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Is Apple’s ‘Pie’ platform a game changer?

Apple is making a change to its cloud services that intends to cut down on bugs and better compete with its rivals, Amazon and Google. By combining all its cloud teams into one location, Apple will undoubtedly help to facilitate major improvements. According to sources, Apple is in the process of transferring the infrastructure behind… Continue reading Is Apple’s ‘Pie’ platform a game changer?

Increase productivity with web monitoring

With YouTube, Reddit, and Instagram just a few clicks away, it’s a miracle you can get anything done during an eight-hour workday. As you’re probably well aware by now, there is a huge possibility for employees to waste precious time on sites not related to your business. This problem arises when a company does nothing… Continue reading Increase productivity with web monitoring

Why you should upgrade to an iPhone 7

Whether or not to buy an iPhone 7 is a personal decision, and an especially difficult one if you’ve owned a previous version of the device. There are several pros and cons to consider when deciding whether an upgrade is worth the investment. Other than being influenced by reviews, tech lovers may make their decision… Continue reading Why you should upgrade to an iPhone 7

Google Pixel: is it worth it?

Google is well known for developing the Android operating system and pairing it with hardware manufactured by Samsung and HTC. But this year, Google will be taking a new course — creating its very own smartphone, which can compete with other hi-tech hardware giants like Apple. Google Pixel is the search-engine company’s answer to the… Continue reading Google Pixel: is it worth it?

Office 365 and machine learning

Technology is ever-evolving and always improving. And with its new machine learning features, Office 365 is bringing new meaning to that aphorism. Long gone are the days of Clippy, Microsoft’s Office assistant, which has been replaced by far less personal, far more effective ‘intelligent’ tools. If you need a reason to make the move to… Continue reading Office 365 and machine learning

What is Android Pay and how do you use it?

In 2014, less than 10 percent of American consumers listed cash as their preferred payment type. Most of us live and breathe by those slim plastic cards, so it was only a matter of time until they were merged with our other plastic lifelines — smartphones. What may come as a surprise to some however,… Continue reading What is Android Pay and how do you use it?

Microsoft makes Windows 10 migrations easy

At one point, Microsoft claimed it could convince 1 billion users to use their Windows 10 operating system. Obviously that’s an unattainable goal for the foreseeable future, but it hasn’t stopped Microsoft from releasing tools to push more people to their software. With its sights set directly on business deployments of the operating system, the… Continue reading Microsoft makes Windows 10 migrations easy

Virtualization enhances Edge’s security

Microsoft has found a way to incorporate virtualization protocols into the security of its Edge browser. With the protection of internet browsing inside a virtual container, hackers have a harder time exploiting unsuspecting web users. Read on to discover whether this development will compel you to switch internet browsers in your office. Browsers are one… Continue reading Virtualization enhances Edge’s security

Facebook at Work improves communication

Facebook has been used by people to connect and share information for a long time. However, until now Facebook struggled to break into the world of business. The good news is that starting today, the launch of Facebook at Work will make it possible to incorporate social media into your company’s workflow. Take a look… Continue reading Facebook at Work improves communication

Social engineering and personal security

The technology of crime is evolving, and criminals get smarter every day. But when technology proves too difficult to exploit, criminals resort to manipulating information from their targets via social engineering. This burgeoning field allows criminals to trick people into disclosing sensitive information such as passwords and bank information. If you’re worried about the ability… Continue reading Social engineering and personal security