Manage MySQL databases from a Windows desktop with Toad

Manage MySQL databases from a Windows desktop with Toad

Posted: 28 Dec 2012 02:02 PM PST

Jack Wallen walks through the process of installing Toad for MySQL, connecting to a server, creating a database, and creating a table on the new database.

Access and sync folders with AjaXplorer

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:35 AM PST

AjaXplorer is a powerful, open source, web-based file sync tool. Learn how to install and configure this file management system.

Wireshark makes locating bandwidth issues easy

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 09:49 AM PST

When a small business experiences network bottlenecks, the best troubleshooting tool for the job is Wireshark, according to Jack Wallen.

Use this lightweight WAMP server to serve content on a Windows machine

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 09:18 AM PST

With the free Uniform Server, you could easily take a simple Windows desktop PC, turn it into an internal web server, and create a useful portal for whatever you need.

Manage the product inventory in your TomatoCart installation

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 05:08 AM PST

In this TomatoCart tutorial, learn how to add tax codes and zones, manage product categories, add products, and change banner images in the ecommerce solution.

Customize and manage your TomatoCart website

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 04:23 AM PST

Jack Wallen clues you in on where to look in the TomatoCart's admin control site to configure the open source shopping cart solution to best meet your needs.

Use TomatoCart to sell your products and services online

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 02:55 PM PST

TomatoCart is a powerful and flexible open source shopping cart solution. Here are instructions on how to install TomatoCart.

Replace SyncToy with FreeFileSync for your SMB backup needs

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:19 AM PST

FreeFileSync is an open source, cross-platform backup tool. Learn how to install it and then use it to set up a backup job.

Recover data from a damaged Office file with the help of 7-Zip

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 07:32 AM PST

Jack Wallen walks you through how to recover data using 7-Zip. He notes this data recovery solution isn't ideal, but it could put you back in business.

Use RedNotebook as your IT admin journal

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 05:24 AM PST

RedNotebook is a modern journaling application that is available on Linux, Windows, and Mac. The tool's standout feature is that you can create your own templates.

Tonido: A Dropbox alternative for SMBs

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 09:51 PM PST

Jack Wallen calls Tonido a nice change from the standard cloud-based Dropbox clones. Find out why he recommends SMBs give it a try.

Create virtual FTP servers with Xlight FTP Server

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 03:25 PM PST

Learn how to make the best use out of virtual FTP servers on Xlight to give you the most flexible FTP server available for a Windows desktop or server machine.

Let FARR make your Windows desktop easier to search

Posted: 10 Nov 2012 04:59 AM PST

Stop wasting time switching from keyboard to mouse and opt for an keyboard-only interface. Discover how the Let Find and Run Robot problem can make your desktop search more efficient.

Give this tiny 'out of the box' server suite a try

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 02:56 AM PST

The Smallest Server Suite is free, easy to administer, and requires very little in the way of hardware. Your SMB can get TheSSS up and running in minutes.

Try the solid, configurable firewall distribution Sphirewall

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 10:15 AM PDT

If you're looking for a firewall distribution for your small business, Sphirewall is worth a look. Jack Wallen informs you on how to install and configure the Linux-based tool.