Introducing the Beanstalk Computing second edition IT Tips Newsletter. This Newsletter will highlight the latest news and information regarding technology that should concern you and could affect your business.

As we mentioned in our first IT Tips Newsletter, running your business within today’s technology should not be something to dread. But how does a business owner in today’s market know they are doing all they can to ensure consistent productivity and efficiency with no computer or network downtime? By staying informed and Beanstalk Computing would like to assist you by doing just that.

Enjoy the read and please let us know if there is anything specific you would like us to review in our next edition.

Beanstalk Computing is now an IBM / Lenovo Reseller

If you are looking for a new laptop, nothing beats the quality of an IBM computer. With advanced technology such as the active protection system which is standard in every system, it’s like having an air bag for your laptop. IBM computers are built to last. Ask us about purchasing a new or refurbished IBM computer.

Beanstalk Computing is also a Dell Reseller, Microsoft Partner, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, Microsoft Certified Professional, A+, and Network+ Certified.

Windows Vista: Yay, or Nay?

At Beanstalk Computing we have been extensively testing Microsoft’s newest operating system, Windows Vista. In our opinion, this operating system is not ready for prime time and we are not recommending it to our customers… yet.

The main reason we don’t recommend Vista at this time is due to compatibility issues. A lot of software needs to be rewritten to be compatible with Windows Vista, and it takes time for the software manufactures to catch up. Also, a lot of hardware drivers are still being rewritten for Vista, so there is a good chance your printer, camera, PDA, or other device is not yet compatible with Windows Vista.

Finally, before Microsoft even released Windows Vista earlier this year, they announced a major service pack to fix all the bugs. This service pack is due to be release at the end of the year (2007). Until that service pack comes out, Beanstalk Computing does not recommend upgrading to Windows Vista.

MP3 Player of Choice: IRiver Clix Gen 2

If you are looking to purchase a new MP3 Player, here is the latest and greatest!

• No buttons, just click the whole screen in one of four directions to navigate
• Up to 8GB of storage (4GB version out now, 8GB next month)
• Smaller then IPOD Nano
• beautiful AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic LED)
• Built-in digital FM tuner
• Can drag and drop music to it from explorer, no need to use custom software such as itunes to transfer music to device.
• Works with Rhapsody to Go, you can bring your subscribed music with you without actually purchasing it. Check out the Rhapsody version.

Quick Tips: Technology Websites

Fileext.com – Ever wonder what those pesky file extensions stand for? For example, a .doc file is a Microsoft Word file, a .xls file is an Excel file, and a .pdf file is an Adobe Acrobat file. But what about others? What is a .bat, .com, .docx, or a .rar file? Find out what all those extensions mean and what program is used to open them by searching this website.

ProcessLibrary.com – Ever look at your task manager (ctrl-shift-esc is a quick shortcut key to it) wondering, what the heck are all those processes that are running? What is csrss.exe, rundll32.exe, and all those other processes running on my computer? Find out what all those pesky processes are by searching this website.

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