Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Turning off Android location settings

While location services on your Android smartphone make it easier for you to use certain apps or functions like photo tagging, sometimes it’s best to hide your location since they can affect your device’s security. With that in mind, isn’t it time you took a look at how to change different location settings on your… Continue reading Turning off Android location settings

Android location settings 101

As you learn about the different features of your Android smartphone, you’ll no doubt come across is location services and whether or not you want to approve these. While you might think this convenient feature can do you no harm, think again. Sometimes it’s best to hide your location in your smartphone as this can… Continue reading Android location settings 101

Changing Android location settings

When you first get your hands on your Android smartphone, you’ll be asked about location services and whether you want to enable them. Google and your carrier will have its own location services that you’ll need to approve as well. But what you might not know is that there are actually a few other options… Continue reading Changing Android location settings

Common VoIP issues to be aware of

As with any technological systems, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) can offer businesses some intriguing benefits, including decreased costs and easier management. Because of these advantages, many businesses have already switched over. For those who are considering making the move, there are a few points you should be aware of first. 1. Faxing can be… Continue reading Common VoIP issues to be aware of

VoIP issues to be aware of

Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, has become one of the most popular communication methods used by businesses of all sizes. While there are many benefits VoIP can offer, including decreased costs, increased functions, and more, some businesses considering switching to VoIP should be aware of some potential problems that may run into. 1. Faxing… Continue reading VoIP issues to be aware of

What to be aware of with VoIP

VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, has become one of the main forms of voice communication used in businesses of all sizes. Because the system uses an Internet connection, many companies often experience decreased costs while being able to do more with than they could with their traditional phone line. While almost every business can… Continue reading What to be aware of with VoIP

Gmail supports more languages

Did you know that when signing up for a new Gmail account, users could only use a specific set of characters and numbers? In early August, Google announced that they would be expanding the characters supported by Gmail. While this may not be the biggest deal to many, there is a potential security issue related… Continue reading Gmail supports more languages

Gmail supports more characters

Did you know that until recently, Google has only supported email addresses that use specific characters and numbers? While this is fine for many users, some do business with users who have email addresses outside of the older supported characters. Google has recently announced a change to the characters they support. While this is a… Continue reading Gmail supports more characters

More languages supported in Gmail

Were you aware that when signing up for a new Gmail or Google account, users can only use a specific set of characters and numbers? While this is not an issue for many users, there are some who work with clients or suppliers who have email addresses that do not use these characters, making sending… Continue reading More languages supported in Gmail

1.2 billion accounts compromised

Since the advent of the Internet, hackers have been actively trying to exploit it. Over the past few years, many have targeted different websites to obtain user account details like usernames and passwords. There seems to be a trend where the number of accounts compromised with each new security announcement is rising. In early August,… Continue reading 1.2 billion accounts compromised