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The different types of malware: explained

Ever been infected by malware or a virus? For most internet users, the answer is probably yes. But what is the difference between all the cyber threats out there? What makes a virus different from a trojan or worm? And how can you protect your critical data and your business from these threats? If you’ve… Continue reading The different types of malware: explained

Avoid these data visualization errors

One of the best ways to present complex business data and reports is visualization. Good data visualization can significantly help users to take in a vast amount of information in a short period of time. But of course, not everyone is a data visualization expert, which is why much of the visual content we see… Continue reading Avoid these data visualization errors

iOS 9 for iPad – coming soon

The new iOS 9 is coming soon, according to Apple’s announcement in their annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC). The tech giant has made several additions and changes to iOS 9 in order to deliver a more convenient, personalized user experience. This new release introduces a handful of special features exclusively to the latest iPad models.… Continue reading iOS 9 for iPad – coming soon

Microsoft announces new Office 365 plan

If you’ve recently been thinking about signing up for an Office 365 suite or are a current user, Microsoft made a recent announcement concerning their E4 plan that will have a direct impact on the service. Before the year’s end, the tech giant will phase out their E4 package entirely and replace it with a… Continue reading Microsoft announces new Office 365 plan

Survey reveals top 10 productivity killers

With so much technology being utilized in the workspace today, it’s obvious that it has become a source of distraction for some employees, and is having a negative impact on productivity in the process. But is technology really all to blame? A new survey of 2,175 hiring and human resource managers released by CareerBuilder uncovers… Continue reading Survey reveals top 10 productivity killers

4 biggest Facebook marketing mistakes

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Facebook has made it possible for companies to take their online presence to the next level. It allows businesses to showcase their products and services to targeted prospects more effectively. Despite that, many businesses are struggling with Facebook marketing, having spent large amounts of money on advertising and not getting the results they want. With… Continue reading 4 biggest Facebook marketing mistakes

MasterCard’s new selfie verification

Love them or hate them, selfies are here to stay. And with facial recognition technology becoming both more advanced and more mainstream, selfies have now found their way into the online security world. MasterCard is the most recent global corporation to join in on the trend. Here’s how they’re planning to integrate facial recognition technology… Continue reading MasterCard’s new selfie verification

Stand out from the pack on social media

Still struggling with social media marketing? Have you started posting updates more regularly and developed a consistent brand voice, yet still have barely any results to show for it? Well, there could be many reasons for your lack of progress in social media, but there is one common “content trap” that could be the source.… Continue reading Stand out from the pack on social media

Effective tips to market your business

As a small or medium-sized business owner, breaking into the market and trying to encourage people to buy your products or services can be a daunting task, because you’ll have to compete with all the big names out there. That’s where online marketing comes in. If implemented properly, you will be able to cost-effectively attract… Continue reading Effective tips to market your business

Bad productivity tips and how to fix them

Keeping productivity high is vital to the success of any business. And while many businesses stay up-to-date using productivity tips found online or from so-called experts, little do they know that many of those tips simply don’t work. Here we’ll take a look at four productivity tips to avoid, and how to change them to… Continue reading Bad productivity tips and how to fix them