Kerry Abukhalaf, Author at Lime Tech

FRESH TECH — December — 2021

Our monthly series — Fresh Tech — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on tech. Monthly theme: Fresh design and tips....

Looking ahead in turbulent times

COVID-19 has brought doubt, change, and instability the world over. The virus has wreaked havoc on our health and wellness—the very foundation from which personal development and prosperity are built.....

Happy Thanksgiving — 2021

LimeTech is a creative tech company with a focus on innovation and adaptive change. We use technical know-how, design skills, and deep experience in entrepreneurship to help companies advance their....

FRESH TECH — November — 2021

Our monthly series — Fresh Tech — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on tech. Monthly theme: diversity & creativity.....

Report Back from Adobe MAX — 2021

Our team shares highlights from last week’s virtual conference, October 26-28, 2021 Inspiration Who was an inspiring speaker? Best quotes? From Addie: “Creativity is a fundamental force.” Laura Jordan Bambach....

Fresh Tech — October 2021

Our monthly series — Fresh Tech — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on tech. Monthly theme: reimagine with intention.....

Nice to meet you, color! Color terminology explained.

Nice to meet you, color! Color terminology explained. Building on our article “Hello, Color!”, published last week, we’re going to cover some common color terminology. This will help you have....

Hello, color! How to choose the right colors for your app.

Hello, color! How to choose the right colors for your app. So, you’re building an app and you’re starting to think about your product’s look and feel. This process usually....

Fresh Tech — September 2021

Our monthly series — Fresh Tech — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on tech. This month, we shine some....

A glossary of agile software development terminology — A to Z

A glossary of agile software development terminology — from A to Z Agile software development is a method used by the vast majority of software development teams. For the layperson,....

Fresh Tech — August 2021

Fresh Tech — August — 2021 Our monthly series — Fresh Tech — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on....

LimeTech’s website design process

LimeTech’s website design process Your new website. With all the things. You’ve got big ambitions for your site. But do you have a plan? Don’t worry — we do. Here....

The LimeTech approach

The LimeTech approach The LimeTech approach involves business savvy, big-picture thinking, and total transparency. We understand the challenges of running a business in a fast-changing world. Find out how LimeTech....

LimeTech favorites

Favorite stuff (tools and fun things) Here’s a peek under the hood at LimeTech. Check out some of the tools we love and the places we hang out. Tools....

Fresh Tech — July 2021

Our monthly series — Fresh Tech — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on tech. This month, we continue the....

The 4 stages of app prototyping

The 4 stages of app prototyping There are lots of good reasons to start your app project with a prototype. Savvy entrepreneurs choose this method to save money, conduct early....

5 reasons to start your app project with a prototype

5 reasons to start your app project with a prototype You’re a savvy entrepreneur, right? So starting your app project with a low-stakes prototype just makes sense. Prototyping is the....

Creating your app monetization strategy

Creating your app monetization strategy So you’ve got a great idea for an app and you’ve done some planning. Now it’s time to think about revenue. How will you generate....

What to include in your mobile app marketing plan

What to include in your mobile app marketing plan (and how to not get overwhelmed by the process) So, you’ve ventured into the process of building a new mobile app.....

Fresh Tech — June 2021

Our monthly series — Fresh Tech — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on tech. This month, we enjoy the....

Native vs. cross-platform mobile app. Comparing the pros and cons.

What’s the right development approach for your new mobile app? Should you build a native app for iOS or Android? Or take a cross-platform approach and build for both? Your....

Planning your dream app? Let’s talk mobile app terminology.

Planning your dream app? Let’s talk mobile app terminology. In this multi-part series we talk about how to explore, vet, and develop your great idea for an app. We move....

How to write a great mobile app project brief

How to write a great mobile app project brief In this multi-part series we talk about how to explore, vet, and develop your great idea for an app. We move....

Validating and mapping your app idea

Validating and mapping your app idea Got a great idea for a mobile app? Before you start building and coding, you’ll want to validate your idea and make sure it’s....

What to do if you have an app idea: getting started

In this multi-part series we’ll be talking about how to explore, vet, and develop your great idea for an app. We’ll move from the exciting early phases of brainstorming and....

Planning a website for your business? Answer these 5 questions to get some clarity.

Planning a website for your business? Answer these 5 questions to get some clarity. Embarking on a new website design project? Congratulations! You’re taking a step toward one of the....

