The last post I did was a little stodgy and business-like, so I wanted to lighten things up a bit and write about things techs do for recreation. First off, I'm a big Redditor. For those uninitiated in the ways of Reddit, Reddit.com is a site where people can submit links and other people can
Hourly Computer Repair Versus IT Contracts
Today I thought I would write about something that really hits home with me: billing. GetMorePC does hourly billing for work done for clients, either onsite or offsite. This hourly rate is set at a fair market price that maintains a competitive edge while still making work worthwhile. I want to
Free Office Alternatives
Everyone knows what Microsoft Office is: think Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. These basic programs are assumed by many to come pre-installed on new computers. Some folks have even called Windows (the operating system) Office (the application suite) by accident, thinking they were the same
Electricity and Its Effects on Electronics
I thought it would be suiting today, after our long stint of storms last night, to talk about correct electrical usage during storms. First off, the safest electronic device during a storm is an unplugged electronic device. To unplug the device, simply remove the power cord from the wall. This also
Review of Quickbooks Pro 2011
For this week I thought I would review Intuit Quickbooks Pro 2011. I just bought this for around $169, since I was an existing Quickbooks user. They gave me a slight discount, which is not bad considering they're telling me I have to upgrade. The install went smoothly over my Quickbooks 2008 install
Smart Users Guide to Smart Phones
So you’re in the market for a new smart phone, but feel like a dummy? Let me help you make your decision, or at least get better informed. You are not alone. Chances are, you know someone who owns a smart phone. Think of them: probably in glasses, wearing stylistically chic clothing that
Your Online Life
This week I want to go over some applications for managing your online life. I want to outline some apps that are necessary, no matter what your platform, whether it be a desktop PC or an iPhone. In today’s highly connected world (cliche, I know), it becomes more and more important to manage your