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BCP technology – when to upgrade

When it comes to business continuity plans, many companies need technology in order to support their plan and systems such as backups and recovery. While this technology may be in place to support current continuity needs, there will come a time when this needs to be upgraded. The issue is how to know when an… Continue reading BCP technology – when to upgrade

Apple releases OS X Yosemite

In mid-October, Apple released the much anticipated next version of their popular operating system OS X. This year’s version of OS X is named after America’s most popular National Park, Yosemite. This latest version, like many before it, sees a number of new changes introduced. Here is an overview of the major changes incorporated in… Continue reading Apple releases OS X Yosemite

Defining 10 common cloud terms

For many businesses the cloud has become a driving factor that supports numerous technical systems. These systems have been proven to reduce costs, increase productivity, and ensure security of vital data. However, there are still a large number of cloud related terms that can confuse. To help, here is an overview of 10 commonly used… Continue reading Defining 10 common cloud terms

Google Sheets gets Spell Check

When working with cloud-based services like Google Apps, there are a number of important features that business users require. One being the all-important Spell Check. While this has been a feature of Google Docs, it has been largely missing in newer versions of other apps like Sheets; until now that is. Spell Check in Google… Continue reading Google Sheets gets Spell Check

3 Nexus devices coming soon!

October has become the de-facto month where Google announces and even releases new mobile devices for their Nexus line. This range offers a pure Android experience, without manufacturer overlays or delays with updates. On October 15, Google officially introduced not one, but three new Nexus devices, along with the next version of Android. Android L… Continue reading 3 Nexus devices coming soon!

How to install WP apps onto an SD card

Small to medium business owners who purchase a Windows Phone have access to a multitude of features. One of the more useful benefits is the fact that many devices actually support expandable storage through the use of MicroSD cards. Did you know that it your device has a MicroSD card you can install apps onto… Continue reading How to install WP apps onto an SD card

Windows skips 9 and goes straight to 10!

At the end of September, Microsoft held their now annual Windows event, where they announced the next big version of Windows – Windows 10. While it seems a little odd that they are skipping 9 completely, from what we can see, 10 is shaping up to be the best version of Windows to date. Here… Continue reading Windows skips 9 and goes straight to 10!

5 Posts you should be sharing

Social media has come to play an important part of an overall marketing strategy for many small to medium businesses. An essential component to any social media plan, regardless of the platforms you use, is the creation of content to post onto these networks. When it comes to content, many businesses tend to rely on… Continue reading 5 Posts you should be sharing

5 Ways Office 365 migrations fail

Microsoft is working hard to ensure that their popular cloud-based productivity suite, Office 365, is constantly being improved. Because of the great products and support offered, businesses are continually migrating to the platform. If you are considering moving to Office 365, you should be aware of five factors that can cause a migration to fail,… Continue reading 5 Ways Office 365 migrations fail

Adding user calendars to Google Calendar

Google Apps for Businesses offers a wide variety of useful productivity oriented tools that enable users to do more from almost anywhere. When it comes to a busy manager or business owner, one of the most useful tools is Google Calendar, which offers a wide range of features, including the ability to layer multiple calendars… Continue reading Adding user calendars to Google Calendar