In today’s difficult economy, many firms are investigating paths to cut back their e-mail costs by switching their e-mail system or changing to a far lower-cost e-mail cloud service. One challenge in moving from one e-mail solution (such as Microsoft Exchange) to another (such as Google Apps or hosted Exchange) is what to do with the company’s old e-mail information and how to make a smooth transition without interrupting users or overburdening the IT staff.
E-mail migration enables companies to switch e-mail solutions without fear of losing their historical e-mail information. Some migrating e-mail solutions also provide continual, clear e-mail replication so that instead of a single point-in-time migration rollover, users benefit from ongoing mailbox co-existence and seamless transition.
Today vendors offer different e-mail solutions and migration tools to provide e-mail freedom and portability. You can simply find the best e-mail migration software online by doing a Internet search. E-mail service suppliers such as Google and Microsoft offer their own custom tools. Vendors offer different migration capabilities, consider the following key standards in your evaluation process: Does the migration tool force a single, knife-edge rollover or enable mailbox co-existence? Does the e-mail solution migrate email, contacts and calendars or simply e-mail? Can the software be employed at the server level to enable simple installation and management of larger user groups? Rather than buying and maintaining the software internally, you may also want to consider hiring a migration service which does all of the work for you without requiring internal structure.
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Monday, April 12th, 2010The Advantages of Remote Network Support
Monday, April 12th, 2010There are many times that issues come up with a computer and tech support needs to come out and fix it. Sometimes the network support person either does not have the resources to go out to the site, or they simply do not really want to. Either way, remote network support is a method to solve that issue. But what is remote network support?
There are roughly 30 different remote network support applications out there, and some are much better than others. One of the most popular out there is VNC, and the private edition is perfectly free. If you need to use it on a massive network however, you will need to get a business copy of the product.
Remote network support was not always a graphical affair. In reality it began with a well known program called SSH which was used on the Linux system software, at least in the general public domain at any rate. In those days it was executed through a command line interface, implying that it required precise control and understanding of the operating system.Today it is far easier to access another computer, although there are many security precautions in place with most programs.
There are so many benefits to this type of software. It even allows a tech support employee to work on multiple PCs at the same time. Overall, it saves money, which is what a good company should be all about. Look into some of the different choices out there and see what will suit you the best. Remember that there are plenty of different packages for each software choice, some which may provide options you want, and some that you do not.
Reformatting Your Computer
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009If all fails, then consider reformatting your computer. This would require you to wipe everything from your computer and restore it to how it was when you first got it. Before you do this, however, make sure you back up any file that you don’t want to lose, because after you do this, there isn’t anyway to get those files back. You should burn it into a disk or save it into another hard drive. Unless you built your own computer from scratch, most computers come with installation CDs just for this. They will reinstall Windows and any program it had when you first got it. Unless there is a problem with one of your computer hardware, your computer will run just like new, or as close as you can get to it.
Clean Up Malware
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009Malicious software, or malware, can also cause your computer to not run at its best. Most of these types of software get into your computer while you are surfing the internet. Certain sites are made for this purpose. You may not always realize that it’s there, but as they pile up, they use more and more of your memory and cause your computer to run slower than usual. There are lots of software that you can get to remove these malware. Some of them you have to pay for to get the best results out of. There are some free anti-virus softwares that remove practically all of them, so do your research.
Google Chrome OS (GCos)
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
Google is making a noise in announcing a new project – the Google Chrome Operating System in its effort to venture into the world of operating systems alongside the giant Microsoft, Mac OSX from Apple, Fedora and Ubuntu from the open-source community. The new operating system attempts to challenge the dominance of Microsoft’s Windows system.
The Google Chrome OS (GCos) is now under development and will be an open-source, lightweight operating system that will be targeted toward netbooks – the smaller, no-frills, low-cost version of laptops. Netbooks are Atom- powered mini-computers such as ASUS EEEPC, MSI Wind and so on.
The new Google Chrome Operating System will be running on top of a Linux kernel and as Google announced it will be absolutely free as it will be open-source like Fedora and Ubuntu.
Google already has an existing operating system with a moniker “Android” which was designed to work across a variety of devices from phones, to set-top boxes to netbooks. If you want to give Google Android a try without buying a T-Mobile G1/G2/G3 or netbook, you can download a LiveCD disc image of the “Android” from the internet. Just burn the image to a disc, insert it in your CD or DVD ROM drive, reboot your computer and let it boot from the CD or DVD ROM drive so that you can check out Android without installing it or affecting any files on your PC. The image was also tested working on Virtual Machine, VirtualBox and VMware platforms.
The Google Chrome Operating System is targeted for people who spend most of their time on the internet, and is being designed to power computers ranging from netbooks to full-size desktop systems.
Speed, simplicity and security are the key factors of the new Google Chrome OS. The new OS will be designed to be fast and lightweight and to startup and get you on the web in a few seconds. The user interface will be minimal and as what they did in Google Chrome browser, they will be going back to the basics and completely redesigning underlying security of the new Operating System so that users don’t have to deal with viruses, malware and security updates.
