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Native vs. cross-platform mobile app. Comparing the pros and cons.
What’s the right development approach for your new mobile app? Should you build a native…
iOS or Android for your new mobile app?
iOS or Android for your new mobile app? These 5 questions will help you decide…
Planning your dream app? Let’s talk mobile app terminology.
Planning your dream app? Let's talk mobile app terminology. In this multi-part series we talk…
Fresh Tech — May 2021
Our monthly series -- Fresh Tech May -- a collection of fun things on the…
How to write a great mobile app project brief
How to write a great mobile app project brief In this multi-part series we talk…
Validating and mapping your app idea
Validating and mapping your app idea In this multi-part series we talk about how to…
5 easy steps to prepare your web design project
When you're getting ready to design, or re-design, your website, it can be hard to…
What to do if you have an app idea: getting started
In this multi-part series we’ll be talking about how to explore, vet, and develop your…
Fresh Tech — April 2021
Our monthly series -- Fresh Tech -- a collection of fun things on the web…
Planning a website for your business? Here are 5 questions you’ll want to answer, first.
Get started on planning a website for your business Embarking on a new website design…
How to save money on mobile app development
How to save money on mobile app development If you've been thinking of hiring a…
How to help your web design team succeed at your website build project
How to help your web design team succeed You’ve agreed on the price and terms…
What is a minimum viable product?
What is a minimum viable product, and why do you need it? The 411 on…
Fresh Tech — March 2021
Welcome to the launch of our new monthly series -- Fresh Tech -- a collection…
How does a cloud migration work?
How does a cloud migration work? You've heard the phrase "cloud migration" before, but what…
8 easy steps for going remote with your business
Going remote doesn't have to be painful Many companies put off a true transition to…
How cloud computing can help your staff succeed at working remotely
With COVID-19, a sudden transition The fast conversion to remote work due to the coronavirus…
Green information technology solutions for a better future
Green IT, improve IT, sustain IT Implement green information technology solutions and save on energy…
10 advantages of cloud computing in 2020
The cloud is the message The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened theneed for companies to adopt…
Cloud computing: key to business resilience in tough times
With COVID-19, fast pivots are the norm The coronavirus pandemic forced many businesses into an…
Onboarding remote workers in the age of COVID-19
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and a hard pivot to remote work, it…
Website hosting and security in the age of COVID-19
More than ever, your website is one of your company’s most valuable assets. As business…
How taking your company remote may benefit your company in the long run
COVID-19 has demanded hard, fast change from business owners and workers alike. After facing the…
Creating a disaster recovery plan in the age of COVID-19
6 steps to creating a disaster recovery plan While it may seem like working through…
Business location security in the age of COVID-19
Your team has gone remote and your location is either not in operation, or only…
Remote work series: laptop provisioning, management, and safety
In the midst of a hard pivot to a remote work model, it's easy to…
Assess your IT systems after going remote
In the brave new world of COVID-19, remote work is the new norm. For many…
Mega-list of Bay Area startup resources
Mega-list of Bay Area startup resources Newly edited in 2021: Whether you’re a newbie entrepreneur…
Crypto ransomware threats: a growing concern
Crypto ransomware threats: a growing concern This post is just to warn our community about…
Who should hire an IT consulting firm?
For today's blog, we wanted to take a moment to discuss the topic of who…
How to Encrypt Your Mac With FileVault
What is FileVault? FileVault is a data encryption software that is included in all Apple…
Error When Sharing Outlook Calendar
Error When Sharing Outlook Calendar Some of our clients have reported a permissions error message…
Honing Your Focus in an Age of Attention Deficits
Honing your focus in an age of constant contact (and constant interruption) is challenging business. Gloria…
Attention Writers: Upcoming Social Media Management Class
Writer or Artist? Confused by Social Media? You've heard the success stories of new entrepreneurs…
East Bay Coworking: The Latest
East Bay Coworking These days there are many options for coworking in the East Bay,…
Five Fast Shortcuts for Mac Users
Most great magic tricks rely on sleight-of-hand techniques. Wow your friends with a different kind…
Protect Yourself From Heartbleed
Protect Yourself From Heartbleed You've probably seen some of the security alerts regarding the…
50+ of the Best Tech Websites
A Collection of Some of the Best Tech Websites Writing a blog about tech? Trying…
Tech That Subtracts
We aren’t unique in the San Francisco area in that we often struggle with the…
Smart Methods for Password Creation
It's challenging to come up with secure passwords that will protect your data from online…
What Do We Love?
Giving Thanks for The Good Things As 2013 quickly draws to a close, it's a…
Watch Out for SEO Scams
Watch out for SEO scams If you run a small business like we do, you…
Adobe Creative Cloud Promotion
Adobe Photoshop is offering a limited-time Adobe Creative Cloud promotion. Until December 2, 2013, you…
For Entrepreneurs: Contact Management and CRMs
If sales is the lifeblood of any business, then your Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system…
Techie Perks in SF
There are always a thousand reasons to appreciate why we live in the San Francisco…
San Francisco Small Business Resources
A Hidden Gem: San Francisco's Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center If you own your own business in…
Great Startup Checklists
A Bag O' Great Startup Checklists Time to get your startup on! Here's a curated…
Thoughts on Persistence
We’ve all been inspired this week by the story of Diana Nyad’s successful swim from…
Your Privacy on the Web
Somebody's Watching You With widespread media attention on topic of domestic spying by the NSA,…
When Your Phone System Fails
Client Case Study: Total Phone System Failure Nobody likes a crisis, but when one happens,…
Founder Friday at Google SF
I recently witnessed some of the energy and vitality that distinguishes the local tech scene…
Ten Online Tools To Help Your Business Be More Productive
Save Time And Be More Productive With These Ten Online Tools It seems like there…
DIY Laptop Repair
Ready to Try Your Hand at DIY Laptop Repair? When DIY laptop repair is your…
LimeTech Yelp Reviews
Our Positive Yelp Reviews Were Filtered We recently revisited our business page on the website…
What to Do When You Spill Water on Your Laptop
What to Do When You Spill Water on Your Laptop If you are like us,…
How to Record a Screencast on Your Mac
How to Record a Screencast on Your Mac If you've had ambitions to create a…
The Agile Family
How Agile is Your Family? The world of software development has influenced many sectors of…
What is the cloud?
