Technology Advice for Small Businesses

The major types of printers in offices

It’s hard to imagine printers completely disappearing in offices. While no one can refute how most documents are now housed in the digital realm, there will always be a need to have these documents printed out for one reason or another. While offices do have printers, it may be confusing to pick a new printer… Continue reading The major types of printers in offices

5 tips to creating an effective DRP

A business without a DRP (Disaster Recovery Plan) is like a circus acrobat without a safety net. The question is, are you willing to take that kind of a risk with your business? Considering how attacks to your business can come in many forms be it cyber, natural disaster or man made (among many others),… Continue reading 5 tips to creating an effective DRP

5 Tips to speed up your Mac

Isn’t it annoying when your Mac computer lags while you’re in the middle of a business transaction? Considering how you need to focus on what you’re doing, these lag times can block your thought process which can be very frustrating. If you’ve had enough of your slow Mac, there are some things you can try… Continue reading 5 Tips to speed up your Mac

The basics of DaaS (Data-as-a-Service)

Managing data and databases can be increasingly expensive and hard to maintain. You have to think about storage space, quality and the accessibility of your data which on all accounts can be a bit tricky, not to mention impossible if you can’t connect to it. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be that… Continue reading The basics of DaaS (Data-as-a-Service)

New features for Drive: Add-ons

Google Drive, more specifically the apps attached to it, are some of the best alternatives to Microsoft’s popular Office programs. Through apps like Docs and Sheets businesses can carry out almost all of their document production needs. Many users who start with Docs often have more than enough basic functions for day-to-day operations. In an… Continue reading New features for Drive: Add-ons

Why business owners need a Windows Phone

Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform, despite being slightly behind in the Smartphone race between Android and Apple, is gaining traction among users. Especially since the release of Windows Phone 8.1, business owners are increasingly enticed to jump on the Windows bandwagon. Why you might ask? One reason is that there are several features that business owners… Continue reading Why business owners need a Windows Phone

Android tip: Finding your texts

Today’s smartphones offer users a lengthy list of features, from Internet connectivity to barometers or even GPS, they really are a highly mobile computer. That being said, many of us still use them primarily to communicate. These days, the preferred method of communication is the SMS or text. If you have a new Android phone… Continue reading Android tip: Finding your texts

New guidelines for Facebook promotions

Anyone who has used Facebook for any period of time is likely to know that the company is constantly making changes to the platform. One week they are introducing a new update to their mobile app, the next they are changing how we view posts and so on. Many of these changes are made to… Continue reading New guidelines for Facebook promotions

Windows – creating keyboard shortcuts

Windows is the most popular operating system in use today, with many businesses relying on it as their main system. Windows, along with the apps and programs used with it can sometimes be time consuming to navigate or even find, especially if you have a large number of icons on your desktop. In an effort… Continue reading Windows – creating keyboard shortcuts

Tips to creating an effective PowerPoint

There is more to a PowerPoint presentation that just adding words and images to your slides. If you aren’t careful, chances are your audience will end up sleepwalking while you’re in the middle of your presentation. While that may sound scary, you don’t necessarily have to experience that. Given that you follow the tips we’ll… Continue reading Tips to creating an effective PowerPoint