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Getting help with Office issues

Microsoft Office (MS Office) is a popular and top-selling software suite that features a myriad of publishing programs for desktop computers. Basically, it comes with an array of applications that can help you document everything needed in your work, studies or business. As a user, you have the option to choose from several different suites… Continue reading Getting help with Office issues

Using the Excel Web App

With every Office 365 subscription, you are given access to Web-based versions of Microsoft’s programs. With familiar functions, users still feel right at home. If you are planning to utilize the Excel Web App for times when you are out of the office then you have come to the right place. The platform has changed,… Continue reading Using the Excel Web App

How to recover a forgotten Apple ID

Almost every Apple device bought is linked to an Apple ID. It is with this account that you can purchase apps, download updates, and even back up accounts and recover devices. This ID, or account, is vitally important and it is worthwhile making a concerted effort to remember it. If you do happen to forget… Continue reading How to recover a forgotten Apple ID

Google introduces new Glass!

In 2012 Google introduced their wildest product to date: Google Glass. This wearable computer captured the interest of many individuals who wanted to try something different. The first edition of Glass was made available to just a select few users, who Google call Explorers. These Explorers have been testing the device and providing feedback for… Continue reading Google introduces new Glass!

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