What is the cloud? Confused by the idea of cloud computing but afraid to ask?…
Upcoming Bay Area Tech Events
It can be easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget that…
Cloud Storage Price War Brings Discounts
As reported today in TechCrunch, Amazon and Google seem to be locked into a cloud…
Post-Sandy Recovery and Disaster Planning
It is a tough week for a lot of East Coast small business entrepreneurs, and…
IT for Startups
What Are The Unique IT Needs Of Startup Companies? We've had great working relationships…
How To Open Up Your Laptop
Ever wondered how to open up your laptop? Not everyone is brave enough for the…
Opportunity Knocks with National Small Business Week
National Small Business Week is coming up fast, on May 20-26, 2012. A number of…
A Small Business WordPress Website For You
You Need a WordPress Website, But Who's Got the Time? Imagine you run a busy…
More April Startup Events
Got a little extra time this month? Here are a few of the larger startup…
Protect Yourself From the Mac Flashback Trojan
For all those who prefer Mac computers solely because they don't get viruses, the jig…
Startups and the JOBS Act
Seems like everyone wants to get on the startup bandwagon these days. In case you…
Computer How-To Articles: Improving Your Computer’s Performance
How to Improve Your Computer's Performance Every so often, we like to take on a…
Tech Overload? Join the National Day of Unplugging
With the mass proliferation of smartphones, many of us struggle with the obsessive urge to…
Donate Your Used Computer Locally
Where to donate used computers and electronics in the Bay Area Seeing as we're in…
The East Bay Startup Scene Heats Up
We're probably not the only entrepreneurs who have wondered why the East Bay isn't more…
What Do We Actually Do?
Technology Support for Bay Area Businesses IT support becomes important for any business, even the…
SF Startup Social
If you're thinking of launching a Bay Area startup, then you're missing out if you're…
Join the Fight Against SOPA/PIPA
Looking for a way to participate in the fight against SOPA/PIPA without actually taking your…
For Startups on the Move
We recently had an engaging conversation with David Bergeron of T3 Advisors. They are doing…
Had It With Comcast?
If you've ever been in the unfortunate position of having to wait for Comcast to…
Girl Geeks Unite at Perforce
You missed out big-time if you weren't able to get onto the attendee list for…
On Protect IP / SOPA and Internet Freedom
By now, you should have heard of the controversy around the Stop Online Piracy Act…
Local Learning Opportunities
Upcoming Classes and Workshops for Small Biz Entrepreneurs Not getting out enough these days? Tired…
Jazz Hands, P2P and Direct Democracy
Occupy Wall Street Goes Tech Much of the discussion around Occupy Wall Street has weighed…
Multi-Touch Computing on Any Surface
A Screen-less Touchscreen from OmniTouch If you're willing to brave the silly factor and can…
Is Cloud Computing the Right Choice?
To Cloud or Not to Cloud... Still trying to get your head around cloud computing?…
Up Close and Personal: LimeTech Alameda
LimeTech Headquarters We thought we'd take a moment to share some photos from around our…
Find Out What’s Slowing Down Your Mac
You're Wondering Why Your Mac is Slow? If your Mac has been acting lethargic lately…
Expect Great Things From Your Prospective IT Provider
The hunt for a great IT team can be a challenging process. Here's a list…
5 Ways to Save for Your Business
Unbeatable Savings for Your Biz Whether you're saving for a rainy day or just saving,…
Report Back from WordCamp SF 2011
I'm finally just now getting a chance to report back from this week's WordPress WordCamp…
Anonymous Hacking Collective Takes on BART
Interesting news to hear that our very own BART transit system has been targeted by…
Gmail Calls for International Users
With all the recent talk about Google+ giving Facebook a run for the money, it…
Great Resources for Free Stuff Online
The best things in life aren't always free, but it sure is nice to get…
Apple Recalling Some 2011 iMacs
If you purchased an iMac between May 2011 and July 2011, you may be affected…
Learn About WordPress CMS at WordCamp
Calling all fans of the WordPress content management system: if the economy doesn't implode and…
11 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a SaaS Vendor
Whether you’re searching for an online CRM system, a web-based registration program, or an Electronic…
MS Exchange or Google Apps for Your Business?
Small businesses are popping up everywhere. Even in this economy, the office space in the…
Outsourcing Life’s Little Tasks
Got a pile of laundry and no time for washing? Looking for someone reliable to…
What To Do When You Lose Your iPhone?
First, you'll deny, rage, bargain, and quickly pass through all 7 stages of grief. You'll…
Welcome to Suite #320
Well, it's official. After searching far and wide, we discovered the perfect office suite...across the…
What’s New with OS X 10.7 Lion? Efficiency!
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion brings a lot of great new utilities to the table.…
TechSoup.org Offers Discount Computers for Nonprofits
Discount Computers for Nonprofits If you're a nonprofit with a pressing need for new hardware,…