Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Greater support for Google Now on Android

Google Now just got better – the app, which acts as a digital assistant akin to Apple’s Siri for iOS devices and Cortana on Windows Phone, now benefits from further support on Android tablets. Google has added a further 70 cards from third-party apps, which brings the total number to more than 100 and makes… Continue reading Greater support for Google Now on Android

Now you can WhatsApp on the web

With over 700 million active monthly users, WhatsApp is miles ahead of the competition in the mobile instant chat messaging market. Yet even with the level of popularity it enjoys, the app has long long faced calls from users requesting a feature that would allow them to chat on desktop and laptop devices. And the… Continue reading Now you can WhatsApp on the web

Is Google’s new Chromebook worth $1,000?

If you’re a fan of Google’s Chromebook line of laptops, you may be excited about their latest addition – the Pixel. Stocked with advanced features, such as a high-resolution touchscreen and USB type C ports, you may be chomping at the bit to get your hands on this brand spanking new piece of technology. But… Continue reading Is Google’s new Chromebook worth $1,000?

5 ways to stay productive in a power outage

Power outages can be a most unpleasant surprise, especially when you’re in the middle of an important task with your clients via Skype or using the Internet to assist in your daily business activities. With that in mind, what can you do when you’re facing a power outage for hours? You can hardly loiter around… Continue reading 5 ways to stay productive in a power outage

Measure your social media ROI to win business

For many businesses, social media marketing is unchartered territory. It’s too easy to think that simply by creating a business page on Facebook or opening a Twitter account, you are giving yourself access to whole new markets. If only it was so easy! To gain business from social media, you need to know which of… Continue reading Measure your social media ROI to win business

4 essential components of a BCP

Disasters can strike and ruin businesses at the most unexpected times, but observant companies will prepare for the worst – they will have a business continuity plan (BCP) at the ready. Not only can they survive a disaster, they also gain an increased competitive advantage over competitors due to quick responsiveness and recovery. But there… Continue reading 4 essential components of a BCP

6 awesome Windows Phone tips

The Windows Phone suite is one of the biggest names in the smartphone industry, with millions of users around the world. Since its debut in 2010, Microsoft has tried to close the gap to keep pace with the competition, however they have received feedback from users about functionality issues. Nevertheless, Microsoft is addressing most of… Continue reading 6 awesome Windows Phone tips

Your Mac just got a brand new Photos app

Photography has become big – and mainstream. Whether on our smartphones or increasingly affordable cameras capable of professional quality snaps, we are taking more pictures than ever. And they all have to go somewhere. Apple users have long been waiting for an upgrade to the Mac’s dated iPhoto app, and now that day has arrived.… Continue reading Your Mac just got a brand new Photos app

Office 365’s nifty new email policy

It happened quickly in an intense moment of passion. You had just gotten back from a vacation to find over a hundred emails in your inbox. Determined to peel through them all, you took a shot of espresso and set out on email deletion rampage. One trashed email quickly turned into two, which then exploded… Continue reading Office 365’s nifty new email policy

Securing your company’s data

There have been many security breaches to big-name companies over the past few years – eBay, Adobe, Home Depot, and Sony Pictures to name a few. While large enterprises are primary targets for hackers, small and medium-sized businesses are also vulnerable, and therefore need to arm themselves against data security threats. More often than not… Continue reading Securing your company’s data