Talk Tech with CTI

Do I need to purchase Adobe Acrobat? That is the question that many of my clients have asked me over there years. I don’t have a yes or no answer. Say it with me “It Depends”. It depends on what your needs are. Do you need to create and edit … Continue reading →

Smart phones get lost and stolen everyday. There are some things we can do to eliminate some of the sting. We carry our scheudle, contacts, pictures, social applications all on one device. Basically, our entire work and personal life lives in one device. If this device is lost or stolen, … Continue reading →

Should I upgrade to Windows 7? For the past couple of years I’ve been getting this question at least once a week. With Windows 8 on the horizon, I’m starting to get “Should I upgrade to Windows 7 or wait for Windows 8?” Long Answer: Here’s what I think. Microsoft … Continue reading →

Episode 12: Password Management: How do you keep track of your passwords? I’m Jeff Durbin and this is Talk Tech with CTI. One of my clients recently asked me how I keep track of my passwords. So, I’m going to tell you about the way I manage my passwords. Passwords! … Continue reading →

All computers should have anti-virus software installed. Your business depends on your computers. Defend your computers from viruses and malware. Are free anti-virus and malware programs safe? The answer is, it depends. Some of the free anti-virus programs are more effective than other’s at protecting your computer. Most of the … Continue reading →

Last episode we talked about cleaning the physical hardware. This episode I talk a little about how to clean up your PC from a software standpoint. I suggested using Speccy (http://speccy.com), using this utility to evaluate whether you should upgrade or replace your PC. If your PC is more than 5 years … Continue reading →

Spring is the perfect time to clean out all of the dust bunnies that are hibernating in your computer. Before you clean your PC hardware, keep these general tips in mind: Shut down the computer Remove the battery (if applicable) Unplug the power cable Ground yourself Do NOT Spray anything … Continue reading →

Jeff Durbin talks about using your new web site or blog to build your reputation. Use your blog or web site to put the personal touch into your web presence. Share your opinion on industry related topics. Build a community around your web presence. Start a conversation with your readers.

This week on Talk Tech with CTI Jeff Durbin and Adam Vocks talk about RSS Feeds. RSS Feeds or Web Feeds allow you to subscribe to your favorite web sites. Using a feed reader such as Outlook or Google Reader you can keep up on all the new content from … Continue reading →

This week on Talk Tech with CTI Jeff Durbin and Adam Vocks talk about web hosting. How to host your web site can be very confusing. Adam and Jeff lay out some of the options and what they mean to you and your business.Web hosting can be as simple as … Continue reading →

This week on Talk Tech with CTI Jeff Durbin and Adam Vocks talk about creating web sites. Adam and Jeff talk about the things you need to know to start planning a web site. Should you do it yourself? Should you hire a professional. Create a plan. Decide on what … Continue reading →

This week on Talk Tech with CTI Jeff Durbin and Adam Vocks talk about domain names. We talk about how to register your own domain name and why. Promote a more professional image by registering your own domain name. Your domain name should be registered in your name not your … Continue reading →

This is part three of a multi-part series on backups. Jeff Durbin and guest host Adam Vocks talk about the many ways we should be backing up. You should have at least four ways you are backing up your data.

This is part two of a multi-part series on backups. Jeff Durbin and guest host Adam Vocks talk about what we should be backing up. Any activity that creates data is a good candidate for backing up.

This is part one of a multi-part series on backups. Jeff Durbin and Guest Host Adam Vocks talk about the many reasons why you should backup. Adam and Jeff give a few examples of real life situations where having a backup was invaluable. It’s not a matter of IF we … Continue reading →