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Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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More languages supported in Gmail

Were you aware that when signing up for a new Gmail or Google account, users can only use a specific set of characters and numbers? While this is not an issue for many users, there are some who work with clients or suppliers who have email addresses that do not use these characters, making sending… Continue reading More languages supported in Gmail

Russian hackers expose 1.2 B accounts

The idea of Internet security is almost always being called into question. It seems like nearly every month there is a security breach where important information like usernames and passwords are stolen. The trend appears to be increasing, with an ever expanding number of accounts being hacked. In early August, news broke of possibly the… Continue reading Russian hackers expose 1.2 B accounts

Looking at If This Then That

A common problem many business owners and employees run across with the Internet and smartphones is that the apps and programs are often too disparate, and not connected enough. This can be a drag for productivity, especially if you have to keep repeating the same tasks. One tool that may help automate these is If… Continue reading Looking at If This Then That

Accessible technology plans

Many countries around the world require businesses to implement systems and tools, which often includes technology, that meets the needs of all employees. This includes employees who have disabilities or special requirements. Because of this, it has become nearly essential for companies to develop an accessible technology plan for when certain technology needs arise. What… Continue reading Accessible technology plans

iPhone’s contacts management apps

Today, more than ever before, business owners and managers are relying on their iPhone to keep contact information on hand. But depending solely on your iPhone to store vital data has its drawbacks as people move and change their numbers all the time. So here are five essential apps that’ll keep your iPhone’s address book… Continue reading iPhone’s contacts management apps

Gmail’s take on the alias

Email is one of the most highly personal tools on the Web. After all, it is our email that we often use to support our online identity. We use it to sign up with different services, and even use it as our main username for many services. The problem is, it can be tough to… Continue reading Gmail’s take on the alias

Facebook introduces Save

Most of our News Feeds on Facebook are a constantly changing mesh of links, posts, shares, and likes. If you see something interesting on your News Feed, for example a link to an article, you likely need to click on it right away or you won’t be able to find it again with the influx… Continue reading Facebook introduces Save

Virtualization – 5 ways it can fail

While there are numerous tech systems available to small and medium size businesses, one of the most useful has proven to be virtualization. This movement of physical systems to a virtual counterpart offers many benefits when implemented correctly. Administered poorly however and you could see systems fail. To help avoid this, it is worthwhile being… Continue reading Virtualization – 5 ways it can fail

Do you need a data warehouse?

Data is an integral component to any business. Without it we would not be able to make decisions, develop marketing campaigns, or even operate. The issue many businesses face however is that the amount of data they generate and capture is increasing exponentially and it can be a challenge to collect and leverage it. One… Continue reading Do you need a data warehouse?

How to find installed apps on iPad

The iPad has become one of the most favorite devices of business owners and managers the world over. While the usability and mobility of these devices is almost unparalleled, there are some common issues that crop up. One of the biggest, is that it can be somewhat confusing to keep track of all the apps… Continue reading How to find installed apps on iPad