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Written by Helder Machado
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Tuesday, 30 March 2010 20:25 |
Dropbox is software that syncs your files online and across all of your computers
Have you ever needed to share files with many computers or across many locations? Put your files into your Dropbox on one computer, and they'll be instantly available on any of your other computers that you've installed Dropbox on (Windows, Mac, and Linux too!) Because a copy of your files are stored on Dropbox's secure servers, you can also access them from any computer or mobile device using the Dropbox website.
With Dropbox, your files are always in sync. Let's say you're editing a document at home. As soon as you click 'Save', Dropbox will sync this same file to all your other computers (and now your iPhone!) instantly and automatically. It's as if you saved the document to all of your computers. This gives you the freedom to work on any of your computers and always have the files you need.
Dropbox also lets you share files easily. You can easily share entire folders or photo albums with Dropbox. Simply put the folders you want to share in your Dropbox, and invite people to them. You can also send people links to specific files within your Dropbox. This makes Dropbox perfect for team projects.
With Dropbox, online backup is also automatic. Any file you put into your Dropbox folder is automatically backed up to their servers. Even if your computer has a melt-down, your files are safe on Dropbox and can be restored at any time. While their free 2GB account is perfect for backing up your documents, they also offer larger accounts (up to 100GB) for backing up your music and video collections.
Dropbox also lets you go back in time to undelete or undo changes to files. Every time you save a file in Dropbox, Dropbox syncs it to their secure servers. Dropbox keeps a history of every change you make so that you can undo any mistakes and even undelete files. By default, they keep 30 days of history for all your files and they also have an unlimited undo option called "Pack-rat".
I really like Dropbox and feel that it is better than some other solutions because it replaces:
- Emailing file attachments to yourself and other people
- Using USB drives to move files between computers
- Renaming files to keep a history of previous versions
- Complicated backup software and hardware
- And more!
Not convinced yet? Then take a look at their full list of features. Otherwise, give us a call and we'll help you get started. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 20:44 |
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Written by Helder Machado
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Friday, 09 July 2010 13:53 |
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In a ceremony at the office of United States Senator Scott Brown, Guard Support of Massachusetts presented its first low-interest business loan to a Worcester company founded by a member of the Massachusetts National Guard.
Machado Consulting, an IT services company operated by National Guard member Major Helder Machado, received a $40,000 low-interest loan from the non-profit Guard Support's Entrepreneurs' Funding Program for an expansion plan that includes hiring a service-disabled Guard veteran.
"The men and women of the Massachusetts National Guard make great sacrifices to protect and defend our nation, and I congratulate Guard Support of Massachusetts for assisting these brave warriors and their families through programs offering financial support for both the individuals and their small businesses," said Senator Brown, a lieutenant colonel in the National Guard.
Guard Support (www.guardsupport.org) created the Entrepreneurs' Funding Program this year to provide capital to new and growing businesses owned by Guard members. Machado Consulting was selected to receive the maximum $40,000, low-interest, long-term funding loan. Machado plans to use the funding to double the size of his business and add a new employee, with a specific goal of hiring a disabled Guard veteran to perform help desk services.
Machado Consulting provides IT services for small and growing businesses, providing network reliability and high-quality, responsive service for a flat fee. Helder Machado founded his business in 2001 in the basement of his home. Machado, a Major with the 151 Regional Support Group based in Framingham, has doubled the size of his business annually.
"We plan to again double in size this year, but we could not do that without the help of Guard Support. Aside from the low-interest loan, Guard Support has provided access to business experts and advice that has been priceless," said Machado.
To read the complete article, click here:
http://www.guardsupport.org/about_us/news.php?page_function=detail&news_id=39
Photo credits: U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. James C. Lally
http://states.ng.mil/sites/MA/News/Pages/Backing%20National%20Guard%20Entrepreneurs.aspx |
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Last Updated on Friday, 09 July 2010 14:18 |
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Written by Helder Machado
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 06:53 |
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First of all, what is all this hub-a-bub about cloud computing, what exactly is the cloud? "Cloud computing" in a nut shell is basically taking your operating system from your PC and moving it to the web. The Wiki says that cloud computing is a way of computing, via the Internet, that broadly shares computer resources instead of using software and storage on a local PC. Basically your PC runs through a browser and all of your applications and data resides on the Internet. You have access to all of your applications and files no matter where you are and it doesn't matter what computer you connect from. Sounds pretty cool huh? Well it can be for some but stay tuned and we'll see if the future is cloud computing. Microsoft says that by next year, 90% of its employees will be working in the cloud. See Microsoft's CEO, Steve Balmer's statements here: http://tinyurl.com/y9d4tpz It appears that Microsoft may be betting on the cloud. I wonder if there will be a "Windows Cloud". HMMM... |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 08:22 |
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Written by Helder Machado
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Monday, 12 April 2010 20:13 |
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By following a few simple guidelines, you can maintain your computer and keep it running smoothly. This article discusses how to use the tools available in Windows 7, Vista, and XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) to more efficiently maintain your computer and safeguard your privacy when you're online.
1. Free up disk space
2. Speed up access to data
3. Detect and repair disk errors
4. Protect your computer against spyware
5. Learn all about ReadyBoost
To read more of the Microsoft article, click here. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 12 April 2010 20:15 |
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Written by Helder
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Wednesday, 30 June 2010 12:05 |
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Original story written by "DVDBack23".
Until this week, the answer to whether the upcoming Chrome OS could run Windows apps was "no." Which was a bummer for many people. You see, the Chrome OS is completely in "the cloud," so all of the apps had to be accessed through the Chrome Web browser, and installed and "saved" to the Chrome OS.
Fortunately for us, this week, Google software engineers have announced, a feature, "Chromoting", that will give users a chance to access "legacy PC applications" through a remote desktop connection process.
Says the engineer: "We're adding new capabilities all the time. With this functionality (unofficially named "chromoting"), Chrome OS will not only be great platform for running modern web apps, but will also enable you to access legacy PC applications right within the browser. We'll have more details to share on chromoting in the coming month."
While that leaves details on Chromoting scant, most believe that the process will be a sharing function that will require a home/office PC to be kept on, while the Chrome OS computer uses remote access.
Stay tuned.... |
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Last Updated on Friday, 02 July 2010 10:11 |
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