Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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Log into Google accounts with a USB key

If you use cloud-based systems in your office there is likely a good chance that you have worried about the security of these systems at least once before. Many companies, in an effort to make their cloud services more secure, have implemented two-step verification. Google is one such company and in an effort to enhance… Continue reading Log into Google accounts with a USB key

5 Ways to secure online activity

As businesses continue to implement more and more Internet-based systems, there is always the risk that systems could be breached and security compromised. If you conduct business online, there are a number of measures you can take to ensure that your activities and your company’s vital information are secure. Here are five. 1. Use two-factor… Continue reading 5 Ways to secure online activity

5 Signs hardware needs to be upgraded

Computers, servers, mobile devices, and more, are constantly seeing hardware and component upgrades being released. From faster processors to new screens, it feels like there are new elements being released on a daily basis. This can make many business owners feel like they must upgrade. The problem is though that this is a costly endeavour.… Continue reading 5 Signs hardware needs to be upgraded

When to upgrade BCP technology

Business continuity plans are an important part of any business, especially if owners and managers want to see a business through any disaster. In order to have an effective plan, it is important that businesses integrates technology that can support a plan. The fact is though that this technology will eventually need to be replaced.… Continue reading When to upgrade BCP technology

OS X Yosemite released

In mid-October, Apple launched their much-awaited update to their popular desktop operating system, OS X. This new version, named Yosemite after one of the most beautiful National Parks in the US, brings about a number of new changes and features that business users can benefit from. Here is an overview of the most useful developments.… Continue reading OS X Yosemite released

10 Cloud terms defined

When looking at cloud solutions, or deciding which cloud service to integrate into business operations, you will often come across a wide variety of terms that can be confusing. This is especially true when talking to some IT experts. To help make things easier, here are some simple definitions for 10 commonly used cloud terms.… Continue reading 10 Cloud terms defined

Spell Check comes to Google Sheets

Google offers small to medium businesses some incredibly useful apps that can help increase productivity and more. With Google Sheets, users can create and maintain spreadsheets, but one function has been missing in recent past versions: Spell Check. Did you know that with the most recent version of Google Sheets Spell Check has been brought… Continue reading Spell Check comes to Google Sheets

Nexus 6, 9 and Lollipop announced!

Google’s Nexus line of devices promises users a pure Android experience. This means that the operating system is exactly as Google designed it to be, unlike many other Android devices where manufacturers add their own layout and design. In mid October, Google announced not one, but three new Nexus devices that set a new benchmark… Continue reading Nexus 6, 9 and Lollipop announced!

Moving WP apps onto an SD card

Devices running Windows Phone, while not as popular as other systems, have many features that small to medium business owners can take advantage of. One such feature is the ability to move your apps from your device’s hard drive onto an MicroSD card. If your device has an SD card slot here’s how you can… Continue reading Moving WP apps onto an SD card

Windows 10 announced as 9 is skipped!

In late September, Microsoft introduced the next version of Windows – Windows 10. At the announcement event, the company showed off a number of exciting new features that many users have been requesting. While it will be a while before it is released, here is a brief overview of some of the upcoming features you… Continue reading Windows 10 announced as 9 is skipped!