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Dealing with fake Windows Phone apps

The app is arguably the most integral part of any smartphone operating system. It is apps that give our devices the functionality we all want, and the number of apps available is constantly growing. Because of the increase, we are also seeing a rise in malicious software that makes its way onto app stores like… Continue reading Dealing with fake Windows Phone apps

Windows Phone 101: Fake apps

Apps are an integral part of all smartphones, regardless of the platform you use. Without them, our devices would be more or less useless. The issue with apps however is that because they are necessary, malicious people develop fake apps that they then try to get on to app stores. If say a Windows Phone… Continue reading Windows Phone 101: Fake apps

Spotting fake Windows Phone apps

For Windows Phone users, the Windows Phone Store is where you go to get the apps for your device. While there is an ever growing number of apps available, there have been reports of fake and malicious apps making their way onto the store. As such, it is a good idea to know how to… Continue reading Spotting fake Windows Phone apps

All about folders for Android

In any operating system, the folder is among the most important features. It allows users to store and access similar data, and when it comes to mobile operating systems like Android, folders can be used to help manage apps. What you may not know about when it comes to folders on Android however is how… Continue reading All about folders for Android

Create and manage Android folders

Mobile operating systems like Android have a wealth of features that users can take advantage of. However, many of these features are often hidden or not well represented. For example, did you know that on Android devices you can create folders on your home screen for your apps? Here’s five tips on how you can… Continue reading Create and manage Android folders

Android 101: Folders

Mobile operating systems incorporate a huge number of similarities when compared to desktop systems, with one of the most useful being the ability to create folders. On Android devices, folders are used to group similar types of apps together, thereby reducing the space taken up by icons. If you have an Android device, do you… Continue reading Android 101: Folders

Tweaking Window’s taskbar

While there are many great features included in Windows 8 and 8.1, one of the more useful, but hardly ever thought about, is the taskbar, which displays all of your useful apps and open apps. Any Windows user is familiar with the bar at the bottom of the screen, but did you know that you… Continue reading Tweaking Window’s taskbar

6 taskbar tips for Windows

Windows 8 and 8.1 are increasingly becoming more popular, with many businesses switching over to the newer system. Often, when Windows 8 is used the office it is switched over to the desktop mode which includes the popular taskbar. Did you know that you can actually change the settings related to this? 1. Add or… Continue reading 6 taskbar tips for Windows

6 Window taskbar tips

Many business users who have upgraded their systems to Windows 8, or 8.1, are quick to forsake the tile-based launch screen for the more familiar desktop mode. One of the reasons for this is because of the taskbar which is at the bottom of almost every version of Windows. This bar holds open and popular… Continue reading 6 Window taskbar tips

3 ways to use social media

As a business owner, chances are high that you are aware of social media and even have your business established on one or more services. While this is a great start, many businesses often struggle with how exactly they should be using social media to their advantage. If this sounds like you, here are three… Continue reading 3 ways to use social media