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A Non-Google Phone Service

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I last wrote about Grand Central from Google, but it’s more or less in Beta and you have to have an invite in order to get in. Also, you may not like Google and may have an inclination to boycott all things Google, just on principle.

Either way, you should check out Ifbyphone.com – this company provides similar offerings as Google to let website visitors call you by putting in their phone number and letting the service connect them. Ifbyphone also lets you have a virtual assistant, connecting your callers to you anywhere you are. You can also get a toll-free number. And to one-up Google, Ifbyphone – free click to call and custom voice mashups, will let you create your own custom applications that let you connect to your customers, employees, and business partners better.

Here’s the full text news release from their website (Click the Link to Read more):

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World of Warcraft – Give it a Chance

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I have to say that one of my nerdiest background issues lately has been my frustration with World of Warcraft. I did the 10-day trial and liked it enough to eventually purchase what they call the “Battle Chest” as I mentioned in a previous post. I’m not very good at the game, but I was … Read more

Christmas 2007 Survived! (Part 2)

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So I promised I’d also brag about the gifts that I got, so here’s the lowdown on my gift-getting this year: St. John’s Bay “Puffer” Vest – This thing is uber-comfortable material, and keeps me warm without overheating – a common problem amongst heavier people like me when people crank the heat up in the … Read more

Christmas Countdown: < 1 Day Left!

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It’s Christmas eve, and yes, I’m blogging instead of spending time with family. It’s not because I’m a bah humbug or any of that. This is how my family spends time together over holidays. We have our times when we hang out and talk, and then of course, we have our down time. I bought … Read more

The Importance of Backing Up Your Data

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Every single hard drive ever made, will fail one day. Maybe it’s lasted a long time, but at some point, it will happen. If your data isn’t backed up somewhere, all your important documents, photos, music files, projects, and important business forms will all be lost. Then you’ll probably have to pay a data recovery … Read more