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Securing social media privacy – with cats

When it comes to social media, most of us have privacy concerns at the forefront of our minds. Who can see what we post? Who owns the photos we upload? It even comes down to wondering what happens to our social media identities when we die. It is part of the reason for the emergence… Continue reading Securing social media privacy – with cats

4 new Android phones to look out for in 2015

2015 may have only just begun, but some of the big names in the mobile industry are already preparing to launch brand new Android smartphones to kick-start the year. Some of these models are upgraded versions of an existing device, with better features and more functionality. So before you rush into buying an Android phone,… Continue reading 4 new Android phones to look out for in 2015

3 tips to get you started with virtualization

You’ve likely heard of virtualization. It’s the ability to move both hardware and software out of your office to a vendor offsite – therefore freeing up office space and cutting costs. This likely sounds like a dream come true for small businesses, whose overheads need to be kept to a minimum. But with the ability… Continue reading 3 tips to get you started with virtualization

4 mobile marketing tips for businesses

In today’s society of instant gratification, people have short attention spans. They want to have everything accessible at their fingertips via smartphones and tablets. For businesses with an online presence, this is either a new opportunity – or a missed one. Establishing mobile strategies to target smartphone addicts can give you an edge over competitors… Continue reading 4 mobile marketing tips for businesses

How to Protect a VoIP System

Over the past few years VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) has become a growing trend for most businesses due to its advantages regarding costs, speed, and flexibility. Companies have adopted VoIP when conducting interviews or holding online conferences. Regardless of its efficiency, however, VoIP is still susceptible to security breaches and data theft. An attacker… Continue reading How to Protect a VoIP System

Microsoft announces free BI product

The business intelligence market is changing. While most of you are probably familiar with business intelligence software such as Excel, the new wave of BI products is making it easier for you to track down data and organize it into easily viewable graphs and reports. So if you’re looking for data on how well a… Continue reading Microsoft announces free BI product

Introducing Vivaldi: A Browser for Computer Geeks

When it comes to surfing the Internet, there is already a wide range of browsers available for typical users. Most browsers aim to appeal to everyone, which means they all start to feel very similar both in looks and features. While some users are satisfied using these browsers for everyday purposes, others prefer a more… Continue reading Introducing Vivaldi: A Browser for Computer Geeks

4 technology ideas for more productivity

Small to medium size businesses and startups have always had to squeeze the most they can out of a small team. But with every business trying to gain a foothold in the market and costs on the rise, productivity is more important than ever. Doing more with less is not an option anymore, it’s a… Continue reading 4 technology ideas for more productivity

What is Poweliks and why should you care?

As far as viruses, worms and other security infections go, there are probably none quite as frustrating as Poweliks. While most threats can wreak havoc on your computer system and cause untold damage to your business as day-to-day processes are interrupted by unstable IT, information leaks and data losses, the majority at least leave a… Continue reading What is Poweliks and why should you care?

5 Google apps you probably didn’t know about

Smartphone apps are there to make life easier, and maybe more fun – that’s the whole point of them. But while you might already be a keen user of the core suite of Google Apps – the likes of Drive, Gmail and Calendar – and perhaps have a few other essential apps on your phone… Continue reading 5 Google apps you probably didn’t know about