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Goodbye Internet Explorer. Hello Spartan!

Google Chrome, Firefox, and Opera walk into a bar. Firefox orders a drink, and says, “Yo, Chrome, where’s Internet Explorer? Didn’t you tell him to Google the name of the bar?” Chrome shakes his head. “Yeah, but he’s probably still waiting for the page to load.” Sadly this is what’s become of Internet Explorer –… Continue reading Goodbye Internet Explorer. Hello Spartan!

Gain more productivity from your technology

Every day it seems like there’s some new revolutionary technology, app, or update released that’s touted as the answer to our productivity woes. And while technology sure can solve a lot of problems, does it always make our jobs easier? If you take a moment to think seriously about this, you’ll likely agree that technology… Continue reading Gain more productivity from your technology

How CRM boosts business revenue

There are several factors that contribute to a business’s success, whether it’s a good location, quality products and services or a well-planned marketing strategy. But in addition to these, the one important component that every company should have is a reliable customer relationship management (CRM) system. As a business owner you know that a solid… Continue reading How CRM boosts business revenue

4 ways to save your business from disaster

The one mistake most small business owners make is not thinking about a disaster before it happens. Unfortunately, when their businesses are threatened with a sudden flood and massive data loss, it’s already cost them plenty of time and money. Disasters can come in a variety of forms, whether as a result of natural causes… Continue reading 4 ways to save your business from disaster

Google Calendar update for Android app

There is good news in store if you’re an Android user who relies on the scheduling power of Google Calendar to keep your life in order. A recent update has brought significant improvements to the user experience of the Android version of the Google Calendar app, meaning you can now further reap the organizational and… Continue reading Google Calendar update for Android app

Show up in Google search results more easily

Want to know a great way to get more business? Google search results. Show up at the top of the list, and you’ll find yourself with more customers and doing less marketing leg work. Sounds wonderful, but how do you make this happen? If your business is buried on page three or beyond in search,… Continue reading Show up in Google search results more easily

Facebook page likes dropped? Here’s why

If you use a Facebook page to promote your business online, you’ll know that your like count – the number of users who have liked your page – is among the most critical metrics you monitor in order to understand the reach and success of your social marketing activities. The more “likes” you have, the… Continue reading Facebook page likes dropped? Here’s why

Have PC slowness? Here’s how to fix it

Are you experiencing PC slowness? Are you slamming your head into your monitor wondering just what you can do to fix it? Not to fear, there are several actions you can take to solve the problem. First take a deep breath, relax and realize you can fix the problem. Feel better? Now roll up your… Continue reading Have PC slowness? Here’s how to fix it

Google introduces Calendar for iPhone

Are you fed up of having to waste time integrating your Google Calendar entries with your iPhone to enjoy the benefits of access to your schedule on the go? Your life could be about to get a little easier, thanks to Google’s long awaited release of its Calendar app for the iPhone. Enjoy synchronizing your… Continue reading Google introduces Calendar for iPhone

Essential tips for email security

Email is one of the best things the internet has made possible. We use email to signup for websites, apply for jobs, make payments, and much more. But when we put more sensitive information into our emails, we also are exposing ourselves to the risk of data theft. What’s more, you stand to lose more… Continue reading Essential tips for email security