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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

Takeaways from the Ashley Madison hack

Regardless of what you think about the Ashley Madison hack, it is big news when it comes to data security. While your company may not be as big or deal with such a sensitive topic like Ashley Madison, you can still be at risk. This scandal can serve as a springboard to improving security throughout… Continue reading Takeaways from the Ashley Madison hack

Need Chrome bookmarks elsewhere? Here’s how

You might be among the growing core of users who primarily surf the web with Google’s Chrome browser, but that doesn’t mean you don’t occasionally have cause to use one of its competitors. Whether that’s Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer, and whether you do so out of necessity (because your device doesn’t have Chrome installed)… Continue reading Need Chrome bookmarks elsewhere? Here’s how

Cortana is changing Windows 10

One of the most underrated aspects of Windows 10 is Cortana. This do-it-all personal assistant is going to revolutionize the way you use your computer. Cortana operates in the same manner as Siri and other digital voice assistants, but on your laptop or PC. We’ll dig a little deeper to show you how to set… Continue reading Cortana is changing Windows 10

Comparison of the top business dashboards

A dashboard is a single display that provides all the information you need to make important business decisions and facilitate the management of your company. While all dashboards are effective, you need to choose the one that works best for your company’s objectives and goals. With that said, here are three types of business dashboards… Continue reading Comparison of the top business dashboards

Keyboard shortcut fun with Facebook

Love em’ or hate em’, keyboard shortcuts can save you time. Instead of wasting valuable seconds navigating your desktop with the traditional “move your mouse and click” approach, you can bounce around at what may seem like the speed of light with a quick stroke of the keys. What you may not know, however, is… Continue reading Keyboard shortcut fun with Facebook

How to start your company’s ORM

Almost every company out there has a website and social media presence, but the most successful ones also use Online Reputation Management (ORM). Simply having an online presence is no longer enough; your company must also be constantly monitoring it. It’s easy to start working on your ORM and use it to take your company… Continue reading How to start your company’s ORM

How to use social media to get subscribers

If you’ve been in the online marketing game for some time now, you likely know the value of an email list. It can be the difference between a prosperous business and one that doesn’t go anywhere. What you may not know, however, is that social media can be an instrumental tool in the growth of… Continue reading How to use social media to get subscribers

The way to inbox zero? It’s snooze by Streak

Email is the force that powers our businesses and keeps our workloads flowing – but one too many messages in your inbox can also be a drain on motivation and productivity. Feeling like you stand no hope of ever getting to the end of a bottomless inbox is a surefire way to underachieve. But while… Continue reading The way to inbox zero? It’s snooze by Streak