Articles
| Title | Summary | Date | Topic Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Few Good Tools for Online Data Backup | You’re already aware of the importance of backing up your organization’s files and data, and with any luck, you didn’t have to learn it the hard way. By now you’ve also figured out that backing up your data remotely is an excellent solution, especially when it’s done as one part of a backup strategy that also includes regularly scheduled local backups. What are the best hosted backup options for nonprofits? | 02/22/2010 | |
| Creating an Open-Source Desktop | Discover open-source alternatives to commercial applications and operating systems. | 01/10/2010 | |
| Free, Easy Ways to Add a Calendar to Your Website | Add a calendar to your site with just an Internet connection, a Web browser, and some spare time. Keep visitors to your nonprofits’ site informed about upcoming events. | 12/15/2009 | |
| Extending the Life of Your Computer | If you’re new to computer maintenance, don’t make the rookie mistake of dumping a computer at the first sign of trouble. Here are some tips to help keep that PC out of the graveyard for a few more years, save you money, and reduce your environmental footprint. | 11/06/2009 | |
| Is the Used Computer Market Going Away? | If your organization has considered acquiring a refurbished PC, but is tempted by the falling prices of newer IT equipment, you may wonder just why you might consider buying refurbished over a shiny new model. You're not alone. | 09/28/2009 | |
| What Should I Look for in a CRM? | CRM is Contact Relationship Management, or Customer Relationship Management, or Constituent Relationship Management, but any way you slice it, CRM is a way to manage all of the companies and individuals that come in contact with your business or organization. The goal of this article is not to evaluate CRM systems: that is something that needs to be done with the specifics about any given organization. Rather, here are 10 things to think about when starting that evaluation process. | 08/03/2009 | |
| Comparing Online vs. Traditional Office Software | Is online office software likely to fit your needs better than desktop software? Or are installed applications like Microsoft Office the reigning champs for a reason? Idealware takes a look at the differences in the areas that are often important to nonprofits. | 07/01/2009 | |
| Comparing Open Source Content Management Systems | This is an excerpt from the 60 page independent Idealware report that provides a summary of what open source content management systems are, what features are often useful to nonprofits, and a detailed comparison of WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and Plone. | 05/19/2009 | |
| Top Tips on Driving Traffic to Your Website | Learn free and easy techniques for driving traffic to your website. | 04/30/2009 | |
| Making Sense of Software Licensing | Take the complexity of technology and stir in the complexity of the legal system and what do you get? Software licenses! If you've ever attempted to read one you know how true this is, but you have to know a little about software licensing even if you can't parse all of the fine print. The stuff in small print really does matter. | 03/10/2009 |