Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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The five Google apps you never knew existed

We all use apps on our smartphones to simplify daily tasks and generally make our lives easier. As a business owner too, you might already be using the Google apps suite – including Drive, Gmail, Calendar and others – to more efficiently manage files, contacts and processes. But there are plenty more apps with their… Continue reading The five Google apps you never knew existed

How the iPhone is revolutionizing health care

We’re all busy. Our schedules are loaded with work, fitness regimes, kids’ soccer practices – it’s enough to make your head spin. So when your son or daughter gets sick, how do you squeeze their care into your day? The iPhone’s latest health apps and accessories may be the solution you’ve been searching for, giving… Continue reading How the iPhone is revolutionizing health care

Spanning data protection for Office 365

The cloud is hovering over many businesses, especially those who want to benefit from enhanced collaboration that Office 365 promises. Whilst data is protected in the cloud, issues can still arise with risks at the user end. The latest good news is that Spanning is looking to look after Office 365 data in 2015 and… Continue reading Spanning data protection for Office 365

Business development via social media

In today’s digital world, social media has become a vital tool that effectively helps accelerate business development and the relationship-building process between different organizations. And with solid communication being at the core of business development, let’s take a look at how social media can help drive partnering processes for the better. In most cases, a… Continue reading Business development via social media

5 tips to control your Facebook News Feed

A close friend just messaged you on Facebook. You log on to view it, and suddenly you’re overwhelmed with high school friends (who you haven’t seen in years) boasting about their new diet and cryptic updates from your unemployed cousin. Next thing you know, you’re responding to game requests from your daughter’s playmate. And suddenly… Continue reading 5 tips to control your Facebook News Feed

These Mac tips will boost your productivity

Macs are full of great tools and shortcuts to help drive productivity and increase the speed at which you work. And if you know about the built-in tricks available to make your life easier, computers can help in speeding you along and allow you to achieve your goals more quickly. A new year presents a… Continue reading These Mac tips will boost your productivity

Gmail hacks to boost productivity in 2015

Does your approach to email need a thorough detox? If email feels like a black hole into which too much of your time disappears, it could be time to re-think your approach. With these productivity hacks for Gmail, you can turn things around and put email to work for you again – freeing up valuable… Continue reading Gmail hacks to boost productivity in 2015

3 IT security take-aways from the Sony hack

Any business can become the victim of security breaches on a mass scale, as shown by the debacle which recently eclipsed Sony and forced it to temporarily cancel the release of blockbuster movie The Interview. Beneath the dramatic headlines are lessons for small business owners everywhere in how simple errors in IT security management can… Continue reading 3 IT security take-aways from the Sony hack

Data loss prevention for collaboration

The way that we are sharing important and often sensitive information is changing, with a growing focus on enhanced collaborative tools. Office 365 users are increasingly sharing data using SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, Windows File Share and also Office apps. Data loss prevention is now set to expand to give greater control over this type… Continue reading Data loss prevention for collaboration

How to Use Your iPad as a Mac Screen

Since the arrival of the iPad back in 2010, businesses have been able to stay connected and easily work on-the-go like never before. Still, many people are constantly looking to increase their iPad’s versatility through different applications available in the App Store. And now, thanks to Duet Display, you can effortlessly turn your iPad into… Continue reading How to Use Your iPad as a Mac Screen