Does your cloud storage provider hold the keys to your data?
By Patrick Lambert April 10, 2012, 6:20 AM PDT Takeaway: Patrick Lambert looks at some recent cloud data breaches and our approach to safeguarding data that is trusted to cloud providers. Take the poll about what data, if any, you trust to the cloud. It’s interesting how …
10 reasons NOT to block social networking at work
By Jack Wallen March 27, 2012, 7:30 AM PDT Takeaway: Jack Wallen says employees should have access to social networking sites at work. See if you agree with his reasoning and take our poll to let us know where you stand. I get it… You’re completely convinced …
5 things IT workers should be worried about as they move to Windows 7
By Guest Contributor April 21, 2011, 10:32 AM PDT Takeaway: Aaron Suzuki, CEO of Prowess, argues that migrating to Windows 7 has to be systematic and well thought out, and you have to be prepared to address five specific problems. By Aaron Suzuki I recently caught up …
Microsoft should demystify their software licensing process
By Debra Littlejohn Shinder March 27, 2012, 12:07 PM PDT Takeaway: Microsoft could, and should, take the lead in simplifying the licensing process for consumers and for businesses. Most people grew up in a society where products are bought and sold. The butcher cuts up meat and …
Cool iPhone 4S Siri tips
If you own an iPhone 4S (or if you’re a fan of The Big Bang Theory) you probably have encountered Siri, which stands for Speech Interpretation and Recognition Interface. This is a fancy way of saying that it’s a virtual (voice activated) personal assistant and knowledge navigator …
10 must-have Android apps
By Jack Wallen January 25, 2012, 11:12 AM PST Takeaway: As Android has evolved, its apps have improved and proliferated. Jack Wallen has created a new list of apps you’ll want to install on your tablet or phone. There’s an old French saying (one I first heard …
Facing down the Ramnit virus on Facebook: Tips for protection and clean-up
By Bob Eisenhardt January 23, 2012, 12:55 PM PST Takeaway: Bob Eisenhardt explains how the Facebook virus Ramnit works, why it’s so bad, and how it can affect much more than a Facebook account. Ramnit is advertised as a lethal virus for attacking Facebook, having stolen 45,000 …
10 things you should do when you get a new Windows laptop
By Brien Posey January 12, 2012, 12:56 PM PST Takeaway: Before you take a new laptop on the road, make sure it’s correctly configured, secured, and provisioned to meet your needs. I recently replaced my laptop with a newer model, and I went through a number of …
The first 5 apps to install on your iMAC
By Scott Lowe January 9, 2012, 3:12 PM PST Takeaway: Once you move beyond the basics when provisioning a new Mac, certain apps jump to the top of the list. Here are a few good ones to consider. Over the past few years, I’ve changed. Whereas I …
Configuring Email Rules for Apple Mail
By Erik Eckel January 6, 2012, 7:00 AM PST Takeaway: Erik Eckel explains the steps to creating flexible mail-handling rules in Mac Mail. Most business users are familiar with Microsoft Outlook rules. Many might be surprised to learn Mac Mail, the default email application included with Mac …