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Drive improves editing of Docs

In late June, Google announced a number of new products and features at their annual I/O conference. While many of the announcements at I/O centered around mobile products, new features for Drive were also talked about. Some of the most useful being new advanced editing features for productivity apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Here… Continue reading Drive improves editing of Docs

Differences between Mac and PC: Pt 2

In the last article, we looked at how Mac and PC differ in terms of specifications, operating systems and software; and here we continue to explore other differences between the two rivals. When it comes to buying a computer, it’s not just about design and specs, but also about models, availability, security, customer satisfaction, and… Continue reading Differences between Mac and PC: Pt 2

4 great tips for BYOD security

BYOD, or Bring Your Own Device, is one of the most common business trends of the past couple of years. To many, the idea of bringing their own phone, tablet, laptop, or even computer to the office is ideal because it is a system they are undoubtedly familiar with. They may also view personal devices… Continue reading 4 great tips for BYOD security

How to improve data collection

As businesses of all sizes continue to integrate more technology, the amount of data available to companies will grow exponentially. However, not all of that available data will be important or even useful. And, as you collect more and more data, it will be harder to process and analyze it without becoming overwhelmed. In order… Continue reading How to improve data collection

iCloud’s two-step authentication

When it comes to new technology, there is always concern when integrating it into existing business systems. This is especially true for cloud storage, where one of the most common concerns is over the security of the data being stored. One of the best ways to ensure the security of a cloud storage system is… Continue reading iCloud’s two-step authentication

Useful Windows Phone app: Files

Files and folders are essential parts of any operating system, mobile or otherwise. In larger devices, like computers and laptops, we often have hundreds, if not thousands, of files and folders that we use to keep our systems and processes organized. However, with mobile devices, such as Windows Phone, it is difficult to actually manage… Continue reading Useful Windows Phone app: Files

Useful cloud solutions for your business

One of the hottest tech debates of the past couple of years is whether the cloud is a viable solution for businesses. For those business owners who have deemed that the cloud is a viable solution for their business, the first question they often ask is what workload, or existing system, should they move to… Continue reading Useful cloud solutions for your business

What to expect from Google

It has become somewhat of a tradition for the big tech companies to hold an annual conference where they talk about trends and products the company is working on. For Google, this is I/O, which is held annually at the end of May or June. This year, it was held on June 25 and 26,… Continue reading What to expect from Google

Part 2 – How to get content shared

Last month, in the first part of our article about how to successfully share content on social media we covered five tips to follow. From writing longer content, to using images, and playing on specific emotions we highlighted some great information that can really help get your content shared. This month, we take a look… Continue reading Part 2 – How to get content shared

Android L – New version of Android

Each year, usually in late May or June, Google holds I/O, their annual developers’ conference. At this conference, Google highlights what they are working on and what you can expect from the tech giant in the coming months. This year’s I/O was held on June 25 and 26, and at the keynote the company talked… Continue reading Android L – New version of Android