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iPad sees Office apps updated

Earlier this year, Microsoft introduced Office for the iPad. These apps are touch-optimized versions of the popular Office programs. They enable users to access, edit, share, and create various Office files. From Excel to Powerpoint and Word, the major apps are all represented, and are fully featured if you have Office 365. In an effort… Continue reading iPad sees Office apps updated

Google improves Hangouts for app users

A large percentage of business these days is carried out over the Internet, often without talking to someone face-to-face. While for some situations this form of interaction works well, there are times where so-called face-time is preferred. The only issue is, we may not be in the same room, office, city, or even country. Google… Continue reading Google improves Hangouts for app users

5 common security breaches

These days, the security of various technology based systems is constantly being called into question. From attacks on mobile devices to ever increasing types of malware, many businesses are struggling to stay on top of their security. One of the best ways to help ensure your systems are secure is to be aware of common… Continue reading 5 common security breaches

Extend the life of your laptop battery

Laptops are one of the most useful tools at a business owner’s disposal. These highly mobile devices allow you to take your work out of the office, or even just away from your desk. However, mobile as they are they still rely on batteries. The problem with some laptops however is that batteries don’t last… Continue reading Extend the life of your laptop battery

8 tips for backing up your data – Part 2

Many businesses are constantly facing a potential disaster. It could be a major fire that wipes out your business, or something as simple as accidentally deleting an important spreadsheet. Regardless of the severity of the potential disaster, businesses need to be prepared and one of the best ways to prepare is to back up your… Continue reading 8 tips for backing up your data – Part 2

Test OS X Yosemite before it comes out

Earlier this year, Apple announced that they would be releasing the newest version of their popular operating system OS X. This latest version, code named Yosemite, brings a number of new features and changes and is slated to be released in the fall. Meanwhile, Apple has recently released the beta of OS X. About AppleSeed… Continue reading Test OS X Yosemite before it comes out

Bill could increase use of telemedicine

Physicians have little reason to engage in telemedicine because they typically aren’t reimbursed for services rendered virtually – but now two Mississippi senators are seeking to change that. The Telehealth Enhancement Act, introduced by Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, alters Medicare payment policies to cover telemedicine, among other things. Essentially, this bill’s goal is… Continue reading Bill could increase use of telemedicine

Debunking three ICD-10 myths

As we move toward the October 2015 compliance deadline for ICD-10, the Journal of AHIMA has tackled three misconceptions about the new coding system. ICD-9 isn’t so bad. In reality, ICD-9 is obsolete, and the longer it is in use, the more the quality of health-care data will decline, leading to faulty decisions based on… Continue reading Debunking three ICD-10 myths

Final rule sets ICD-10 compliance deadline in stone

The Department of Health and Human Services has set the final deadline for health-care organizations to transition to ICD-10, and it’s just 14 months away—on October 1, 2015. ICD-10 is designed to provide better patient care, disease management, and quality measurement—especially for patients under the care of multiple providers. It replaces ICD-9, whose limited structural… Continue reading Final rule sets ICD-10 compliance deadline in stone

Mobile search results changed by Google

Tech experts and Web-based companies have been reporting for a number of years now that the number of people accessing websites on their mobile devices has been growing nearly exponentially. In an effort to better cater to mobile users, Google has recently implemented a small but potentially important change to the way mobile search results… Continue reading Mobile search results changed by Google