Latest Headlines: •Facebook Gets a Spanking over Data Loss •Nokia's New N97 Aims for the Super-Connected •Apple Recommends Antivirus for Mac Users •Google Chrome Playing Catch-Up on Extensions •Hitachi Jumping into SSD with Intel Hot Topics •Microsoft Access: Customize Forms and Reports •Excellence in Technology Awards: Call for Nominations •Cisco Invests $100 Million in New Global SMB Strategy Product Watch •EASEUS Partition Manager Server Edition (YIWO Tech Ltd) •Maximizer CRM 10.5 (Maximizer Software) •Database compare - MySQL (Nob Hill software) Small Business Essentials Networking Fundamentals Be it wired or wireless, building a network can take your small business to new heights in Internet communications, real-time collaboration, webhosting and e-commerce — or simply be setup to connect a series of workstations with a shared printer. Learn how to leverage today's networking technologies at your small business. [ more ]

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eFileCabinet 4.0: Manage Documents, Compliance and Backup
[December 3, 2008] This document management software aims to help SMBs tame the paper tiger, adhere to tough compliance regulations and protect vital assets. [more Business Software]

Apple Recommends Antivirus for Macs
[December 3, 2008] The Mac maker quietly suggests customers use antivirus software, though threats are still few in number. [more Business Software]

Pick the Winners: Excellence in Technology Awards
[December 2, 2008] Cast your ballot for the best that technology has to offer small businesses. The contenders fall into 20 categories and include more than 90 hardware and software products and services. The finalists are set. You decide the winners. [more Business Software]

Intuit Pinches Payroll Pricing and Helps Retailers Cash In
[December 2, 2008] Acknowledging tough financial times, Intuit temporarily slashes its price for its Online Payroll service. Plus, the company offers new products to help small retail owners keep the cash flowing. [more Business Software]

Review: T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl 8120
[December 2, 2008] The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 from T-Mobile is one of the most Wi-Fi-friendly mobile phones currently available to consumers. [more Buyers Guide]

Working with Functions in Excel By Helen Bradley [September 4, 2008] Improve efficiency and accuracy in your spreadsheets by using Excel's function tools. Helen Bradley shows you how.

PowerPoint Action Buttons By Helen Bradley [July 23, 2008] Action buttons let you navigate a PowerPoint presentation and add sounds or other interactive effects. In this video, we'll show you how.

How to Use Queries By Helen Bradley [June 2, 2008] Learn how to extract information from your Microsoft Access database to answer typical business questions and analyze your data in new ways.

Access Database By Helen Bradley [June 2, 2008] Learn how to create a database as well as a report and query to go along with it.

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Why Netbooks Aren't There Yet
[December 1, 2008] Netbooks hold the promise of affordable lightweight convenience, but to see their mainstream potential fulfilled, here's a list of features we'd like to see improved. [more Buyers Guide]

Create Eye-Catching Charts in PowerPoint 2007
[November 26, 2008] New features in PowerPoint 2007's can help you create charts that are much more sophisticated and attractive than you could create in earlier versions of PowerPoint. [more Business Software]

Windows Remote Desktop: Configuring a Firewall and Router
[November 26, 2008] Before Windows can accept remote desktop connections via Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection client application or via a Web browser, the firewall and router must be set to allow it. Learn how to configure both. [more Web Management]

Review: Palm Treo Pro
[November 25, 2008] It's beautiful, it's business-friendly, but is it too little too late for Palm? [more Buyers Guide]

ZT Systems: The K Car of PCs
[November 24, 2008] Never heard of the ZT Reliant? Buying a PC from this established yet relatively unknown manufacturer may make a lot of sense for small businesses running Windows XP systems. [more Buyers Guide]

Ask the Wi-Fi Guru: November Edition
[November 24, 2008] This month, the Wi-Fi Guru covers SSIDs, OpenWRT and cordless phone interference to help a college student, an entrepreneur and a home user with their Wi-Fi dilemmas. [more Web Management]

Share iTunes Music and More on Your Network
[November 21, 2008] With iTunes, you can take your music with you, even if your iPod is elsewhere. All it takes is a network and the right software. [more Web Management]

Set Up Online Payment Processing in Four Steps
[November 21, 2008] FormSpring is a very easy way to accept online payments without the time and cost it takes to manage a full shopping cart application. Plus, you can use the service for contests and other online tasks requiring forms.

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad SL300
[November 20, 2008] If the price tag on the iconic ThinkPad notebook makes you think twice, you'll love the small-biz focused SL series. These models have the attributes of a ThinkPad, without the high price. [more Buyers Guide]

Lenovo Goes Thinner with Thinkpad Desktops
[November 20, 2008] Chinese PC maker claims it can cut IT desktop costs nearly in half with latest thin client addition. [more News & Trends]

How to Setup a VPN in Windows Vista: The Host
[November 19, 2008] In the first of a two-part series, network guru Ron Pacchiano guides you through setting up the host PC for a Virtual Private Network in Windows Vista. [more Hardware & Equipment]

Eight Free Tools for Tuning Up Online Ad Campaigns
[November 19, 2008] We highlight features of eight free tools that help e-tailers optimize their pay-per-click campaigns.

Review: PC Fixer 2.6
[November 18, 2008] PC Fixer is a free (but ad-supported) utility that goes spelunking in the Registry to find and fix PC problems. [more Business Software]

OpenOffice 3.0 Beefs Up Collaboration, Battles Microsoft
[November 18, 2008] The free alternative to Microsoft Office and other commercial office suites is looking more professional and full-featured than ever. [more Business Software]

Technology for Tough Times
[November 17, 2008] Can spending money on technology help your small business survive the economic crunch? Let the debate begin. [more Business Software]

The Evolution of Microsoft's Live Services
[November 17, 2008] Microsoft preps new and updated services to turn Windows Live into a communications hub for its customers. [more Business Software]

Review: Lexmark X6650 Wireless 4-in-1 Printer
[November 14, 2008] Lexmark's latest low-priced entry is a $130 inkjet all-in-one with a few handy extras and some of the most sophisticated utility software we've seen in this class. But does its print quality and speed fare nearly as well? [more Buyers Guide]

Ten Tips for Scoring a Netbook On Black Friday
[November 14, 2008] Because you can never be too rich, too thin or have too many netbooks. [more Buyers Guide]