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The Ashley Madison hack and your company

You’re probably all too aware of the Ashley Madison hack by now. Maybe you are closely following the names and people involved, perhaps you don’t care or most likely you are somewhere in the middle. No matter where you find yourself standing on this issue, it should be used as a valuable learning tool for… Continue reading The Ashley Madison hack and your company

5 ways to prepare your employees for EMR

As a business owner in the healthcare sector, you’ll be familiar with “Electronic Medical Records” (EMR). But implementing an EMR system into your practice is a big decision, and will only work if you have the full cooperation of a majority of staff members, if not all. To avoid the struggles, and headaches EMR implementation,… Continue reading 5 ways to prepare your employees for EMR

Access Chrome bookmarks from other browsers

Chrome might be among the most popular web browsers around, but it’s not the only one available. Even if you’re a Google fan and swear by using Chrome when you can, chances are you use a device that either doesn’t have Chrome installed or on which you simply prefer to browse via another application. And… Continue reading Access Chrome bookmarks from other browsers

Hey Cortana! Windows 10’s new feature

Ever wondered what the Cortana thing that keeps showing up on Windows 10 is? It’s actually a digital voice assistant similar to Siri or Google Now. While you might be apprehensive about talking to your laptop, utilizing Cortana is easier and cooler than you might think. Here’s all you need to know about getting Cortana… Continue reading Hey Cortana! Windows 10’s new feature

Choosing a dashboard for your business

Dashboards have become an extremely useful tool for companies to make the most of their raw data. With proper implementation, a dashboard can display essential information in an easy-to-understand format, allowing business owners to take in the most important data about their company at a glance. But a dashboard can say a lot of things… Continue reading Choosing a dashboard for your business

Zip around Facebook with keyboard shortcuts

There are keyboard shortcuts for everything these days – applications, browsers, desktops and more. And while some people prefer the more traditional “move your mouse and click” approach to getting to their destination, others love their shortcuts. But did you know Facebook also has a list of keyboard shortcuts? Believe it or not, they do.… Continue reading Zip around Facebook with keyboard shortcuts

4 ways technology is helping healthcare

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As technology continues to evolve in the healthcare industry, new developments are being made to improve the quality of delivering patient care. Breakthroughs in treatments, communication systems, and information gathering have provided healthcare practitioners with new tools to better serve patients. With that said, here are some of the biggest impacts technology has made in… Continue reading 4 ways technology is helping healthcare

Protect your online rep with ORM

The more your company expands, the bigger its online presence will become. This means keeping eye on what your company puts online, as well as what others are saying about you, becomes a vital task. Online Reputation Management (ORM) is important, and here’s how you can get started with it. ORM is still a relatively… Continue reading Protect your online rep with ORM

Preparing your business for VoIP

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Voice over Internet Protocol, commonly known as VoIP, is on the rise among businesses of all sizes, owing to its numerous benefits and advantages. It allows you and your employees to make and take phone calls over the Internet using your existing broadband connection, saving substantial amounts of money while increasing workflow efficiency. If you’re… Continue reading Preparing your business for VoIP

Grow your email list using social media

One of the most valuable tools available to the modern-day marketer is the email list. A large one can make you millions, and a small or nonexistent one can prevent your business from properly taking off. So how do you grow yours? Using social media is one way that is often less talked about. Here… Continue reading Grow your email list using social media