Oct 23, 2014 | software, updates, web_services
I’ve been holding out on you. I haven’t told you about one of the best tools in my toolkit when I set up a new computer. Ninite.com is a free service that installs Windows programs quickly and without adware. The Ninite website lists almost a hundred apps, with a...
Sep 15, 2014 | Microsoft, software, Windows Phone 8, Windows tips, Windows8
Windows 8.1 includes six best-of-class apps designed to show off the Windows 8 full-screen Metro environment. Last week Microsoft announced that they will be rebranded as “MSN apps” and made available on additional platforms. Give them a look – each one is beautiful...
Jul 20, 2014 | search, software
X1 Search 8 is a program for searching files and emails. It is not for everyone but there are some law office and small business professionals who will find that it immediately enhances productivity and quickly becomes an essential tool. Windows and Outlook are...
Jul 9, 2014 | mail, Microsoft, Office, Office tips, OneNote, phone, software, tablet, web_services
Microsoft has added yet another nifty feature to make OneNote easier to use. If you send an email to me@onenote.com with a link to a webpage, a screenshot of the webpage will automatically be added to your Quick Notes in OneNote. A few months ago, Microsoft added the...
Jul 2, 2014 | backup, bruceb, business, downtime, SBS, security, Server 2012, software, web_services
I’m pleased to announce that Bruceb Backup Pro is now available for small offices that want maximum protection and fast crisis recovery. All of the details are now available online on brand new web pages. Well, actually it’s all just a lightly-modified rewrite of the...
Jun 29, 2014 | Adobe, hardware, OneDrive, shopping, software
Offices are stepping up their efforts to go paperless by scanning and recycling paper files and incoming documents. For years I have told clients that the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 (previously the ScanSnap S1500) is the best tool for desktop scanning. I knew that from...
