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Top features of OneNote 2013

OneNote is one of the Microsoft products that comes with most versions of the Office suite. It can also be installed as a standalone application for free. This program is available on various platforms, including Windows PC, Mac, Windows Phone, Android, and iOS devices. It is also accessible via your Web browser as part of… Continue reading Top features of OneNote 2013

New customizable Google Bar launched

Google was founded by Stanford Ph.D. students Sergey Brin and Larry Page in 1998. Brin and Page developed a search engine that would rank pages based on the backlinks received from relevant sites. From the search engine, more Google products were created over the years, including Gmail, Chrome, and Google Drive. One of the newer… Continue reading New customizable Google Bar launched

iPad versions of office released

Microsoft Office has long been not only one of the most popular office productivity suites but also one of the most requested business apps for iPad users. Ever since the release of the iPad business users have been clamouring for a tablet version of Office. Well, Microsoft has been listening and has recently released a… Continue reading iPad versions of office released

What to do if malware is detected

Malicious software (more commonly known as malware) can be found on almost any system, most often being downloaded and installed on computers. It can cause a myriad of annoyances, like unwanted pop-ups and system freezing, and some forms can even gain unauthorized access to your PC, stealing personal information. It’s therefore essential that malware is… Continue reading What to do if malware is detected

Why businesses should use VoIP

VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, refers to the technology used in communicating calls and videos via an Internet connection. Since its introduction in the market, more and more companies have switched from using regular phone lines to this method of communication. There are several good reasons why many businesses choose to use VoIP, so… Continue reading Why businesses should use VoIP

Change start of the week on iOS

The Calendar application is one of the built-in features that comes installed on every iOS device, including the iPhone and iPad. It has the important basic functions that you need in a calendar, including adding events and the ability to share events. Syncing with other calendars is also possible. By default, Calendar is set to… Continue reading Change start of the week on iOS

Creating a pacesetting practice

Are you looking to achieve previously unforeseen business goals that will allow you to excel beyond your peers? If no, you need more than technology; you need pacesetting principles, which give you a framework for managing the complexity of a medical practice using proven business strategies. Here are three of the most important: Principle 1:… Continue reading Creating a pacesetting practice

ICD-10 delayed?

In a surprising move, the House of Representatives approved a bill that includes a delay to mandatory ICD-10 implementation until October 2015. After the announcement we are sure that many medical practices breathed a long sigh of relief. The problem: Without a fix to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula, Medicare physicians face a 24%… Continue reading ICD-10 delayed?

5 online presentation tips

Presentations are an integral part of any business, regardless of size. There is a good chance that you will have to give at least one presentation in your career, with many people giving so many they lose count. Many small businesses are starting to hire remote workers or carry out business over large distances, which… Continue reading 5 online presentation tips

Website design mistakes businesses make

The website is one of the most important marketing and branding tools a small business can utilize. Potential and even current customers visit business websites looking for information and will often judge whether they will purchase from this point. That means that your site needs to be designed properly. In order to achieve this it… Continue reading Website design mistakes businesses make