Misbehaving Computer Opportunity to Backup Data
When it comes to a misbehaving computer, take advantage of the moment and backup important data!
Conversations Used as Marketing
At the recent Bakersfield Business Referral Network meet up–there were discussions started regarding what marketing and tools other owners use to find new business and clients. There was some great brainstorming going on, but not nearly enough time to discuss the massive changes and shifts happening on the Internet. Thus, the reason I was inspired to …
How do you deal with Content Overload?
Lately, I’ve been trying to figure out how to deal with personal content overload. I searched for similar articles and found a couple here and here. And while tools to make it easier is one solution, I’m coming to the realization that it’s more of a discipline issue more than anything.
Restoring vs. Cleaning Computer after Infected by Virus
I’ve noticed for quite some time that many of the local Bakersfield computer techs (and I’m sure elsewhere) have been pushing to ‘clean’ Windows-based computers of viruses. What I find interesting is few technicians focus on restoring a computer back to its original state. In my opinion and experience, cleaning a computer should be the …
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Open Letter to FOX, Rupert Murdoch, and Fringe Producers
Dear FOX Broadcasting Company, Rupert Murdoch, and producers of Fringe: I’m wondering if you’ve ever heard of DVRs? You know, the device that nearly 1/3 of people are now using to record content and watch at their leisure?
Nonprofit Agencies can Learn from Tech Startup Challenges
I attended a United Way grant workshop this morning, and as is the case for many nonprofit agencies, most will be dealing with reduced budgets this year, and more than likely for future years. Not only was there talk of agencies running leaner and meaner, but two other points that were mentioned were in regard …
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Future Volume of In-House PC Warranty Repair
Recently, some in-house warranty customers have been asking me if the economy has reduced volume. Right off the bat, I realized that in the majority of these calls this does not currently affect me because in terms of the computers I usually work on, I’m somewhat living in the past.
2009 Bakersfield Computer Goals, Projects, and Ideas
This year I’m going to do something a little different and not only post some of my goals for 2009, but also offer up some project and business ideas that all I’ve been doing is keeping to myself.
Google Street View in Bakersfield
‘Most’ of Bakersfield is now part of a limited Google map feature called Street View. In its LatLon Blog, Google recently announced adding the Street View feature for the California cities of Bakersfield, Fresno, Sacramento, and Stockton.
WordPress Plugin for DonorsChoose.org
I recently found the website, donorschoose.org, which allows educators to create proposals for classroom project materials. Once the proposal is approved, it is posted on the donorschoose.org website, where individuals can then fund the project by donating money.