Technology Topic - The Barefoot Businessman https://www.barefootbusinessman.net/category/technology/ The Davis-Allman Business Development Blog - Alpha: life is an ongoing experiment Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:20:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/www.barefootbusinessman.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/logo.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Technology Topic - The Barefoot Businessman https://www.barefootbusinessman.net/category/technology/ 32 32 42648053 Why I’ve stopped using Google Drive https://www.barefootbusinessman.net/2014/05/ive-stopped-using-google-drive/ https://www.barefootbusinessman.net/2014/05/ive-stopped-using-google-drive/#comments Tue, 13 May 2014 00:40:23 +0000 http://barefootbusinessman.net/?p=1824 I’ve been relying on Google Drive to handle my cloud-based file storage for several years. Recently I switched all my files over to Dropbox. This is why. I work on multiple machines. Typically my Windows 7 PC and a Linux netbook. I recently added a MacBook into the mix, with some shared folders. I’ve always […]

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]]> https://www.barefootbusinessman.net/2014/05/ive-stopped-using-google-drive/feed/ 2 1824 Free Software Every Small Business Should Have https://www.barefootbusinessman.net/2013/10/free-software-every-small-business-should-have/ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 21:59:22 +0000 http://barefootbusinessman.net/?p=364 Here are six applications that I can't live without. These programs can improve your workflow and team working. The best bit is that I've only included products that are available with a 'no cost' option

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]]> 364 Flickr’s New Photo Page (Test Version) https://www.barefootbusinessman.net/2013/10/flickrs-new-photo-page/ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 19:25:59 +0000 http://barefootbusinessman.net/?p=1656 Notwithstanding the fact that the Flickr site seems to be down more often than it is up at the moment (Bad, bad panda!) Flickr currently has a whole new look photo page that is being trialed with some users. Flickr has a history of implementing changes without consultation, so anything that involves Flickr actually listening […]

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]]> 1656 WordPress Theme – Twenty Fourteen https://www.barefootbusinessman.net/2013/08/wordpress-theme-twenty-fourteen/ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 02:10:49 +0000 http://barefootbusinessman.net/?p=1507 The Word Press Theme Twenty thirteen arrived rather late to the New Year’s party. Eight months late in August to be precise. The 2014 WordPress theme – Twenty fourteen is planned to be released along with WordPress version 3.8 in early December this year. The decision to base Twenty Fourteen on an existing premium theme […]

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]]> 1507 Google announces a ‘New Inbox’ https://www.barefootbusinessman.net/2013/05/google-announces-a-new-inbox/ Thu, 30 May 2013 06:36:41 +0000 http://barefootbusinessman.net/?p=1390 According to the Gmail BlogThe key feature of the new design is gathering mail together into up to five categories and providing you a 'one click' access to the content in that category.

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]]> 1390 Windows 8 https://www.barefootbusinessman.net/2012/08/windows-8/ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 03:42:17 +0000 http://barefootbusinessman.net/?p=375 There’s a lot of fervor surrounding Windows 8 (available Oct 26). However, it’s the howls of anguish which seem to be getting most of the attention. If you want a measured review and you have the stamina – it’s 14 pages long – then the link below from TechRadar will tell you all about it. […]

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]]> 375 Big Brother is busy collecting all sorts of information about you https://www.barefootbusinessman.net/2012/07/big-brother-is-busy-collecting-all-sorts-of-information-about-you/ Wed, 25 Jul 2012 02:47:04 +0000 http://barefootbusinessman.net/?p=357 Remember the old TV shows and movies when the heroes would hear the click on the line and realize they were under surveillance? Technology makes it so easy to do the authorities (or bad guys) don’t have to concentrate on specific targets anymore. It’s no longer in the realm of ‘Mission Impossible’ (nor has it […]

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]]> 357 The new version of Chrome is getting a mixed reception on Facebook https://www.barefootbusinessman.net/2012/03/the-new-version-of-chrome-is-getting-a-mixed-reception-on-facebook/ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:20:09 +0000 http://barefootbusinessman.net/?p=158 The new version of Chrome is getting a mixed reception on Facebook. I’ve not been able to try it yet as AVG seemed to think it has a Trojan and was blocking the install. New Google Chrome – March 28, 2012

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]]> 158 In cloud computing moves, money isn’t everything — Cloud Computing News https://www.barefootbusinessman.net/2012/03/in-cloud-computing-moves-money-isnt-everything-cloud-computing-news/ Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:03:22 +0000 http://barefootbusinessman.net/?p=141 While Europe lags behind the US in Cloud based solution adoption, Asia and Latin America lead the way. The driver? Not only cost savings, but standardization. In cloud computing moves, money isn’t everything — Cloud Computing News.

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]]> 141 Google Voice – a quick bullet point review https://www.barefootbusinessman.net/2012/03/google-voice-a-quick-bullet-point-review/ Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:16:19 +0000 http://barefootbusinessman.net/?p=124 I've been using Google Voice for almost 6 months now. Here's what I've found.

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