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Previous Columns: 2008 Your Tech To-Do List for 2008 Use the New Year to leap ahead of the competition and improve the speed and efficiency of your business. January 2008. 2007 Maximize Your Marketing Reach ... for Free Use the Web to expose your listings to a wider audience without spending a dime. November 2007. Making Movies: From Camera to Screen Video home tours can set you apart from the competition. Here's what you should consider before rolling the tape. October 2007. New Wide-Angle Cameras See the Big Picture Thanks to a selection of new wide-angle digital cameras, you no longer need to worry about how you’re going to capture that entire room in your tiny camera frame. September 2007 Drive-By Marketing An array of new mobile services let you send property details and photos instantaneously to buyers who are scouting out your listings on foot or by car. August 2007 Mac Tempts PC Users to Make a Switch Real estate has traditionally been a Windows-based industry. But with recent upgrades to the Mac and the introduction of the iPhone, will that change? July 2007 Your Digital Signature, Please? E-signatures have been slow to gain acceptance in real estate, but the benefits seem clear to many practitioners. Are you ready to jump on board? June 2007 Marketing Gets Mashed Up With Maps New interactive mapping software goes beyond giving directions to help you market your listings and your services. The best part? They’re easy to create, even for novices. May 2007 Never Miss a Call Again A spectrum of new technology offerings makes it a whole lot easier for clients and prospects to reach you at any time of day. April 2007. New Kid on the Block? Assess Your Tech Needs From choosing a laptop to digital camera, here’s what you need to know to make wise decisions when outfitting your new business with technology. March 2007. 19 New Gadgets for Real Estate An array of new tech tools — from cell phones with GPS capabilities to ultra-mobile computers — hold the potential to make you more productive and better connected from wherever your work takes you. February 2007. Is Vista Right for You? With the debut of Microsoft's latest Windows system, Vista, it's time to consider whether you're ready for an upgrade. By Mike Antoniak, January 2007. 2006 Have a High-Tech Holiday Ring in the New Year with these new tech gadgets that can help you grow your business. By Mike Antoniak, December 2006. Video Podcasts: Show off the House and Yourself Capture more listings and attract more buyers with video podcasts that put you on the cutting edge of innovation. By Mike Antoniak, November 2006 New Smartphone Features Hard to Resist The latest smartphones to hit the market make it increasingly difficult to resist the allure of these all-in-one handhelds. By Mike Antoniak, November 2006 Mobile Technology Must-Haves In an exclusive Q&A, an expert from Microsoft provides buying advice and offers a glance into what mobile products are on the horizon. By Mike Antoniak, September/October 2006 Printers That Cater to Real Estate Whether you’re an independent salesperson or an office manager, it’s worth considering in-house printing solutions. By Mike Antoniak, August 2006. Everywhere Access Although it’s been a long time coming, the promise of the virtual office is finally available and accessible, thanks to new technology and tools. By Mike Antoniak, July 2006. Choosing the Best Contact Management System Once you’ve decided that you want to use a system, the question becomes whether you’ll be better served with a generic contact manager or one developed specifically for the real estate industry. By Mike Antoniak, June 2006. Intel-Based Macs Bring Best of Both Worlds Apple has introduced the first desktop iMacs and portable MacBook Pro notebooks based on Intel Core Duo processors — the chips empowering many of the latest PCs that run Windows XP. By Mike Antoniak, May 2006. Protect Data By Storing Remotely Even if you regularly save copies of files to removable media or an external drive each time you