Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Windows 10 waves goodbye to passwords

Are you the type of person who uses one master password for all your web logins, or do you have dozens of individual ones named after your favorite sport teams or muscle cars? Whichever you are, either scenario comes with drawbacks. Have only one password and you’re left feeling anxious it might get stolen. Have… Continue reading Windows 10 waves goodbye to passwords

July 29: Windows 10 arrives

Following the let-down that was Windows 8, Microsoft is keen to impress – so much so that it’s skipped number 9 and jumped right to Windows 10. Now the new operating system’s release has been confirmed for July 29, and Windows-based small businesses are clamoring to try out its impressive new features. Here is the… Continue reading July 29: Windows 10 arrives

4 data backup methods

Data is essential for running an organization, and it is certainly the central component of any business continuity plan. Without immediate and constant access to data, your business will come to a grinding halt. Worse still, in the event of a disaster you could risk losing valuable data if you don’t have a backup strategy… Continue reading 4 data backup methods

No more text alerts from Google Calendar

In the pre-smartphone era, the SMS event notifications provided by Google Calendar were an important part of the service. They allowed you a gentle nudge in advance of your upcoming engagements, even if you weren’t at your desktop or laptop computer. But as technology has advanced, it has become easier for the majority of us… Continue reading No more text alerts from Google Calendar

Why to switch to Microsoft’s new browser

It’s time to roll over Google Chrome, Firefox and Opera. There’s a new browser in town, and it’s ready to make some noise. Its name is Edge, and Microsoft’s new wonder child is loaded with features that may just be set to revolutionize the way you browse the web. Excited yet? You should be. Edge… Continue reading Why to switch to Microsoft’s new browser

Apple announces plenty at WWDC 2015

Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is the technology giant’s opportunity to announce its intentions in the coming months and years. It’s the time when the firm makes public the projects and releases it has in the pipeline, and it’s watched with anticipation by Apple fans across the globe. This year’s event took place in… Continue reading Apple announces plenty at WWDC 2015

5 BI mistakes you should avoid

Business intelligence (BI) involves the use of a variety of software and applications to analyze a company’s raw data, and present it in a way that’s easy to understand and enables effective business decisions to be taken. But in reality, many businesses fail to have an effective BI strategy in place, causing them to lose… Continue reading 5 BI mistakes you should avoid

Now everyone can fight email Clutter

How many emails do you receive a day? And how many are of actual value to you or your business? In an internet-driven business environment, plenty of us feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of email we receive, and the amount of productive work time it takes us to deal with it all. Even if… Continue reading Now everyone can fight email Clutter

Little known tips to get the most out of Mac OS

If you’re like most people, you may not have time to search through the bowels of the Internet to find the shortcuts and tips that make it easier to use your Mac. You may think Macs are already so easy to use that you don’t even need shortcuts. But if a shortcut helps you save… Continue reading Little known tips to get the most out of Mac OS

A beginner’s guide to Facebook advertising

When it comes to using social media advertising to reach out to targeted audiences, Facebook is by far one of the most efficient platforms out there. The numbers speak clearly – advertising on Facebook has grown over 680% since 2010. More and more companies are jumping on the bandwagon, moving their budgets away from traditional… Continue reading A beginner’s guide to Facebook advertising