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Can't Find a Wi-Fi Network? Make Your Own.

http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/webmaster/article.php/3775811
From the article: " On any given day, you probably spend plenty of time connected to Wi-Fi networks—at home, work, school or in public places. Though you may typically connect your system to established wireless networks for things like Internet access, you can also use a Wi-Fi-equipped computer in what’s known as ad-hoc mode to create your own Wi-Fi network for others to connect to. Why set up your own ad-hoc Wi-Fi network? For several reasons. "
Ad hoc wireless networks, internet sharing

FolderShare

http://downloads.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=386885
From the article: " ver realized you needed a document that was on a different computer from the one you were on? With FolderShare, you can access your files from anywhere. Keep all your files in sync. Use FolderShare to create a mirrored image of your most important folders - like your favorites, pictures, and documents - so they're the same on all your computers. Sharing with friends, co-workers, and family is easy when you add and update files in a shared library. "
How do you transfer files between computers? If you're on a local Mac network it's easy to create a shared folder, but when you need to share files across multiple platforms, it gets tricky. E-mail is always an option, but for simple transfers, an e-mail client requires too many steps. https://www.foldershare.com/clientdownload.aspx

Web Analytics Primer: Five Metrics Demystified

http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/solutions/advertising/article.php/3772496
From the article: " Let's face it: Web analytics is complex. But if you're new to site analysis, don't fret, you can still jump in, and following our action plan, gain valuable insight on your e-store that you can use to boost sales in time for the holiday rush. "
No matter how smart you are there is something in this you didn't know.

About the Open Directory Project

http://www.dmoz.org/about.html
From the article: " The Open Directory Project is the largest, most comprehensive human-edited directory of the Web. It is constructed and maintained by a vast, global community of volunteer editors. "
You are nothing until you are registered with dmoz.

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http://www.macsupportjobs.com/
From the article: " This is where Mac people and people who need Mac people get together. Where experienced Mac support professionals look for the best places to work. Where companies needing experienced Mac support professionals discover the right talent. Gurus not geeks. Visionaries, not missionaries. The jobs on this site are for people with Mac Support, Mac Development, Mac Sales skills, or a combination of Mac and PC experience. "
Mac job center

Evernote

http://evernote.com/
From the article: " Capture, Sync, Find "
One of the best information managers.

TinyURL

http://tinyurl.com/
From the article: " Are you sick of posting URLs in emails only to have it break when sent causing the recipient to have to cut and paste it back together? Then you've come to the right place. By entering in a URL in the text field below, we will create a tiny URL that will not break in email postings and never expires. "
Fixes long URL web addresses

Yojimbo Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X

http://www.barebones.com/products/yojimbo/
From the article: " Yojimbo makes keeping all the small (or even large) bits of information that pour in every day organized and accessible. Its so simple, there is no learning curve. Yojimbos mechanism for collecting, storing and finding information is so natural and effortless, it will change your life, without changing the way you work. "
One of my favorite information managers.

AdSense Profile: Making Money on Google

http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/solutions/affiliate/article.php/3733031
From the article: " Google's AdSense program allows Web site publishers and bloggers to leverage the largess of the search giant into profits for themselves. There are two types of Google presence you can place on your site to participate. You can simply put up a Google search bar, allowing your users to conduct site or Web searchers that come back with ads on the results page. "
Google makes money, so should you!

How to store your files online

http://reviews.cnet.com/9602-12576_7-0.html?messageID=2510960&tag=nl.e410
From the article: " Thanks to a growing range of services, it's now possible to keep all your personal digital information in the Internet "cloud", as they're calling it these days. Everything from documents and e-mails to photos and music can be stored -- often for free. The benefits of storing your digital life this way are considerable. You're no longer tied to a particular computer or location, and you can access your data from any Internet-connected device. "
More on The Cloud

Google: 10 ways the cloud is good for business

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10032785-2.html?tag=nl.e433
From the article: " Matthew Glotzbach from Google's enterprise products group took the stage at an Office 2.0 conference with a talk called, "10 Things I could do in the cloud today that I couldn't do a year ago." "
More on The Cloud

Trustbusters divided on next move on Google

http://news.cnet.com/8301-10787_3-10038613-60.html?tag=nl.e703
From the article: " Go big or go small. That's the question facing lawyers from the U.S. Department of Justice investigating Google. Sources who have provided testimony to the government say a departmental debate revolves around whether antitrust regulators should challenge Google's proposed revenue-sharing deal with Yahoo, or go for the whole enchilada--and haul Google into court on broader charges related to its dominance in search advertising. "
Instant replay of DOJ going after Microsoft.

HP, Intel, Yahoo join forces on cloud computing research

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10001390-92.html?tag=nl.e433
From the article: " Hewlett-Packard, Intel, and Yahoo announced Tuesday that they've teamed up to create a "test bed" project for research in cloud computing, the umbrella term for outsourcing hardware and software capabilities rather than handling them locally. "
Cloud computing

Podcasting, Wikis and Blogs, Oh My

http://www.intranetjournal.com/articles/200610/ij_10_05_06b.html
From the article: " Technology evolves at such a breakneck speed that it's a challenge for big companies to stay current, much less small businesses with less time and fewer resources. Many SMB owners are just now learning to work effectively with "regular" technology â such as servers and networks â only to hear terms like Web 2.0, podcasting, wiki and blog bandied about during conferences and business meetings. "
Some basics about Web 2.0

Free Advice Online for this Taxing Time of Year

http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/biztools/article.php/3735041
From the article: " As April 15 approaches, small business owners become keenly aware of every penny that goes out the door. After all, the taxman cometh, and he wants his pound of flesh. To make this time of year easier, weve gathered half a dozen online resources that can help you with your taxing IRS questionsand none of them will cost you a dime. "
Timeless information, any day of the year.

IM's Hidden Dangers Instant messaging leaves a paper trail,

http://www.barracudanetworks.com/ns/news_and_events/news.php?nid=189
From the article: " Human nature may not change, but technology sure does. Gone are the days when employees saved their juicy gossip for periodic water cooler visits. Instant venting about difficult managers, annoying co-workers, and even questionable ethical practices is now as quick and easy as clicking an instant message (IM) screen name. But unlike water-cooler chatter, IMs leave a trailâone that can be tracked by employers, regulators, and law-enforcement officials. And like e-mail, IMs are considered legal documents. "
Holes in corporate security with a teenager's favorite app

Zip and Encrypt Your E-mail: For Free

http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/buyersguide/article.php/3675391
From the article: " Whether you're sending financial records to your accountant, a bid to a prospective client or medical information to your physician, sending sensitive data via e-mail is about as smart as handing out your PIN number at the local ATM machine. But securing e-mail Ã both the body and any files attached to it, isn't an easy or affordable option for most small businesses. "
Securely send data through email

A Guide to VoIP Ã Just the FAQs

http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/buyersguide/article.php/3670266
From the article: " Internet telephony, more commonly known as VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), was virtually nonexistent several years ago, but these days, it's a viable option for almost anyone with a broadband connection. "
Good basics on VOIP.

12 Ways To Drive Traffic To Your Site

http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/emarketing/article.php/3681231
From the article: " Just because you now have a Web site doesn't mean people other than your current customers will visit it. Getting hits isn't that different than attracting customers to a business location. If your shop is tucked away in an alley without a sign and you don't advertise, there's a good chance that the only new customers you get simply stumbled across it by mistake. "
Getting a good google rank