Technology Advice for Small Businesses

5 common security breaches

These days, the security of various technology based systems is constantly being called into question. From attacks on mobile devices to ever increasing types of malware, many businesses are struggling to stay on top of their security. One of the best ways to help ensure your systems are secure is to be aware of common… Continue reading 5 common security breaches

Extend the life of your laptop battery

Laptops are one of the most useful tools at a business owner’s disposal. These highly mobile devices allow you to take your work out of the office, or even just away from your desk. However, mobile as they are they still rely on batteries. The problem with some laptops however is that batteries don’t last… Continue reading Extend the life of your laptop battery

Laptop battery almost dead? Try this

Have you ever taken your laptop to a presentation or meeting and forgotten your power bar? Many laptops have batteries that really won’t last all that long when you really need them to, and it can be a pain to run out of battery at an inopportune moment. Luckily, there are a number of ways… Continue reading Laptop battery almost dead? Try this

6 Things to do when your battery is low

The laptop has become one of the more reliable tech tools at a business owner’s disposal. These mobile computers allow us to take the office with us when we are on the road. The only problem is, their usefulness often hinges on the battery power. If you have a laptop, it’s highly likely that you’ve… Continue reading 6 Things to do when your battery is low

8 data backup tips – Part 2

Regardless of the industry you operate in, or the size of your business, you should be taking steps to ensure that your business is ready for any disaster. While there are many paths you can take to ensure your business is ready, there is one element that is central to all plans: backing up your… Continue reading 8 data backup tips – Part 2

Backing up your data – 8 tips – Part 2

Most IT experts will agree that in order for a business to survive, they need some sort of recovery or continuity plan in place. Regardless of the type of plan, or systems integrated, all systems need to have a back up mechanism. In the last article, we took a look at four tips to help… Continue reading Backing up your data – 8 tips – Part 2

8 tips for backing up your data – Part 2

Many businesses are constantly facing a potential disaster. It could be a major fire that wipes out your business, or something as simple as accidentally deleting an important spreadsheet. Regardless of the severity of the potential disaster, businesses need to be prepared and one of the best ways to prepare is to back up your… Continue reading 8 tips for backing up your data – Part 2

How to try OS X Yosemite early

One of the bigger pieces of news from Apple this year is the announcement of a new version of OS X that will be coming out in the fall. OS X Yosemite will introduce a number of interesting features and changes that are eagerly anticipated by many users. Some of those who are keen to… Continue reading How to try OS X Yosemite early

OS X Yosemite beta test

In June of this year, Apple announced that they would be releasing a new version of OS X in the fall. The next version, OS X Yosemite, will introduce a number of new features and improvements and, like all other versions of OS X, is highly looked forward to. For those who just can’t wait… Continue reading OS X Yosemite beta test

Test OS X Yosemite before it comes out

Earlier this year, Apple announced that they would be releasing the newest version of their popular operating system OS X. This latest version, code named Yosemite, brings a number of new features and changes and is slated to be released in the fall. Meanwhile, Apple has recently released the beta of OS X. About AppleSeed… Continue reading Test OS X Yosemite before it comes out