ANTenna Blog -- April 05, 2009 - April 11, 2009 Archive

9 Things That Will Get Your Tax Return Audited

Posted by Benjamin Tomkins 04:12 PM ET | Apr 10, 2009

The nightmare scenario that every business owners dreads is an IRS audit. It brings your business to a halt and it can get much worse once the books are open. However, certain things make auditors more likely to target your business. Read on and adapt accordingly.

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Business & E-Business | Company Size: 1-49 | Company Size: 50-249 | Finance/Accounting | Tips

Portable Ubuntu: The Easy New Way To Try Linux

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 11:08 PM ET | Apr 9, 2009

There are already a couple of safe, easy ways to try out Linux on a Windows desktop system. But a new option could be the easiest one of all.

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Hardware & Software | How-To | Linux | Open Source | Tips

SMB Security Spending Holding Steady, SMB Vulnerabilities Holding Steady Too

Posted by Keith Ferrell 11:50 AM ET | Apr 9, 2009

A new Symantec survey indicates that small and midsized business security budgets are either holding at established levels or growing slightly, despite t6he economic downturn. Good thing, too, because the survey also found high levels of vulnerabilities, including a third of businesses running no anti-virus protection.

5 Facts You Should Know About Appealing Your Tax Return

Posted by Benjamin Tomkins 09:39 AM ET | Apr 9, 2009

Taking on the IRS may seem folly, but if your tax return is adjusted, you can contest the examination and appeal the adjustment. But to have a chance of winning your appeal, you need to know your rights.

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Business & E-Business | Company Size: 1-49 | Finance/Accounting | Tips

Another Look At Linux Netbook Return Statistics

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 08:36 PM ET | Apr 8, 2009

Some netbook retailers are slamming Linux for boosting their product-return rates. Here's why you should take their protests with a grain of salt.

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Hardware & Software | Linux | Open Source

E-Mail Choices Grow For Mobile Users

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 02:44 PM ET | Apr 8, 2009

Cell phones have become personal productivity tools for many mobile executives. However, one challenge has been staying in touch with the home office because of email compatibility issues. One of the industry’s emerging email suppliers recently stepped up to make it simpler for mobile users to work with its applications.

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Cloud Computing | Company Size: 1-49 | Messaging | Mobile | Software-as-a-Service

9 Tax Filing Mistakes That Will Delay Your Refund

Posted by Benjamin Tomkins 11:47 AM ET | Apr 8, 2009

Due to the recession, cash flow is crucial for small businesses, sole proprietors, and individuals. Though the infusion of capital from your tax refund likely won't save your business it can be a welcome influx for any strapped organizations. Plus, it's your money anyway -- don't risk delaying getting it back by making these mistakes.

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Business & E-Business | Company Size: 1-49 | Finance/Accounting | Tips

Microsoft Vs. TomTom: Beating A Dead Horse

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 04:33 PM ET | Apr 7, 2009

The conventional wisdom maintains that a recent Microsoft lawsuit poses a threat to the future of Linux. Here's why the conventional wisdom is wrong.

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Hardware & Software | Linux | Open Source

10 Last Minute Tax Filing Tips

Posted by Benjamin Tomkins 04:25 PM ET | Apr 7, 2009

If you've waited until the last minute to file your returns these tips may make the process easier for you and can help you out on your next quarterly payment as well.

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Business & E-Business | Company Size: 1-49 | Finance/Accounting | Tips

Salesforce.com's Free Mobile App For iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile

Posted by Benjamin Tomkins 11:45 AM ET | Apr 7, 2009

With the launch of Mobile Lite, Salesforce.com now offers customers free mobile access to Salesforce CRM. The new application provides a subset of features available with Salesforce.com on-demand CRM mobile application.

Android Reaching Out From Its Mobile Niche

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 10:38 AM ET | Apr 7, 2009

Google has had its eyes fixated on loosening Microsoft’s dominant desktop position. Rather than try to take the Behemoth head on, Google has been pecking away at the periphery, targeting areas where the company is a significant but not a dominant player. One of its carrier partners may help in that regard as it plans to push Android devices from cell phones to tablet computers and home phones.

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Mobile

Public More Scared Of Digital Dangers Than National Security Threats

Posted by Keith Ferrell 09:58 AM ET | Apr 7, 2009

A new study finds that Americans are more concerned about identity theft than they are about national security. Could be they're right. And right or wrong, there are lessons here that affect your customers, partners, and employees

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Business & E-Business | Internet/Web | Security

Drobo Goes Pro With 8-Bay Storage Device

Posted by Fredric Paul 08:31 AM ET | Apr 7, 2009

Data Robotics has released an new upmarket version of its popular Drobo storage solution, designed to be bigger, faster, safer, easier -- and rack mountable!

5 Last Minute Tax Filing Tips For The Maximum Refund

Posted by Benjamin Tomkins 04:48 PM ET | Apr 6, 2009

A little more than a week remains before the tax filing deadline, but it's not too late to maximize your refund or lay a foundation for a bigger return on your return next year.

Netgear Launches ReadyNAS NVX For Desktop Storage

Posted by Fredric Paul 08:39 AM ET | Apr 6, 2009

The new ReadyNAS NVX offers home offices, workgroups and small businesses double the performance of Netgear NV+ storage units, and supports NAS file services and iSCSCI SAN application services as well as Apple's Time Machine.

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