If you’re trying to create a macOS USB installer using Terminal and run into the error message … IA app name cookie write failed … the issue may be due to Terminal not having Full Disk Access.

HP has announced plans to retire the HP Scan and Capture app for Windows from the Microsoft Store and discontinue any further app updates as of May 1, 2024.

If you’re considering a new or replacement desk for your workspace, a standing desk is worth consideration. Standing desks aren’t necessarily for everyone but those who want greater flexibility with their desks may want to consider a standing desk.

Balancing your checkbook isn’t hard to do if you take the time to properly record your transactions (ex: deposits and payments/withdrawals) into your checkbook and subsequently reconcile those transactions against your monthly bank statement.

It should go without saying that maintaining a steady, positive cash flow is critical to keeping your business afloat. After all, if you don’t have the cash, you can’t pay your bills. And, if you can’t pay your bills, you won’t be able to stay in business for long.

Anyone remember the days when physical media was the predominant method for installing and reinstalling operating systems, drivers, and application software?

Considering an upgrade to Windows 11? Here are some tips and best practices to follow!

If you need access to Microsoft Windows on a Mac, you have a few options …

I remember getting my very first mobile broadband device. It was a USB modem stick. I needed reliable Internet for my laptop while on-the-go and after careful consideration, a mobile broadband device seemed like the way to go. I don’t recall the cost of the device, but I think it was either at no cost or at a discounted cost with a two-year wireless agreement.

As a business owner, you may consider distributing bonuses to employees as a show of appreciation for their passion and dedication to the business and/or to reward employees for exceptional performance and/or achievements. It’s important to remember that bonuses should be treated as taxable income and reported accordingly.

If you’re considering a current generation iPad Air or iPad Pro and want to keep your costs down, you’re probably going to avoid accessories like the Apple Magic Keyboard which starts at $299 for the iPad Air (4th/5th generation) and 11-inch iPad Pro (1st/2nd/3rd generation) and $349 for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd/4th/5th generation).

Remember those movies where one of the principal characters is dealing with some financial crisis and pulls out a box filled with scraps of paper receipts. Don’t do that!

If you need to check the warranty coverage on your Apple device, you can easily (sort of) find it through the Apple website. However, you will need your device serial number which may be found on the original product packaging, on the device itself and/or through macOS, iPadOS, iOS, watchOS, etc. (varies by device).

Last year, I decided to replace my aging Lenovo ThinkPad T460s. Originally, I had planned to replace it with a Lenovo ThinkPad T14s (Gen 2) but with the supply chain issues and chip shortages, I was looking at an estimated delivery timeframe of over twelve weeks to get a custom configured T14s.

As a business owner, receivables (accounts receivable or A/R) are a vital part of your business. If you are not billing or invoicing clients and subsequently, collecting those receivables in a timely fashion, your business will be unable to sustain itself.

When you make the shift from being an employee to a business owner, you’ll want to gain an understanding of how compensation and health insurance will differ as a business owner versus that of an employee, as well as familiarize yourself with something called imputed income.

As a business owner, it’s vital to stay away from using monies from your business to pay for personal expenses even if you intend to reimburse the company later. You run the risk of piercing the corporate veil and getting into serious trouble with the IRS and other tax agencies should you and/or your business undergo an audit (ex: claiming business deductions for non-legitimate business expenses, failure to report and pay taxes on taxable income).

Working from home isn’t a new concept. Some people work from home all the time; but, since the COVID-19 pandemic more people who can work from home have been doing so and will likely continue to do so in the future. While working from home can be an easy adjustment for some, it’s not always the case for others.