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Massive security flaw you need to know

The Internet is an amazing thing, but being so big and accessed by so many people, it is never really 100% secure. There are always security issues being uncovered that could put your business and systems at risk. One of the latest flaws is possibly one of the biggest to be uncovered in years and… Continue reading Massive security flaw you need to know

Common Web design terms

When it comes to Web design many business owners and managers work with a Web designer or developer. These Web experts often use terms that you may not be familiar with and which in essence sound like another language. This can make it difficult to communicate and to ultimately get your point across to achieve… Continue reading Common Web design terms

Use Office on your Android for free

The latest version of Office Mobile came to the Android market last year. However, users were required to have an Office 365 account in order to use Office on their Android device. Today, Microsoft has changed the conditions and Android users can enjoy using Office on their devices for free without the need to have… Continue reading Use Office on your Android for free

What to expect with Windows 8.1 update

Windows 8.1 is the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system from Microsoft, following Windows 8 which was released in 2012. Unlike the older Windows OS versions, the Windows 8 operating system set a new trend where users were not taken straight to the desktop. Instead, the Start screen was displayed with various application tiles which… Continue reading What to expect with Windows 8.1 update

Social media visual tools

Are you searching for tools that can help you create striking visuals for your social media campaign? Let’s admit it, not everyone is a Photoshop expert, and for many of us, it can be really challenging and perhaps even intimidating to use. Furthermore, the cost of a program or designer may be out of your… Continue reading Social media visual tools

OneNote is your digital notebook

OneNote is a popular application developed by Microsoft as part of the Office suite. As a standalone version it is available for free on various platforms, including the iPad, Mac, Windows, Android, and iOS devices. It allows users to create notes and supports inserting images, photos, web clippings, audio files, and more into files. Accessing… Continue reading OneNote is your digital notebook

Customize your Google Bar

Starting out as a research project by Sergey Brin and Larry Page in 1996, the Google search engine was officially created in 1998. Since then, more Google products have been introduced such as Calendar, Alerts, YouTube, and Gmail. When accessing these products, you would see a black Google bar with links to other Google products.… Continue reading Customize your Google Bar

All about Office on the iPad

Since the launch of the iPad one of the most commonly requested business oriented apps has been Microsoft Office. While there are apps that can open and edit various Office apps on the iPad they often lack the finish and overall functionality/formatting of official Office apps. Some users were starting to lose hope that they… Continue reading All about Office on the iPad

How to respond to a malware infection

A malware infection is an attack that you do not want invading your business systems. Malicious software can often make its way on computers without your knowledge, causing various disturbances. What’s even worse, is that vital information saved on your computer or data that you access online could be stolen. Computers must have proper protection.… Continue reading How to respond to a malware infection

Reasons for companies to use VoIP

The landline phone provided by the telephone company used to be the only option companies had with regard to communications. With the advance of technology and the popularity of the increased use of the Internet, Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, was introduced. It has since become increasingly popular, with the majority of larger and… Continue reading Reasons for companies to use VoIP