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Working With Subprojects And Master Projects

nag.araj@computeruser.com (Ioan Lucian) — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:24:11 +0000

Managing projects is not a trivial job. You need to have the necessary skills, experience and of course the right project management tools to help you. But when it comes to managing large projects things are becoming even more complicated.

Free Alternatives to Costly Software

nag.araj@computeruser.com (Frank Johnson) — Tue, 22 May 2012 07:25:43 +0000

Small and medium enterprises often spend thousands of dollars on purchasing software and applications for their systems. Though paid for software is always considered sophisticated and effective, there are several free alternatives that you can use without compromising on the quality of work on your systems. Frank Johnson delves into a few good options that you can use in your office.

Top 10 Tips for Outlook

nag.araj@computeruser.com (Frank Johnson) — Wed, 02 May 2012 07:37:57 +0000

As a personal information manager from Microsoft, Outlook is available both as a separate application as also a part of the Microsoft Office suite. The latest versions of this application are Microsoft Outlook 2010 for Windows and Microsoft Office Outlook 2011 for Mac. Frank Johnson offers a few tips to those who wish to maximize their efficiency by making the most of MS Outlook features.

Steps to Follow if MS Access File Giving Fatal System Error Instead of Opening

nag.araj@computeruser.com (Laren) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:50:40 +0000

MS Office Access is a highly reliable database management system that enables users to create tables, queries, reports and forms. It allows users to import and export information in different formats and can be linked to data for running queries and creating reports. But with all the functions that it performs, it is likely to fail at times, causing the operating system or the application to stop responding. This may lead to corruption or damage of the file. In order to handle it, Access repair

Payback Power: ROI Drives Unified Communications Implementation

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:36:55 +0000

As businesses consider their IT budgets, a growing number of organizations are deploying unified communications (UC) solutions – integrated voice, data, messaging, conferencing, and collaboration services over converged networks. The reason? Return on investment. In fact, a recent CDW report found that UC implementation rates doubled from 2010 to 2011, with 16 percent of orga

Intuitive New Tool Empowers End-Users to Find and Fix Broken Links After a Microsoft Office Upgrade

nag.araj@computeruser.com (Shawn Allaway, ConverterTechnology) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:55:38 +0000

I’m always surprised by the reaction we get when discussing the risks of broken links as part of planning for a Microsoft Office upgrade. When we bring up the topic with a project team’s IT leaders as part of a prudent and methodical planning process, it’s usually met with blank stares, shoulder shrugs and general indifference. I find this reaction surprising since broken links are often a widespread – and sometimes chronic – problem during a

Avoid common Drupal hosting mistakes for a reliable and secure site

nag.araj@computeruser.com (Jason Burnett) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:22:18 +0000

It seems everyone has fallen for Drupal, the open-source website content management system. Behind some of the most powerful people on the planet -- from the leader of the free world and WhiteHouse.gov to teen sensation Justin at bieberfever.com – you’ll find Drupal, one of the most durable, feature-rich and customizable applications in use.

Channels: New Roles and Development

nag.araj@computeruser.com (Asheesh Pandia) — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:02:55 +0000

Though direct channel offers great control on entire sales process to an organization, it is becoming excessively expensive as compared to the indirect channels day by day. Especially for SMEs, cost is a key consideration. Given that and other factors such as rise of Social Media, a noticeable shift has been happening in the role that channel partners take on. There is an extended reach and presence; partners are much closer to customers than ever before. Amidst the clutter, cust

Top 10 Bummers about Facebook's Timeline

nag.araj@computeruser.com (Elli) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:31:54 +0000

Started in February 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, it’s still hard to believe that Facebook is less than ten years old—with over 800 million users around the globe. The granddaddy of all social networks, Facebook is always evolving, even though many of us wish it wouldn’t. You finally get used to some of the features—maybe gain a little skill in how to navigate your account and BAM, it changes again.

New Years Resolutions: 10 Ways to Keep Your Business Safe

nag.araj@computeruser.com (Stan Oien, manager of security solutions, CDW) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:25:31 +0000

Ringing in the New Year is often synonymous with making resolutions to improve upon the prior year. While IT professionals – like the rest of us – may resolve to eat healthier or save up for a new house, protecting their business’s safety belongs at the top of their professional resolution list. As businesses face growing daily threats from a barrage of cybersecurity dangers, further enhanced by the expanded use of mobile devices and BYOD (bring you

Dream of striking it rich on the internet It is possible with Network Marketing

nag.araj@computeruser.com (Niques tech) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:30:07 +0000

Many people dream of creating a new internet sensation such as Google, Amazon, Facebook or Twitter. There are indeed people who just happen to have an idea which appeals to the masses at the right time and the rest becomes history. Just such a story is Facebook which grabbed the students attention and rapidly rolled out so that, as at January 2012 there are over 800 million active Facebook users.

Centralizing Your Business Data

nag.araj@computeruser.com (Frank Johnson) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:27:51 +0000

Consolidating information in a centralized database helps a business to maintain interoperability between present and future applications. It reduces information management costs for duplication and provides access to more complete information and enhancing overall efficiency of the organization. Frank Johnson delves deeper into the concept of centralizing business data.

The Move from PBX to VoIP

nag.araj@computeruser.com (Sheena Finnegan, Cisco presales engineer, CDW) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:53:02 +0000

Telephone systems are critically important to any business, and refreshing your technology can be a daunting task. Small and midsized businesses (SMBs) considering an upgrade from a PBX to VoIP can breathe easy knowing that the benefits of this switch are clear – and, with proper planning, the implementation is nothing to be afraid of.

Getting started
There are many factors SMBs should consider when transitioning from a PBX en

To Build or to Buy ? That is the Question

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:40:14 +0000

As many small and medium-sized businesses move to the cloud, is it smart to pass up data center colocation?
For years, organizations of all sizes have debated the question of whether to build or buy data centers, and small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) also have several cost-saving outsourcing options from which to choose, not least among them cloud computing.

Productivity All-Stars

nag.araj@computeruser.com (Jill Billhorn, CDW vice president, small business) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:00:00 +0000

Three key players that can give your business the boost it needs to stay in the game
It’s always a challenge to be the underdog, especially when the competition is more experienced and highly skilled. Business professionals from small businesses often have to work harder to yield the same results as a large business. To keep up with the competition, they must constantly search for new and innovative ways to lower costs and increase productivity.