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Outsourced IT – 6 Misconceptions!

A common problem many small business owners have is letting go. Many feel that because it is their business, they simply must be in charge of everything. This can put a lot of undue stress on a person, especially if they are not experts in areas like IT. When it comes to information technology, one… Continue reading Outsourced IT – 6 Misconceptions!

Meet Your Windows Phone PA: Cortana

One of the biggest trends when it comes to mobile devices, is the increasing integration of smartphones into every part of our lives. Many developers are looking at ways to essentially turn the phone from a device you interact with into a device that is really an extension of yourself. The way they are doing… Continue reading Meet Your Windows Phone PA: Cortana

Bloatware on your Android device

In many countries when you go to buy a mobile phone, and more specifically an Android phone, from a carrier the mobile carrier will often install their own apps onto the device. These apps, commonly referred to as bloatware, are usually tied into a service that your carrier offers and are for the most part… Continue reading Bloatware on your Android device

Reducing desktop clutter

Have you ever gone to talk with a colleague and gotten a look at their computer’s desktop only to notice that they have files, apps, and folders strewn about in a seemingly random fashion? Or maybe you are guilty of a cluttered desktop. Many people tend to have somewhat unorganized desktops, especially if they have… Continue reading Reducing desktop clutter

Creating long-form content on LinkedIn

One of the main ideas behind LinkedIn is that the network is a virtual venue for people to share their thoughts, ideas, and observances with other like-minded users. Earlier this year the company introduced a new feature to their platform that allowed a select few users to create blog posts directly on LinkedIn. Now, the… Continue reading Creating long-form content on LinkedIn

New version of Drive introduced

At Google’s annual developer’s conference in late June, the company announced a number of changes to their popular cloud storage and collaboration service, Google Drive. In mid July the company began rolling out the changes and many users are being asked if they would like to try the newly updated Google Drive. If you want… Continue reading New version of Drive introduced

Yammer’s simplified login

Office 365 is undeniably one of the most efficient and versatile business Web apps available. With continuous updates and integration with Microsoft apps, Office 365 has recently made using Yammer a little easier by simplifying its login process. And if you are not too familiar with Yammer it might be a good opportunity to learn… Continue reading Yammer’s simplified login

VoIP or Unified Communications

When it comes to modern communication, many businesses look to network based strategies that allow calls to be placed over a network connection instead of via traditional methods. If you do some quick research into different solutions you will quickly come to the conclusion that there are two real leaders: VoIP and Unified Communications. While… Continue reading VoIP or Unified Communications

Is your business ready for ERP?

ERP, or Enterprise Resource Planning, is often seen to be the domain of large businesses. However, with numerous new software solutions being released on a regular basis, small to medium businesses are quickly realizing the power of these back office automation and management tools. While it is true not all businesses will need it, there… Continue reading Is your business ready for ERP?

How an MSP can help with your IT

When it comes to the technology in your business, it can often be a challenge to keep it running smoothly and working effectively. Frankly, many small business owners simply can’t keep up and their business can suffer as a result. To avoid this, one of the smartest things you can do is outsource your IT… Continue reading How an MSP can help with your IT