Skydrops
Well-Known Member
Hi Guys,
I please need your assistance and advice on the following, and to setup things properly. My father has acquired a laptop for the use of business purposes.
His not tech savvy, but very proficient or enough/business wise with the general office essentials, MS Office, pastel, etc.
He will be traveling a lot in the coming months, and using wireless internet access.
I need advice on the average recommended software needed to enhance his business experience, processes, personal record keeping, data backup and retrieval, etc.
Background on his business, his a small scale project manager of a family runned development company specializing in large scale - low cost entry level housing(Estates), (not RDP.) He is the key person of the company, the intellectual backbone.
He essentially deals with contractors, suppliers, builders, attorneys, architects, business partners, the banks, investors, clients purchasing properties, originators(financiers), accountant, etc. He handles every thing, even the book keeping.
Software I have considered and the reasons why. (Under construction)
1.) Microsoft Windows XP professional.
2.) Microsoft Office suite 2010.
3.) Absa Office existential.
4.) Skype.
5.) Some form of Client relations management software.
6.) Record keeping.
7.) Anti-Virus and firewall suites.
8.) Desktop control/assistance software.
9.) Data encryption/back up/ cloud computing.
10.) Google for maps, email, etc.
11.) Windows Updates.
13.) External Hard Drive for back up.
14.) Setting up windows to prevent him or some one else from admin privileges, like a corporate pc. (any software that can do this automatically would be superb.)
15.) System tools for self diagnosing problems and fixing them.
(I'll amend this post/thread during the course of the night, I'll post this so long for any one willing, who can point me in the right direction so long.)
Other than the above, I'll be doing some quick Google research to get the ball rolling. My deadline is for tomorrow morning then he needs be up and running.
So wish me luck, atleast I have loads of coffee to keep me up and creative.
Thanks for reading, I appreciate your help, dearly!
I please need your assistance and advice on the following, and to setup things properly. My father has acquired a laptop for the use of business purposes.
His not tech savvy, but very proficient or enough/business wise with the general office essentials, MS Office, pastel, etc.
He will be traveling a lot in the coming months, and using wireless internet access.
I need advice on the average recommended software needed to enhance his business experience, processes, personal record keeping, data backup and retrieval, etc.
Background on his business, his a small scale project manager of a family runned development company specializing in large scale - low cost entry level housing(Estates), (not RDP.) He is the key person of the company, the intellectual backbone.
He essentially deals with contractors, suppliers, builders, attorneys, architects, business partners, the banks, investors, clients purchasing properties, originators(financiers), accountant, etc. He handles every thing, even the book keeping.
Software I have considered and the reasons why. (Under construction)
1.) Microsoft Windows XP professional.
2.) Microsoft Office suite 2010.
3.) Absa Office existential.
4.) Skype.
5.) Some form of Client relations management software.
6.) Record keeping.
7.) Anti-Virus and firewall suites.
8.) Desktop control/assistance software.
9.) Data encryption/back up/ cloud computing.
10.) Google for maps, email, etc.
11.) Windows Updates.
13.) External Hard Drive for back up.
14.) Setting up windows to prevent him or some one else from admin privileges, like a corporate pc. (any software that can do this automatically would be superb.)
15.) System tools for self diagnosing problems and fixing them.
(I'll amend this post/thread during the course of the night, I'll post this so long for any one willing, who can point me in the right direction so long.)
Other than the above, I'll be doing some quick Google research to get the ball rolling. My deadline is for tomorrow morning then he needs be up and running.
So wish me luck, atleast I have loads of coffee to keep me up and creative.
Thanks for reading, I appreciate your help, dearly!
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