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Windows Hello simplifies logging in

You can now log in faster and more securely to your laptop, tablet, websites, or apps with Microsoft’s Windows Hello. You only have to use your camera to recognize your face or a fingerprint reader. Say hello to fingerprint, iris, and facial scans Windows Hello is an advanced biometric identity and access control feature in… Continue reading Windows Hello simplifies logging in

What’s so great about Google Data Studio?

Gaining valuable insights from vast amounts of raw data has never been more crucial to your company’s growth. It allows you to identify operational bottlenecks and make informed decisions about your business. That’s why more and more organizations are opting for data analytics tools like Google Data Studio. What is Google Data Studio? Google Data… Continue reading What’s so great about Google Data Studio?

Your password may be poor — update it now

For years, we’ve been told that strong passwords include three things: upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. And why wouldn’t we when the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) told us they were the minimum for robust passwords? Here’s why not and how it involves you. The problem The issue isn’t necessarily that… Continue reading Your password may be poor — update it now

Mac speed issues: Here are tips to fix them

Your Mac is unusually slow and you want to know why. Perhaps it started to become sluggish when you installed macOS Mojave, or it could be because you’re running out of disk space. Let us help you troubleshoot the issue — just follow these tips. Clean up your Login Items The Login Items list (or… Continue reading Mac speed issues: Here are tips to fix them

How to protect your company mobile devices

While mobile devices cannot equal what desktops and laptops can do, they’re inching pretty close to matching them. That’s why businesses are allowing their employees to use their smartphones and tablets, which help increase productivity and enhance collaboration. But mobile devices have also become the new targets of cybercriminals. Protect your devices with the following… Continue reading How to protect your company mobile devices

It’s time for your business to get SaaS-y

As technology grows, more solutions are available to help businesses cut costs and improve efficiency. One such solution is software as a service, aka SaaS. To know if this can benefit your business, it’s best to learn what SaaS actually is. Read on for the answers. What is SaaS and what makes it appealing? SaaS… Continue reading It’s time for your business to get SaaS-y

Four Facebook features for your business

Facebook has numerous built-in features to help small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) thrive, but most business owners are taking advantage of only a few. With Facebook’s audience reaching 2.3 billion users monthly, it’s vital for your business to leverage the right tools to enhance growth. Here are four features you should start using right away:… Continue reading Four Facebook features for your business

Do ugly websites really cost you money?

No business owner should ever be embarrassed by their website. It’s worth the effort to run through everything with a fine-toothed comb and ensure your online customers are getting the best possible experience. We’ve rounded up the top six website elements you need to invest in. A variety of professional photos From pictures of your… Continue reading Do ugly websites really cost you money?

Simple hacks to extend your Android’s battery life

Android phones are at the forefront of innovation in the smartphone industry. However, many of their cutting-edge features and applications are real energy sinkers. Even though the battery life of Android phones is improving with each passing year, it’s still not enough to keep pace with all the power-hungry applications and hardware. Here are some… Continue reading Simple hacks to extend your Android’s battery life

Windows virtualization for Mac use

There are countless reasons to run the Windows operating system (OS) on a Mac computer, but the main one is so you can use apps designed for PC on an Apple machine. However, there are other benefits that make virtualizing Windows on your Mac worth it regardless of your software needs. Configure an entire machine… Continue reading Windows virtualization for Mac use