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Southwest Harbor, ME
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Having fun and keeping very busy! Here are some notable projects and events:
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- Bad Guys have made a quantum leap again... - Oct
2011
The last 3 weeks of Oct have been filled with virus removals - mostly from computers that do not have AVG as their anti-virus protection. Currently switching all of those to AVG. Also recommending image level backups in case of nasty infection.
- Network Attached Storage (NAS) Installed for Law
Firm – September 2011
1 TB of RAID 1 storage added for archiving old case files
- More Gmail for "Your Domain" – July & August 2011
now over 70 users have converted! The Gmail interface is more powerful than Outlook - it's like e-mail 2.0
- Install Wi-Fi hotspot at Fiddlers' Green Restaurant
– June 2011
- Update Websites for Sips and Fiddlers' So They Can
Edit On Their Own – June 2011
also created a new mobile version of Fiddlers' website and set up a QR code for both.
http://m.fiddlersgreenrestaurant.com/
- Install Wi-Fi Hotspot at Bar Harbor Chamber - May
2011
Many visitors to MDI stop into the Chamber. and of course many people expect a Wi-Fi signal. This hotspot covers the entire building as well as the 2 parking lots on either side
- Gmail for your domain - May 2011
convert (2) lawyer's office's and an HVAC company's email (about 30 users total) from Exchange on their servers to Google Apps - Gmail. Their email address stay the same - now they login to Gmail to get their email, calendar, contacts and tasks - and now all employees can sync to their iPhones or Droids!
- Help Bar Harbor Chamber be more Efficient with
Mailings from Website - May 2011
The Chamber mail about 20,000 catalogs from their Trenton office. Any increase in effeciency can make a big impact. Work with their website designers in Portland and make a few adjustments in the office - hopefully loads of time (=money) can be saved this year...
- Loads of Virus Removals - Apr & May 2011
The bad guys have really increased their efforts and have gotten pretty creative - they really are amazing at what they do. That, of course, is unfortunate for us...
- Electronics Reuse - May 2011
still proud to Recycle!!!
dropped off (2) PC's and a laptop to a computer store in Ellsworth - they rip them apart for spare parts - reuse as much as they can - recycle the rest
- Optimize Inefficient Billing System for Lawyers -
Apr 2011
Evaluate the current inefficient billing system consisting of a typewriter, notebooks and (2) software packages that forced them to enter the same thing 2-3 times every time and propose a new single entry system with QuickBooks.
Write a check for a reimbersible fee, it will show up as an unbilled expense for that client - easily add it to an invoice. Lawyer's charge by the hour - now instead of writing their time log on paper and having an assistant type it into a separate time program, they enter it directly online and it syncs to QB.
- Install Wi-Fi at Hodgdon Pond Cabins - Apr 2011
Setup Wi-Fi Hotspot at a compound of (4) beautiful rental cottages for Margo Stanley Real Estate. What a fantastic location!!! So quiet!
- Recommend Google AdWords to the Bar Harbor Chamber
of Commerce - Mar 2011
Targeted marketing and pay-per-click is far better than banner ads and pay-per-impression. Google is an expert at presenting your ad to the correct audience, which improves the quality of your visitors - they stay longer and look at more pages.
- Install Wi-Fi in Lawyer's office - Mar 2011
allow laptops and Droids to access Wi-Fi throughout the office
- Replace (5) older PC's and add a Super SPAM Filter -
Feb 2011
Newer programs are getting bigger and require faster hardware. The lifespan of a good business computer is about 5 yrs. These PC's were ready to be replaced. They now have Windows 7.
And of course SPAM is always such a problem. There are third party companies that specialize in SPAM filtering. Your mail gets routed to their filters first, then sent to you. The obvious SPAM is deleted and the questionable ones are quarrantined - you get a daily email and can release any false positives.
- Take Over IT support for Harbor House in Southwest
Harbor - Jan 2011
A Small Business Server (SBS) and 8 computer's need lots of TLC. Also help install an ID card swipe system for after hours access to the new facility
- Electronic Recycle Day - Jan 2011
Proud to Recycle!!!
Compusult offered to pickup customers' old electronics and paid to have them recycled at the SWH Transfer Station. Thanks to Acadia Cottages for the use of their trailer!!!
10 used printer cartridges to Pemetic
7 PC's
3 CRT monitors
4 Printers
1 laptop
1 scanner
modems, speakers
- Install Wi-Fi Hotspot for Sip's and Sawyer's
Specialties in Southwest Harbor - Dec 2010
Use your iPhone to check reviews of your favorite wine and cheese - then pop down to Sip's and update your Facebook page to let your friends know about the fantastic meal you just had!
- More Recycle/ReUse News - Dec 2010
We have found a store in Ellsworth that uses old PC's and laptops for parts!
Donated so far:
3 PC's
1 Laptop
1 CRT
- Start IT support at MDI Historical Society in Mount
Desert - Nov 2010
The new Director is forward thinking and wanted to update the technology in the office. A public Wi-Fi hotspot, upgrades to the Museum's catalog software, replace the old phone system, online backup and clean out the office computers for better daily performance and security. *Also installed a 3G micro cell so staff could have of cell phone coverage!
- Replace Server and PC's at John Williams Boat
Company in Mount Desert - Oct 2010
A new Small Business Server is the core of their network infrastructure - allowing the use of Remote Web Workplace - remote control of their desktop computer and email access from anywhere using Outlook Web Access. Work from home on a snow day or from Hawaii...
- Install Wi-Fi Hotspot at the Asticou Inn - Northeast Harbor - June 2010
The Asticou Inn is 4 stories high (plus a basement) and has 3 out buildings on one end and 3 houses across the street at the other end. There is also a tennis court and pool - all now have Wi-Fi coverage
- Install a POS system for Fiddlers' Green Restaurant in Southwest Harbor -
May 2010
Imagine being a waitress/waiter serving a party of 8. The bill comes and they decide they want separate checks... now it's easy for the staff at Fiddlers' with their new Point of Sale System.
Wait Staff enter orders on one of 3 computers and the printers at the bar, the kitchen line and the salad bar all print out immediately.
Automating a manual system has many benefits that will help your business run more efficiently, which of course will add to your bottom line profit!
- Install Wi-Fi Hotspot at Hutchins Cottages in Southwest Harbor -
March 2010
Hutchins Cottages has 6 cabins, each hidden from the others by trees and lots of foliage, and they all now enjoy great Wi-Fi coverage
- The
Tid Bits & Bytes RSS Feed - Feb 2010
An RSS feed is a way to keep track of any updates to a website. Compusult's RSS Feed is a weblog of information to help with your computer problems. Click on the link to this page and then simply click on Subscribe to this feed
- Electronic Recycle Day - Nov 2009
Proud to Recycle!!!
Compusult offered to pickup customers' old electronics and paid to have them recycled at the SWH Transfer Station
8 used printer cartridges to Pemetic
2 PC's
7 CRT monitors
3 Printers
1 Typewriter
2 TV's
3 keyboards
2 mice
- Install Wi-Fi Hotspot at Acadia Cottages - Aug 2009
Acadia Cottages has 11 rental cottages nestled in a wooded setting - they needed wireless signals for their customers. An outdoor omni-directional antenna was mounted in the center of the cottages and now all enjoy highspeed internet!
- Big move to Southwest Harbor, ME - Aug 2009
We have joined the community in Southwest Harbor. New office located in Manset on Seawall Rd
- Compusult hits 10 year milestone!
Compusult was incorporated in 1999. Ten years of helping Small Business with their computer support