Dec 16, 2008 | mail, Microsoft, software, WinXP
Lately I’ve seen this message turn up out of nowhere on Windows XP computers that do not run Outlook Express. I don’t know why it’s turning up now after years of staying quiet but it reminds me that Outlook Express is one of several obsolete Windows...
Dec 12, 2008 | file_sharing, Microsoft, photos, software, web_services
Microsoft has released Windows Live Sync, a free utility that syncs folders among two or more computers and makes it possible to share synced folders with others. It is the successor to Foldershare – and really not much more than a facelift for Foldershare. It...
Dec 5, 2008 | computers, domains, mail, Microsoft, mobile, network, OneCare, printers, SBS, security, software
Let me leave a few notes behind about some of the glitches during the migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008. I don’t have many answers but perhaps it will help someone to know that I’m able to commiserate with them. (Loyal clients – this is not aimed...
Dec 4, 2008 | file_sharing, Microsoft, photos, web_services
Windows Live Skydrive has been updated with a new look, 25Gb of free storage space, and new options for storing and sharing photos. There is some integration with an updated version of Windows Live Photo Gallery but I haven’t yet explored how that works. If...
Dec 3, 2008 | domains, IE, Internet, mail, Microsoft, mobile, Outlook, phone, remote, SBS, security
Let me give you a quick overview of the kind of issue that makes it fun to be a consultant.When you go to a web site where any personal information is going to be exchanged, you’re likely to see the web site address change from http:// to https://. The data is...
Dec 2, 2008 | Microsoft, network, SBS
More notes on the new release of Small Business Server 2008. Small businesses have more options than ever before as they grow to 5-10 people and begin to think about adding a server or two. Some businesses will be able to reduce costs by using a hosted mail service...