make changes, you might want to consider adding another layer of data protection. By Mike Antoniak, April 2006. Google's New Online Classifieds Reach out to young, tech-savvy consumers by using online classified Web sites to promote your listings. By Mark Lesswing, March 2006. Why and How to Update Your Software Diligence will protect your computer programs from hackers and viruses, eliminate bugs, and improve functionality. By Ian Smith, March 17, 2006. Picture Perfect With a little homework, you can find the right digital camera for all your real estate photography needs. By Mike Antoniak, March 3, 2006. Podcasting's Impact on Real Estate Podcasting isn't just for teenagers. This new form of media is popular among baby boomers, too, and it has practical uses for real estate. By Frederik Heller, Feb. 17, 2006. The Latest Tech Innovations Get the scoop on new gadgets unveiled at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Among the highlights: faster notebook computers, smarter PDAs, and a wide-angle digital camera. By Mike Antoniak, Feb. 3, 2006. Why You Should Use Transaction Management Using a transaction management system can save you time, simplify the closing process, and provide better service to your clients. By Todd Costigan, Jan. 20, 2006. Technology to Consider in the New Year With new technology offerings constantly seeking your attention, it can be daunting to determine what you should invest in. This list makes it easy for you. By Mike Antoniak, Jan. 6, 2006. 2005 Abundant Options for Desktop Printing Solutions The newest models are more affordable than ever, making them a solid investment with good return, whatever your tech budget. By Mike Antoniak, Dec. 19, 2005. Tech Stocking Stuffers If you’re looking for a compact gift for yourself or someone else on your holiday list, you may want to consider these practical products. By Mike Antoniak, Dec. 5, 2005. Windows, Office Go 'Live' Microsoft’s new Windows Live and Office Live only hint at the things to come, as personal computing shifts from a local to a Web-based activity. By Mike Antoniak, Nov. 21, 2005. Text Messaging, Podcasting as Listing Tools Use these communication tools to promote your listings to the growing legion of homebuyers and sellers using the new media. By Mike Antoniak, Nov. 7, 2005. A Smarter Smartphone? After competing for dominance of the handheld market, former rivals Microsoft Corp. and Palm Inc. have joined forces to collaborate on the next generation of Palm’s popular smartphone. By Mike Antoniak, Oct. 17, 2005. A World Beyond Wi-Fi If you rely heavily on Wi-Fi to access the Internet from the field, it may be time for you to make the move to wireless broadband service. By Mike Antoniak, Oct. 3, 2005. ABCs of Your Next Computer Purchase To make the shopping process less intimidating, we bring you up to speed on the lastest features you'll want to know about before you hit the stores. By Mike Antoniak, Sept. 19, 2005. Faxing By Internet Web-based services offer a quick and easy way to share documents without being tied down to a traditional fax machine. By Mike Antoniak, Sept. 6, 2005. Quick Listing Brochures By Phone A new software allows you to instantly create and distribute a digital brochure using your camera phone. By Mike Antoniak, Aug. 15, 2005. Anti-spam Strategies It’s still a challenge to separate welcome from unwanted e-mail. By Mike Antoniak, Aug. 1, 2005. Think, Print Big New large-format printers give you more creative control over your marketing materials. By Mike Antoniak, July 18, 2005. More to Virtual Tours Than Meets the Eye Virtual tour vendors are stepping up their offerings to win your business. By Mike Antoniak, July 5, 2005. The Paperless Office Electronic transactions may move to the mainstream, thanks to new tech tools that capture your signature. By Mike Antoniak, June 6, 2005. Directions on Demand GPS navigation systems may be the next standard in mobile technology. By Mike Antoniak, May 16, 2005. Listen Before You Leap Into VoIP High-speed Internet telephony gains momentum as an alternative to