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Apple’s new mobile phones

For many Apple fans, September 9 was a big day; possibly the biggest day of the year. This was the day Apple announced not only new iPhones, but also a new smartwatch and some interesting changes to the upcoming update to iOS 8. If you missed the news then here is a quick overview of… Continue reading Apple’s new mobile phones

Introducing Chrome profile lock

Many of us may feel uncomfortable about letting others use their computer to search the Internet. Our computer is often seen to be an extension of ourselves, and usually has private information that we would not like others to see. To protect your privacy, Google has released Chrome profile lock, a feature being tested that… Continue reading Introducing Chrome profile lock

5 Facebook spam posts to be aware of

As of the first quarter of 2014, Facebook has 1.28 billion active users (users who log in at least once a month). With around a fifth of the world’s population using the service, you can bet that it is a target for spammers and hackers. If you use Facebook on a regular basis, there is… Continue reading 5 Facebook spam posts to be aware of

Predictive analytics: 3 Components

In business, as in life, we constantly try to make predictions about the future. How will sales be next year if we implement a new procedure? What will the weather be like for the annual staff event next week? It’s no surprise then that businesses of all sizes have started to embrace the idea of… Continue reading Predictive analytics: 3 Components

Before selling your phone, read this!

When you go to upgrade your phone you may consider selling your old one. However, one issue you may face is having a number of apps on your device that contain personal information. You need to take care that you deauthenticate apps when you’re considering getting rid of, or selling your upgraded devices. The next… Continue reading Before selling your phone, read this!

Office apps for iPad updated

Earlier this year, software giant Microsoft released iPad specific Office apps, which many iPad users have been eagerly awaiting. While these apps bring full-versions of the four most popular Office programs to the iPad, you do need an Office 365 account in order to get the most out of them. Microsoft has also recently updated… Continue reading Office apps for iPad updated

How to combine cells in Excel

Have you ever been working with a list in Excel and had to combine more than two cells into a new cell? The seemingly easiest way to do this is to copy the contents from both cells and paste them into the new cell, then edit them for spacing. But, did you know that there… Continue reading How to combine cells in Excel

New themes for Office 365

When it comes to purchasing and implementing public cloud solutions, such as Microsoft’s Office 365, business owners know that they are getting pretty much exactly the same product as every other business that uses the same solution. While this uniformity and consistency is positive, users often look for ways to customize the platform so that… Continue reading New themes for Office 365

Google launches new Drive app sites

If you are a Google Drive user, you may have noticed that Google has been implementing a number of changes over the past few months. First there was a change to the look of the file sharing service, then to how you accessed files. Now the tech company has announced that they have launched separate… Continue reading Google launches new Drive app sites

Leverage technology as a strategic tool with gloCare

In order to become a pacesetting medical practice, you have to leverage technology as a tool to provide exceptional care—and gloStream’s cloud-based and meaningful-use-certified and performance-management service, gloCare, allows you to do that. Unlike competitive offerings, gloCare is highly personalized, allowing gloStream to tailor the technology to each individual doctor’s needs, even when a practice… Continue reading Leverage technology as a strategic tool with gloCare