Cloud Computing Basics

What is it? Cloud computing refers to the access of computational resources on demand via a computer network. Those resources include computing power, software, data access, storage services, and more. The main benefit of the cloud is convenient, secure access to all your data and applications anywhere you have an Internet connection. Have you ever used Google Docs? Or stored photos on sites like Flickr? Then you're already using the cloud!

The key characteristic of the cloud is that the bulk of actual computing takes place "in the cloud." In other words, the processing of data happens not on the local computer, but on a machine somewhere on the network. What makes Flickr a cloud service, for instance, is not merely that one can store photos on the site, but that one can edit photos using the computational power of Flickr's servers.

If you want to learn more about cloud computing and if it's right for your business, register for our free upcoming webinar, entitled "The Hype Around The Cloud". Click here to sign up!

QR Codes Gaining Popularity

A QR (Quick Response) Code, as shown below, is essentially a storage center for up to 4000 characters. With a QR reader app on your Smartphone, you can scan the image and be redirected to various options (contact info, emails, etc). Lately an increasing number of businesses are attaching QR codes to business cards, flyers, and other materials.

The purpose of a QR code depends on your creativity and what information you want to provide your audience with access to. Real estate companies have been placing QR codes on their “For Sale” signs, which when scanned, takes you to the MLS listing. The opportunities are innumerable, and sites like qrstuff.com can help you create, print, and embed your own QR codes at no cost.

Keep Your Inbox Clean With Outlook Rules

Chances are the volume of legitimate emails you receive sometimes overwhelm your in box. Fortunately, Outlook has a powerful "rules" filter to help keep your emails organized. Go to Tools - Rules and Alerts to tell Outlook what to do with your messages and avoid some of these common inbox inconveniences.

• Outlook's filter can file messages where your address appears only the CC or BCC field into a folder marked as such.


• If you've opted-in for daily, weekly, or monthly newsletters, chances are you don't have the tiem to sit down and read them every time one arrives. Create a rule to file these.


• Setting up a rule to file periodic reports in a separate folder creates a convenient place to keep them.


• Create a rule to filter Out-of-Office/Vacation auto-replies.


• Create rules to file messages from LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc. to a separate folder.

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