Here is some tech stuff that Albee highly recommends and uses every day:

DD-WRT Router Firmware

This aftermarket firmware for certain cheap consumer wireless routers turns them into a full-fledged industrial strength Linux-based firewall/router. My preferred hardware platform for DD-WRT is the Buffalo WHR-HP-G54. This baby has a second amplifier that allows it to have unbelievable wireless range. These two together are an unbeatable combination.
Even George Ou agrees...

UPDATE - Buffalo has been barred from selling any Wi-Fi devices in the states - something about a patent dispute. For now, the Linksys WRT54GL is your best bet...



OpenDNS

Faster internet for free! Seriously, OpenDNS has a really fast DNS lookup system; free yourself from the contraints of your pokey ISP's DNS servers, which probably run on the slowest, oldest hardware they can find. Especially if you have a smaller ISP, this is a quick way to get a noticeable speed boost. Also on offer are protection from "Phishing" attacks, blocking of adware sites, and filtering services for your network.



TechSoup.org

If you are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you're crazy not to get all your software and some of your hardware from TechSoup. They are the official donation clearinghouse for Microsoft, Symantec, Adobe, Cisco, and a number of other big names. A simple order process and quick order turn-around means this one is a no-brainer. Can you say licenses for MS Office 2007 for $20? Can you say Microsoft SBS 2003 Standard for $35? Check it out, people!



GoodSearch: You Search...We Give!

GoodSearch.org

GoodSearch is a search engine that uses Yahoo! to find search results. The kicker is, GoodSearch donates $0.01 to your chosen non-profit for every search performed. Register your organization today and start earning money at http://www.goodsearch.com/AddCharity.aspx




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