Technology Advice for Small Businesses

How to optimize your MacBook’s battery

In 2010, Apple released the iPad, a sophisticated gadget that comes with an impressive battery life. Apple fanatics wished for the day when Apple laptops would have the same long battery life. With the release of the new version of OS X along with the latest hardware upgrades and revisions, it seems their dreams will… Continue reading How to optimize your MacBook’s battery

The importance of the cloud in business

As computer technology continues to progress, small and large-scale businesses alike are now shifting to the cloud. It isn’t just an out-of-the-blue hysteria, as the shift from the traditional file management systems to Web-based platforms have increasingly gained momentum over recent years. For business owners, this groundbreaking revolution is a significant development that maximizes the… Continue reading The importance of the cloud in business

Useful Google+ feature – Ripples

Since its launch in 2011, Google+ has continued to grow in popularity and presence, largely due in part to Google integrating the service with nearly every other app they own. There is a good chance that the platform will grow in popularity exponentially in the coming years and businesses should be on it. One reason… Continue reading Useful Google+ feature – Ripples

Better service in the field with ERP

A recent study by Aberdeen Group found that service organizations whose workers serve customers from the field put reduced margins at the top of the current challenges list. Changing customer dynamics and increasing competition followed closely behind.  The good news is that all three of these challenges can be improved when your business management systems… Continue reading Better service in the field with ERP

The defense in depth strategy unveiled

Our computer systems need a high level of protection against harmful viruses, worms and other malware currently spreading like wildfire over the Web. If you have a layered security or defense in depth strategy in place, then you’re probably well protected. But if not, then our guide will surely help you protect your computer systems.… Continue reading The defense in depth strategy unveiled

Hosted Exchange – what is it?

Servers are an important tool to many businesses, largely because they support the important technology systems required to do business. While servers can host nearly every type of software solution, one of the most common is email and office support, of which Microsoft Exchange is widely considered to be the best. If you are looking… Continue reading Hosted Exchange – what is it?

Windows Phone 8: Microsoft’s revamped OS

In October 2012, Microsoft released their second generation Windows Phone mobile OS in the form of Windows Phone 8 or WP8. Although it replaced the Windows CE-based architecture used in Windows Phone 7, it still features the same interface known as the Metro or Modern UI. After near a year and a half in the… Continue reading Windows Phone 8: Microsoft’s revamped OS

Microsoft integrates with Office 365

In June 2011 Microsoft launched its Web-based version of Office, Microsoft Office 365. This is a hosted online service that aims to provide a sophisticated office suite to small businesses and enterprises. Since this service can be acquired online, users are able to be productive from nearly everywhere. What is Office 365? Office 365 is… Continue reading Microsoft integrates with Office 365

Twitter tip: Watch out for this mistake!

There are three common social media services that can benefit businesses if used in the right way. One of the most popular is Twitter, which is a service that allows users to broadcast their thoughts and ideas in short form to the public or their followers. At first look, Twitter is straightforward but there is… Continue reading Twitter tip: Watch out for this mistake!

Security of devices while traveling

The 2014 Olympic Winter Games is underway and athletes from all over the world have made their way to Sochi, Russia to compete. As with almost every other Olympic Games, there have been a number of issues for organizers to deal with. However, unlike the last Olympics, one of those complaints is about hacking of… Continue reading Security of devices while traveling