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Windows 10’s powerful new features

Windows 8 was a disappointment. The user interface was too complex for general users and many critics were not impressed with Windows 8’s features. And so Microsoft plans to leave the Windows 8 blunder behind and move on to Windows 10. Numerous changes have been made and new features added to Microsoft’s new flagship operating… Continue reading Windows 10’s powerful new features

What you need to know about cloud security

While many IT providers often tout the revolutionary benefits of the cloud, very few address the security aspect of it. But the fact of the matter is that when you’re using a cloud service, you’re moving information out of your hands and into those of a third party. So doesn’t it make sense to take… Continue reading What you need to know about cloud security

The purposes of dashboards for businesses

Most companies measure and gauge their performance and success by analyzing data. And the fact that we humans are visual creatures means our ability to interpret visual data tends to be far greater than with written words. This is the reason most businesses turn to dashboards as a business intelligence tool to present data in… Continue reading The purposes of dashboards for businesses

5 technology trends for healthcare

We are living in an age where technology is transforming every aspect of the way we live. Perhaps the most important area in which innovations are making a huge impact is the healthcare industry. Healthcare institutions are leveraging technology to drive better medical practices, increase access to information, and improve the overall patient experience. Here… Continue reading 5 technology trends for healthcare

Facebook Messenger is about to get adverts

It has surely been a long time coming, and now it is official – the days of advertising-free conversations on Facebook Messenger are numbered. The social networking giant has confirmed that its private messaging service, a recent addition to its suite as a standalone app, is to become supported by advertising. While the move is… Continue reading Facebook Messenger is about to get adverts

Google Now’s Android support improved

While folks on iOS limit themselves to friendship with Siri and Windows Phone users make do with Cortana, greater support on Android for the Google Now digital assistant means it’s becoming possible for you to achieve even more on your Android tablet with reduced effort. Though Google Now has for some time been supported on… Continue reading Google Now’s Android support improved

WhatsApp launches web chat client

WhatsApp has quickly become the world’s leading mobile instant messaging app. Launched in 2009, the service now boasts over 700 million active monthly users, and has hopes to increase that to a billion. But one feature that WhatsApp enthusiasts have been hoping for some time is the ability to use the system to chat on… Continue reading WhatsApp launches web chat client

The good and bad of Google’s new Chromebook

Google’s new Chromebook, the Pixel, is finally here. Those who’ve been patiently awaiting its arrival, or are curious about giving it a try, might be wondering about the pros and cons of this new laptop. We’ve taken the time to break it down for you and list the important features you need to know about… Continue reading The good and bad of Google’s new Chromebook

How to stay productive during power blackout

It’s late afternoon – you’re working on your desktop computer, providing live support to one of your clients. Suddenly your screen goes black and your Internet connection drops. Too bad your IT department announces that it will take several hours to restore power. Sometimes disturbances like sudden power outages can impair your business reputation and… Continue reading How to stay productive during power blackout

How to measure social media ROI

For many businesses, social media is the the wild frontier of marketing. More and more companies are jumping on the bandwagon but it can seem a lawless place. This is why many newcomers tend to waffle around with no clear strategy and call it quits if they’re not making fast progress. But while it’s true… Continue reading How to measure social media ROI