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Spear phishing defined

There are numerous ways business security systems can be compromised. A common way is phishing – tricking people into giving up important information via email. Original phishing methods are now well known, and increasingly less effective. So hackers have become more skilled and have adapted their phishing methods into a new form of catching people… Continue reading Spear phishing defined

Know more about your laptop’s parts

According to statistics, about 64% of American adults, business owners included among them, own their own laptops. That’s a huge increase from 2005 where the numbers were only at 30%. Considering how much value that laptops can bring to the table, it’s imperative that we get to know the device better so we can maximize… Continue reading Know more about your laptop’s parts

DR plans are vital for your business

Small to medium businesses continue to struggle when developing a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. DRPs or Disaster Recovery Plans, can spell the difference between your business’s outright destruction when unforeseen calamities occur or a careful and systematic recovery to normal operations with little loss to operations or profits. When creating a disaster recovery plan for… Continue reading DR plans are vital for your business

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