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5 Tricks to cut cloud costs

As a business owner, it’s important to be aware of the unexpected costs associated with the cloud and what measures you can take to keep those costs down. They might not add up to much at first, but could eventually cost you more than the service is worth. Pay the right price for the services… Continue reading 5 Tricks to cut cloud costs

Keep the cloud affordable with these tips

Small- and medium-sized businesses globally are adopting cloud technologies. However, there are hidden costs that some business owners might not be aware of. They might not seem like much at first, but those costs could eventually snowball. Follow these five tips to keep the cloud from breaking the bank: No standalones Cloud services come in… Continue reading Keep the cloud affordable with these tips

Reasons your business needs CRM software

Failure to understand your customers’ needs and wants could result in ill-informed marketing strategies. And when your company can’t satisfy their demands, they’ll likely turn to your competitors instead. To prevent this, deploying a customer relationship management (CRM) system can make a world of difference. Here’s a handful of reasons to make the switch. Grows… Continue reading Reasons your business needs CRM software

5 problems in Windows 10 & how to fix them

Windows 10 is a solid release, but it can throw people off because familiar things like System Restore and other system preferences are either missing or not working. You can try figuring out all the solutions to these issues by yourself, or you can follow these tips. 1. Less storage space When you upgrade to… Continue reading 5 problems in Windows 10 & how to fix them

Explaining the basics of app virtualization

Many IT professionals believe small- or medium-sized business (SMB) owners should leverage the benefits of application virtualization. Some SMB owners, however, are confused with what it can do for them. Here’s a brief guide on what you need to know. What are non-virtualized apps? To understand app virtualization, first you need to understand how non-virtualized… Continue reading Explaining the basics of app virtualization

VoIP security tips for SMBs

SMBs are steadily transitioning from traditional phone services to VoIP solutions for team collaboration. Since VoIP threats don’t make headlines as often as cyberthreats like ransomware and phishing, not everyone knows how to combat them. Here are five tips to secure your company’s internet-based communication devices and services. Since the majority of VoIP services involve… Continue reading VoIP security tips for SMBs

Office Insider: Get previews of new features

With major improvements like Calendar.help, Outlook, and Surface Pen, you would think that Office 365 has already reached its full potential. With the Office Insider feature, you’re bound to be proven wrong as you’ll have access to new features that make Office 365 better with each update. These nitty-gritty improvements give a competitive edge to… Continue reading Office Insider: Get previews of new features

Using machine learning for productivity

If you think Google Apps is already doing a great job by making difficult tasks easier, you might want to know how it does that. G Suite applications use machine learning algorithms that not only help you with hard tasks, but also help you avoid repetitive ones. These algorithms take note of your searches, frequently… Continue reading Using machine learning for productivity

7 must-have Android apps

There are countless apps on the Google Play Store, and this makes choosing the best ones for your tablet hard, to say the least. Some actually make your device more functional, while others simply don’t deliver. We’ve handpicked seven of the apps that will really help you get the most out of your Android device.… Continue reading 7 must-have Android apps

4 types of hackers to watch out for

Why do hackers attack? Is it for money, notoriety, or political reasons? As a business owner, you should always try and find out the motive behind an attack to help you determine whether or not you’re a target and what data you need to protect. Let’s take a closer look at four different types of… Continue reading 4 types of hackers to watch out for