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How Mac and PC differ: Part 2

We’ve explored how Mac and PC differ in terms of specifications, operating system and software; and in this article we continue to dig into other differences between the two rivals. Buying a computer is more than looking into design and specs, but also about models, availability, security, customer satisfaction and of course price. Models Apple… Continue reading How Mac and PC differ: Part 2

4 BYOD integration tips

As technology continues to expand and improve, many people have come to prefer to use their own systems over their office’s tech offerings. This is largely because many of us have newer personal devices that allow us to do so much more than the computers we use at our office. As a result, the issue… Continue reading 4 BYOD integration tips

Better data collection

As businesses continue to become increasingly networked, there is an exponentially increasing amount of data being made available to them. While this data can be really useful, a lot of it can also be less so, or even useless. However, you are going to continue to collect data, and in order not to be overwhelmed… Continue reading Better data collection

Two-step authentication on iCloud

The cloud is one of the most popular tech systems businesses integrate, with many relying on cloud storage solutions for backup or day-to-day storage needs. One issue some users have with cloud storage however, is over how secure it is. In an effort to ensure maximum security, many providers implement two-step authentication. The latest company… Continue reading Two-step authentication on iCloud

Microsoft releases file management app

Files and folders on any device are among the most essential parts of the overall operating system. Many business owners and managers go to great lengths to keep these organized and easy to find. This is easy to do on desktop and laptop computers, but on mobile devices, such as the Windows Phone, it’s somewhat… Continue reading Microsoft releases file management app

6 SMB cloud solutions

The cloud has really taken off in the past five years. So much so, in fact, that almost every major business system has a cloud offering. From email to CRM and accounting, chances are good you will find a cloud solution you can integrate with your business. Because of the abundance of systems it is… Continue reading 6 SMB cloud solutions

Coming soon from Google

For tech giants like Google and Apple, it has become a tradition to host an annual conference where they announce new products and services they are working on. Google calls their conference I/O, and usually holds it at the end of May or June. This year, it was on June 25 and 26, and the… Continue reading Coming soon from Google

Part 2 – Increasing content shares

In the first part of this article, last month, we began to take a look at the content companies create for social media and how they can go about not only getting it shared but also increasing the overall shareability of the content they create. From creating longer blog articles, to using images, and playing… Continue reading Part 2 – Increasing content shares

Google announces Android L

Whether you are a big Google fan or not, the tech giant is now one of the biggest companies on Earth. Each year they host an annual conference to highlight what you can expect in the coming year from the company that promises to “do no evil”. Their annual conference, I/O, is usually held in… Continue reading Google announces Android L

Android gets Google Slides app

As Android devices continue their steady penetration into the business world, we are starting to see a wider number of business oriented apps arrive on the Google Play store. One of the latest apps released could be incredibly useful for business owners who use Google Apps. In late June, Google announced that they had released… Continue reading Android gets Google Slides app