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Laptop battery almost dead? Try this

Have you ever taken your laptop to a presentation or meeting and forgotten your power bar? Many laptops have batteries that really won’t last all that long when you really need them to, and it can be a pain to run out of battery at an inopportune moment. Luckily, there are a number of ways… Continue reading Laptop battery almost dead? Try this

Backing up your data – 8 tips – Part 2

Most IT experts will agree that in order for a business to survive, they need some sort of recovery or continuity plan in place. Regardless of the type of plan, or systems integrated, all systems need to have a back up mechanism. In the last article, we took a look at four tips to help… Continue reading Backing up your data – 8 tips – Part 2

OS X Yosemite beta test

In June of this year, Apple announced that they would be releasing a new version of OS X in the fall. The next version, OS X Yosemite, will introduce a number of new features and improvements and, like all other versions of OS X, is highly looked forward to. For those who just can’t wait… Continue reading OS X Yosemite beta test

Google changes mobile search results

Both tech and Web experts have been reporting that the number of people accessing the Internet from their mobile devices has been really growing over the past half decade or so. With the ever increasing number of devices out there, mobile browsing is set to surpass desktop browsing and Google has recently implemented a small… Continue reading Google changes mobile search results

6 Misconceptions about outsourced IT!

As business owners, one of the most challenging tasks is letting go of every part of your business functions. It’s difficult to step back from managing everything, especially when you have invested so much time, energy and resources on your business. This can put a lot of undue stress on yourself and your employees, especially… Continue reading 6 Misconceptions about outsourced IT!

Cortana – Window’s Phone’s new PA

A popular mobile trend that is evolving is the idea of your phone becoming even more of an extension of the person. In other words, developers are trying to make the smartphone even more useful to our everyday lives. One way they are doing this is by creating personal assistant apps. Google has Google Now,… Continue reading Cortana – Window’s Phone’s new PA

The story on Android bloatware

If you have ever bought a phone on contract from a wireless provider, especially an Android phone, you likely have noticed a few carrier related apps that came preinstalled on your device. These apps, commonly referred to as bloatware, can be annoying and many users simply don’t use them. The problem is, if you have… Continue reading The story on Android bloatware

De-clutter your desktop

Have you ever seen a colleague’s desktop that is covered in icons, shortcuts, files, and folders? Or maybe it’s you that is disorganized. It’s not uncommon for desktops to get cluttered, especially if you have been using your computer for a number of years. The issue with this however, is that desktop clutter can make… Continue reading De-clutter your desktop

LinkedIn rolls out long-form content

LinkedIn is one of the best social platforms for business users who want to share thoughts, ideas, and content with their colleagues and connections. This professional oriented network offers a wide number of features that allow and encourage this, including the newly implemented ability to create long-form content for your profile and connections. About LinkedIn’s… Continue reading LinkedIn rolls out long-form content

Google Drive gets an update

In late June, Google announced that they would be introducing a new version of Google Drive in the near future. By mid July, the new version had started to roll out to users around the world, with many being asked if they would like to try the updated version. If you use Google Drive, there… Continue reading Google Drive gets an update