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Business apps – 5 Common types

Mobile devices like smartphones and tablets have become essential tools to almost every business manager and owner. Regardless of the system you use, there are hundreds of different types of apps out there. From the simple to the complex, it can be a task to pick the types of apps to install on your phone.… Continue reading Business apps – 5 Common types

iOS 8 101: Notifications Center

iOS 8 has, like other versions of iOS, added and improved upon features. One of the biggest changes has to be the drastic improvement of the Notifications Center. With the most recent release, this Center has seen a number of changes, including the introduction of widgets that allow users to truly customize how this feature… Continue reading iOS 8 101: Notifications Center

Diagnostic tool helps your analytics

Most business owners are aware that while having a website is a great start to an online presence, you need to often be taking it further and trying to figure out if your website and content is actually working the way you want it to be. This often means looking at who is visiting your… Continue reading Diagnostic tool helps your analytics

Facebook post perfection

Businesses on Facebook have many different goals as to why they use the platform, but there is one thing in common that they all strive for: The perfect post. The issue with finding the ‘perfect post’ is that it can be actually quite difficult, especially when you take into account the large amount of data… Continue reading Facebook post perfection

ERP and HR modules

As a business owner there are many different keys to success, one of the most important being your staff. If you take care of your employees, there is a good chance that your business will not only be successful but will hopefully also operate with healthy margins. What is sometimes a challenge though is actually… Continue reading ERP and HR modules

New security flaw leads to Shellshock

In late spring of this year news broke of the biggest security issue to date – Heartbleed. Many companies leapt to secure themselves from this, but the fallout from it is still being felt. That being said, there is a new, even bigger, security problem called Shellshock that all businesses need to now be aware… Continue reading New security flaw leads to Shellshock

Overview of mobile payment systems

Businesses, like restaurants, boutique fashion stores, and even some delivery operations have flocked to mobile payment systems largely because you don’t have to invest in expensive Point of Sale equipment and can instead run it all from a device like an iPad. With the recent new mobile payment announcements and continued enhancements, it is highly… Continue reading Overview of mobile payment systems

Which apps drain iPad’s battery?

For iPad 2 and newer users, you are likely already aware of the fact that iOS 8 has been released, and are probably already using it. While the new version of the popular system introduces a number of great changes and features, there has been reports that the update has led to some older devices… Continue reading Which apps drain iPad’s battery?

Hangouts updated look and feature

On your Android tablet you likely have a number of messaging apps installed. One of the more common is Google Hangouts, which allows for cross-platform messaging, chatting, and even calling. In recent months, the app has been updated to not only increase usability and looks, but also implement new calling features. Looking at the new… Continue reading Hangouts updated look and feature

Office 2013 and 365: The difference

Microsoft Office is one of the most popular, and most installed, software suites in the world. For those looking to integrate it into their office, there are essentially two ways you can do so: Purchase Microsoft Office 2013, or Office 365. While you get Office with both of these options, there is confusion as to… Continue reading Office 2013 and 365: The difference