Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Microsoft releases file management app

Files and folders on any device are among the most essential parts of the overall operating system. Many business owners and managers go to great lengths to keep these organized and easy to find. This is easy to do on desktop and laptop computers, but on mobile devices, such as the Windows Phone, it’s somewhat… Continue reading Microsoft releases file management app

6 SMB cloud solutions

The cloud has really taken off in the past five years. So much so, in fact, that almost every major business system has a cloud offering. From email to CRM and accounting, chances are good you will find a cloud solution you can integrate with your business. Because of the abundance of systems it is… Continue reading 6 SMB cloud solutions

Coming soon from Google

For tech giants like Google and Apple, it has become a tradition to host an annual conference where they announce new products and services they are working on. Google calls their conference I/O, and usually holds it at the end of May or June. This year, it was on June 25 and 26, and the… Continue reading Coming soon from Google

Part 2 – Increasing content shares

In the first part of this article, last month, we began to take a look at the content companies create for social media and how they can go about not only getting it shared but also increasing the overall shareability of the content they create. From creating longer blog articles, to using images, and playing… Continue reading Part 2 – Increasing content shares

Google announces Android L

Whether you are a big Google fan or not, the tech giant is now one of the biggest companies on Earth. Each year they host an annual conference to highlight what you can expect in the coming year from the company that promises to “do no evil”. Their annual conference, I/O, is usually held in… Continue reading Google announces Android L

Android gets Google Slides app

As Android devices continue their steady penetration into the business world, we are starting to see a wider number of business oriented apps arrive on the Google Play store. One of the latest apps released could be incredibly useful for business owners who use Google Apps. In late June, Google announced that they had released… Continue reading Android gets Google Slides app

Windows 8/8.1 hibernation 101

How did we ever manage without hibernation in the past? The feature was first introduced with Windows XP and is one of the operating system’s (OS) most useful power functions. However, with Windows 8 this feature is not readily visible, so you need to find out not just what this feature is about but also… Continue reading Windows 8/8.1 hibernation 101

Great LinkedIn profiles in 8 steps

There are numerous social networks a company can join, but if they are looking to connect to other businesses, colleagues or potential hires the network of choice should be LinkedIn. This powerful network is designed for professionals and offers many benefits that other networks, like Facebook and Twitter, don’t or are not able to. As… Continue reading Great LinkedIn profiles in 8 steps

Office 365 roadmap launches

For many businesses, the cloud and cloud-based solutions are becoming increasingly popular. Microsoft Office 365 is one of the most commonly integrated cloud-based solutions amongst small to medium businesses. With a suite of familiar and powerful apps, it offers a wide variety of features. In mid June, Microsoft announced a new program, the Office 365… Continue reading Office 365 roadmap launches

Is Google Apps for Business worth it?

The cloud has become one of the most commonly implemented IT concepts for small to medium businesses. While the type of cloud service put in place does vary, one of the more common is the collaboration and document production suite, of which Google Apps is one of the most popular. While useful and affordable, many… Continue reading Is Google Apps for Business worth it?