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10 Cloud terms defined

When looking at cloud solutions, or deciding which cloud service to integrate into business operations, you will often come across a wide variety of terms that can be confusing. This is especially true when talking to some IT experts. To help make things easier, here are some simple definitions for 10 commonly used cloud terms.… Continue reading 10 Cloud terms defined

Spell Check comes to Google Sheets

Google offers small to medium businesses some incredibly useful apps that can help increase productivity and more. With Google Sheets, users can create and maintain spreadsheets, but one function has been missing in recent past versions: Spell Check. Did you know that with the most recent version of Google Sheets Spell Check has been brought… Continue reading Spell Check comes to Google Sheets

Nexus 6, 9 and Lollipop announced!

Google’s Nexus line of devices promises users a pure Android experience. This means that the operating system is exactly as Google designed it to be, unlike many other Android devices where manufacturers add their own layout and design. In mid October, Google announced not one, but three new Nexus devices that set a new benchmark… Continue reading Nexus 6, 9 and Lollipop announced!

Moving WP apps onto an SD card

Devices running Windows Phone, while not as popular as other systems, have many features that small to medium business owners can take advantage of. One such feature is the ability to move your apps from your device’s hard drive onto an MicroSD card. If your device has an SD card slot here’s how you can… Continue reading Moving WP apps onto an SD card

Windows 10 announced as 9 is skipped!

In late September, Microsoft introduced the next version of Windows – Windows 10. At the announcement event, the company showed off a number of exciting new features that many users have been requesting. While it will be a while before it is released, here is a brief overview of some of the upcoming features you… Continue reading Windows 10 announced as 9 is skipped!

Types of social posts to develop

While social media has become an important and integral part of many business’s marketing plans, it can be easy to get stuck in a bit of a rut when it comes to developing dynamic content and varied posts. This often sees companies sticking with the same content types, which can get quite boring for all… Continue reading Types of social posts to develop

Ways Office 365 migrations fail

Microsoft’s Office 365 is continually gaining popularity, with the number of businesses implementing this cloud-based version of Office growing. Businesses looking to migrate over should be aware of potential failures that this move could bring. To help you avoid these issues, here are five of the most common ways migrations can fail. 1. Slow Internet… Continue reading Ways Office 365 migrations fail

Google Calendar’s multiple layers

The calendar is an indispensable business tool; many of us would feel lost without it. Google Apps users have access to the powerful Google Calendar, which offers many useful features. One of the more interesting of these is the ability to layer multiple calendars from other users onto your own calendar. About multiple calendar layering… Continue reading Google Calendar’s multiple layers

What is VoIP QoS?

VoIP has become one of the most popular communication systems implemented in small to medium businesses. While there are many different systems out there offering different solutions and features one element you should really look into is what experts call QoS, or Quality of Service. Here is a quick overview of what QoS is and… Continue reading What is VoIP QoS?

Email 101: IMAP or POP protocol

For a business to be productive there are a number of essential tools required, one of the most important being email. While there are numerous email providers and solutions, most rely on one of two protocols: POP or IMAP. These are a set of rules that dictate how data moves between systems, and the question… Continue reading Email 101: IMAP or POP protocol