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5 things to expect from Google in 2014

In 2013, Google released a number of popular products and updates that have once again solidified the company’s status as the Internet giant. From new devices, to advanced search capabilities, business and individual users benefited greatly from the past year’s developments. But, now that we are in 2014, all eyes are turned to the year… Continue reading 5 things to expect from Google in 2014

5 Facebook trends for 2014

Ask most business owners and managers what social media platform their company uses, and the answer will likely be Facebook. This site has become one of the most important marketing tools for many businesses, and in 2013 the company introduced many useful business oriented features. As 2014 starts, many are wondering what trends they should… Continue reading 5 Facebook trends for 2014

BI trends for 2014

One of the more important business functions is making decisions. In order to make any choice and resolution in business you need to ensure that you have the correct background information. That’s why Business Intelligence has become so popular – it helps us make better decisions with the data in hand. As we enter 2014,… Continue reading BI trends for 2014

Changing email accounts on Messages

Apple’s iPad is arguably the most popular tablet, favored by both business and individual users alike. Apps like Messenger allow users to send free text messages to other iOS users, thus making communication easier. Because most people who own an iPad have more than one email account – e.g., work and personal – you need… Continue reading Changing email accounts on Messages

Android in 2014

In 2013, mobile devices were once again the top tech gadget, largely due to Android. From new high-end devices to two versions of Android, and new Google Nexus devices, it was a solid year for the world’s most popular mobile operating system. Now, all eyes are turning to 2014 and whether it will be an… Continue reading Android in 2014

Quick Analysis for Excel 2013

The spreadsheet is one of the most valuable tools available to business managers and owners, and Microsoft Excel is the most popular spreadsheet program. Excel has many features that make it popular. Among the most useful is the ability to create charts and graphs that allow users to visualize their data. Excel 2013 offers a… Continue reading Quick Analysis for Excel 2013

Easier upgrades to Office 365

The office productivity suite is among the most important business tools. From the word processor to spreadsheets, Microsoft’s cloud-based Office 365 has it all, and businesses are adopting it in greater numbers. In order to provide businesses with the software they need, Microsoft relies heavily on plans. While these plans are great, upgrading to a… Continue reading Easier upgrades to Office 365

Google Docs tip – columns

Google has a variety of useful apps that businesses are integrating and increasingly relying on. One of the more popular apps is Google Drive and the connected document production apps. Google Docs has many of the same features as other word processors. That being said, there are some features missing, such as the ability to… Continue reading Google Docs tip – columns

5 reasons to switch to VoIP

One of the biggest business trends over the past decade is the modernization of business systems. Take for example the cloud, which companies are adopting in droves. There is one system that doesn’t seem to be moving as fast however – the phone. Many companies still rely on traditional networks, unaware that there is a… Continue reading 5 reasons to switch to VoIP

OS X Mavericks ready to rip it up

June has become one of the biggest and most important months in tech. One of the reasons for this is Apple’s yearly developer’s conference where new tech and software are announced. This year saw a number of interesting products updated, including OS X, which although not the biggest announcement of the show, is important. Apple… Continue reading OS X Mavericks ready to rip it up