POP3 vs IMAP

POP vs IMAP While many of the email users of the world are perfectly happy to use their browser based client with whatever the pre-defined rules are for their configuration, it’s important to remember that you have control over how your email travels. The two big...

QBO: How to Handle Returned/Bounced Checks

If Needed, Create the Product/Service Items Click the Gear icon, then click Products and Services. At the top, click New, and then choose Service to create a new service item. In the Name field, enter “NSF Check”. From the Income account drop down list, select the...

QBO: How to Handle Vendor Refunds

First, locate the original transaction and make a note on the Account/Product/Service line item(s) being refunded. This is important to complete the remaining tasks. Create a Vendor Credit for the Refund (Accounts Payable Entry) Click the “+” icon and choose Vendor...

OS X Automatic Volume Mount

Here are two very simple solutions made possible by automation tools baked right in Mac OS X: AppleScript & Automator. AppleScript You can use AppleScript to make a a very simple app that will mount your shares without opening any new Finder windows. Open...

Enable Spotlight on Network Volume

Spotlight doesn’t automatically index network volumes. To configure spotlight to index network volumes, use the mdutil command followed by an arbitrary path, with the -i option and then the on parameter. For example, for a volume called Galvatron, you would enable...

Why is my email not being received by others?

If your email is not being delivered and you get a message back stating that your email was blocked for some reason or another, you may be a victim of blacklisting! What is a Blacklist? A blacklist is a list of IP addresses and domain names that an organization has...

How to backup/restore Google Earth Placemarks

All of your placemarks are automatically saved locally on your computer’s hard drive. You can use the following method to retrieve your saved placemarks: If you are a PC user, you can retrieve your saved placemarks as follows: 1. Press WIN+R on your keyboard. 2....