Ask the Accountant… Question: I keep seeing pop-ups to upgrade to Windows 11. Is that a good idea? Answer: If you do that, you will likely run into problems if you are running QuickBooks Desktop. Currently, Intuit is testing QB 2022 with Windows 11. Indications are that earlier years of QB will not be tested…
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Will My QuickBooks Run if I Upgrade to Windows 10?
Maybe … I recently contacted Intuit/QuickBooks with that very question. I was told, “Based on initial testing, Intuit has found no issues with running QuickBooks 2015 on Windows 10.”
Read More7 Pieces of Advice Before Upgrading
Most everyone wants the latest and greatest upgrade to technology, especially when it’s a free update, like Windows 10 or IOS 9. Even enterprise software users desire the latest upgrade.
Read More30 Days With a Macbook Air
Until 30 days ago, I had never used a Macintosh for more than a few minutes to do a specific task. So when I had a chance, I gave up my Lenovo Yoga for the Macbook Air for 30 days.
Read More2 Days On A Macbook Pro—Confessions of a Longtime Windows Power User
I like to keep learning and ensuring I push myself to do things I’m not comfortable with. This often means reading a book I don’t agree with or watching a news channel with a different perspective. But it also means using technology that I am not comfortable with.
Read MoreProtecting Your Kids and Grandkids Online and at Home
A common question I hear from parents is how to protect your children online. There are numerous options from software, to proper parenting that you can choose from.
Read More3 Reasons You Want to Upgrade to Windows 8.1 This Week
Microsoft Windows 8.1 update will be released this week. For those of you on Windows 8, you’ll want to download the free update. Here is why …
Read MoreTreat or Trick: Are These 11 New Tech Items All They’re Wrapped Up To Be?
So much has happened in the last two weeks in technology, it makes sense to do a quick recap of some of the new devices and software. Here are my positions on 11 technology items that you might (or should) be considering.
Read MoreDigging Beneath the “Surface”
Bad pun aside, no doubt you have heard the announcement regarding the Microsoft Surface tablet computer. There are many interesting things about this announcement but as usual, I care about how it effects us going forward.
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