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Chrome updated on your mobile device

Mobile devices have become a large part of our lives, and we use them nearly every chance we get. In fact, an increasing number of people use their device almost exclusively for certain jobs or communications. More often than not, mobile devices are used to browse the Web, often using a browser such as Chrome.… Continue reading Chrome updated on your mobile device

Define: Managed antivirus

Technology is becoming increasingly complex and many small to medium business owners and managers are finding it an increasing challenge to manage their systems, while also ensuring that they are secure. One way to prioritize security is to turn to an IT partner, many of whom offer managed antivirus solutions. While this is a viable… Continue reading Define: Managed antivirus

BYOD or CYOD – which policy is better?

When it comes to working on computers, many of us would feel most comfortable using machines and devices that we are used to. There are many companies out there that offer employees a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) option. However, there is a new concept that is also starting to catch on: Choose Your Own… Continue reading BYOD or CYOD – which policy is better?

Disaster recovery and continuity 2014

2013 saw some interesting disaster conditions around the world. From a nearly US-wide cold snap, to flooding in numerous locations, and even the super typhoon that slammed into the Philippines, there was hardly any country not affected by a disaster of some form. In order to be able to recover from negative events many companies… Continue reading Disaster recovery and continuity 2014

4 expectations for Apple in 2014

If you take a minute and look back at Apple in 2013, the year turned out to be a good year for the California tech giant. We saw the release of a brand new version of iOS, the cylindrical Mac Pro, and a number of new iPads. As we turn to 2014, many fans are… Continue reading 4 expectations for Apple in 2014

Cloud trends for 2014

The cloud can be defined as any system that is delivered over the Internet to an end user. Over the past five years we have seen cloud systems go from being only used in large organizations, to systems that can now be found in nearly every office. There is little doubt that the cloud is… Continue reading Cloud trends for 2014

Gmail gets closer to Google+

When Google launched their social networking service Google+ in 2011, the company noted that they would fully back the service and turn it into a viable, if not the most important, social network. Over the past few years, Google has kept to its promise and taken steps to integrate Google+ into nearly every service they… Continue reading Gmail gets closer to Google+

Windows Phone and the Speech feature

Over the past two years or so, there is one mobile trend that has become a mainstay in both Android and Apple’s iOS. That feature is the voice command, which Microsoft actually implemented in their release of Windows Phone 8. The issue with voice commands on Windows Phone are that not every app supports them,… Continue reading Windows Phone and the Speech feature

What to do when your Android freezes

While it is often hard to believe, the smartphone is simply a computer that has been shrunk down into something we can hold in our hands. Anyone who has used a computer knows that these machines will eventually freeze or stop working – it’s inevitable, and the same can be said for smartphones. There will… Continue reading What to do when your Android freezes

How to take screenshots with Windows

Microsoft’s Windows operating system (OS) is unarguably the most popular system used by businesses. While Windows has a wide variety of features, there are some that aren’t used on a regular basis but are nonetheless useful. One such feature is the screenshot, which allows you to capture what is on your screen as an image.… Continue reading How to take screenshots with Windows