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January 24th, 2012

No downloads, no registering – just a no-charge option to have scanned PDF turned into workable document.  OnlineOCR.net is Optical Character Recongnition service that allows you to convert scanned PDF and images (JPG, JPEG, BMP, TIFF and GIF) and convert them into editable Word, Text, Excel, PDF, or Html output formats.

With 32 recongized languages, you’re sure to find this Cool Tool and handy little time saver!

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January 18th, 2012

 

Recommended Audiences: IT Professionals, Vice Presidents, Office Managers, Solution Architects, Business Professionals, Business Decision Maker, Technical Decision Makers

Join Applied Tech for an informative session on integrating a Mac® into a Windows®-based environment. We’ll explore software solutions, tips & tricks, and we’ll uncover challenges and provide solutions to getting Macs to work alongside the Windows PCs on your network.

We’ll also go over the benefits of integrating the two and how these seeming opposites can coexist harmoniously.

Presenter: Joe Van Maldegiam, Systems Specialist at Applied Tech and Apple Certified Support Professional.

Thursday, February 23, 2012
11:30am – 1:00pm
Applied Tech – 203 S. Paterson Street, Ste 500 – Madison, WI  53703
RSVP Today.

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January 12th, 2012

Applied Tech and its employees are always on the move and we wanted our readers to know what we’ve been up to!  Help us give some props to the following employees in their recent accomplishments

Michael Meyer (Madison office) passed the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) exam.  A CCNA validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot routers and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.

Bo Bracey (Madison office) and Ahren Groshek (Stevens Point office) have been promoted to Level 3 Network Operations Center Technicians within their respective teams. 

Applied Tech Employees wrapped up a successful Employee Retreat earlier this month.  Staff members came together to discuss the strategic direction of the company, explore ways to increase positive company culture, and partake in product-specific training.

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December 19th, 2011

You’re a busy person.  We can relate.  And chances are you don’t have time to read every web article you’d like when you first come across it.  Sure, you could email yourself the link, or hope you remember to go back to the article later, but with Instapaper and one-click, your article choices are easily stored for later, when you do have time, with a ‘Read later’ bookmark.

Better yet, Instapaper can be a read on your computer, on paper, on your iPhone, ipad or iPod, or delivered to your Kindle in a magazine format.

This brief YouTube video shows how to set up your Instapaper account.  Create a free account to get started!

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December 12th, 2011

Applied Tech and its employees are always on the move and we wanted our readers to know what we’ve been up to!  Help us give some props to the following employees in their recent accomplishments

Michael Meyer (Madison office) passed the CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) exam.

Ahren Groshek (Stevens Point office) passed the Microsoft 70-640 (Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring) exam.

Joe Van Maldegiam (Madison office) passed the iPhone and iPad Technical Training for Enterprise certification.  This exam is part of the new Apple Mobility Certification that Joe is pursuing.

Kris Cears (Madison office) and Susan welcomed a baby boy on November 28, 2011.  Camden Robert Cears was born at 5:24am weighing in at 4 lbs, 9 oz and 17 inches long.  Mom, Dad and baby are doing great and this little guy has made a great addition to their family of 3 children.  Congratulations Kris & Susan!!

Kevin White (Stevens Point office) passed the 70-452 exam: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008.  This exam is designed to test the candidate’s knowledge and skills in designing a business intelligence solution by using SQL Server with SSIS, SSRS and SSAS.

 

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November 28th, 2011

Access your photos, documents and videos anywhere using DropboxWith Dropbox you get 2GB of free storage that allows you to synchronize files between multiple computers and mobile devices.  Securely view, download, and uploads files from any web browser. 

Dropbox is a program that lets you upload files from your computer to a cloud based storage area for offsite backups. On your PC it creates a shared folder, and anything you put in that folder is automatically synced to the web. Inside of there is a folder called Public, and for every file in there, you can get a URL directly to that file, so if you want to share a picture or something with people you can put it in the Public folder and then get a URL you can give to everyone.

There are also apps for any Apple and Android devices, so it’s very easy to upload things like pics or other files from your phone or tablet, and you can download any files to any device as well. It makes it very easy to access your files from any device you might be using. You can also login to a web page and access your files that way, in case you’re on someone else’s PC and they don’t have the program installed.

 

With Dropbox:

  • You will get 2GB of space for free, and can pay for more if you need it ($9.99 for 50GB or $19.99 for 100GB)
  • Share any folder your Dropbox with friends or co-workers, even if they use a different operating system from you
  • Access your files from someone else’s computer
  • Change files and rest assured that the files on all devices with Dropbox will get updated
  • Ability to access your files on your PC or Mac, mobile device, laptop or online
  • You can stop emailing yourself files

 

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November 10th, 2011

Send pictures currently stored on your computer to a cell phone user at no-charge, and without any fuss.  Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and AT& users can use PixDrop, a no-charge service that allows you to send a photo currently saved on your computer to any cell phone user.  Even iPhone users on AT&T can use PixDrop at no-charge!