traditional phone service. By Mike Antoniak, May 2, 2005. Portable Power New notebooks from Dell and Gateway meet demands for size, performance, and power. By Mike Antoniak, April 18, 2005. Digital Camera or Camera Phone? You may need both. Digital cameras and camera phones each offers a set of exclusive benefits. By Mike Antoniak, April 4, 2005. Small-Scale Property Management This affordable software product can simplify your approach to tracking rental income and expenses. By Mike Antoniak, March 21, 2005. Options Grow to Capture, Print Digital Photos The photo industry’s trade show provides a peek into the growing options for digital cameras and printers rolling out this year. By Mike Antoniak, March 7, 2005. Are You Using Wi-Fi? With Wi-Fi “hot spots” you don’t have to sacrifice productivity just because you happen to be away from your computer cables. By Mike Antoniak, Feb. 14, 2005. Vendors Unveil the Latest Tech Tools In Las Vegas in early January, makers of anything that might be considered a consumer electronics product—from audio and video to computers and telecommunications—showed off their wares. By Mike Antoniak, Jan. 31, 2005. Secure Your New Year Simple security measures go a long way in protecting your computer's valuable data. By Mike Antoniak, Jan. 10, 2005. 2004 Is It Time to Update or Upgrade? By Mike Antoniak Dec. 20, 2004 PDAs vs. Smartphones By Mike Antoniak Dec. 6, 2004
Nov. 15, 2004 Handheld Advances Deliver Attractive Options By Mike Antoniak Nov. 1, 2004 Digital Camera Makers Heed Call for Wide-Angle Imaging By Mike Antoniak Oct. 18, 2004 Get in Gear for 3G By Mike Antoniak Oct. 4, 2004 New Products Make Quality Prints from Digital Images By Mike Antoniak Sept. 20, 2004 Much Potential in Mobile Access to MLS By Mike Antoniak Sept. 7, 2004 One Call Does It All By Mike Antoniak Aug. 16, 2004 Do More, Carry LessWith Latest Mobile Phones By Mike Antoniak Aug. 2, 2004 Small Steps to More Secure Computing By Mike Antoniak July 19, 2004 Laser Printers Finally an Affordable Option By Mike Antoniak July 6, 2004 Study Shows That Practitioners Adapt Well to Technology By Mike Antoniak June 21, 2004 NAR Tech Survey Highlights Missed Opportunities By Mike Antoniak June 7, 2004 Sign Here, Online By Mike Antoniak May 17, 2004 What to Look for in a Display By Mike Antoniak May 3, 2004 Audio Tours Promote, Capture Listings By Mike Antoniak April 26, 2004 Don’t Be Caught Without Backup By Mike Antoniak April 5, 2004 Better Computing for Less Money By Mike Antoniak March 22, 2004 Wireless Insights By Mike Antoniak March 8, 2004 Tech Companies That Target You By Mike Antoniak Feb. 16, 2004 Latest Digital Cameras Hard to Resist By Mike Antoniak Feb. 2, 2004 Does Your Web Site Have Curb Appeal? By Mike Antoniak Jan. 12, 2004 2003 Another Good Year for Hardware By Mike Antoniak Dec. 22, 2003 COMDEX 2003: Technology Coming Your Way By Mike Antoniak Nov. 24, 2003 Services Help Build or Enhance Your Web Site By Mike Antoniak Nov. 10, 2003 Another Choice in Mobile Computing By Mike Antoniak Oct. 27, 2003 Gifts that Give Back By Mike Antoniak Sept. 29, 2003 Mobile Technology: Do More, Carry Less By Mike Antoniak Sept. 15, 2003 E-mail Campaigns Offer Marketing Option By Mike Antoniak Aug. 25, 2003 Internet Presence Considered Critical to Effective Marketing By Mike Antoniak Aug. 11, 2003 Speak Up for the Latest Listings By Mike Antoniak July 28, 2003 Kicking Your Handheld Into High Gear By Mike Antoniak July 14, 2003 Getting that Virtual Advantage By Mike Antoniak June 9, 2003 Color Printing on a Budget By Mike Antoniak May 26, 2003 Palm Ups the Options By Mike Antoniak May 12, 2003 Plug Into Wi-Fi By Mike Antoniak April 28, 2003 Listing Data Entry Goes Wireless By Mike Antoniak March 24, 2003 Tech Products for Special Needs By Mike Antoniak March 10, 2003 Color Printing Made Easy By Mike Antoniak Feb. 24, 2003 GMAC Embraces Blackberry By Mike Antoniak Feb. 10, 2003 Comdex/Macworld Update By Mike Antoniak Jan. 27, 2003 Tech Strategies for 2003 By Mike Antoniak Jan. 13, 2003 |
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