wendy gauntt's tech zest

Why you need QuickBooks

Wendy Gauntt — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:08:15 +0000

I run into a surprising number of companies that rely on spreadsheets or paper ledgers to keep track of their financials. If this is you, PLEASE consider spending the small investment of time and money to switch to QuickBooks! Accounting is a well established field, and it doesn’t change all that much from year to year. [...]

Microsoft vs Google: clash of the titans

Wendy Gauntt — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:19:25 +0000

A question that comes up fairly regularly in the small business world is how to handle email. Most companies start out with a simple POP account, or maybe even a free address from Google, Yahoo, or MSN. It’s an easy way to get started, but at some point you need more – integration with smart [...]

Expand your musical horizons for free

Wendy Gauntt — Sat, 16 May 2009 14:37:29 +0000

I guess I’m getting older…I’m still a big American Idol fan, but I no longer listen to the radio. It seems like the hits I recognize are often a year old before I recognize them. But I’m not ready to settle for a steady diet of “oldies” from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Here are my [...]

Save time: customize your Internet Explorer bookmarks

Wendy Gauntt — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:38:12 +0000

When you do many of the same tasks from day to day, it makes sense to find ways to increase efficiency. With computer-based tasks, it’s all about reducing keystrokes. That may not sound like much, but it’s surprising how these small changes can add up. Since most of us access the Internet regularly for a variety [...]

Lock down your computer security

Wendy Gauntt — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:59:40 +0000

Something all business owners face from time to time is an employee who doesn’t work out. And every so often, one of these employees turns vindictive. As a tech consultant, I’ve heard stories that blow my mind, things I never thought someone would really do. Possibly the worst – an ex-employee from an internet service provider wiped out [...]

Why I love my new wii fit

Wendy Gauntt — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:11:28 +0000

One week ago today I purchased a Wii Fit (and the Wii itself). Being in a techie job, the most active part of my day is walking to and from the office. The rest of the day my butt sits in a chair, no activity in sight. As a hard-core geek, I am proud to say [...]

It’s Earth Day…is your computer saving energy?

Wendy Gauntt — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:37:49 +0000

In honor of Earth Day…here are a few easy tips to save energy by updating settings on your computer. Obviously you can save energy by turning off your computer when you aren’t using it, but even when you are using it there are a variety of settings you can tweak to make the most of your [...]

Website hosting basics

Wendy Gauntt — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:58:46 +0000

I get a lot of questions about website hosting…why do you need it, what is it, who should do it…here are answers to the most common questions. Why do you need website hosting? The answer to that is simple – without hosting, no one can visit your website. What is website hosting? Hosting is basically rented server space. You [...]

Windows Small Business Server

Wendy Gauntt — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:32:28 +0000

Ready for your first server? Every company has different needs, but chances are you’ll end up with a Windows Small Business Server. The reason Microsoft’s Small Business Server is so popular in growing businesses is that it bundles a number of key services all in one. It’s also offered at a very appealing price, far less than [...]

Web designer vs web developer: what’s the difference?

Wendy Gauntt — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:09:14 +0000

There are so many people who claim to build websites…have you ever wondered what’s the difference between a web designer and a web developer? Generally, a web designer focuses primarily on the graphic look of a website. The best ones are trained graphic designers who have chosen to specialize in web design. Most can do at [...]