Understand IT Nowhttp://www.understanditnow.comA website dedicated to Information Technology training and how to work for yourself as an IT consultant.enTue, 11 Oct 2011 06:07:19 PDTWordPress http://wordpress.org/Copyright © 2011 Understand IT Now.comIT,Consulting,Information,Technology,Social,Networking,Server,Migration,SEO,Search,Engine,Optimization,Marketing,Scripting,Small,Business,VPN,Podcasting,IT,Security,A,IT,Administrator,Network,Admin,Network,AdministrtorTechnology/Software How-Totom@undstanditnow.comTom Tom noIT,Consulting,Information,Technology,Social,Networking,Server,Migration,SEO,Search,Engine,Optimization,Marketing,Scripting,Small,Business,VPN,Podcasting,IT,Security,A,IT,Administrator,Network,Admin,Network,AdministrtorUnderstand IT NowA podcast dedicated to Information Technology training and how to work for yourself as an IT Consultant.Top 10 Command Line Commands Windows I Usehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UnderstandItNow/~3/96hAjHB-9_s/top-10-command-line-commands-windows-i-useCommand LineQuick TipUtilitiestom@undstanditnow.com (Tom )Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:40:32 PDThttp://www.understanditnow.com/?p=785

Command Line Commands Windows

Command Line Commands Windows

I use a lot of various network commands through the week. I thought it would be good to list some of the command line commands windows I use the most. So here are the Top 10 command line commands windows I use:

1. I use the ipconfig to

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No Run on Start Menu

Why is the Run Missing on the Start Menu in Windows 7?

 

Here is another Windows 7 Quick Tip! I am often asked “what happened to the Run box in Windows 7?” So I thought I would create a step by step post explaining how to bring it back. Here is what to do:

1. In the first image below you

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Scan for Ports

How-to Scan for Ports

Recently I was working at a customer site attempting to troubleshoot file synchronization (DFS) between two file servers at remote locations. DFS stands for Distributed File System which is a Microsoft technology that allows two file servers to appear as one. After 15 minutes of the DFS service running the

]]>Recently I was working at a customer site attempting to troubleshoot file synchronization (DFS) between two file servers at remote locations. DFS stands for Distributed File System which is a Microsoft technology that allows two file servers to appear as one. After 15 minutes of the DFS service running the2http://www.understanditnow.com/how-to-scan-for-ports-on-your-networkTop 10 WordPress Plugins I Recommendhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UnderstandItNow/~3/AOB9JK9COEI/top-10-wordpress-plugins-i-recommendQuick TipUtilitiesWebsitetom@undstanditnow.com (Tom )Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:28:01 PDThttp://www.understanditnow.com/?p=741

Top 10 WordPress Plugins

Top 10 WordPress Plugins

I wanted to talk today about the Top 10 WordPress plugins I recommend. There is no order of importance. Using WordPress plugins extend your blogs capabilities and enhance the appearance. With that said here is what I recommend:

1. Addicted To Live Search – Adds live search with ajax to

]]>I wanted to talk today about the Top 10 WordPress plugins I recommend. There is no order of importance. Using WordPress plugins extend your blogs capabilities and enhance the appearance. With that said here is what I recommend: 1. Addicted To Live Search – Adds live search with ajax to2http://www.understanditnow.com/top-10-wordpress-plugins-i-recommend15 Proven Steps to Increase Business by Cold Calling Part 2http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UnderstandItNow/~3/P382ymzdPcc/15-proven-steps-to-increase-business-by-cold-calling-part-2BusinessMarketingSalestom@undstanditnow.com (Tom )Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:17:26 PDThttp://www.understanditnow.com/?p=725

15 Proven Steps to Increase Business by Cold Calling

In this post of Understand IT Now I continue the discussion started Part 1 – 15 Proven Steps to Increase Business by Cold Calling. Bringing more insightful advice to help generate new business. Here are the remaining cold calling advice topics:

