Nick Pegley 
Member since: May 20, 2007
Total live articles: 28
Nick Pegley is VP Marketing for All Covered: Technology Services Partner for Small Business, providing IT consulting services in 20 major U.S. metro areas.
Mac OS X 10.5 server gives us a glimpse into the not-so-distant future from Apple. Speaking of, have you heard about the new features of Mac OS X 10.5? Actually, neither have we - we haven't heard a thing about Apple's newest operating system, called 'Leopard," since the time of...
Apple launched the iPhone on June 29, 2007. This introduction marked Apple's entry into the wireless phone market, with a solution that is part telephone, part iPod, and part Internet communications device. Although analysts might not agree on the market share that iPhone will command after its debut, they do agree...
Many of today's small businesses use PCs and a server network to facilitate their operations. Important company information is stored in electronic format on these networks, and daily operations are dependent on the network being both available and secure. In many cases, these small businesses ignore or are unaware of...
Tomorrow? Next week? Six months or next year? It's eventually going to happen - your company will experience system data loss from an individual computer or server. The question is: are you prepared? American Data Recovery reports: * In the US, companies lose more than twelve billion dollars a year due...
Have you ever thought about the best ways to be negatively affected by a disaster, get hacked, or otherwise part with data stored on your computers? Here are some of the best ways to lose system security, in no particular order: 1) When an employee quits or is let go, leave...
In the last several years Google has become a widely-recognized brand, even recently ranked as the top-known brand name in the world. Anyone who is hosting a website, advertising online, or doing business should understand how to utilize Google services well. In short, over half of all Internet searches use...
Up until quite recently, a Macintosh user was able to remain mostly free from harmful worms and viruses on their computers. This is partially because of the fact that as Mac OS X is Unix-based, the operating system is relatively secure against such attacks. Another possible reason could have to...
By performing periodic reviews in your email program, it is possible that you can help prevent false positives from infiltrating your spam filter. Those email addresses which are currently on your approved sender list won't be flagged as spam when you begin to use Postini Email Protection. Although this is...
Here are some tips for end users of Excel, both the 2003 and 2007 versions. In this article, you will learn how to print a portion of a spreadsheet, print column headings on each page, and change the default font - in both versions of the application. Excel 2007 - Printing...
Dun & Bradstreet operates the largest business database in the world, with information on over a hundred million businesses worldwide.* This includes thirty-eight million in the US. Dun & Bradstreet is far and away the number one provider of business information concerning marketing, credit and purchasing decision-making. Currently, over a...
Email is the most critical communication tool for today's businesses. This increased reliance on email has escalated the volume of messages sent and received, and even the speed of business. Amidst this change, the workforce expectations have also evolved - today, employees seek efficient and rich access to email, online...
Here are some tips for end users of Excel, both the 2003 and 2007 versions. In this article, you will learn how to print a portion of a spreadsheet, print column headings on each page, and change the default font - in both versions of the application. Excel 2007 - Printing...
Below you will find five ways to make a positive change in your business to help you make it through tough economic times: 1) Invest in Employees - The best resource your company has is its employees. When the economy takes a down turn, your business will feel it, and the...
The economic stimulus plan has generated a lot of conversation in the last few months. Now that the plan has passed, what does it mean to small business? Really, quite a bit, as the new benefits of the new provisions are significant. Although individual tax rebates are the main point of...
Mac OS X 10.5 server gives us a glimpse into the not-so-distant future from Apple. Speaking of, have you heard about the new features of Mac OS X 10.5? Actually, neither have we - we haven't heard a thing about Apple's newest operating system, called 'Leopard," since the time of...
Up until quite recently, a Macintosh user was able to remain mostly free from harmful worms and viruses on their computers. This is partially because of the fact that as Mac OS X is Unix-based, the operating system is relatively secure against such attacks. Another possible reason could have to...
Can your small business get both affordable professional-class IT service and peace of mind? The secret lies in having a technology services provider handle your technical solutions. To stay competitive, small businesses must make the most of current technology. But it's expensive, time consuming, and inefficient to maintain a full-time IT...
A new desktop operating system is now available for small business consumers: Windows Vista from Microsoft. Until recently, this operating system was only available to large enterprise clients. Small businesses will be pleased to discover the many new capabilities that Windows Vista has to offer; here are some examples of...
Many of today's small businesses use PCs and a server network to facilitate their operations. Important company information is stored in electronic format on these networks, and daily operations are dependent on the network being both available and secure. In many cases, these small businesses ignore or are unaware of...
To synch your business and communication goals, you need an overall plan which outlines a strategy and schedule of actions. To change your mobile phone services over from a big source of expense to a true enabling force of the business takes a comprehensive road map which leads to implementation....
Email is the most critical communication tool for today's businesses. This increased reliance on email has escalated the volume of messages sent and received, and even the speed of business. Amidst this change, the workforce expectations have also evolved - today, employees seek efficient and rich access to email, online...
The economic stimulus plan has generated a lot of conversation in the last few months. Now that the plan has passed, what does it mean to small business? Really, quite a bit, as the new benefits of the new provisions are significant. Although individual tax rebates are the main point of...
Can your small business get both affordable professional-class IT service and peace of mind? The secret lies in having a technology services provider handle your technical solutions. To stay competitive, small businesses must make the most of current technology. But it's expensive, time consuming, and inefficient to maintain a full-time IT...
Most Internet technology departments today need to reduce their expenses and operate with better efficiency, even if managing multiple servers, administering an entire network on a daily basis while keeping the end users content. Those companies that have to control the costs of administration while reducing server sprawl see virtualization...
Managing Data Centers A typical data center or room full of servers should be built correctly and build to last for at least 7 to 10 years in order to be truly effective. These servers should have the capability of accommodating a minimum of ten GB (gigabits) of data. Still, with...
In the past, Macintosh users have been mostly spared from malicious worms and viruses. This is both because Mac OS X is fairly secure, as a UNIX application, and the fact that they have had smaller market share. On Valentine's Day 2006 this changed a bit. A 'latestpics.tgz' file which claims...
If your computers are in any way connected the Internet, they are being regularly bombarded with spyware, viruses, and other malware. Here are 5 easy steps you can follow to block these programs, or at least detect and remove spyware from your firm's networks and computer systems. What are these sneaky...
Most business owners don't consider how their phone systems can improve business capability. Phones are often the pulse of operations which keep partners, suppliers and customers connected - particularly in small businesses, which must stay mobile and light while providing continuous service. A phone system which connects traveling businesspeople and...
Dun & Bradstreet operates the largest business database in the world, with information on over a hundred million businesses worldwide.* This includes thirty-eight million in the US. Dun & Bradstreet is far and away the number one provider of business information concerning marketing, credit and purchasing decision-making. Currently, over a...
To synch your business and communication goals, you need an overall plan which outlines a strategy and schedule of actions. To change your mobile phone services over from a big source of expense to a true enabling force of the business takes a comprehensive road map which leads to implementation....
