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What you need to know about hosted Exchange

A server can host most business programs, and many businesses rely on at least one server — most commonly Microsoft Exchange — to host their email platform. Some companies, however, don’t have enough room for a server. Hosted Exchange solves this dilemma. What is Microsoft Exchange? Microsoft Exchange is a messaging system that offers businesses… Continue reading What you need to know about hosted Exchange

Keeping your email safe

If you think your email is safe from hackers, think again. A lack of sufficient email security measures can result in data theft, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and malware attacks. Here are some tips to secure your email account from unwanted intruders and the many troubles that come with them. Use separate email accounts… Continue reading Keeping your email safe

How to choose the right app or wearable tech

The healthcare industry has been taking advantage of technology. Patients are now more empowered, with plenty of options and tools within their reach. Healthcare professionals now find themselves adjusting their technology to their patients since no medical scenario is exactly the same. And with apps and wearable technology, patients have faster and better options to… Continue reading How to choose the right app or wearable tech

Keep viruses away from your Android device

It’s common for computers to get infected by viruses, but did you know that your tablet or smartphone is prone to viruses and other malware infections, too? If your device is acting funny, and you think that a virus is causing the problem, these information and tips might help. The lowdown on Android viruses A… Continue reading Keep viruses away from your Android device

Master Mac’s Notification Center to increase productivity

App notifications can be equal parts helpful and frustrating. On the one hand, they make it easier to stay on top of work updates. On the other, they can become distracting and overwhelming. If you use Mac OS X, the best place to start is configuring the settings in your Notification Center. Managing alerts within… Continue reading Master Mac’s Notification Center to increase productivity

Software challenges for virtual environments

Since the very first software release, software licensing was already considered a challenge. In the past, many software licensing models were based on concurrent connections or number of installations. Today, virtualization and multicore CPUs add a new level of complexity, making it more difficult to track costs and how many licenses you’ll need. Let’s take… Continue reading Software challenges for virtual environments

How to keep your laptop from overheating

More employees are opting for laptops because they’re compact and easy to carry around. However, small frames mean less space for computer chips, transistors, RAM, hard drives, and other hardware components. This leads to overheating. Causes of overheating Laptops generate heat when in use. That’s why they have internal fans that blow out hot air… Continue reading How to keep your laptop from overheating

How much does a VoIP system cost?

There are so many VoIP phone systems in the market that you’re bound to come across a few with similar features and add-on services. This might tempt you to compare their prices and purchase the more affordable option. But don’t just look at the initial price of the VoIP system; you must also look at… Continue reading How much does a VoIP system cost?

Improve your PowerPoint skills with these tips

Office workers are far too familiar with slideshow presentations that are either more soporific than cough medicine or are horrible time sinks that make them miss their deadlines. To avoid becoming the next target of their ire and resentment — and perhaps become the presenter everyone actually enjoys — here are some tips on how… Continue reading Improve your PowerPoint skills with these tips

Get a load of these neat PDF features in Google Drive

Google Drive keeps improving as a productivity suite. And yet for reasons unknown, its time-saving PDF management features have gone under the radar — features like scanning documents with your phone and saving them as PDFs without switching out of Google Drive. Here are some of the other underused PDF features in Google Drive. Save… Continue reading Get a load of these neat PDF features in Google Drive