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Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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Android 101: Folders

Mobile operating systems incorporate a huge number of similarities when compared to desktop systems, with one of the most useful being the ability to create folders. On Android devices, folders are used to group similar types of apps together, thereby reducing the space taken up by icons. If you have an Android device, do you… Continue reading Android 101: Folders

6 Window taskbar tips

Many business users who have upgraded their systems to Windows 8, or 8.1, are quick to forsake the tile-based launch screen for the more familiar desktop mode. One of the reasons for this is because of the taskbar which is at the bottom of almost every version of Windows. This bar holds open and popular… Continue reading 6 Window taskbar tips

3 common social media uses

For many small to medium businesses, social media has become an integral part of their overall business strategy. Most businesses have a presence on at least one platform, but one issue many business owners and managers struggle with is how they should be using social media effectively. To help, here is an overview of the… Continue reading 3 common social media uses

Overview of Office Delve

Microsoft’s Office 365 is one of the fastest growing productivity software suites, especially when it comes to small and medium business users. When launched a couple of years ago, the company commented that they see Office 365 as one of the best ways to help colleagues get their work done, collaborate, and connect with one… Continue reading Overview of Office Delve

Finding what you need on Google

When you want to find the answer to something what do you do? You more than likely ‘Google it’. You simply go online and search for it using Google’s popular Search. While we can usually find what we are looking for, it can still take some time. Luckily, there are some great tips you can… Continue reading Finding what you need on Google

Avoid cloud and data breach

Data breaches are growing both in number and intensity. While many businesses have turned to cloud apps for better security measures, some experts and businesses worry about the cloud, mentioning that it could see an increased data breach risk. This leads to a collision course between data breaches and cloud usage. But it doesn’t have… Continue reading Avoid cloud and data breach

What to do when tech doesn’t work

Almost every employee in every role relies on technology in order to do their job. When technology is working, everything hums along and productivity is solid. The second our technology stops working however, we can find ourselves struggling to even complete the most basic of tasks. The result can be a dramatic drop in overall… Continue reading What to do when tech doesn’t work

Content marketing – 4 success tips

One way to really expand your online presence is through content marketing. Many business owners and managers are aware of this, but may be unsure as to how they can ensure that any content marketing is successful. There are many ways in which you can achieve a good result and here are four tips to… Continue reading Content marketing – 4 success tips

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