Small Business Computing Staff

Entrepreneur: Choosing A Mobile Computer: Netbook Or Notebook Despite falling prices and a supposedly ‘commoditized’ market, choosing a new portable computer is more difficult than ever. Which makes more sense for your small business – netbook or full-size laptop? “Buying computers can be a trying experience for any small business. And it’s not the prices […]

CNet: Mozy Online Backup Gets Even Better The new software version allows users to simultaneously back up data to Mozy servers online and to a local drive. The software is also faster, reviewer Stephen Shankland says. “EMC’s Mozy online backup service just got a lot more compelling–because it’s not just online anymore. Version 2.0 of […]

PCWorld: Protecting Your E-mail Accounts From Scammers MacWorld’s Christopher Breen responds to a reader’s query about how to protect herself from being victimized again by scammers who sent all her contacts e-mails begging for funds to bail her out of a fictional emergency. “Reader Deb Ward is the victim of an increasingly common scam. She […]

PCWorld: How The Latest Browser Wars Affect The Rest Of Us As browser and operating system makers fight it out over Web surfing features, users will feel some of the brunt – they may need to constantly upgrade to have access to all the features the Web has to offer. “Web video without ads? No […]

ITBusinessEdge: Search Engine Optimization For SMBs – Leveling The Playing Field Search engine optimization (SEO) – tweaking website content so the site appears higher in search engine hit lists – can help small businesses compete with large ones, says British Web marketing guru David Mill. “Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, is a niche that has […]

PCWorld: Skype Group Video Chat – Get It While It’s Free Group video chats can be a great way for small business teams to meet without traveling. Skype, one of the best and cheapest online conferencing solutions, now adds video into the mix for group calls. Skype will start charging for it as soon as […]

PCWorld: Review – Syncing.net Home Outlook Synchronization Tool Syncing.net Home – as distinct from more expensive “professional” editions – is “well worth the price” if you need to keep Outlook synchronized between two or three different computers, this reviewer says. “If you use Microsoft Outlook on more than one PC, you’re an unlucky soul. Trying […]

InformationWeek: Getting The Most From Software As A Service Michael Healey, president of Yeoman Technology Group, an engineering and research firm, talks about some of the fixable problems with SaaS – vendor management, security, business continuity, etc. – and how to ensure they don’t trip up your SaaS strategy. “Software as a service is hot, […]

SocialMediaToday: Social Marketing With Google Maps For Local Businesses The tips include posting coupons to Google Maps so users see your deals, and developing your own ‘route’ for customers to try, with stops at neighboring businesses to take advantage of their deals. “There are so many creative ways for local businesses to get creative about […]

TechWeb: Managing The Cloud, Part II Everything you ever wanted to know about the cloud, and more. Author Charles Babcock explains what defines cloud computing, including ‘elasticity’ in availability of computing power and the use of low-cost PC components to build cloud computing centers. “Much of what we’ve covered so far about cloud computing could […]

PCmag@Work (Small Business): Why Office 2010 Trumps Google Apps For SMBs, Sometimes The ability to create more complex spreadsheets in Excel, superior security and better graphics capabililities are among the reasons Lynn suggests the new Office 2010 might be a better bet than Google Apps for many small business. “Microsoft Office 2010 became available for […]

PCmag@Work (Small Business): Roudup – Small Business Accounting Software The roundup includes reviews of packaged software solutions ranging in price from $300 to $350 from mainstream providers such as Intuit and Sage, and online solutions ranging in price from free to $150 a month. “Small businesses seeking to move beyond ink and paper or to […]