By Anne Shenton
Remote access tools allow you to connect to your PC or Mac from another computer or mobile device. You can access all of your files, programs and see your desktop as it appears on your actual PC.
We’ve written about remote access tools like GoToMyPC and LogMeIn before, but none have been offered for free on iPad and iPhone until now. LogMeIn now offers its iOS app for free in the app store. If you already have an account with LogMeIn, you can download the app here.
If you aren’t already using LogMeIn, you can get started in just a few short steps. Setting up an account is free and easy.
1. Go to LogMeIn.com and register for a free account.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to setup your computer for remote access.
3. Download the LogMeIn app on your iPhone or iPad. (There’s an Android version … Keep reading
By Anne Shenton
What’s on the horizon in 2012? I sat down with Richard Baker (Account Manager) and Ryan Williams (Partner & CTO) to get their predictions for the coming year.
Richard’s Predictions:
By Anne Shenton
Last year, several of my coworkers put in their Technology Predictions for 2011. Did they come true? Let’s go back in time and take a look:
Richard Baker: Account Manager
1) The cloud discussions will move from “when” to “how”.
Cloud computing definitely took the spotlight this year and became a practical option for small and mid-sized businesses. Whether you’re talking about private, public or hybrid cloud solutions, the adoption rate for cloud computing skyrocketed this year and will only continue to grow in the years to come.
2) Verizon will launch a 4g iPhone.
The Verizon iPhone 4 launched in February, paving the way for other carriers to offer the popular product later in the year.
3) Cybersecurity concerns will remain a hot topic.
This is definitely true. Small and mid-sized businesses have become especially vulnerable. Hackers often identify SMB’s as easy targets because they have valuable information but … Keep reading
By Anne Shenton
The year’s coming to a close, so it’s time to bring out the Top 10 lists! Here are our top 10 Tech Tips for 2011. Enjoy!
10. A Tool That Summarizes Long Text Documents
9. How to Edit Word and Excel Documents on Your iPad
8. Employee Use of Social Networks to Talk About the Workplace, Guest Post by Megan Smith, SPHR, SmithBarnas & Associates
7. How to Display Images by Default in Microsoft Outlook 2010, 2007 & 2003
6. Comparison of Mobile Operating Systems
5. Android Tech Tip- Make Good Use of Your Leftovers
4. Great Weather Radar App for iPhone & iPad
3. QR Codes: What They Are, How to Scan Them, & How to Make Them
2. How to Use Your iPad in Presentations
And our number 1 Tech Tip for 2011 is…
1. How to Sync Pictures with Your Android Phone… Keep reading
By Anne Shenton
Gruber & Associates, PA is a small accounting firm based in South Florida that principal Richard Gruber started over 25 years ago. As the firm has grown and taken on more and more new business in the last few years, technology became a priority. As they got busier during tax season, the applications on their Virtual Office were running very slowly. Gruber CPA Garrett Carpenter had previously worked with Nexxtep while he was working for another firm, so he knew who to contact when his new firm was ready to make some changes. Nexxtep upgraded their server and migrated all of their accounting applications to a self-hosted solution. We also incorporated Citrix so that Gruber’s staff could access their applications and files from their smartphones, tablets, and from their Macs and PCs when they’re not in the office.
After the installation, we spoke with Garrett to get his feedback. Here … Keep reading
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Last year, I asked several folks here at Nexxtep to tell me about their favorite smartphone apps. It’s that time of year again! Here are some more of our favorite smartphone apps for 2011. Enjoy!
Richard Baker, Account Manager
By Ryan Williams
These extremely flexible … Keep reading
