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Make your laptop battery last longer

Have you ever seen that your laptop battery life was in the red and started looking around frantically for an electrical outlet only to find nothing? It’s a pretty stressful situation, especially if you are working on something important. Here are a few things you can do to buy a few more minutes of life… Continue reading Make your laptop battery last longer

What is behavioral biometrics?

Static biometrics like fingerprint sensors should make life a lot easier; no longer do we have to type in security passwords on our mobile phones, or risk having passwords breached. Still, this technology is only available on high-end smartphones, and is not ubiquitous. But thanks to behavioral biometrics, the future of mobile phone security could… Continue reading What is behavioral biometrics?

Get more done with these 4 productivity tools

Ever get the feeling that you’re never going to catch up on all the tasks on your to-do list; that there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to truly be on top of things? It’s common among busy entrepreneurs and executives, and of course the constant drowning sensation itself isn’t exactly conducive to doing… Continue reading Get more done with these 4 productivity tools

Marshmallow arrives as Android’s new OS

Marshmallows might be something you only associated with campfires and mugs of hot chocolate but, in much the same way as Apples and Blackberries will never again be mere fruit, so the humble gelatin-filled marshmallow is giving its name to the latest iteration of the Android operating system – also known as Android 6.0 M.… Continue reading Marshmallow arrives as Android’s new OS

What to know to create a website that converts

Creating a website that converts visitors into customers may often times feel like a complex puzzle. What worked 20, 10, or even five years ago may no longer work today. So what’s the secret to transforming your website into a modern marketing tool that converts visitors into customers? Here are five ideas that are sure… Continue reading What to know to create a website that converts

IT can help or hurt your business value

Have you ever wondered what value IT is adding to your company? Chances are you’re not alone. Figuring out what, if anything, IT is doing to increase the value of your business can offer helpful insight. The main reason companies struggle to find what IT is adding or subtracting from their business is the fact… Continue reading IT can help or hurt your business value

Outlook gets updated with new features

Outlook in Office 365 has been gaining popularity amongst businesses of all sizes. With integration with Office 365’s multitude of business applications, Outlook has proven to be a powerful email service that combines both usability and security. The best part is that Microsoft is now pushing things even further with the latest Outlook release. With… Continue reading Outlook gets updated with new features

Tips to clear out space on your iPhone

One of the challenges many iPhone users encounter is making the most of their storage space. You’ve probably installed new updates, utilities and gaming applications to enhance your iPhone experience but, before you know it, your storage space has quickly filled up, and it’s time do some spring cleaning. Deleting a few pictures and movies… Continue reading Tips to clear out space on your iPhone

Biggest reasons not to jailbreak your iPad

Jailbreaking can be an incredibly useful way to customize your iPad, enhance its functionality, and adjust hidden settings. That all sounds like fun, but Apple has never been a fan of jailbreaking for a number of reasons. There are countless downsides that you should be aware of, particularly around security issues. Here’s all you need… Continue reading Biggest reasons not to jailbreak your iPad

Leaving your desk? Here’s how to lock your Mac

Imagine it’s an ordinary day at your office and you decide to get up and leave your desk to grab a drink. You walk out the door, get what you need and are back 5 minutes later. You plop down into your seat, and immediately notice something is different. There are confidential documents open on… Continue reading Leaving your desk? Here’s how to lock your Mac