How to save money on mobile app development

How to save money on mobile app development If you’ve been thinking of hiring a company to build a mobile application, you may be concerned about the potential for high....

Website hosting and security in the age of COVID-19

More than ever, your website is one of your company’s most valuable assets. As business moves increasingly online, you should be taking active measures to protect the integrity of your....

Mega-list of Bay Area startup resources

Mega-list of Bay Area startup resources Newly edited in 2021: Whether you’re a newbie entrepreneur or a seasoned veteran of the startup scene, here are 40+ Bay Area startup resources....

Who should hire an IT consulting firm?

For today’s blog, we wanted to take a moment to discuss the topic of who should hire an IT consulting firm. Working with an outside IT provider is not a....

Five Fast Shortcuts for Mac Users

Most great magic tricks rely on sleight-of-hand techniques. Wow your friends with a different kind of magic using these five fast shortcuts for Mac Users. Quick Calculations Tired of searching....

Protect Yourself From Heartbleed

Protect Yourself From Heartbleed You’ve probably seen some of the security alerts regarding the Heartbleed Bug. This security vulnerability involves the widely used encryption software known as OpenSSL. OpenSSL....

50+ of the Best Tech Websites

A Collection of Some of the Best Tech Websites Writing a blog about tech? Trying to get the dish on the latest SF startups? Don’t waste time hunting around the....

Tech That Subtracts

We aren’t unique in the San Francisco area in that we often struggle with the fact that our lives have become increasingly complex, with constant demands on our attention and....

What Do We Love?

Giving Thanks for The Good Things As 2013 quickly draws to a close, it’s a great moment for us to take stock of all we have to be grateful for.....

Watch Out for SEO Scams

Watch out for SEO scams If you run a small business like we do, you probably receive countless emails pushing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services. Many will make rash promises....

Great Startup Checklists

A Bag O’ Great Startup Checklists Time to get your startup on! Here’s a curated group of checklists for startup founders. You can never be too rich or too thin....

Thoughts on Persistence

We’ve all been inspired this week by the story of Diana Nyad’s successful swim from Cuba to Florida. Not only was this an extraordinary achievement in terms of distance covered—110....

Your Privacy on the Web

Somebody’s Watching You With widespread media attention on topic of domestic spying by the NSA, fear and paranoia are plaguing the interwebs. Beyond the conspiracy theorists, many regular folks are....

Founder Friday at Google SF

I recently witnessed some of the energy and vitality that distinguishes the local tech scene when I attended a Women 2.0 Founder Friday event at Google’s offices in San Francisco.....

DIY Laptop Repair

Ready to Try Your Hand at DIY Laptop Repair? When DIY laptop repair is your only option, try doing a little research before you take things into your own hands.....

LimeTech Yelp Reviews

Our Positive Yelp Reviews Were Filtered We recently revisited our business page on the website Yelp.com and were surprised to see that our positive reviews were “filtered.” In other words,....

What to Do When You Spill Water on Your Laptop

What to Do When You Spill Water on Your Laptop If you are like us, you never thought seriously about what to do when you spill water on your laptop…until....

The Agile Family

How Agile is Your Family? The world of software development has influenced many sectors of business, but this is the first time we’ve heard of someone taking the methods of....

IT for Startups

What Are The Unique IT Needs Of Startup Companies? We’ve had great working relationships with a number of startup companies. We’re often asked by prospective clients what’s unique about....

How To Open Up Your Laptop

Ever wondered how to open up your laptop? Not everyone is brave enough for the task. In fact, some would say don’t even try this at home. However, here’s a....

Opportunity Knocks with National Small Business Week

National Small Business Week is coming up fast, on May 20-26, 2012. A number of organizations and businesses are putting together events geared toward recognizing and enhancing the success of....

A Small Business WordPress Website For You

You Need a WordPress Website, But Who’s Got the Time? Imagine you run a busy local coffee shop and you’re at the store, setting up shop at 5am every morning.....

More April Startup Events

Got a little extra time this month? Here are a few of the larger startup events coming up later this month in the San Francisco Bay Area. April Startup Events....

Protect Yourself From the Mac Flashback Trojan

For all those who prefer Mac computers solely because they don’t get viruses, the jig may be up. A piece of malware called the Flashback trojan has reportedly now infected....

