesses make (and tips for avoiding them) a useful tool
for gauging your business’ technology infrastructure
Having issues
getting used to the Office 2007 ribbon interface?
Use these cheat
sheets to find where different functions have moved to. Simply look at the tab
relating to the old menu and then look at the line corresponding to the command
you were looking for and it will show you where the command has moved to.
This months newsletter highlights some of the new features in Windows 7 to help you be more productive and some of the reasons you may choose to upgrade your PC to Microsofts newest Operating System Windows 7.
Social media allows users to interact with each other and discuss shared interests. Popular social media sites include: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, MySpace, Wikipedia, Digg, Delicious, Friend Feed, Flickr, Ning, Skype, Stumbleupon and many more. However, the three most popular sites include Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn which is what we will discuss this month.
Repeat business comes from providing quality and value, but also from keeping in touch with your clients, reminding them of your services and promoting things you think they can benefit from. Email marketing is an easy and effective way to remain at the top of a customer’s mind for that next transaction, as long as your email marketing messages are appropriate and effective. Although it may seem difficult for a small business to manage an ongoing email marketing campaign, there are many simple and effective tools designed to make this easy and affordable. This month we highlight what to look for in an email marketing tool.
We often get asked “what’s the best anti-virus software?” however that’s like asking a group of people what the best car is. Raise the subject of anti-virus software with a group of computer experts and you will get many different opinions. Here are some things to consider when selecting security software for your computer.
Did you know that you can have all of the business benefits of a server, without physically owning a server? These benefits include a common storage location for shared information, email and calendaring features and remote access, to name a few.
Did you know that when your computer is connected to the internet, it has over 131,000 ports that a hacker could connect to? These ports are like doors in a building and if they arent protected properly, then someone could sneak in without you noticing. If the hacker is not installing a virus, they can still do some serious damage without alerting your security software, including transmitting your personal information. So how do you watch all of these doorways to your information? You need a firewall!
Need email while on the go that inegrates with your exchange server? Then maybe Blackberry professional software is the solution you have been looking for. Click Below for information about our install package.
As the end of the Financial Year approaches we are often thinking of ways of ensuring our business is tax effective, so now is the time to start planning. Here are 6 Tips for IT from Computer Troubleshooters you might consider with advice from your tax advisor
Technology is always changing and evolving, but most businesses cant afford to keep pace with the latest trends. Instead, focus on laying a solid foundation for your business technology, with a plan and a budget for ongoing support, maintenance and replacement. Its just as important to get the technology basics right as it is to have a strong financial or marketing plan. This month we touch on the ten technology basics that should be in place in your business.
Often technologys little problems or hassles are put up with, instead of being given the attention needed to resolve or improve them. Lets start the New Year by dealing with a few areas that can be easily and inexpensively solved. Watch out for part 2 of this article next month.
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Beverly Hills, Narwee,
Riverwood, Mortdale, Peakhurst, Kingsgrove, Lugarno, Padstow, Revesby, Picnic Point,
Bankstown, Condell Park, East Hills, Panania, Georges Hall, Yagoona, Bass Hill,
Villawood, Chester Hill, Sefton
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