Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Android gets Google Slides app

As Android devices continue their steady penetration into the business world, we are starting to see a wider number of business oriented apps arrive on the Google Play store. One of the latest apps released could be incredibly useful for business owners who use Google Apps. In late June, Google announced that they had released… Continue reading Android gets Google Slides app

Google Slides now on Android

Android devices are one of the most popular business tools, largely because of the increasing number of business oriented apps being released. Earlier this year, Google released standalone versions of their office productivity apps, but one – Slides – was missing. Google said they would release it at a later date, and this June they… Continue reading Google Slides now on Android

It’s time to get ready for ICD-10

The compliance date for ICD-10 is farther away than it once was, but it’s still coming — and health-care practitioners should be moving forward with preparedness plans, if the results of a recent survey are any indication. The survey — which questioned physician practices, hospitals, payers, vendors, and others — was conducted by eHealth Initiative… Continue reading It’s time to get ready for ICD-10

Hibernation tips for Windows 8/8.1

While computers and laptops are useful tools in helping you get your work done, waiting for them to boot-up or having to rush and save your work before your battery runs out can be a pain. If this sounds familiar then you might want to familiarize yourself with the hibernate mode on Windows 8, and… Continue reading Hibernation tips for Windows 8/8.1

Windows 8/8.1 hibernation 101

How did we ever manage without hibernation in the past? The feature was first introduced with Windows XP and is one of the operating system’s (OS) most useful power functions. However, with Windows 8 this feature is not readily visible, so you need to find out not just what this feature is about but also… Continue reading Windows 8/8.1 hibernation 101

Windows 8/8.1 hibernate mode

Microsoft’s operating systems (OS) have seen additions of several highly useful features throughout the evolution cycle of the OS. The hibernation feature, first introduced with Windows XP, is a solid example of one of the most useful power features. Ironically, with Windows 8 the hibernation feature is not readily visible but it is still a… Continue reading Windows 8/8.1 hibernate mode

8 important LinkedIn profile steps

LinkedIn, while lacking some of the clout of Facebook, is still one of the most powerful social networks for business owners and managers who want to connect with their peers. Like many other networks however, in order to be noticed you should not only simply have a profile, but create one that is strong. The… Continue reading 8 important LinkedIn profile steps

Great LinkedIn profiles in 8 steps

There are numerous social networks a company can join, but if they are looking to connect to other businesses, colleagues or potential hires the network of choice should be LinkedIn. This powerful network is designed for professionals and offers many benefits that other networks, like Facebook and Twitter, don’t or are not able to. As… Continue reading Great LinkedIn profiles in 8 steps

8 steps to a LinkedIn profile

For many businesses, social media is becoming not only relevant but an important element of overall operations. For business owners, managers, and employees one of the most valuable networks is the business oriented LinkedIn. This network encourages business friendly activities like networking and idea sharing, and is seeing ongoing growth as more business owners and… Continue reading 8 steps to a LinkedIn profile

Office 365 gets a new public roadmap

Microsoft’s cloud-based Office 365 is quickly becoming the go-to solution for many business owners looking for a familiar yet feature rich office suite. The great thing about Office 365 is that there are almost always updates being introduced that you don’t have to buy or even install. One downside with this however is not knowing… Continue reading Office 365 gets a new public roadmap