Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Benefits of Google Places

Google Places for Business is a free application that you can use to make your local listings easier to find online. Businesses can use their Google account to sign in to the app and start creating listings. Aside from using the Web application, you may also download the mobile app to view and edit listings… Continue reading Benefits of Google Places

5 ERP vendor questions that lead to long term ROI

For growing and startup businesses, choosing the ERP system that is the best fit for your circumstances is the first step. Your choice of implementation partner can make the difference between a system that works and a system that accelerates your growth. A great technology partner will share the best practices that deliver continuous business… Continue reading 5 ERP vendor questions that lead to long term ROI

20 popular Web designer terms

Business owners often have more than one role, overseeing many different aspects of the day-to-day operations at once. A possible problem that can arise though is that they may not be experts in every area which can cause confusion or issues. Take for example Web design – business owners might know what they want their… Continue reading 20 popular Web designer terms

Office Mobile for Android now free

Office Mobile was first introduced as Pocket Office in 1996, with only Word and Excel included in the suite. Pocket Office was then changed to Office Mobile with the release of the 5.0 version of the Windows Mobile OS. With this release, PowerPoint was included in the Office programs. When Office Mobile 2013 was released… Continue reading Office Mobile for Android now free

Windows 8.1 update: Now available!

Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system supports the traditional desktop but was designed to mainly improve the experience of tablet users. It was released in 2012 and received mixed reviews, especially as its new interface was so different from the look of the previous operating systems. The most noticeable change is the Start screen, which displays… Continue reading Windows 8.1 update: Now available!

Tools for social media visuals

Social media is an important tool for any business, and those that want to really engage with customers and valuable connections really need to have visual forward content. The problem many business owners come across is in finding the right software to create this content. Sure, you can use a program like Adobe Photoshop, but… Continue reading Tools for social media visuals

Top features of OneNote 2013

OneNote is one of the Microsoft products that comes with most versions of the Office suite. It can also be installed as a standalone application for free. This program is available on various platforms, including Windows PC, Mac, Windows Phone, Android, and iOS devices. It is also accessible via your Web browser as part of… Continue reading Top features of OneNote 2013

New customizable Google Bar launched

Google was founded by Stanford Ph.D. students Sergey Brin and Larry Page in 1998. Brin and Page developed a search engine that would rank pages based on the backlinks received from relevant sites. From the search engine, more Google products were created over the years, including Gmail, Chrome, and Google Drive. One of the newer… Continue reading New customizable Google Bar launched

iPad versions of office released

Microsoft Office has long been not only one of the most popular office productivity suites but also one of the most requested business apps for iPad users. Ever since the release of the iPad business users have been clamouring for a tablet version of Office. Well, Microsoft has been listening and has recently released a… Continue reading iPad versions of office released

What to do if malware is detected

Malicious software (more commonly known as malware) can be found on almost any system, most often being downloaded and installed on computers. It can cause a myriad of annoyances, like unwanted pop-ups and system freezing, and some forms can even gain unauthorized access to your PC, stealing personal information. It’s therefore essential that malware is… Continue reading What to do if malware is detected