Very Old Computers: Beige boxes are making a comeback either due to nostalgia or because businesses are realizing upgrades require a major investment in software.

Three day weekends are a rarity for me so when I get them I relish the time. I spent most of Saturday cutting a nasty overgrowth of thorn bushes from…

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People vs Technology: I’ve had my job threatened by technology numerous times and, well, I’m no longer scared a computer will leave me unemployed.

My line of work introduces me to people with varying professional backgrounds. Accountants, lawyers, stenographers and too many more from which to pick relies on computers for their day-to-day work.…

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The Technology Business: Owning a repair business is more than just fixing laptops, iPads, PS4 and Xbox’s, I’m constantly juggling vendors and managing inventory

Competitors, sometimes they're a pain and other times they make you think about the way you do business. For the most part I'm on pretty good terms with most of…

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Economics of Technology: The creation of one little piece of electronics impacts our global economy more than we know.

Over the years I've talked about the lifecycle of technology and how it's inevitable new technology becomes old. Cell phones are the perfect example because they have a finite lifecycle,…

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Computerizing your office: Most businesses can make money without computers, I’m willing to bet your office would run just fine without any computers.

"I can't believe my parents ran their business without a computer," exclaimed my friend during a tour of their business in Upstate New York. She was aghast the family business…

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Small Business Computers: It’s hard to make money with a computer, but saving money is a different story. This week I talk about how to save money in productivity with regular maintenance.

Last week I made a promise to talk about ways we can make more money from technology our businesses already own. A customer caught up to me and suggested I…

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