Archive for May, 2011
Backups (Part 2): Backup Methods
Since you understand the importance of backing up your files, and decided which files are worth backing up, you need to determine how you will backup the data. The amount of data that you want to back up plays an important role in this decision. External Hard Drive External hard drives offer the same functionality [...]
Weekly Roundup: Discipline, Gen X Retirement, Google Wallet, Career Moves
The Myth of Discipline – Is discipline just too hard? Think again. Leo Babauta contends that every single thing you do is a result of motivation; NOT discipline. Check out my review of Leo’s book, The Power of Less. 4 Reasons Your Retirement is Riskier Than Your Parents – The article cites three year Boston [...]
The Power of Less by Leo Babauta
Leo Babauta, author of The Power of Less, also happens to be the author of the top ten blog Zen Habits. I’ve been a reader of the blog for years and recently picked up The Power of Less hoping it rivaled the quality of Leo’s blog. I was pleasantly surprised with the eye-opening time management [...]
Weekly Roundup: Do the Opposite, 401k, Google Advisor, Cable Alternatives
Career Advice: ‘Don’t Do What You’re Supposed To’ – Ori Bengal offers ten fantastic tips for hopeful entrepreneurs. 5 Things to Know About Your 401k – Are you getting your employer match? Will you be able to keep your money when you leave your employer? Are you buying tax advantaged fund in a tax-deferred plan? [...]
Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card from Chase
If you travel at least once a year, the Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card is a fantastic way to save a bundle of money. This credit card is one the best hotel reward cards on the market. In addition to a great signup bonus, it offers multiplied points on all travel-related spending – not just [...]
Backups (Part 1): Why Bother?
The hard drive is the part of the computer where all of your data is stored. Unfortunately, the hard drive is also the part of your computer which has the highest likelihood of breaking unexpectedly. As shown by a 2007 Google study (of hundreds of thousands of hard drives in their data center), there is [...]
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