Mobile Phones and Me » Productivity http://telapps.org Mobile Phones and More Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:40:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Everyone Should Get Their Head in the Cloud http://telapps.org/productivity/everyone-should-get-their-head-in-the-cloud/ http://telapps.org/productivity/everyone-should-get-their-head-in-the-cloud/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:54:51 +0000 Curt http://telapps.org/?p=927 Years ago I first heard the term “cloud storage”.  When it first appeared on the scene it seemed as if it would just be a flash in the pan buzz word.  Fast forward 5 or so years and I now realize I couldn’t have been more wrong.  Not only is the cloud real, it is amazing.  Now instead of having all of our files and information anchored to a desktop or semi-portable on a laptop or storage device, you can have complete access no matter where you happen to be.

I can now say that I have fully embraced cloud storage and so have you, even if you don’t realize it.  Email, ITunes, and even your Amazon.com Kindle books all live in the cloud.   They are all wonderful services, but they also bring an entirely new set of problems.  The companies that run those services spend a great deal of time and money keeping their services apart from the others.  Obviously that isn’t the best solution for someone who wants to seamlessly transition from file to file, meaning you should have your own solution.

In my opinion users should take it upon themselves to find an independent solution to keep their files.  By securing your own cloud storage so you will be able to have business documents, personal files and entertainment.  I took this step earlier this year and I couldn’t be happier.  Now I have the ability to access all of my stuff no matter where I am, as long as I have internet access.  I can also take solace in knowing my all of my files are safe because the provider I chose offers top notch security.  The best part is, although cost was secondary to quality on my list of priorities zipcloud is also affordable.  Now I am sure you will want to check out your own zipcloud reviews but here are some of the features they offer.

Here are some of the features zipcloud offers:

  • File Versioning
  • 24/7 Tech Support
  • Multiple Device Sync Capability
  • Moneyback Anytime
  • 100% Automated Backup Service
  • Unlimited Storage
  • 14 Day Free Trial
  • Heavy Encryption Software

If you would like to read more about the services they offer you should click over to check out actual zipcloud reviews. That site offers not only a summary of services, but also comparisons of how they stack up to other cloud storage companies.

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]]> http://telapps.org/productivity/a-new-business-venture/feed/ 0 Rainy Days are Great for Errands http://telapps.org/productivity/rainy-days-are-great-for-errands/ http://telapps.org/productivity/rainy-days-are-great-for-errands/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:40:49 +0000 Curt http://telapps.org/?p=778 Its just one of those ugly days outside.  Dreary, overcast and its supposed to drizzle rain all day.  Days like this are only good for two things either staying in bed all day to watch movies or running the errands that you’ve been putting off for a while.  I plan on doing the latter since I have a pretty healthy to do list that has been neglected.

Its nothing really big which is probably why its been neglected so long.  Gotta pick up a new salt container from the fish store, run to the vitamin store and pick up a few things from the hardware store. Who knows maybe I’ll even get around to re-hanging that  bedroom door so it closes properly.  These days kind of suck for most things but they are great for either doing projects or relaxing. Hopefully, I will be able to fit in a little bit of each.

]]> http://telapps.org/productivity/rainy-days-are-great-for-errands/feed/ 0 Setting A Home Improvement Budget http://telapps.org/productivity/setting-a-home-improvement-budget/ http://telapps.org/productivity/setting-a-home-improvement-budget/#comments Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:04:10 +0000 Curt http://telapps.org/?p=761 I’m trying to get a list together of improvements I can make around the house this year.  I think its always best to have a plan of attack coupled with a budget before beginning anything.  This year I am planning on doing new doors, fixtures, mattresses and a roof.  I can figure out the cost for most things but I will need someone to come out to the house in order to give me a quote on the roof.  Most likely this won’t occur for a couple of weeks since weather has been spotty at best around here.  So, I guess I can get started on the small projects in the meantime.

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