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NPower Michigan News - September 2006

Apple and Dell Announce Laptop Battery Recalls

 

Millions of laptops have been recalled due to fire risk.  Dell recalled 4.1 million and Apple recalled 1.8 million, both installed with batteries made by Sony.  Determine if your computer is on the recall list and find out what to do if it is.  Dell owners should visit www.dellbatteryprogram.com while Apple owners should visit http://support.apple.com/ibook_powerbook/batteryexchange.  

 

 

Technology Tip: Back Up Your Data

 

What would you do if you lost all of your documents and client information?  Ensure that it never happens by backing up your data, images, and email on a regular basis.  Several backup options are available: flash drives, external hard drives, and online backup.  One simple and inexpensive online backup option is Mozy.  Mozy Free enables users to backup up to 2Gb for no cost.  Mozy Plus lets users choose how much space they need, ranging from $2-$10 per month for 5Gb-60Gb.  Visit www.mozy.com for more information and to sign up.  Interested in other backup options?  Click here to download backup information in PDF format from NPower Michigan’s Purchasing Guide.

 

 

Technology Strategy and Planning

 

A technology plan can help you budget for stability, increase efficiency, and lower your technology costs - and NPower has resources for leading your agency through that process. Once your plan is created, NPower can assist you in choosing and evaluating products and services that are right for you.  For more information, visit our Technology Strategy and Planning page.  Contact us at info@NPowerMichigan.org or (313) 309-1650.

 

 

Spim is the New Spam

 

If you use an instant messenger (IM), you might find IM spam, or spim, popping up on your screen.  Growing faster than spam, spim may contain unsolicited offers or viruses.  These messages may come from strangers or may look like they are from your friends.  Spim can be prevented by following a few guidelines:  never publish your IM username on websites; don’t reply to “buddies” that you don’t know; never give personal information in an instant message; transfer files via email rather than IM; and, tweak settings on your IM client to allow only people you trust to contact you (visit http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,115602/article.html to learn how).

 

 

Using Free Online Tools: A Toolkit for Nonprofits

 

Benefits calculators, tax preparation tools, legal document assembly tools... how can your nonprofit and your clients get the most out of these and other free online resources? NPower Seattle’s Using Free Online Tools toolkit is designed as an interactive, practical guide to help you find your way.  The workbook and companion resources offer a starting point for nonprofit leaders, program managers and other staff who are interested in introducing online tools into their work with clients. Available at http://www.npowerseattle.org/education/eitclinks.htm

 

 

Catch Us at the 2006 U.P. Nonprofit Conference

 

NPower Michigan’s Executive Director, Andy Wolber, will present workshops at the second Annual U.P. Nonprofit Conference on Friday, October 13, 2006 in Marquette, Michigan.  Visit http://www.glcyd.org/programs/2006nposavethedate.php to register for the conference.

 

 

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