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How to use Outlook Address Book

Though primarily used as an email application, Microsoft Outlook can also be used to handle a wide range of extra business matters. One such functions is the address book, which enables you to create a database of contacts with details which are deemed to be significant to your business. It is also commonly used to… Continue reading How to use Outlook Address Book

Common Android app permissions

The growing number of work apps has led to an increased popularity of Android tablets. While most businesses rely on these apps to help boost productivity, it’s likely that little or no attention was paid to reading through the required permissions before installing them. To ensure safety, as well as to help maximize your Android… Continue reading Common Android app permissions

Manage your phone through your computer

It’s essential that businesses are able to surf the rising tide of modernization. The effort to be knowledgeable about the latest technology can help improve company productivity and often manipulation of several devices is necessary to optimize performance. For example, computers are capable of being used to easily send and install apps directly to your… Continue reading Manage your phone through your computer

Server virtualization for your business

In some cases, the value proposition that server virtualization offers business owners is a no-brainer. But for others, it might not be advisable. The real question is how do I identify if server virtualization will save my business money? To make sure that you are fit to reap all the benefits of a virtual server,… Continue reading Server virtualization for your business

Unveiling OS X Yosemite

Mac users who missed out on coverage of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2014 will be pleased to know that Apple introduced their latest operating system; the OS X Yosemite. Although some features aren’t fully-formed, some of the most obvious changes in the OS X Yosemite are very present. With that in mind, it’s time… Continue reading Unveiling OS X Yosemite

Predictive forecasting in Office 365

Office 365 offers various selections of business apps that place emphasis on being versatile and practical. Having promised to bring analytics to users around the world, Microsoft keeps its word with Power BI’s latest upgrade featuring predictive forecasting. The real question is: What is it and how does it work? Predictive forecasting uses a variety… Continue reading Predictive forecasting in Office 365

Utilizing business intelligence value

Business intelligence (BI) plays a vital role in most businesses. It helps identify and monitor business trends and facilitate decision making, as well as improve your strategic management processes. Isn’t it time you made use of your company’s resources and accessed valuable corporate data to improve your BI for the good of your company success?… Continue reading Utilizing business intelligence value

10 Security best practices

Thanks to rapid technological advancement over the past decade, businesses have been able to flourish with great tech tools at their disposal. But the widespread adoption of new, smarter technologies has also given rise to security issues and the ability to infiltrate networks. These threats, if not taken care of appropriately and at the right… Continue reading 10 Security best practices

Apple device security

Ask many Apple users about the security of the devices they are using and they will likely scoff at the question, insisting that their computer or phone is secure and always has been. While it is true that there are fewer security issues facing Macs, there are still security threats out there and it is… Continue reading Apple device security

How Mac and PC differ

Go Mac or go PC? That has been an increasingly divisive question over the past decade with users from either side insisting their choice is the better one. While both have their positives and negatives, many people are still unsure of the real differences between the two. However, understanding what sets them apart can help… Continue reading How Mac and PC differ