Archive for category Simplicity
Online Meetings
Posted by admin in church, Computer Service, File and Data Sharing, how to, Instruction, Internet, news, productivity, Simplicity, Technology & Gadgets, Timesavers, tips, Tools, Tricks & Hacks, Web, Web Applications on May 26, 2011
There is no shortage of online meeting spaces these days. Everyone from Skype to Microsoft Google offers a way to have a face-to-face or screen to screen meeting online. I wrote about one of these online meeting space companies in an earlier post.
One of my favorite services, LogMeIn, has joined the fray with Join.me.
Join.me has a snazzy little website that is dead simple to use, as long as you’re on a Windows-based computer. The function is similar to that of LogMeIn123.com or ZohoAssist.com. The host computer downloads a file to setup the session, then the client enters a 9-digit code into the site to connect. The next time you have occasion for an online meeting, check out Join.me for a simple, free online meeting space.
How to Stream Live University of Tennessee Sports Audio to Your iPhone
Posted by admin in Company & Product Profiles, Computer Service, Downloads, File and Data Sharing, Free Stuff, fun, home, how to, Instruction, Internet, news, productivity, Simplicity, Sports, Technology & Gadgets, Timesavers, tips, Tools, Tricks & Hacks, Web, Web Applications on October 2, 2010
You’ll need two things to stream Tennessee sports audio to your iPhone.
The first is an app that can use an audio source. FStream is a good one. Find it and install it on your iPhone.
The second is an audio stream source. Use this source:
http://st1.webradioworld.net/tunein.php/wecofm/playlist.asx
Now, four steps:
- Copy the source from above.
- Open FStream and go to Favorites.
- Click “Edit”, then “Add new webradio”.
- Give it any name you want, paste the source into the URL field. Encoding doesn’t matter. Hit save.
That’s it. Now, you can go to the Play tab of the FStream app and click on the stream. It should start right away. I have a solid stream even on a weak Edge connection on AT&T.
Calls From Your Computer: Google Voice versus Skype
Posted by admin in Company & Product Profiles, Downloads, Free Stuff, Internet, news, productivity, Simplicity, Technology & Gadgets, Timesavers, tips, Tools, Tricks & Hacks, Web, Web Applications on September 21, 2010
CNET compared two of the most popular voice-over-ip (aka VOIP) services available – Google Voice and Skype. Each service offers its own advantages, and I have my personal favorite, but watch the video below to see who CNET chose as the winner in this contest.
Computer Repair in Knoxville and Maryville, Tennessee
Posted by admin in Company & Product Profiles, Computer Repair, Computer Service, Free Stuff, home, how to, Internet, news, productivity, Security, Simplicity, Technology & Gadgets, Timesavers, tips, Tools, Tricks & Hacks on September 15, 2010
Finding a trustworthy place to get your computer repaired can be a difficult thing to do. Some shops want to keep your computer for weeks at a time, cutting down on your productivity. Others have you wait in a long line just to drop off the computer. It can be a frustrating experience just to talk with someone about your ailing computer.
There is a better solution. Allyte Technology Solutions repairs computers in Knoxville and Maryville, Tennessee. We provide friendly, personal, cost-effective computer service at your location. On-site service allows us to ensure the computer works properly and eliminates the hassle of dealing with messy cables and wires.
Call Allyte Technology Solutions for in-home or in-office computer service. You won’t be disappointed.
Questions to Ask Before Leaving Your Computer for Repair or Service
Posted by admin in Company & Product Profiles, Computer Repair, Computer Service, Email, File and Data Sharing, Free Stuff, home, how to, productivity, Security, Simplicity, Technology & Gadgets, tips, Tricks & Hacks on August 4, 2010
Leaving your computer and its data with a service or repair center can be a little nerve-racking. Your data – email, pictures, music, documents, spreadsheets, presentations – are all contained on this computer and you don’t want it to be vulnerable.
Some service centers will wipe a hard drive clean without thinking twice. When your computer returns to you, it has returned completely to factory settings. A side note – there are some good services available for home and office data backup. They do cost on the front end, but save a ton of time, trouble, and possibly money in the event you need your data restored.
