Articles for Technology / Data Management Experts
Friday, April 04, 2008
Jeff Smelley - The average individual experiences a 10 percent to 15 percent retention rate of new information presented during a typical training session. Therefore, multiple training sessions are required to reach the 80 to 90 percent knowledge level for above average performance.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Jeff Smelley - There are some important computing jobs that get put off, or just do not get done, because they take a long time to run or slow your computer to a crawl. You no longer have to put off such tasks because you don’t have time during the work day. Schedule these jobs to be run automatically when you aren’t there.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Jeff Smelley - In what’s transitioning to a cashless banking environment, you must carefully inspect credit card authorizations, electronic funds transfers and payment authorizations.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Jeff Smelley - The first solution for a backup server is to buy a system exactly like your production server, providing a simple and quick solution in the event your production server experiences problems.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Jeff Smelley - Many of us find out computers slowing down and/or having aggravating little problems that conspire to rob our time, patience and productivity. Here are a few common problems and what you can do to fix them, as well as prevent them.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Jeff Smelley - Early next year the FCC is scheduled to auction additional airwave space to wireless providers. In so doing, Kevin Martin, chairman of the FCC, proposes to remove the restraints which cell phone providers have enjoyed for years.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Jeff Smelley - Data access is a matter of providing each employee with availability of the information and resources required to perform their jobs optimally while blocking unfettered access to other information which may be sensitive in nature.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Jeff Smelley - How much time would be required to get back to an operational level? Are you sure you have all of your important data copied onto a secure, reliable media for recovery? How often are your backups done?
Monday, July 02, 2007
Jeff Smelley - Microsoft’s new Windows product has a “new” look and feel, new features, and improved this and more of that. Microsoft’s literature promises greater productivity, enhanced entertainment, easier use and a plethora of other feel good ...
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Jeff Smelley - A successful Internet security policy, when practiced, will provide the highest degree of protection while not adversely impacting your computer’s performance or encroaching on your work day.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Jeff Smelley - Simply put, upgrading can produce marginal results for a marginal period of time. Replacement is safer than upgrading, requires less knowledge and may ultimately be cheaper.
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Jeff Smelley - Microsoft claims the easiest way to keep your computer system current is to schedule these updates, TRUST Microsoft and just let everything happen automatically. To this Microsoft recommendation I say, “When pigs fly”!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Jeff Smelley - During the last few weeks, clients have called with some very interesting problems with many of their applications which ultimately seem to have been caused by IE 7.0.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Jeff Smelley - Heat adversely affects most equipment and is the most often overlooked threat to your equipment. Today’s faster computers draw more electrical power than ever and therefore generate more heat internally. Internal heat is far more likely to compromise your equipment life than external heat.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Jeff Smelley - Over time, your computer has taken on many more tasks than you may realize. With long-term repeated use, your PC must work harder to produce the same results that it did fresh out of the box.
Friday, October 06, 2006
Jeff Smelley - Broadband choices have expanded yet again. Verizon has introduced FIOS, Fiber Optic Service, boasting speeds up to 50 mbps to compete with existing cable Internet services. This new product is well worth looking at if you are shopping for Internet service.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Jeff Smelley - F&I software by itself does not constitute a Dealership Management System (DMS), despite many claims to the contrary.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Jeff Smelley - Buying a new computer is a challenge. There is an abundance of information, advertisements and promotions. So, let’s determine what has value and what does not by identifying where your money is best spent.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Jeff Smelley - Before you invest in wireless computer access, you should know a few things.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Jeff Smelley - One of the most confusing decisions a dealership can make is choosing an Internet broadband service. Let’s simplify the decision by looking at price, speed, availability and reliability with respect to your needs.