Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Forgotten your Apple ID? No worries!

With most Apple devices there is at least one connection between all of your Apple devices and services and that is your Apple ID. This is an important account that you should definitely try to remember. The problem arises though if you don’t use this ID on a regular basis, which results in you potentially… Continue reading Forgotten your Apple ID? No worries!

New Google Glass introduced!

In 2012 Google wowed the world when they introduced their latest and most different device, Google Glass. This wearable computer was soon released to a select number of testers, called Explorers, to try the device and provide feedback. Google has been listening to their reviews and recently announced an updated Glass that could soon be… Continue reading New Google Glass introduced!

Have you heard of spear phishing?

Computer and network security is an important issue to many business owners and managers. One of the most common security threats companies come across is phishing. Because phishing has become so prevalent, most people are aware of these underhand methods. This has led to hackers having to come up with new phishing methods, one of… Continue reading Have you heard of spear phishing?

Mastering the parts of your laptop

There’s no doubt that a lot of business owners and managers are now using laptops. You see them everywhere, in coffee shops, the malls, and even in the office. But the question is, do they even know enough about their laptops? If you’re hoping to get to know your laptop even more for example, its… Continue reading Mastering the parts of your laptop

Safeguard your business with a DRP

Let’s accept the fact that disasters are inevitable. These kinds of situations can be threatening to human lives and business operations as well. In order to prevent further disruption in your business operations, you need to implement a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. These emergency plans can help expedite your business’s recovery, making it more painless… Continue reading Safeguard your business with a DRP

Get more out of your Mac’s battery

The battery life of most MacBooks running OS X is in an enviable 9-12 hours or more. Perhaps it’s a pretty decent battery life for a laptop running at full-throttle, but over time battery life will dissipate. With the release of OS X Mavericks in 2013, the battery life of many laptops has improved, However,… Continue reading Get more out of your Mac’s battery

How the cloud optimizes your business

In business, the traditional way of managing files has always been costly and complex in many ways. The amount of money and effort invested in hardware and software programs to manage files, can be exhausting and expensive to maintain. But with the cloud, small businesses can now take advantage of a sophisticated remote network service.… Continue reading How the cloud optimizes your business

A look at Google+ Ripples

Google launched their social media service – Google+ – in 2011 and has since put its full weight behind the service and implemented it into nearly every one of their services. Google has also introduced a number of features that make it a viable service for businesses. One such feature is Google+ Ripples, which gives… Continue reading A look at Google+ Ripples

The ultimate guide to defense in depth

Even the most reliable business network security and sophisticated user credentials can be vulnerable to cyber attacks to some extent. The concept of a comprehensive layered security, called defense in depth, is based on a strategy which has been around since the time of the Romans. A multiple-layered defense is created to prevent the advancement… Continue reading The ultimate guide to defense in depth

What is Hosted Exchange?

Technology has become one of the most necessary components of business infrastructure and the technology that supports almost every business is the server. Servers can host almost every system, with one of the most common being email. When many businesses look at email services, they look at Microsoft’s Exchange. If you are looking into Exchange,… Continue reading What is Hosted Exchange?