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Google and the Fight for Chat Dominance

It’s no great industry secret that despite dominating in other areas, Google is seriously lagging behind the competition when it comes to instant messaging applications. And now, rumor has it, the tech giant is preparing to put a stop to that and finally make its mark in this area. But what can Google offer that… Continue reading Google and the Fight for Chat Dominance

Browser Extensions and Online Privacy

Think you’ve got enough security measures in place within your company? How do you know what the next malware release will bring? Do you trust your employees implicitly? Of course you do – you hired them and they’re a good bunch of people! But even the nicest guy may inadvertently visit a website that’s been… Continue reading Browser Extensions and Online Privacy

Privacy Protection through Browser Extensions

Even if you’re not currently taking adequate steps to protect yourself (and your company!) when you’re using the Internet, deep down you know you should be. Or maybe you already think you have enough precautions in place – but can you ever be too careful? In these times of Internet fraud, phishing scams and high… Continue reading Privacy Protection through Browser Extensions

Protect Your Privacy with Browser Extensions

Protecting yourself, your employees and your business when you’re using the Internet is mandatory if you want to remain safe, productive and profitable. The current climate dictates that we all need to ramp up our online security measures thanks to the proliferation of phishing scams, hacks and fraudulent activity. The days of viruses causing your… Continue reading Protect Your Privacy with Browser Extensions

How to fight back against ‘rant’ sites

While ‘rant’ sites are not new, for many small and medium-sized business owners, the words found here from unsatisfied customer can sting. Of course the hurt from words pales in comparison to the damage done to your organization’s online reputation. For businesses with a limited online presence, these ‘rant’ sites can even turn up on… Continue reading How to fight back against ‘rant’ sites

Your business can fight ‘rant’ sites

When a person searches for your company on Google or any other search engine and sees a negative review from a ‘rant’ site, it can have significant repercussions to your online reputation. That’s because more people are likely to see something, and even click on it, when a page turns up on the first page… Continue reading Your business can fight ‘rant’ sites

Don’t let ‘rant’ sites hurt your business

A dissatisfied customer sounding off on a ‘rant’ site about how unhappy they are can have serious ramification when it comes to your company’s online reputation. It is sometimes possible for these negative reviews to end up on the first page of your search results if you’re not careful. However, businesses are not powerless when… Continue reading Don’t let ‘rant’ sites hurt your business

Healthcare trends to watch for in 2016

Medicine doctor hand working with modern computer interface as concept

As 2015 came to a close, there are several trends in the healthcare industry that medical researchers and practitioners need to be aware of in 2016. According to PwC Health Research Institute, patients will be on the lookout for better ways to manage their health and medical expenses. Technology is also expected to play a… Continue reading Healthcare trends to watch for in 2016

Put your iTunes Library on an Android Phone

If you’re one of the many people who decided to make the switch from Apple to Android over the holiday season you’re probably wondering just what you need to do in order to get your iTunes Library on your new phone. We won’t lie, the process isn’t straightforward, but you don’t need to be a… Continue reading Put your iTunes Library on an Android Phone

iTunes on an Android Phone is now possible

You have an iTunes Library. And it is an iTunes Library you have curated for years now and are attached to. However, if you have purchased or are thinking about getting an Android phone, you’re probably a bit concerned your music won’t be able to make the switch with you. Well we have some good… Continue reading iTunes on an Android Phone is now possible