Keyboard Shortcuts – the not so obvious ones
Task Manager = Ctrl+Shift+Esc
Lock your computer = Windows+L
Close Current Program = Alt+F4
Shows the desktop = Windows+D
Copy image of current window to clipboard = Alt+PrtScn
Is IT in your budget?
So one of the first things you would learn in any beginning finance class is that you need to have a budget. Budgets are invaluable tools for helping you run your business smoothly and efficiently. Have you budgeted for IT?
Rarely has there been technology available like there is today that can help reduce your total cost of ownership of your technology infrastructure. Options like:
- Remote Support plans
- Managed Service plans
- Server virtualization
- SaaS software applications that never need to be “upgraded”
- IT Automation
Regardless of who is doing your IT right now, these are the things that deserve serious evaluation to ensure your being a good IT buyer. Also choosing an IT provider that is Microsoft Certified at minimum and hopefully is a Microsoft Gold Partner will ensure that their technicians are skilled and efficient which translates to you spending your money wisely.
So many facets of your technology infrastructure can now be supported up to a point with level costs. This makes setting your budgets easier. The age of your infrastructure should also be considered when setting a budget. Plan to spend more money to support older systems.
So take some time to budget for IT spending. Who knows maybe you don’t need to spend as much as you fear you do.
New Verizon Wireless Device
Verizon Wireless is about to release a fantastic device! The MiFi. From Novatel wireless, it’s a portable wireless router that will deliver a wifi hotspot to you via Verizon’s 3G wireless network. Much like the usb adapters from Verizon and other wireless providers the MiFi connects to the cell network for DSL like speeds. The difference is that the MiFi doesn’t need to plug into anything and it is a wireless router and WiFi hotspot. So just configure your laptop to connect to the Mifi’s wireless network and you are done. No extra software on your computer or dongles to attach. It’ll give up to 4 hours of connection time and sleeps if not used for 30 minutes. It will be available later this month.