   7. If you leave a voice mail be�

]]>In this post of Understand IT Now I continue the discussion started Part 1 – 15 Proven Steps to Increase Business by Cold Calling. Bringing more insightful advice to help generate new business. Here are the remaining cold calling advice topics:    7. If you leave a voice mail be�0http://www.understanditnow.com/15-proven-steps-to-increase-business-by-cold-calling-part-215 Proven Steps to Increase Business by Cold Calling Part 1http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UnderstandItNow/~3/FsaZ2bqZVLs/15-proven-steps-to-increase-business-by-cold-calling-part-1BusinessMarketingSalestom@undstanditnow.com (Tom )Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:16:10 PDThttp://www.understanditnow.com/?p=716

15 Proven Steps to Increase Business by Cold CallingHaving the greatest idea, product or plans in the world are meaningless unless you can convince someone to buy from you. You might say well I can’t stand sales people because they are pesky and self-serving. I don’t want to be that guy! Perhaps you are right? However without sales

]]>Having the greatest idea, product or plans in the world are meaningless unless you can convince someone to buy from you. You might say well I can’t stand sales people because they are pesky and self-serving. I don’t want to be that guy! Perhaps you are right? However without sales0http://www.understanditnow.com/15-proven-steps-to-increase-business-by-cold-calling-part-1How to Accept Credit Cards for Your Small Businesshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UnderstandItNow/~3/IdU9N2fxhb8/how-to-accept-credit-cards-for-your-small-businessBusinesstom@undstanditnow.com (Tom )Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:38:25 PDThttp://www.understanditnow.com/?p=705

One obstacle you will definitely come across while running a small business is receiving invoice payments in a timely manner. A lot of companies pay anywhere from 30 to 90 days out. These kinds of payment terms can put a small business owner out of business if they are not

]]>One obstacle you will definitely come across while running a small business is receiving invoice payments in a timely manner. A lot of companies pay anywhere from 30 to 90 days out. These kinds of payment terms can put a small business owner out of business if they are not2http://www.understanditnow.com/how-to-accept-credit-cards-for-your-small-businessGoogle – Motorola –Apple – Microsoft – What Gives?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UnderstandItNow/~3/nvRqNeciMq8/google-motorola-apple-microsoft-what-givesBusinessOpiniontom@undstanditnow.com (Tom )Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:03:16 PDThttp://www.understanditnow.com/?p=672

The news of the acquisition of Motorola by Google has been plastered all over the web today. This is exciting news because prior to the acquisition of Motorola Google was primarily in the software business. Developing Android OS software will only go so far before the hardware will have to

]]>The news of the acquisition of Motorola by Google has been plastered all over the web today. This is exciting news because prior to the acquisition of Motorola Google was primarily in the software business. Developing Android OS software will only go so far before the hardware will have to0http://www.understanditnow.com/google-motorola-apple-microsoft-what-gives6 Steps for Increasing Revenue with Existing Customershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UnderstandItNow/~3/0-XmPBzHb5g/6-steps-for-increasing-revenue-with-existing-customersBusinessConsultingtom@undstanditnow.com (Tom )Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:32:44 PDThttp://www.understanditnow.com/?p=658

6 Steps for Increasing Revenue with Existing CustomersI outlined six topics that will help you make more money with your existing customers. These tips will help you regardless of type of business you are in. Here are the topics:

  1. Be polite this sounds like a no brainer but I see IT people cop an attitude when they
]]>I outlined six topics that will help you make more money with your existing customers. These tips will help you regardless of type of business you are in. Here are the topics: Be polite this sounds like a no brainer but I see IT people cop an attitude when they0http://www.understanditnow.com/6-steps-for-increasing-revenue-with-existing-customersKnowing Your Limitshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UnderstandItNow/~3/UUiXv_0sCdY/knowing-your-limitsBusinessConsultingtom@undstanditnow.com (Tom )Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:11:35 PDThttp://www.understanditnow.com/?p=648

Recently I had a customer ask if I wanted to partner with them on their website instead of paying my consulting fee. The website sells products that have tremendous potential. I had thought about it and remembered that I already have two professional commitments my IT consulting business and UnderstandITNow.com

]]>Recently I had a customer ask if I wanted to partner with them on their website instead of paying my consulting fee. The website sells products that have tremendous potential. I had thought about it and remembered that I already have two professional commitments my IT consulting business and UnderstandITNow.com0http://www.understanditnow.com/knowing-your-limitsCopyright © 2011 Understand IT Now.comTom nonadultUnderstand IT Now