In other cases, the customer may arrive to pickup the computer, only to find exorbitant fees are due for the service. It would have been better to replace the laptop than pay the fees for repair.
To prevent situations like this, there are some key questions you should ask before leaving your computer for repair.
- Will you backup my data before doing work that could compromise it?
- What is the fee for doing a backup for me?
- Will I receive a copy of my data if you wipe the hard drive clean?
- What are the estimated charges for this repair? Can I get that in writing?
- If the charges are significantly more than you estimate, will you let me know before doing the work?
This set of questions is a good place to start when getting service on a laptop or desktop computer. Depending on your service request, you may want to ask more questions.
For good data backup solutions, look at Dropbox, Cobian Backup, ElephantDrive, JungleDisk, Carbonite, and Mozy.
For good computer repair and service, look no further than Allyte Technology Solutions.
iOS4 How To and Guided Tour
Posted by admin in blogs, Company & Product Profiles, Downloads, Email, File and Data Sharing, Free Stuff, home, how to, Instruction, Internet, news, productivity, Security, Simplicity, Technology & Gadgets, Timesavers, tips, Tools, Tricks & Hacks, Web on June 21, 2010
Today the new iOS4 is released for Apples iPhone and iPad. This is a free upgrade. I love free stuff. There are some great new features you should know about in this update.
Here are just a few:
- Multitasking
- Folders
- Improved Email
- iBooks
If you’re ready to update to iOS4, be sure to use iTunes to backup your iPhone/iPod/iPad first. Then check for updates. When the update is available, iTunes will let you know and walk you through the process. I was able to upgrade a little early, thanks to these instructions from Jason Powell.
An excellent walkthrough of the features of iOS4 is in the video below.
Why You Shouldn’t Use LimeWire
Posted by admin in Downloads, File and Data Sharing, Free Stuff, how to, Instruction, Internet, news, productivity, Security, Simplicity, Spam, Technology & Gadgets, Timesavers, tips, Tools, Tricks & Hacks, Web, Web Applications on March 5, 2010
I have seen far too many computers infected with spyware, viruses, trojans, malware, etc. There are numerous ways to end up with the problems caused by malicious software. Unsafe browsing practices, such as visiting untrusted websites and downloading software from untrusted sources are just two of the ways to acquire malicious and damaging software.
On many of the computers I have seen with malicious software, one common piece of software I find is LimeWire. LimeWire is a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) software that allows users to share files. It is a haven for malicious software, pirated music and illegal videos.
Mark Stone has written an excellent piece about LimeWire here.
If you have this software on your computer, do yourself a favor and uninstall it now. It’s not worth the trouble.
Beth’s Blog: How Nonprofit Organizations Can Use Social Media to Power Social Networks for Change
Posted by admin in church, college, Company & Product Profiles, environment, Free Stuff, Instruction, Internet, news, Simplicity, Technology & Gadgets, Web on February 24, 2010
Beth’s Blog is one of the more popular resources for non-profits and socially-conscious organizations. The blog offers practical information and real-life stories about using social media for social change Beth Kanter, the author of the blog, is the CEO of Zoetica, a communication organization intent on “Connecting Organizations with their Networks”.
If you’re responsible for social media in a non-profit or socially-conscious organization, Beth’s Blog is worth adding to your feed reader or checking in on a regular basis.
DimDim Creates a Totally Free Meeting Space Online
Posted by admin in Company & Product Profiles, File and Data Sharing, Free Stuff, how to, images, Instruction, Internet, Simplicity, Technology & Gadgets, Timesavers, tips, Tools, Tricks & Hacks, Web, Web Applications on February 24, 2010
If you’re looking for some space online to meet, look no further than DimDim. This free web service with a funny name offers a comprehensive package for meeting online.
Here are a few highlights:
- No software installation necessary – DimDim runs completely in your browser
- Desktop Sharing
- Use your webcams and microphones for video and conversation
- Record and embed meetings
- Social media integration
A complete run-down of the feature set is available here.
As mentioned above, a free version is available that allows up to 20 users and 1 webcam. Premium, paid packages are available, too. Here is a full-comparison of the packages.