Google’s Missing Sync: Contacts

Ok, I’m quite happy that Google released a Google Calendar Sync tool for Microsoft Outlook.  Really happy.
Sure, I’m a Microsoft guy and have been for quite awhile.  Because of that I’ve got significant investments in money & time in the mainline business products, namely Windows, Office, and Windows Mobile.
On the flip side, I’ve moved [...]


Is technology a crutch?

It’s something that I’ve been thinking about recently. For how much all these nifty tools have helped us become more productive, I think there is a percentage of creativity or inspiration that we give up. All productivity tools are things that can do harm to our work habits as much as they simplify a [...]


Moving into the cloud - an update

It’s contract renewal season for me, and I’m kind of “heads down” working on what comes next. So I’ve been kinda distracted from sharing ideas and discussions with everyone.
I’m continuing my evolution into cloud computing, shedding local software as I figure out my approach. I’m lucky enough to have access to excellent [...]


Bye, Bye Microsoft Outlook

It’s time has come, or passed rather… at least for me.  I’m sure I’ll cross paths with my favorite email client and PIM in the future.  I’ll either have a change of heart (unlikely) or a future client will insist that I use it for internal email at their location (very likely).
For all those [...]


Why your blog is your social network

There are many good social networks to be a part of, but as I delve deeper into social media and personal branding I’m coming to the conclusion that your blog is becoming more important.
On your blog, you have a direct feed to your readers.  Those readers can be friends as much as it can [...]