Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Solution to eliminate iCloud calendar spam

Over the last month, users have reported spam issues plaguing their iCloud calendar. Fortunately, Apple has come up with a solution. One of its new features allows users to report and remove spam from their calendar. Hopefully this small step takes care of the problem once and for all. From what started the whole mess… Continue reading Solution to eliminate iCloud calendar spam

Containers Vs. VMs: performance variations

Virtual containers have incrementally increased the ability of users to create portable, self-contained kernels of information and applications since the technology first appeared in the early 2000s. Now, containers are one of the biggest data trends of the decade — some say at the expense of the virtual machine (VM) technology that preceded them. Read… Continue reading Containers Vs. VMs: performance variations

Google announces “App Maker”

Until fairly recently, the development and creation of apps was a task accomplished only by seasoned coders and programmers. However, Google’s newest product offers businesses and users the opportunity to create their own apps with little to no programming language required. The goal is to compete with Microsoft and similar platforms for app creation and… Continue reading Google announces “App Maker”

Choosing storage: OneDrive vs SharePoint

Digital Storage options with Office 365 provide business owners with convenient and efficient data management. But with new software added daily, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the variety of options. Keep reading to find out which Office 365 program will be your best option for organizing and sharing information: SharePoint or OneDrive. Similarities… Continue reading Choosing storage: OneDrive vs SharePoint

Gooligan malware wreaks havoc on Android

Google has to contend with yet another malware attack that targets older Android users. Gooligan is a variation of the very successful Ghost Push malware that infected more than four million phones in 2015. This time the point of attack is the Google account. The malware does not attempt to glean info, but rather to… Continue reading Gooligan malware wreaks havoc on Android

Microsoft speeds up Windows updates

Windows 10, the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system, has proved to be a system full of many strengths and some very decided weaknesses. One of the biggest flaws of this particular operating system is the fact that Windows Updates are often clunky, take a great deal of time, and use large amounts of processing… Continue reading Microsoft speeds up Windows updates

Predicting cyber-threats in 2017

As 2017 rolls in, the threat of more formidable cyber attacks looms large. Hackers and the cyber police will spend a lot of time outsmarting each other, while consumers of technology, individuals and businesses alike, anticipate the best security plan that can guarantee they sleep soundly at night. When it comes to defending against cyber-attacks,… Continue reading Predicting cyber-threats in 2017

5 tips to turn Instagram followers into buyers

Did you know that your thousands of Instagram followers are a goldmine for potential sales? Yes, they are, but you can’t make the most of this goldmine by simply switching your posts’ filters from Clarendon to Valencia on a regular basis. Turning your Instagram followers into customers requires more than just a finely curated set… Continue reading 5 tips to turn Instagram followers into buyers

Apple CallKit: what it can and cannot do

VoIP technology has done wonders for business communications by simplifying the way business owners and staff communicate with stakeholders. VoIP apps compete for a big slice of the consumer spending pie and those who adapt well to developments are poised to succeed. One such development is Apple’s new framework, CallKit. Although still in its beginning… Continue reading Apple CallKit: what it can and cannot do

Choosing the best small business computer

Your employees are some of your business’s best assets. With that in mind, it is imperative that they work with high-performance computers that will unlock their full potential and contribute to your business’s profitability. If only it were that simple. Selecting a computer often involves several factors such as mobility, quality, and price – there… Continue reading Choosing the best small business computer