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Personalize your Windows 10

You’ve just logged into your PC and you’re greeted with an incredibly plain desktop background and an equally drab Start Menu. What could be worse? The pinging noise of that notification tab on the bottom right of your screen is also telling you that an application you barely use is ready for an update. Thankfully,… Continue reading Personalize your Windows 10

What we can expect from the new iPad

Hold off on buying that iPad Pro for yourself or for your office because there will be a smaller and more powerful version of the iPad Pro that’s going to hit the shelves some time soon. The 9.7-inch iPad Pro model is expected to offer the same features as the massive 12.9-inch model but with… Continue reading What we can expect from the new iPad

10 Office 365 features you need to know about

So you’ve been using Office 365 for you business for quite some time now. But did you know there are a few nifty features that you can use to make work just a little bit easier? From cutting down tedious tasks to getting work done with multiple people at the same time, Office 365 has… Continue reading 10 Office 365 features you need to know about

Get more done on Google Drive with these tips

When it comes to business data, Google Drive provides flexibility and accessibility for organizations across the country. But whether you’re new to the platform or a long-time user, you may not be using the service to its maximum abilities. If you’re unsure whether or not this applies to you, read on to discover some Google… Continue reading Get more done on Google Drive with these tips

3 Disaster Recovery myths

Disaster Recovery ain’t what it used to be. Long gone are the days where a DR solution cost over a hundred thousand dollars and predominantly relied on tape backups. With the onset of cloud computing, today’s DR landscape has dramatically changed. But, unfortunately, there are still many misconceptions about DR still hanging around. Here are… Continue reading 3 Disaster Recovery myths

How you can benefit from virtualization

Whether it’s to backup your servers, upgrade your hardware or move towards a full-blown cloud based system, virtualization has become a popular solution for many companies. While the term virtualization has increasingly become a cost-effective strategy for many businesses, is it the right one for you? Here are some advantages to deploying a virtual system… Continue reading How you can benefit from virtualization

Infuse life into your old laptop

It can be tough to see your laptop die. While you likely shared many good moments with it, undoubtedly, there will come a time when it’s ready to be retired to the back of the closet or disposed of. If you are lucky enough to still have yours hanging around the house or office, then… Continue reading Infuse life into your old laptop

Install this app for more Android speed

A little over a month ago, it was reported that the Facebook app was causing slowdown down to Android phones everywhere. Today, we now have an app that will do exactly the opposite: speed up your Android. We all know how a speedy phone can help you accomplish tasks faster, make it easier to communicate… Continue reading Install this app for more Android speed

Monitoring employees online. Is it right?

Whether or not to monitor your employees’ computers can be a tricky decision. While part of you may think it’s unethical, you also may question if your staff are spending too much time on non-work related activities, and taking advantage of you in the process. So, should you monitor? Here are some pros and cons… Continue reading Monitoring employees online. Is it right?

Get ahead in social media with these 10 tools

As a small business owner, you only have so many hours in the day, and managing your social media accounts is likely at the bottom of your to-do list. But while it can be easy to simply put off those social media updates, you know in the back of your mind your business can surely… Continue reading Get ahead in social media with these 10 tools