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How to market your SMB with Pinterest

Helping SMBs establish a firm online presence, promote corporate content, and drive web traffic, Pinterest is every entrepreneur’s dream. Here are some pointers to consider when using Pinterest for promoting your business. Know your audience According to a study by Ahalogy and AcuPOLL Precision Research, Inc., Pinterest is largely used by women, mostly “Millennial Moms.”… Continue reading How to market your SMB with Pinterest

Browser extensions and online security

Think you’ve got enough online security measures in place within your company? It’s hard to tell since you’ll never really know what the next malware or online scam will bring. Plus, it only takes one employee’s mistake to put the company in danger. It’s time to add another layer of online security using browser extensions.… Continue reading Browser extensions and online security

4 ways to boost staff efficiency

Technology enables businesses to work remotely, collaborate more efficiently, and manage their time more effectively. But to achieve these benefits, you need to implement technologies that align with your business’s needs. Here are some things to consider. Change office communication To increase efficiency, set up instant messaging software such as Slack or Microsoft Teams. This… Continue reading 4 ways to boost staff efficiency

Keyboard shortcuts you can use in Windows 10

Technology is all about making lives easier, and something as simple as keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time. If you’re using a Windows 10 computer, here are some new keyboard shortcuts that you’ve probably been waiting for. Windows Snapping If you’ve never used Windows Snapping, you’re missing out on one of Windows… Continue reading Keyboard shortcuts you can use in Windows 10

What are 2-step and 2-factor authentication?

In the digital age, cybersecurity should be one of the top priorities for anyone who goes online. One way is to vet those who are trying to access your systems. But when it comes to verifying users’ identity, many are unaware of the two kinds of authentication measures available. Read on to know the differences… Continue reading What are 2-step and 2-factor authentication?

Hijackers might be using your PC to mine for BTC

Because of the increasing value of cryptocurrency, it comes as no surprise that hackers have geared up to get more of it. They use a process called cryptojacking, which can considerably slow your PC down. If you notice your computer is performing in a subpar manner, hackers may already be using your hardware to make… Continue reading Hijackers might be using your PC to mine for BTC

Keep healthcare data safe from hackers

The healthcare industry is shifting their data to cloud services to serve their patients better and improve accessibility. This puts personal health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII) at risk of getting stolen by hackers. Healthcare security experts believe that data breaches aimed at medical facilities are becoming more frequent because of the high… Continue reading Keep healthcare data safe from hackers

5 Ways Office 365 migrations fail

Microsoft is always ensuring that their popular cloud-based productivity suite, Office 365, is constantly being improved. Because of the great applications and support offered, small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are continually migrating to the platform. If you are considering moving to Office 365, you should be aware of five factors that can cause a migration… Continue reading 5 Ways Office 365 migrations fail

How OMSs help empower eCommerce

Talk of business trends usually revolves around process optimization and efficiency rather than just volume. As such, order management systems (OMSs) are gaining popularity, thanks in large part to their ability to provide immediate results. First off, we need to clarify that inventory management systems (IMSs) are not the same as OMSs. The former is… Continue reading How OMSs help empower eCommerce

Recommendations for malware removal on Android devices

The number of malware-infected Android apps in app stores is higher than ever. In fact, there’s a decent chance that your Android smartphone or tablet is already infected. Follow these malware removal tips to minimize the damage to your device, data, and business. Confirm the malware infection Android devices usually exhibit strange behaviors when they’re… Continue reading Recommendations for malware removal on Android devices