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Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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Security rules to keep your SMB safe

How secure is your business’s network? If your organization lost access to all data for 48 hours due to a cyber attack, could you still operate? Today, small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly targeted by hackers. If your security isn’t up to par, you could suffer a drop in profits and a damaged reputation, and… Continue reading Security rules to keep your SMB safe

Comparing the iPad Pro and Surface Pro 4

This fall, Microsoft and Apple are poised to release their newest tablets: the iPad Pro and Surface Pro 4. While some consumers will quickly opt for their favorite brand without giving it a second thought, others may like to know how these two really stack up. So if you’re not sure which tablet to buy,… Continue reading Comparing the iPad Pro and Surface Pro 4

Oh Captain, my El Capitan

First it was Mavericks, then it was Yosemite, and now Apple’s latest operating system is finally here, promising Mac users a bunch of new features to make your computing life easier. Much like climbing the real-life El Capitan in California, you will need to prepare yourself for the journey to the new OS. Here’s a… Continue reading Oh Captain, my El Capitan

4 IT traps that hurt your business

Technology can be a blessing or a curse. It can lead to more business growth and productivity, or it can become a stumbling block that leads to downtime and distracted employees. So what are some of the biggest ways technology can hurt your business? Let’s take a look at four technology traps that every business… Continue reading 4 IT traps that hurt your business

Become a Facebook master with these tips

While many people go on Facebook to check in with their friends, family or customers, a lot of people simply don’t have the time or desire to take a closer at how to improve their user experience. And if you’re like most people, you probably know how to use Facebook well enough that you don’t… Continue reading Become a Facebook master with these tips

Avoid these common SEO pitfalls

Establishing a well-thought-out search engine optimization (SEO) strategy goes a long way in ensuring your website gets the top spot in search results. Unfortunately, most business owners fail to recognize the importance of SEO, and are taken in by get-ranked-quick schemes that will not only damage their website reputation but also get them penalized by… Continue reading Avoid these common SEO pitfalls

The pick of the browser extensions

Whether it’s Chrome, Firefox or Safari, you use your web browser everyday. But what you might not know is that, each time you surf the web, you give your personal data to unsecure sites and risk having that data tracked. Failure to protect your online privacy can result in data breaches, malware attacks, and other… Continue reading The pick of the browser extensions

Bug in WhatsApp leaves users exposed

Popular mobile instant messaging app WhatsApp was at the center of a recent security breach which saw the information of as many as 200 million users potentially exposed to the mercy of hackers and malware. The threat, which affected the recently launched web-based version of WhatsApp, was detected by an IT security firm in Israel… Continue reading Bug in WhatsApp leaves users exposed

Tell-tale signs you need VoIP

Switching from a traditional phone system to a VoIP one is actually easier than you might think. There isn’t much equipment necessary for installation, and training your staff doesn’t require all that much effort either. Of course, before you make the switch, you’ll need to give some thought to whether or not it will actually… Continue reading Tell-tale signs you need VoIP

Is a dislike button coming to Facebook?

You may have heard the recent news that a dislike button is coming to Facebook. And while you may imagine that now customers will have the ability to dislike your post or even potentially your business fan page, the truth of the matter is not so black and white. Here’s what’s really happening with the… Continue reading Is a dislike button coming to Facebook?