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Disarm Windows 10’s intrusive settings

Microsoft’s Windows 10 has had the same level of acceptance and success as Windows 7 did. It’s not a perfect operating system though, as users are complaining about its intrusive privacy settings that are on by default. Get your privacy back by following these tips on tweaking its default settings. Turn personalized advertising off For… Continue reading Disarm Windows 10’s intrusive settings

Get ahead of cybersecurity with these basic IT terms

If you just called a malware a “virus,” then you are definitely being left behind in digital talk. Knowing a few IT things here and there not only enables you to have some rapport with your tech-savvy colleagues, but it also helps you have a better understanding of some basic IT know-how. Read on to… Continue reading Get ahead of cybersecurity with these basic IT terms

How to create folders for your Android apps

Making sense out of sheer clutter can be tiresome, be it in our living spaces or on the touchscreens of our handheld devices. Give your brain a break by sorting your apps into folders. This is how you can do this for your Android gadgets. Creating and naming folders On most devices, when you install… Continue reading How to create folders for your Android apps

What are the common challenges of virtualization?

Bad storage, server, and network configurations are just a few reasons why virtualization fails. These are technical in nature and are often easy to fix, but some organizations overlook the need to protect their entire virtualized environments, thinking that they’re inherently more secure than traditional IT environments. Others use the same tools they use to… Continue reading What are the common challenges of virtualization?

What you need to know about Google Posts

A Google Post is content that promotes your business’ services, announcements, offers, events, product updates, or any content for free. This tool provides many promising benefits for your business. Here’s what you need to know. What they can do Google Posts allow users to communicate directly in the search results. This differs from the Knowledge… Continue reading What you need to know about Google Posts

10 Tips for a clutter-free Mac

Your Mac can make for a handy storage device, especially for information you need to access regularly. However, storing too much information can bog down your device. Regularly sorting your files, links, and software will not only boost your device’s performance, but it will also help improve your productivity. Keep your Mac neat and organized… Continue reading 10 Tips for a clutter-free Mac

Turn Alexa into your office assistant

Alexa has made Amazon proud by going beyond basic functions like providing weather updates, streaming music, and setting alarms. As her developers continue to improve on her capabilities, business users can look forward to a revolutionary, one-of-a-kind office assistant. Create and manage to-do and shopping lists You have meetings to attend and deadlines to meet.… Continue reading Turn Alexa into your office assistant

How SMBs can benefit from VoIP data

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Most of us have heard of the great things that Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) can do for businesses. These include lower telephone bills, diverse functions, and increased mobility. But did you know that VoIP can also give you better access to customer data? Here are five ways it can work for you. Time/Date data… Continue reading How SMBs can benefit from VoIP data

Which Office 365 plan is right for you?

Collaboration, file sharing, and data management are made easier with Office 365. You can use its apps anytime, anywhere, and on any device, but do you really need all the features of the fully fledged subscription plan, or is a smaller package a better fit for your business? We’ve provided a list of the different… Continue reading Which Office 365 plan is right for you?

Promoting your SMB with Pinterest

Social media platform Pinterest launched “Promoted Pins,” a premium advertising service aimed at large enterprises, then later released a similar product called “DIY Promoted Pins” for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). These prove how popular social media has become when it comes to establishing an online presence for companies. The following tips will help you… Continue reading Promoting your SMB with Pinterest