Tech Overload? Join the National Day of Unplugging

With the mass proliferation of smartphones, many of us struggle with the obsessive urge to constantly check email and update our social media profiles. The endless opportunity for distraction may....

Donate Your Used Computer Locally

Where to donate used computers and electronics in the Bay Area Seeing as we’re in the Bay Area, you’ve got no excuse not to dispose of your electronics the right....

The East Bay Startup Scene Heats Up

We’re probably not the only entrepreneurs who have wondered why the East Bay isn’t more of a hub for innovation–especially considering the proximity to UC Berkeley and the comparatively affordable....

What Do We Actually Do?

Technology Support for Bay Area Businesses IT support becomes important for any business, even the techie ones, when the business outgrows the capacity of the savviest staff to troubleshoot problems....

SF Startup Social

If you’re thinking of launching a Bay Area startup, then you’re missing out if you’re not already immersed in the vibrant scene of mixers and pitch events in San Francisco’s....

For Startups on the Move

We recently had an engaging conversation with David Bergeron of T3 Advisors. They are doing some really innovative work in the real estate sector, with a special focus on helping....

Girl Geeks Unite at Perforce

You missed out big-time if you weren’t able to get onto the attendee list for yesterday’s Girl Geek Dinner, sponsored by one of our local Alameda neighbors, Perforce.com. Perforce is....

On Protect IP / SOPA and Internet Freedom

By now, you should have heard of the controversy around the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act. Not only do both Acts have the potential to limit internet freedom, but they could have crippling effects on the startup sector.

Local Learning Opportunities

Upcoming Classes and Workshops for Small Biz Entrepreneurs Not getting out enough these days? Tired of stewing in your own juices? There’s no excuse with so many great local workshops,....

Jazz Hands, P2P and Direct Democracy

Occupy Wall Street Goes Tech Much of the discussion around Occupy Wall Street has weighed in heavily on the nature, character and origin of the protestors and whether they’ll ever....

Is Cloud Computing the Right Choice?

To Cloud or Not to Cloud… Still trying to get your head around cloud computing? Doubtful about whether your business is a good candidate for the cloud? All this month,....

Expect Great Things From Your Prospective IT Provider

The hunt for a great IT team can be a challenging process. Here’s a list of the five most important traits you should look for in a prospective IT provider…....

5 Ways to Save for Your Business

Unbeatable Savings for Your Biz Whether you’re saving for a rainy day or just saving, sometimes it’s a tough job to find great deals for your business. However, in the....

Report Back from WordCamp SF 2011

I’m finally just now getting a chance to report back from this week’s WordPress WordCamp conference in San Francisco. I attended the final day of the three-day event, which included....

Learn About WordPress CMS at WordCamp

Calling all fans of the WordPress content management system: if the economy doesn’t implode and we’re all still around after August 2nd, you should check out the upcoming WordPress....

11 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a SaaS Vendor

Whether you’re searching for an online CRM system, a web-based registration program, or an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) service, you should take the research process seriously. After all, information....

Welcome to Suite #320

Well, it’s official. After searching far and wide, we discovered the perfect office suite…across the hall from our old space. Three times the size, with more light and walls in....

What Your Current IT Provider Won’t Tell You

At LimeTech we like to think we’re ahead of the curve in IT architecture and planning. No one wants to live in the past, after all. But, old technology....

Life Gets Easier with Online Storage

Which Box is Your Box? Many small businesses and freelance workers struggle when it comes to sharing files and collaborating on projects from different locations or devices. There’s nothing more....

How to Escape from Voicemail System Limbo

As techies, we spend a lot of time on the phone with vendors, which means occasionally getting trapped in voicemail system limbo. Comcast, Microsoft, or BofA…you’ve been there, so you....

How to Create Your Default Signature in Outlook 2011 for Mac

How to create signature in Outlook for Mac 2011 from LimeTech Solutions on Vimeo. With the release of Outlook 2011 for Mac, we’re finding that there are many questions out....

Jawbone JamBox for Your Outdoor Events

Jawbone Bluetooth headsets have been a hit with their highly detailed industrial design and noise assassin technology. FuseProject, the studio behind industrial designer Yves Behar has yet again partnered up with Jawbone....

How to Quickly Create a New AppleScript

As computing productivity geeks, we’re always looking for new ways to automate tasks and run small programs to make our computers work more efficiently. That leads to a lot of....

