by Roberta | Oct 7, 2009 | Tech Tips for Small Business
In the November issue of Consumer Reports, the following question was posed in the “Ask Our Experts” Column: “Should I upgrade from my current Vista operating system to the new Windows 7”. The answer the writer gives is essentially...
by Roberta | Aug 8, 2009 | Tech Tips for Small Business
Several of my clients have recently bought new computers with 64-bit versions of Windows. They may not have even realized they were doing so! 64-bit versions of Windows have speed advantages over the 32-bit versions. While the difference between 64-bit and 32-bit...
by Roberta | Jul 20, 2009 | Tech Tips for Small Business
Open Office is a free, legal alternative to MS Office for PCs and Macs. With its suite of programs, you can edit and create Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint files. These files are fully compatible with the MS Office versions, so you can send them to a colleague and...
by Roberta | Jun 30, 2009 | IT for Small Business, Tech Tips for Small Business
There’s an interesting article in the NY Times today about the trend of local governments mandating recycling of electronics. Coming soon to New York and New...
by Roberta | Mar 30, 2009 | Cybersecurity, What's New at Geek Girls IT Services
By now you’ve probably heard about the Conficker (aka Downadup) virus that is supposed to start wreaking havoc some time after April 1st hits. It’s been on 60 Minutes and in the NY Times. What should you do to protect yourself? First, take a deep breath....