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We Infect Our Computers Ourselves

October 5, 2010
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Didn’t bookmark it, but a few weeks back, I saw an article that said greater than 50% of computer infections were no user imposed. What does that mean exactly? It means the people who write and manage software are doing a pretty good job of staying ahead of the hacker crowd, but,we the users,...

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Find a successful case study and…

September 24, 2010
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Read it! Blogging. Not “fast food” like Twitter, not all social like FaceBook, but, as I’ve said in my seminars and coaching: “The Long Form.” Think through the IRS analogy: The 1040EZ gets the issue off your back, but you get more deductions on the 1040. More deductions, more money back, but...

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They show up at the most vulnerable spots…

July 9, 2010
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The "bad guys" on the Internet have long had a habit of finding the biggest security holes with the greatest potential impact. That's one reason why the Apple computer line has remained effectively virus free (I caught at least one in the early Mac...

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As I say: “Who is your voice?”

April 7, 2010
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As I say:  “Who is your voice?”

Image by Getty Images via Daylife In the digital world, you’re putting “content” out for all the World to see, literally. Not only can they see it when you post it, but even when you change your webpages or social media work, trust me, there are places that the dedicated can find the “old”...

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And Where are Your Digits Going After You Die?

February 2, 2010
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And Where are Your Digits Going After You Die?

It’s not the same as “the good old days” any longer…and “we” still don’t like to talk about it. However, if you manage your financial and physical assets via electronic means, do you have a plan to make sure there aren’t problems for those left behind?  Good question, isn’t it? Do you have a business that...

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10 Questions to Answer About Your Social Media Presence

January 13, 2010
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10 Questions to Answer About Your Social Media Presence

Image by Ivan Walsh via Flickr Social media is here for a while.  Just as email is now considered for most, don’t be alarmed by doomsayers who bemoan the “graying” of Facebook.  Of all the email transmitted, about 97% is SPAM, but…we’re still using it to communicate. Below are some questions that may help gauge your...

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Want to Opt Out of Social Media?

January 11, 2010
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Want to Opt Out of Social Media?

Maybe you jumped in and now wonder why.  Maybe you didn’t understand the implication of “what’s said on the ‘net, stays on the ‘net”…or any variety of other reasons now have you wanting to retract your social media presence. Now, you can stop that world and get off, unlike the real one. Over at TechCruch:  Wipe...

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Tuesday Tech Tips

September 15, 2009
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Consider this: Every solution for a business is essentially unique, even when you are using some of the same hardware or software as the next person/company. Within what you are doing, there will be commonality, but…what suits one won’t suit all. What got me thinking of this is a conversation that continued yesterday...

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News You Can Use for Social Media Users

September 5, 2009
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So, as it seems to always has been, people can go beyond the bounds of common sense and good manners, so the Government steps in. Just know, some of this is purposefully brought on by those on the web, we “find” a new way to pump up their position on the search engines. Now...

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Social Media: Why?

August 1, 2009
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Because it’s happening.  Are you a Baby Boomer in business?  Guess what?  Unless your key demographic is other Baby Boomers, you need to get your head into the game, like it or not.  Think of those who rejected cars?  We’re here once more, as the social seismic shift is occuring. I spent a little over...

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