Something new in ACT 2009 Standard is the ACT Scheduler; in previous versions of ACT (2006, 2007, 2008) it was only available in the premium version. It is also available in the Premium version of ACT 2009. The ACT scheduler allows automated backups, database maintenance and Outlook and ACT calendar synchronization.
Archive for May, 2009
ACT Scheduler Now Available in ACT 2009 Standard
Posted in ACT! Software Tips, tagged ACT!, ACT! 2005, ACT! 2006, ACT! 2007, ACT! 2008, ACT! 2009, ACT! 6.0, ACT! Software Tips, ACT! Software Training, Tony Holowitz on May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Backing up ACT with Carbonite
Posted in ACT! Software Tips, tagged ACT!, ACT! 2005, ACT! 2006, ACT! 2007, ACT! 2008, ACT! 2009, ACT! 6.0, ACT! Software Tips, ACT! Software Training, Tony Holowitz on May 28, 2009 | 2 Comments »
A client of mine had his computer crash. Luckily, I had suggested he subscribe to Carbonite (an online backup service) and he was able to recover all his ACT files and all his other data. When we attempted to restore his ACT data we ran into an issue; a file was corrupted. I suspect he [...]
Twitter: Thinking in the Shower
Posted in ACT! Software Tips, Basic Computer Tips on May 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
On a personal note, I also created a Twitter account to learn how it works. You can access that account in two ways: visit www.twitter.com/tonyholowitz or www.thinkingintheshower.com.
Social Networking: I Don’t Get It
Posted in ACT! Software Tips, Basic Computer Tips on May 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As a small business owner, I am constantly trying to figure out the most effective use of my time. On top of my business responsibilities, I’m a husband and father and I’m constantly trying to manage the chaos of my kid’s schedules as well as mine. In fact, I’m about to head out to my [...]
My Opinion of Netflix
Posted in ACT! Software Tips, Basic Computer Tips on May 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve been using Netflix for about six months and I love it. Our local video store closed and left me without access to DVD’s (movies), so I decided to give Netflix a try and have been very pleased. There are two main parts to Netflix: DVD rentals and online viewing in their “watch instantly” area. [...]
