Online Backup: How Does It Work - Is It Really Better Than Tape?

Once they understand how it works, many small to medium-sized business owners eagerly accept their IT manager's suggestion to move their data storage system to the services of a web-based storage provider. The reason why is simple: compared to the costs of traditional backup systems (including hardware, various media and costly, constant human interaction) the savings and benefits of an online backup system are impressive, in terms of dollars, man-hours and reliability. Read More

Running Windows on a Mac

Let’s get this out of the way right now: I’m a big fan of all things Apple. I love my Macs and when the time comes for a friend or relative to replace a computer, I unashamedly suggest a Mac. I may also drop a subtle hint about discontinuing support if they don’t buy Apple, but they know I’m too nice and may not really mean it. What really pushed my parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters-in-law and most all of my friends to consider a Mac is the fact that Intel-based Macs run Microsoft Windows; better than most PCs in fact, as several recent reports show. Read More

We Live and Work Here

Courtesy of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce

Interesting facts about living and working in Grand Rapids:

• Grand Rapids has more LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified buildings than any city in the United States other than Seattle.
• 75% of the commuters in Grand Rapids get to work in 30 minutes or less.
• The City of Grand Rapids boasts more than 2,000 acres of parklands.
• About half of West Michigan’s population is under 30.
• Many don’t think of Grand Rapids as a college town, but more than two dozen colleges and universities call GR home.