Nine Time-Savers using Google Search

By Tom McDonald | Apr 24, 2013 11:11:00 AM

While searching for a keyboard shortcut, I stumbled upon an article from a credible source boasting 10 ways to save time.  I clicked through and started reading.  Number two on their list was, stop procrastinating.  At that moment, I stopped reading the article, which resulted in me saving time. Technically, you could say the article was helpful.

Here is a quick list of popular Google Search Shortcuts.  Not only will they save you some typing, but they net pretty accurate results without having to scroll or sift through various search resources. 

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1 Minute Quiz - IT Support Evaluation for Small Business

By Tom McDonald | Mar 28, 2013 9:57:00 AM

One of three things will happen as you read the questions in this IT Support Evaluation QUIZ: 

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How this IT Support Co solves Forbes list 5 Small-Business Problems

By Tom McDonald | Mar 6, 2013 3:11:00 PM

Forbes.com recently published a list of Tech Solutions for 5 Common Small-Business Problems.  Well, NSI is a small business, and we have problems just like anyone else.  Sure, we provide IT Support to thousands of businesses throughout New England, but technology is a broad term and we are consumers of tech, just like you.

The Forbes list focuses on five areas of concern for small business owners:
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Network IT Support - Where to cut corners, and where to invest.

By Tom McDonald | Jul 11, 2012 6:02:00 PM

IT Support.  Where to cut corners, and where to invest when it comes to your IT:  Wouldn’t it be nice if there really was a money tree, and we could harvest an almost endlesssupply of cash?   The reality is, we are always weighing the odds.  Always.  If you are a business owner, this never stops. Frequently asked questions include:

“What do I have?”

“What do I need?”

“How much can I afford?”

“What about the rest?” 

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NSI CT News: Microsoft Office 365, Benefits Moving to Cloud Computing

By Tom McDonald | Jun 30, 2011 12:50:00 PM


IT Support Technician from NSI - review of Microsoft Office 365 / MS365: Working with Small and Medium Businesses as a Network Support Specialist, I'm asked about new advances in technology almost every day.  Most recently, I received an inquiry about Microsoft 365 / Office 365. *NOTE:  This post is from 2011, updated information is on its way!  Subscribe to this blog and get the latest on Office 365.  We will have a series of posts regarding Microsoft 365! Our "What needs work" section, below, will be addressed, along with other awesome improvements to this great product.

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