Negative Carbon Footprint Cement

As businesses expand, they require more office spaces and server warehouses, and an increasingly large carbon footprint. The idea of taking infrastructure off the grid has been rather old news.....

A Winning Entry: IT for a Better California

Well, there’s winners and there’s losers, and this time we have a winner (though we may yet be both)! Upon cranking up the old OS X on this gray Wednesday....

Configuring Mac Outlook 2011 for Gmail

We’re heard that a few of you struggle with accessing your company Gmail accounts. Issues can include slow viewing times, poor internet connectivity, and organizational challenges. For Mac Outlook 2011....

Rocking the Terminal at the SF Ruby Meetup

So grateful for the opportunity to have participated in the SF Ruby Meetup / Rails Outreach for Women this Saturday at the Twitter headquarters. These events have been taking place....

Wandering the Booths at the MacWorld Expo

We wanted to report on our recent experience at the MacWorld Expo. While the range and diversity of iPad and iPhone accessories was most impressive (um, more iPad cases than....

From San Jose to SOMA

We’ve been out in the streets doing IT so much we haven’t taken the time to write about what we do. That’s changing now, with the unveiling of this new....

Blog Launch Today

Welcome to the new blog for LimeTech. We’ll be using this platform to keep you updated about the IT work we’re doing with all kinds of cool businesses in the....

Sneak peek: a mobile app for customized denim

Looking ahead in turbulent times

Everything is agile: the story of agile (and how it became everyone’s favorite work method)

On remote and hybrid transitions: how the right approach can get your company ahead

Cloud migration FAQs

Nice to meet you, color! Color terminology explained.

The 5 stages of design thinking (and how they can help your app development process)

A glossary of agile software development terminology — A to Z

What is agile mobile app development?

The 4 stages of app prototyping

FRESH TECH — December — 2021

Looking ahead in turbulent times

Happy Thanksgiving — 2021

FRESH TECH — November — 2021

Report Back from Adobe MAX — 2021

Fresh Tech — October 2021

Nice to meet you, color! Color terminology explained.

Hello, color! How to choose the right colors for your app.

Fresh Tech — September 2021

A glossary of agile software development terminology — A to Z

Fresh Tech — August 2021

LimeTech’s website design process

The LimeTech approach

LimeTech favorites

Fresh Tech — July 2021

The 4 stages of app prototyping

5 reasons to start your app project with a prototype

Creating your app monetization strategy

What to include in your mobile app marketing plan

Fresh Tech — June 2021

Native vs. cross-platform mobile app. Comparing the pros and cons.

Planning your dream app? Let’s talk mobile app terminology.

How to write a great mobile app project brief

Validating and mapping your app idea

What to do if you have an app idea: getting started

Planning a website for your business? Answer these 5 questions to get some clarity.

How to save money on mobile app development

Website hosting and security in the age of COVID-19

Mega-list of Bay Area startup resources

Who should hire an IT consulting firm?

Five Fast Shortcuts for Mac Users

Protect Yourself From Heartbleed

50+ of the Best Tech Websites

Tech That Subtracts

What Do We Love?

Watch Out for SEO Scams

Great Startup Checklists

Thoughts on Persistence

Your Privacy on the Web

Founder Friday at Google SF

DIY Laptop Repair

LimeTech Yelp Reviews

What to Do When You Spill Water on Your Laptop

The Agile Family

IT for Startups

How To Open Up Your Laptop

Opportunity Knocks with National Small Business Week

A Small Business WordPress Website For You

More April Startup Events

Protect Yourself From the Mac Flashback Trojan

Tech Overload? Join the National Day of Unplugging

Donate Your Used Computer Locally

The East Bay Startup Scene Heats Up

What Do We Actually Do?

SF Startup Social

For Startups on the Move

Girl Geeks Unite at Perforce

On Protect IP / SOPA and Internet Freedom

Local Learning Opportunities

Jazz Hands, P2P and Direct Democracy

Is Cloud Computing the Right Choice?

Expect Great Things From Your Prospective IT Provider

5 Ways to Save for Your Business

Report Back from WordCamp SF 2011

Learn About WordPress CMS at WordCamp

11 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a SaaS Vendor

Welcome to Suite #320

What Your Current IT Provider Won’t Tell You

Life Gets Easier with Online Storage

How to Escape from Voicemail System Limbo