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7 Great Add-Ons For Basecamp
January 03, 2013
These 7 apps and add-ons will help you get the most of the Basecamp cloud project management and collaboration platform.
Zuckerberg Photo Flap: 4 Lessons
December 28, 2012
What Randi Zuckerberg's 'private' Facebook photo -- and subsequent Twitter fuming -- can teach the rest of us about social business.
Why One SMB Sticks With Windows XP: Truckload Of Toner
December 27, 2012
For budget-constrained small businesses, the decision to upgrade from XP is complicated by older networks, peripherals, applications, and, in this case, a multi-year stockpile of printer supplies.
7 SMB Technology Predictions For 2013
December 21, 2012
What's in store for small and midsize business technology in the New Year?
8 Modest Proposals For Reducing Email
December 17, 2012
Want to trim corporate email inboxes? Consider these unorthodox ideas.
Ransomware, Social Scams Lead 2013 SMB Security Fears
December 17, 2012
Expect the bad guys to spend more time pursuing small and midsize business (SMB) targets on mobile, cloud, and social platforms, Symantec says.
9 Bargain IT Tools For SMBs
December 14, 2012
Stretch your IT budget with open source and free products and services. Added win: Open source tools' opportunity for customization.
6 Key BYO Skills For SMB IT Pros
December 14, 2012
The bring-your-own era will change the skill set required to manage SMB IT environments. Here are the roles you'll need to embrace to survive.
How The USO Makes Most Of Cloud
December 11, 2012
IT strategy behind the USO's mission to support American troops worldwide includes carefully-built business cases for cloud projects.
4 Smartphone Upgrade Pitfalls For SMBs
December 06, 2012
It's smartphone upgrade time, and my Android is falling apart right on cue. Here are some mistakes I'm hoping to avoid when choosing my next device.
Tumblr Hack: 4 Security Reminders For SMBs
December 04, 2012
Following GNAA's defacing of several thousand Tumblr blogs, take these security reminders to heart -- especially if you use popular publishing platforms.
10 Essential Android Apps For Work, Home
November 30, 2012
Do you use your own Android phone at work? These 10 apps go the distance between home and office.
Windows 8: Let's Not Plan The Funeral Yet
November 28, 2012
Even in tech time, it seems silly to sound the death knell so soon on such a significant overhaul. Did you really expect instant success?
Black Friday, Cyber Monday: 4 SMB Lessons
November 27, 2012
SMBs should mind these tech-focused takeaways from the annual shopping craze.
Black Friday: 5 Tips For Online Traffic Surges
November 21, 2012
Black Friday should remind SMBs to prepare for spikes in website traffic, not just during the busy holiday shopping season but throughout the year.
6 Risks Your BYOD Policy Must Address
November 19, 2012
Strong company policies are a must for managing legal and other risks of personal devices used in the workplace. Are you addressing all the issues?
Windows 8: 8 Big Benefits For SMBs
November 19, 2012
Windows 8 adoption carries some possible trouble and many potential benefits for small and midsize businesses. Use these factors to decide if it's worth the risk.
SMBs Spending on IT, Not New IT Hires
November 14, 2012
Small and midsize business IT budgets continue to grow but hiring remains stagnant. Here's why IT folk should embrace the trend.
9 Ways Skype Professional Network Helps SMBs
November 13, 2012
There's a new professional network on the block: Skype in the Workspace. Here are 9 reasons it's worth a look for small businesses and other users.
3 Virtual LAN Tips For SMBs
November 12, 2012
Virtual LANs aren't just for large organizations with multiple departments. Consider these three scenarios for how they might benefit smaller office environments.
Skype In The Workspace: 3 Key Facts
November 08, 2012
Microsoft's popular Skype videoconferencing service officially goes social with a professional network for SMBs. Here's what you need to know.
When IT Becomes A One Man Show
November 05, 2012
Investment firm Hearthstone laid off its IT team during the economic downturn. CTO Rob Meltz turned to cloud services and virtualization to keep the business running and growing.
Windows 8 Hardware Shopping Adventures
November 01, 2012
Where should SMBs buy new Windows 8 devices? Here are 6 lessons learned from my dive into retail and online options.
Windows 8: 4 Upsides For SMBs
October 25, 2012
What can Microsoft's new OS deliver to small and midsize businesses? Consider the mobile device angles, for starters.
Windows 8: 4 Hurdles For SMBs
October 24, 2012
Windows 8 has a lot to like, but the road to adoption--especially early adoption--could be rocky for some small and midsize businesses.