http://www.sqlmag.com/authors/author/author/5133649/rss/5133649en-USFri, 25 May 2012 10:49:03 GMTFri, 25 May 2012 10:49:03 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/viruses/Buyers Guide Antivirus Software-136345
By David Chernicoff
Perhaps the most important piece of client software is an antivirus program. Be sure to evaluate all the crucial criteria—not just price—in selecting the right software for your environment.]]>David ChernicoffTue, 26 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/viruses/Buyers Guide Antivirus Software-136345http://www.sqlmag.com/article/access-control/windows-7-offers-security-benefits-for-small-businesses
By David Chernicoff
Small business owners might be mourning Windows XP, but Windows 7 offers much to be hopeful about, such as simplified access control configuration.]]>David ChernicoffThu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/access-control/windows-7-offers-security-benefits-for-small-businesseshttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/netbooks-can-they-bridge-the-gap-between-mobile-phone-and-notebook-
By David Chernicoff
As an IT consultant, I needed a more capable platform than my phone and a less cumbersome platform than my notebook--so I tried a netbook. ]]>David ChernicoffThu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/netbooks-can-they-bridge-the-gap-between-mobile-phone-and-notebook-http://www.sqlmag.com/article/performance/winsat-command-line-utility-
By David Chernicoff
The Windows System Assessment Tool encompasses much more than the Windows Experience Index--its command-line capabilities can help with troubleshooting.]]>David ChernicoffThu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/performance/winsat-command-line-utility-http://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/keeping-your-technical-knowledge-up-to-date
By David Chernicoff
When I tell people that I still use real reference books, I often get a response along the lines of “You know, all the information you need is on the web somewhere. I’m surprised you just don’t search it out. Paper books are just so 20th century.” ]]>David ChernicoffThu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/training-and-certification2/keeping-your-technical-knowledge-up-to-datehttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/internet/ie-8-0-and-chrome-could-enable-next-gen-web-apps-unless-your-isp-s-bandwidth-cap-gets-in-the-way
By David Chernicoff
Both browsers are being positioned as the core system application that will enable the next generation of web apps--however, ISP usage caps could throw a major monkey wrench at web-based application delivery.]]>David ChernicoffThu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/internet/ie-8-0-and-chrome-could-enable-next-gen-web-apps-unless-your-isp-s-bandwidth-cap-gets-in-the-wayhttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/ftp/a-simple-file-transfer-solution100022
By David Chernicoff
A Simple File Transfer Solution]]>David ChernicoffWed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/ftp/a-simple-file-transfer-solution100022http://www.sqlmag.com/article/ftp/a-simple-file-transfer-solution
By David Chernicoff
My small business clients thought FTP was the answer to their file transfer problems, but I surprised them with an even better solution for their data delivery needs.]]>David ChernicoffThu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/ftp/a-simple-file-transfer-solutionhttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/tips/a-great-tool-for-making-screencasts
By David Chernicoff
I’ve started making product demos and have found a tool that has helped make the job easier--Camtasia.]]>David ChernicoffThu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/tips/a-great-tool-for-making-screencastshttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/windows-client/an-adobe-reader-alternative
By David Chernicoff
For a PDF reader, you can’t lose with Adobe Reader. That is, unless its interaction with another software program crashes your system at random times.]]>David ChernicoffThu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/windows-client/an-adobe-reader-alternativehttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/home-office/why-i-use-a-gaming-computer-and-other-vista-related-reflections
By David Chernicoff
Recently, I’ve gotten a bunch of reader email messages asking about my choice of hardware and software for the desktop, including why I run Vista and why my work computer is a gaming machine.]]>David ChernicoffThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/home-office/why-i-use-a-gaming-computer-and-other-vista-related-reflectionshttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/desktop-management/screen-resolution-in-desktops-vs-laptops
By David Chernicoff
Users don’t always understand that a big monitor doesn’t mean lots of screen real estate. Here’s a quick explanation about screen resolution and a tip for a low-cost solution. ]]>David ChernicoffThu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/desktop-management/screen-resolution-in-desktops-vs-laptopshttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/windows-client/how-do-i-do-xyz-in-windows-vista-
By David Chernicoff
Stumped for answers about Vista? If you’ve already tried the Windows IT Pro Forums, here’s another resource that could help.]]>David ChernicoffThu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/windows-client/how-do-i-do-xyz-in-windows-vista-http://www.sqlmag.com/article/desktop-management/choosing-the-right-system-
By David Chernicoff
I see little reason these days to buy hardware on the edge of obsolescence, because so many choices exist that are better. But I had to make a rather unconventional choice in the case of my own firm’s system.]]>David ChernicoffThu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/desktop-management/choosing-the-right-system-http://www.sqlmag.com/article/windows-xp2/vista-and-xp-users-find-mixed-blessings-in-2008
By David Chernicoff
Both Windows Vista and Windows XP have major service packs at the release candidate (RC) stage. As always, I hear from people who want to run out and install these service pack RCs. My advice? ]]>David ChernicoffThu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/windows-xp2/vista-and-xp-users-find-mixed-blessings-in-2008http://www.sqlmag.com/article/deployment/a-problem-with-installing-64-bit-vista-
By David Chernicoff
I started to install Windows Vista x64 and that’s where the fun began, involving blue screens and unfamiliar BSOD errors with no text, no memory dump, and just three hexadecimal numbers.]]>David ChernicoffThu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/deployment/a-problem-with-installing-64-bit-vista-http://www.sqlmag.com/article/virtualization/i-o-virtualization-for-blade-servers
By David Chernicoff
I/O Virtualization for Blade Servers]]>David ChernicoffMon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/virtualization/i-o-virtualization-for-blade-servershttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/backup-recovery/data-protection-for-windows-server-workloads
By David Chernicoff
Data Protection for Windows Server Workloads]]>David ChernicoffMon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/backup-recovery/data-protection-for-windows-server-workloadshttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/backup-recovery/vista-feature-eases-backup-pain
By David Chernicoff
Before Vista’s backup features existed, more than one IT staffer wasted hours moving data to a new drive and making sure that a bootable OS was available. Now Vista’s Complete PC Backup can ease the pain.]]>David ChernicoffThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/backup-recovery/vista-feature-eases-backup-painhttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/storage/dedupe-technology-boosts-backup-speed-storage-capacity-97300
By David Chernicoff
Dedupe Technology Boosts Backup Speed, Storage Capacity ]]>David ChernicoffThu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/storage/dedupe-technology-boosts-backup-speed-storage-capacity-97300