Tech Advisory

Technology Advice for Small Businesses

powered by Pronto Marketing

How to dictate on your Mac

Almost annually, Apple releases an update to their popular desktop Operating System – OS X. Many of these releases implement new features, or improve upon existing ones. One example of this is the dictation feature which is presented in all new versions of OS X. This can be a useful feature for slow typers and… Continue reading How to dictate on your Mac

Why save addresses in Google Maps?

Google Maps is a great tool for businesses and individuals alike. With Google Maps you can save relevant addresses to your Google account and head out without a hint of worry since you can pull these directions on your phone. As a business person you can send routes to clients by sharing maps through email,… Continue reading Why save addresses in Google Maps?

IE zero-day flaw you need to know

The tool that allows the vast majority of businesses to utilize the Internet in order to carry out their day-to-day operations is the browser. While there are numerous browsers available, many businesses rely on Internet Explorer (IE). This browser comes pre-installed on all machines using Windows. However, if you use IE, there is a new… Continue reading IE zero-day flaw you need to know

You and your Windows Phone 8.1

The new Windows Phone 8.1 is all about you. Whether you are in business, an IT professional, or just looking for a personal phone, this smartphone could fit your needs as it has fully personalized features. With the new Windows Phone 8.1, the way you run your business and the way you view technology could… Continue reading You and your Windows Phone 8.1

The Bluebox Heartbleed scanner

With the advent of Heartbleed, Bluebox released the Bluebox Heartbleed Scanner, a tool that can help smartphone users see if they are vulnerable to the Heartbleed bug. Despite the fact that around two-thirds of the Web is vulnerable, nobody knows the full extent of the problems it has caused yet. The sooner you learn more… Continue reading The Bluebox Heartbleed scanner

Gmail’s Undo Send feature

Gmail continuously add exciting features that you often can’t find with other email hosts. Have you heard about the Undo Send feature? It gives a short time delay in email delivery which gives you some time to rethink and retrieve less than perfect emails. The steps on how to achieve this are outlined in this… Continue reading Gmail’s Undo Send feature

The Office 365 business tug-of-war

It is an established fact that Office 365 can immensely help your business run smoothly but choosing the best plan to fit your business needs and goals can become a mental tug-of-war. This article aims to identify a clear winner for your business goals by arming you with the features of each plan. You can… Continue reading The Office 365 business tug-of-war

Successful content marketing

Marketing is an integral part of business operations and there are some useful strategies that can be employed, with one of the most effective being content marketing. This is creating your own branded content and sharing it on various platforms. When carried out successfully, businesses can see increased brand recognition and many more benefits. The… Continue reading Successful content marketing

Upgrading from XP – your choices

Microsoft has seen many important milestones, and back in April the tech giant celebrated yet another with the cessation of support of possibly the most popular operating system ever – Windows XP. If your business is still using systems with XP installed, it might be a good idea to upgrade. A common problem to face… Continue reading Upgrading from XP – your choices

Ways to improve password security

As everyone knows, we use passwords to prevent anyone getting access to our personal accounts and gadgets. But, with ever-growing numbers of hackers determined to grab our data, people need to be extra vigilant. These cyber criminals are using sophisticated technology to steal information whenever there is a slight hint of opportunity. So don’t give… Continue reading Ways to improve password security