Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Insert headers and footers in Excel

It’s undeniable that Microsoft Excel is one of the most popular spreadsheet applications used by businesses today. Not only does it simplify the process of creating spreadsheets with complex built-in formulas and colorful, descriptive charts, but it also allows you to add headers and footers. Let’s take a look at what headers and footers are… Continue reading Insert headers and footers in Excel

Add headers and footers in Excel

Most business users are familiar with using work applications like Microsoft Excel. While Excel creates charts and tables to make information easier to read, there’s a function that most users tend to forget, or are unaware of – headers and footers. So let’s see what they are and how adding them to your spreadsheet can… Continue reading Add headers and footers in Excel

Microsoft updates Office for iPad

The iPad has become one of the most popular business tools, and earlier this year it became even more useful when Microsoft released iPad optimized versions of their popular Office apps. Office 365 subscribers can now access, edit, create, and share PowerPoint, Excel, and Word docs from their device. In an effort to improve the… Continue reading Microsoft updates Office for iPad

iPad sees Office apps updated

Earlier this year, Microsoft introduced Office for the iPad. These apps are touch-optimized versions of the popular Office programs. They enable users to access, edit, share, and create various Office files. From Excel to Powerpoint and Word, the major apps are all represented, and are fully featured if you have Office 365. In an effort… Continue reading iPad sees Office apps updated

Office for iPad updated

Office for iPad was introduced earlier this year, and with it came full versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that were optimized for use on Apple’s popular tablet. While the apps have been popular, especially with Office 365 users, there is always room for improvement. As such, Microsoft has recently introduced a number of updates… Continue reading Office for iPad updated

Hangouts updated for apps users

While email is one of the most useful communication tools of the modern age, many people find it to be too impersonal for some business circumstances; preferring face-to-face interaction instead. For Google Apps users, there is one app that could be really helpful in increasing personal communication: Hangouts. In an effort to make the app… Continue reading Hangouts updated for apps users

Hangouts updated for businesses

These days, many businesses rely on digital communications like email and instant messaging in order to conduct operations. While this style of communication is quick, it’s not all that personal and many people still prefer face-to-face interaction. For Google Apps users, there is one app that could prove to be useful for an increased personal… Continue reading Hangouts updated for businesses

Google improves Hangouts for app users

A large percentage of business these days is carried out over the Internet, often without talking to someone face-to-face. While for some situations this form of interaction works well, there are times where so-called face-time is preferred. The only issue is, we may not be in the same room, office, city, or even country. Google… Continue reading Google improves Hangouts for app users

5 common security issues

Security of your systems and technology is always an on-going battle and one you will likely never completely win. There are definitive steps you can take to ensure that your systems are secure, but we find that one of the most effective tools is knowledge. If you know a bit about how your systems can… Continue reading 5 common security issues

5 ways systems can be breached

When it comes to business security, many small to medium business owners and managers often struggle to ensure that their systems and computers are secure from the various attacks and malware out there. While there are a million and one things you can do to secure systems, one of the most useful approaches is to… Continue reading 5 ways systems can be breached