FYI

Managing an eBook Collection

Submitted by rparker on Thu, 06/17/2010 - 13:58

Calibre is a  program that runs in many different PC environments to manage a database of eBooks. From there, you can convert books between formats, and upload books into cell phone apps, iPads,  and standalone eBook readers like Amazon's "Kindle" and the Barnes & Noble "Nook". On the Android phone, the eBook reader app is called: Aldiko)

eBooks come in multiple formats, and some are copy protected.  Copy protected books must be read in the corresponding reader program. If you buy an eBook from iTunes, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble and it is protected, you will need to use their reader software.

If you can, add unrestricted books to your library in ePUB format. An ePub contains several components (like a ZIP file) and can support books with full color pictures, fonts, table layouts, etc - just like HTML web pages. ePUB is positioned to be the future standard for eBooks.

Cut Your Computer Systems Downtime in Half!

Submitted by rparker on Sat, 06/13/2009 - 09:10

Why does computer maintenance take so much time? Why are computers systems down for so long when they fail?

Computer systems inevitably fail, but you can minimize the costs, and reduce workstation down time to hours instead of days if you fully apply these strategic principles in your computer support operation.

IRS Announces 2009 Standard Mileage Rates

Submitted by rparker on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 14:17

Excerpt:

"Beginning on Jan. 1, 2009, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:

  • 55 cents per mile for business miles driven

  • 24 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes

  • 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations

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