Simply select the recipient’s mobile carrier and enter the mobile number.  Browse for the desired photo and hit ‘Send’.  Your archived PC photos just got their groove back.  Give it a try!  No registration necessary. Currently works in the US and Canada only.

Android users can also download the app for $1.99 here to avoid MMS charges.  Apples users can download the app here for $2.99

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November 10th, 2011

Applied Tech and its employees are always on the move and we wanted our readers to know what we’ve been up to!  Help us give some props to the following employees in their recent accomplishments

Bo Bracey (Madison office) recently passed the Microsoft 70-648 exam, which is the upgrade from MCSA to MCITP: Server Administrator. He just has one more test to pass to achieve that certification. Exam 70-648 validates skills related to the core technology features and functionality of Windows Server 2008 R2, from the existing knowledge base of a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003.

Ahren Groshek (Stevens Point office) passed the Microsoft 70-642 exam, which is one of three needed for the direct path to the MCITP: Server Administrator. He has two more tests to go to achieve that certification as well. Exam 70-642 focuses on configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure.

Tom Stowell (Madison office) has been busy with his CompTia certifications!  Tom recently passed the following: A+, Advanced Security Practitioner CE, Network+, Project+ and Security+.

Kevin White (Stevens Point office) recently passed the Microsoft MCITP Database Administrator 2008 certification.   To achieve this certification, candidates must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of SQL Server 2008. Candidates demonstrate their knowledge of how to create, manage, back up, and restore individual databases, transfer and replicate data, configure for high availability, and plan disaster recovery.

Kevin also passed the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Installation and Deployment. This certification exam measures your ability to understand and articulate how to install and deploy Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 including planning the installation, installing Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Server, installing and deploying the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Email Router, installing and deploying the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Client for Microsoft Office Outlook, configuring Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011, and upgrading to and redeploying Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.

Kris Cears (Madison office) became the 106th person in the world to pass the Kaseya certification Program.  The Kaseya Certification Program is formal recognition of a level of proficiency in the knowledge and practice of the Kaseya platform. The certificate holder makes the company eligible for immediate Priority Support.

Michael Meyer (Madison office) passed the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) exam.  Being CCENT certified validates the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. 

Julie Sheldon (Madison office) was recently appointed as the Adopt-a-Family Coordinator for the Autism Society of Greater Madison.  This volunteer position will match low-income families affected with autism with groups/families willing to provide holiday assistance to those families.  To get involved with the Adopt-a-Family program for the Autism Society of Greater Madison, email: adoptafamilyASGM@gmail.com for more information.

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October 17th, 2011

It’s not often that you get a guided tour of online software but that is exactly what the Microsoft Dynamics® CRM team is offering along with a 30 day trial. The CRM (Customer Relationship Management) team has been busy; they have taken the time to put together a great resource that helps you find the information you need when considering Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Online. The CRM 2011 Test Drive Guide includes videos, material downloads, and informative links from the Microsoft CRM 2011 Resource Center.

The topics covered include:

  • Installing and Using the Microsoft Outlook Client for CRM 2011
  • Streamlining CRM 2011 Online
  • Configuring Business Units and Security Roles
  • Creating Workflows
  • Data Import
  • Extending CRM 2011

With such a great tool available it doesn’t hurt to give Microsoft Dynamics CRM a try. If you are interested in learning more about CRM (online or on-premise) let us know and we can help you get started today. Give us a call at 855-729-1300 or send an email to info@appliedtech.us.  We look forward to hearing from you.

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October 3rd, 2011

Don’t have a Kindle?  No problem!

Thanks to Kindle for PC and Kindle for Mac, you can now read over 1million (and growing) ebooks on your PC or Mac.  No Kindle required.  Already have a Kindle?  Use Amazon’s Whispersync technology to synchronize your last page read, bookmarks, notes, and highlights across your devices.

 

  • Get the best reading experience available on your PC or Mac . No Kindle required
  • Access your Kindle books even if you don’t have your Kindle with you
  • Automatically synchronizes your last page read and annotations between devices with Whispersync
  • Create new highlights, notes, and bookmarks and manage those created on your Kindle
  • Search for words or phrases within the book you’re reading
  • Use the built-in dictionary to seamlessly look up the definitions of English words without interrupting your reading.
  • Full screen reading view, color modes, and brightness controls offer an immersive reading experience
  • Real page numbers for thousands of books in the Kindle Store. Now you can easily reference and cite passages, and read alongside others in a book club or class.

 

Minimum system requirements for Kindle for PC

  • A PC with a 500MHz Intel or AMD processor
  • 128MB of RAM
  • Screen resolution of 800×600
  • Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, Windows Vista or Windows 7
  • 100MB of available disk space

 Minimum system requirements for Kindle for Mac

  • A Mac with a 500MHz Intel processor or faster
  • At least 512MB of RAM
  • Screen resolution of 800×600 or greater
  • 100MB of available disk space
  • Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or 10.7 (Lion)
  •  Note: The last version of Kindle for Mac to support Mac OS X 1.5 (Leopard) is available for download

 

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