Technology Advice for Small Businesses

5 Tips to speed up your Mac

Isn’t it annoying when your Mac computer lags while you’re in the middle of a business transaction? Considering how you need to focus on what you’re doing, these lag times can block your thought process which can be very frustrating. If you’ve had enough of your slow Mac, there are some things you can try… Continue reading 5 Tips to speed up your Mac

The basics of DaaS (Data-as-a-Service)

Managing data and databases can be increasingly expensive and hard to maintain. You have to think about storage space, quality and the accessibility of your data which on all accounts can be a bit tricky, not to mention impossible if you can’t connect to it. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be that… Continue reading The basics of DaaS (Data-as-a-Service)

New features for Drive: Add-ons

Google Drive, more specifically the apps attached to it, are some of the best alternatives to Microsoft’s popular Office programs. Through apps like Docs and Sheets businesses can carry out almost all of their document production needs. Many users who start with Docs often have more than enough basic functions for day-to-day operations. In an… Continue reading New features for Drive: Add-ons

Why business owners need a Windows Phone

Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform, despite being slightly behind in the Smartphone race between Android and Apple, is gaining traction among users. Especially since the release of Windows Phone 8.1, business owners are increasingly enticed to jump on the Windows bandwagon. Why you might ask? One reason is that there are several features that business owners… Continue reading Why business owners need a Windows Phone

Android tip: Finding your texts

Today’s smartphones offer users a lengthy list of features, from Internet connectivity to barometers or even GPS, they really are a highly mobile computer. That being said, many of us still use them primarily to communicate. These days, the preferred method of communication is the SMS or text. If you have a new Android phone… Continue reading Android tip: Finding your texts

New guidelines for Facebook promotions

Anyone who has used Facebook for any period of time is likely to know that the company is constantly making changes to the platform. One week they are introducing a new update to their mobile app, the next they are changing how we view posts and so on. Many of these changes are made to… Continue reading New guidelines for Facebook promotions

Windows – creating keyboard shortcuts

Windows is the most popular operating system in use today, with many businesses relying on it as their main system. Windows, along with the apps and programs used with it can sometimes be time consuming to navigate or even find, especially if you have a large number of icons on your desktop. In an effort… Continue reading Windows – creating keyboard shortcuts

Tips to creating an effective PowerPoint

There is more to a PowerPoint presentation that just adding words and images to your slides. If you aren’t careful, chances are your audience will end up sleepwalking while you’re in the middle of your presentation. While that may sound scary, you don’t necessarily have to experience that. Given that you follow the tips we’ll… Continue reading Tips to creating an effective PowerPoint

How to use Gmail’s nested labels

Managing your emails on Gmail can be quite taxing if you aren’t familiar with the many features. If you’re receiving a high number of emails and aren’t quite sure how to organize them, then using Gmail’s nested labels could be the best feature for you. Once you start using this feature, you’ll have peace of… Continue reading How to use Gmail’s nested labels

How to write a better to-do list

Are you looking for a tried and tested way of increasing your productivity? If so, then there are a number of solutions. One of the most effective is writing a to-do list to help you really get on top of your day-to-day tasks.This guide will help you craft an effective one so you can skyrocket… Continue reading How to write a better to-do list