I was able to test and use different distributions of open-source operating systems that are already available. Each one has its weaknesses and strong points. Google has a lot of work to do and will definitely need a lot of help from the open-source community to realize their vision.
This will create a lot of hype, but it will surely take some time before we see the new Google Chrome OS running on netbooks. Let’s wait and see what Google has to offer with this new Operating System. It’s going to be a tough job for Google, but let’s see if they will keep their word.
Google has plans to release their free open-source operating system during the second half of 2010.
Windows 7
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009Windows Vista and Windows 7 have much in common. They are based on the same architecture and share similar features, functions and programs. However, in Windows 7 Microsoft has fixed many of the issues found in Windows Vista that made many Windows XP users hesitant to upgrade. That means we shouldn’t see the compatibility hassles we saw with Vista. Microsoft has certainly addressed many of the complaints surrounding Vista, such as the lack of backward compatibility, the lengthy start-up and install times, the large disk and memory footprint. Microsoft has also added a number of new interface helpers that will make the new OS more pleasurable and efficient to use.
Windows 7 is the latest offering from Microsoft as its new operating system. It contains much of the functionality and features of Vista, but also is streamlined to run faster and avoid some of Vista’s problems. For those considering upgrading to Windows 7, it is important to understand what’s new with Windows 7 as well as what are the minimum requirements in order to have a successful upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7.
If you use Windows Vista right now, but are thinking of upgrading to Windows 7, you need to make sure that your current system has what it takes to run the new operating system. Depending on your hardware and current edition of Vista, you can make use of the Upgrade option during Windows 7 installation to upgrade from Windows Vista to a corresponding version of Windows 7.
Upgrading is the most convenient way to get Windows 7 up and running on our computer, because it keeps your files, settings and programs intact from where Vista is in place. Windows 7 offers a compelling combination of faster boot times, improved responsiveness, and several fun and practical user interface enhancements.
If your current edition of Windows Vista can’t be upgraded to the edition of Windows 7 that you want to use, you can still install Windows 7 by using the custom installation instead. Take note however, that the Custom installation doesn’t preserve your files, programs and settings. For the step-by-step guide on how to perform a custom installation by visiting Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 (custom installation).
Systems running Microsoft Windows Vista OS, particularly the Home Premium most likely meet the current requirements of Windows 7.
Here are some installation options to upgrade to Windows 7.
Most desktops or laptops bought in 2006 or later should be able to run Windows 7 fine. If you want to make sure that your current system can run Windows 7 or if your desktop or laptops is on the borderline in terms of age and/or does not run Vista, you should first download and run Microsoft’s Upgrade Advisor. This tool will scan you current hardware, devices, and installed programs for known compatibility issues, gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found, and recommends what to do before you upgrade or if it’s a lost cause for your current system.
Also, visit the Windows 7 Compatibility Center to see what works with Windows 7 and find direct links to drivers, updates, and downloads.
Try the Top Free Anti-Viruses
Monday, October 26th, 2009There is lots of free anti-virus software out there for you to download. The top rated three have been Avast!, Avira-AntiVir, and AVG. You can download these from their respected websites. They have been ranked as the top free anti-virus by many users and computer experts. Though be cautioned, they may not get rid of everything and they do not fix the speed of your computer. If that is what’s wrong with your computer, it may be a completely different problem. To find which anti-virus is the right one for you, I suggest you try each one.
Will Free Anti-Viruses Work and Protect?
Monday, October 26th, 2009The answer to the question, whether an anti-virus downloaded for free will work and help protect your computer, is yes it will. It may not have as many features as if you had gotten the paid subscription, but it will protect your computer from most of the malicious software out there. The anti-virus will scan your computer from any infected files and attempt to clean the files, quarantine or delete the file, whichever you choose. Along with the infected files, it will also search for any malicious software that have caused those files to be infected and get rid of them. These anti-viruses will not delete any file without prompting you what to do, so you don’t have to worry about it accidentally deleting a file you need.
Convenience of Anti-Viruses
Monday, October 26th, 2009The convenience of free anti-viruses helps make it the more popular choice. You can just Google for free anti-viruses and you will easily find where to download one. It is also easier to install since it does not require CDs or any hardware to insert into your computer. All you would have to do is download it from the site, install, and set its settings. Most anti-viruses will run in the background and use as little resource as it can as to not bother you or slow down your computer.
Protect Your Computer
Monday, October 26th, 2009If you are not protected by any kind of anti-virus, there are a ton of disastrous things that could happen to your computer. Your hard drive could be wiped clean, files lost or damage, constant freezing, or worse, people could log on to your computer and steal your information. If any of this happens, more than likely you will have to replace any of your hardware that has been damaged. Even a simple free downgraded anti-virus can help prevent you from spending hundreds on replacement parts.