Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Collaborate but control your data

Microsoft is set to roll out security even further for Office 365 users to reflect the growing use of data collaborative business apps. This extended reach will provide tools to protect crucial data shared using SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Windows File Share and Office apps. The security plans promise more control of data in… Continue reading Collaborate but control your data

Turn your iPad into a Secondary Mac Screen

Ever since the first iPad came out, many people have wanted to use it as their second computer monitor to help boost efficiency and productivity. The only problem was that most software that makes the transfer possible uses Wi-Fi which comes paralleled with a lagging screen and inconsistency. However, a new application that will seamlessly… Continue reading Turn your iPad into a Secondary Mac Screen

Keep track with Google Tasks

As a business owner or manager there is always some task that needs to be completed and some project that needs your attention. While we often like to think of ourselves as super human, it can be difficult to keep track of everything that needs to be done. One useful tool that can help us… Continue reading Keep track with Google Tasks

Web host defined

Every business, regardless of size and industry, needs to have an online presence these days. The first step to take, when establishing this, is to create a website. While developing your site, you are going to need to find a way to establish it online using a Web host. If this is an area you… Continue reading Web host defined

Apple 2015 – 5 Developments to expect

As we look ahead to new tech developments for 2015, we also appreciate what an interesting past year it has been for Apple, with new versions of iOS, OS X, iPhones, and iPads released. The company has undoubtedly a lot to offer businesses, but the question is, with such a good year in 2014, what… Continue reading Apple 2015 – 5 Developments to expect

Is an expired antivirus a big deal?

If you want to keep your business data and systems secure it is essential that you have an antivirus or antimalware scanner installed on every system. While the install rates of these programs in businesses is nearly 100%, there is an increasing trend where some companies are letting their subscriptions expire. So, if your antivirus… Continue reading Is an expired antivirus a big deal?

OWA or full Office 365 – which is best?

Office 365 for business is unique in many ways; one being that many plans come with full versions of Office 2013 that you can install on your computer. All plans come with Office Web Apps (OWA), a Web-based version of popular Office apps like Word and Excel. One thing you need to know before signing… Continue reading OWA or full Office 365 – which is best?

Google now allows USB key login

When it comes to the security of online systems, every security expert is quick to agree that two-step verification is a much stronger way to secure your accounts, especially when compared to using just a password. In fact, many suggest that if it is offered by an online platform, you should enable it. Google does… Continue reading Google now allows USB key login

GloStream: Evolving to meet demands

Many health-care practices want to remain independent practitioners rather than merge with larger groups, but in order to do so, they need help managing their offices—specifically, addressing increasing regulation and decreasing revenue. In response, gloStream, which brought you gloEMR, has evolved from an information technology and consulting firm to a performance-management business. Now, in addition… Continue reading GloStream: Evolving to meet demands

How to improve patient satisfaction

Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) 2014 annual conference attendees were fortunate to get some tips for improving patient satisfaction from Joan Hablutzel, senior industry analyst with the MGMA—because doing so is essential to the success of a medical practice in an increasingly competitive health-care marketplace. Here are 10 of them. Say hello and smile when… Continue reading How to improve patient satisfaction