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To connect or not: LinkedIn strangers

You just opened up your inbox to see a LinkedIn invitation to connect with John Doe. You’ve never met the guy, but your interest is peaked. “Is he a friend of a friend? Is he interested in hiring me? What’s his motive?” You might check out his profile to get a better idea about him,… Continue reading To connect or not: LinkedIn strangers

Added security to protect FaceTime and iMessage

Whatever services and systems we use to share, store or transfer personal and business information online, we want the reassurance that our data is safe and that everything possible is done to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. But we also know that security breaches happen, as they did with the large-scale celebrity… Continue reading Added security to protect FaceTime and iMessage

How Apple made FaceTime and iMessage safer

We have become acclimatized to ever-present threats to the security of the information and files we share and store online. But we all still want our data to be as secure as possible and, following high-profile breaches such as the celebrity photo leaks of 2014, if anything the issue of online security is even more… Continue reading How Apple made FaceTime and iMessage safer

FaceTime and iMessage just got more secure

Whether we use them for business or pleasure, we all want the confidence that the online services we use to store files, post life updates or check our email are given adequate security protection to safeguard our information. But since high-profile breaches such as the celebrity photo leaks of 2014, the security of Apple platforms… Continue reading FaceTime and iMessage just got more secure

Tablet tips for greater productivity

Think your tablet is only useful for your favorite Youtube videos, social media updates, or handheld gaming? Think again. Since their introduction, tablets have been synonymous with entertainment but, when properly incorporated into your business, they can boost productivity and help your business thrive. For SMBs, adapting tablets into your work environment can even open… Continue reading Tablet tips for greater productivity

How to boost productivity with your tablet

Increasing productivity is one of the most crucial goals for small businesses, and this is where technology comes in. Tablets are merely leisure tools in the eyes of many users, good for games and movies but not much else. But actually these can be valuable productive tools in the office, too. The business community is… Continue reading How to boost productivity with your tablet

Increase productivity with your tablet

As a business owner, you’ve probably looked into ways of maximizing efficiency in your office. And when it comes to increasing productivity, tablets are highly customizable tools that can be tailored to suit the needs of your business. The problem is that many people still regard tablets as content consumption devices, not content creation devices.… Continue reading Increase productivity with your tablet

Stay profitable when IT disasters strike

It’s Monday morning, you’re the first one into the office as usual. You take your keys out and unlock the door only to find your office in complete disarray. Documents are thrown everywhere, chairs are knocked over and the worst part – all of your computers are gone. To your right, you notice a smashed… Continue reading Stay profitable when IT disasters strike

How to stay profitable during an IT disaster

Are you prepared for when the unexpected strikes? According to the Institute for Business and Home Safety, approximately 25 percent of businesses don’t reopen following a major disaster. The truth is that disasters happen every day, regardless of location or business size – simply switch on the news for proof. So obviously, it’s wise to… Continue reading How to stay profitable during an IT disaster

How to plan for IT disasters

Disasters, whether man-made or natural, can happen to anyone. While most people will admit this, a lot of us still have the mindset of “it won’t happen to me.” However, according to one study, storms and extreme weather alone have personally affected one-third of small business owners. And that doesn’t include other disasters such as… Continue reading How to plan for IT disasters