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5 Tips for securing your email account

Email is one of the best things the internet has made possible. We use email to signup for websites, apply for jobs, make payments, and many more. But email users also run the risk of account hijacking, malware attacks, and other cyberthreats. To secure your emails, follow these crucial tips. Use separate email accounts Most… Continue reading 5 Tips for securing your email account

What makes a good app or wearable tech?

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Wearable technology seems like something out of a Hollywood sci-fi movie. And mobile apps are not too far behind when it comes to converging human and artificial intelligence. The good thing is that these two are great examples of how today’s technology has significantly improved patient care. With the many benefits of wearable technology and… Continue reading What makes a good app or wearable tech?

How to remove viruses from your Android device

Is your Android phone or tablet acting strange? Is it running slower than usual? Is it consuming a lot of mobile data fast? If any of these instances sound familiar, your device may be infected with a virus. This guide will show you how to get rid of malware in your Android device. The lowdown… Continue reading How to remove viruses from your Android device

Put an end to annoying notifications on your Mac

Have you ever cursed your computer for inundating you with annoying notifications? Alerts about calendar events, new emails, and app updates are supposed to be helpful, but seeing too many may hurt your productivity. Thankfully, Mac users have a swift and simple tool to get everything under control. Managing alerts within Notification Center You can… Continue reading Put an end to annoying notifications on your Mac

Licensing issues with virtualization

Software developers make a profit by selling us the best product they can create. When selling pieces of their software in bulk, they offer licensing packages to businesses so you don’t have to buy 100 copies of the same CD. Now that an increasing amount of services and tools are moving into the cloud, it’s… Continue reading Licensing issues with virtualization

Cooling tips for an overheating laptop

Aside from coffee spills, the greatest threat for your laptop is overheating. This can cause hardware failure and permanent damage to your device. To improve the performance and increase the lifespan of your device, follow these tips. Causes of overheating Laptops generate heat when in use. That’s why they have internal fans that blow out… Continue reading Cooling tips for an overheating laptop

Evaluating the total cost of VoIP systems

When investing in VoIP phone systems, cost is always an important factor to consider. No matter what features it’s bundled with, a phone system that easily puts you over budget isn’t worth investing in. That’s why it’s important to evaluate the total cost of ownership (TCO) of VoIP systems. What is TCO? TCO is the… Continue reading Evaluating the total cost of VoIP systems

Presenting using PowerPoint? Use these tips

Do you find it difficult to keep your audience’s attention whenever you do a PowerPoint presentation? You’re in luck, because we have some of the best tricks of the trade to share with you. Start slideshows instantly The audience doesn’t want to see the speaker’s cluttered desktop or unread emails as the PowerPoint presentation is… Continue reading Presenting using PowerPoint? Use these tips

PDF management features in Google’s productivity suite

For many business users today, PDFs are indispensable to the day-to-day grind — contracts, eBooks, and marketing collateral in PDF format are just of the files that businesses handle on a daily basis. But did you know that Google has made it easier for business users to manage PDFs in Google Drive, as well as… Continue reading PDF management features in Google’s productivity suite

What are the top 5 benefits of a cloud ERP?

As more and more solutions are made available on the cloud, more and more businesses are flocking to use them. One increasingly popular solution is cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP). If you want to integrate your systems using an ERP, then you should seriously consider a cloud-based ERP. Define: Cloud-based ERP ERP is management software,… Continue reading What are the top 5 benefits of a cloud ERP?