Category Archives: Software

Challenges of Migrating SharePoint 2007 to 2013

If you are reading this article, you probably are wondering what I could possibly be talking about. You may have heard that there are no direct migration paths from SharePoint 2007 to 2013. Well, in this article, I’d like to cover precisely this challenge.

Supported Migration Scenarios for SharePoint 2013

When SharePoint 2013 came out, one of the first things I asked myself was “Cool! Now how can I upgrade my SharePoint?” It turns out there is only one supported migration scenario. You have to be on SharePoint 2010 and must use the Database-Attach Upgrade method. This process has already been covered many times, but in short, it’s taking a backup of your databases and restoring them in your brand new SharePoint 2013. Seems simple enough, right? And when it comes to customizations, add-ons, Web Parts, Solutions, etc., you can purchase them from websites like KWizCom. read more

Light Antivirus Software for Windows

Having an anti-virus is no longer unusual for any computer user. There are a ton of anti-virus programs to choose from however. Many of these programs have huge space requirements and use a ton of memory that are large enough to make your computer slow.

Don’t worry, there is still something you can do. You can choose to use a light but powerful anti-virus program. When I say light, this means that the storage requirement and memory usage of the program will not be a reason for your PC to slow down, and it is still capable of doing its function which is to save your computer from any malware that might affect it. read more

Automated Cloud Backup – Why You Need To Set It Up

Backing up your data has to be something you do. A hard drive can go out at any time without much warning. I have had quite a few friends come to me after losing pictures, videos, music, financial documents, and tax records from a computer hardware failure. There is no reason to risk these important files with how easy it is to backup your computer these days. Years ago, it was much more advanced to setup an automated backup schedule. Now, anyone with a basic understanding of computers can do it. read more

Quick Tip: Delete Toolbar History in IE, Chrome, and Firefox

Deleting Toolbar history really depends on the toolbar you are working with. Most times, clearing your browser history will clear the toolbar history. If it does not, then you will have to clear the history from the toolbar settings. For example, if you use the Google toolbar, you can simply click the down arrow next to the search box, then click the “clear history” link that shows up in the bottom right corner of the box containing your recent searches. Click the arrow again and you will notice that all the searches are gone and you have successfully deleted the Google toolbar history. If you have a different toolbar and are having trouble clearing it, I would suggest clearing the browser history. Let’s take a look at how to do this in different browsers. read more

Turn Off Windows Aero

In case you don’t know, Windows Aero is the new interface and design that Microsoft introduced with the Windows Vista operating system. This new design is also used in Windows 7. The changes made in the Aero interface affected many elements of Windows and how it functions. The main component of Aero is Aero Glass. Aero Glass is what gives Windows its new glassy look and feel.

The Aero user interface definitely makes Windows 7 (and Vista) look better. However, it can really slow Windows 7 down, especially if your computer can barely handle running Windows. The Aero user interface really taxes your graphics card and your CPU. If you need the extra speed boost, then it is not a bad idea to turn off Windows Aero. read more