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Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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Using Quick Add on Google Calendar

Calendars are among the many useful business tools, with company owners and managers relying on them to plan their days, weeks, and even months. Simply put, without calendars, most of us would struggle to remain efficient and even manage our business. One of the most popular calendar apps is Google’s Calendar. One useful feature that… Continue reading Using Quick Add on Google Calendar

Facebook pulls plug on sponsored stories

The most popular social media service has got to be Facebook. There are many reasons businesses launch Facebook profiles, from connecting with their customers to harnessing the copious amount of data available for marketing purposes. Possibly the most popular reason is Facebook’s various advertising services. Recently, Facebook announced that they will be terminating their sponsored… Continue reading Facebook pulls plug on sponsored stories

3 potential virtual data backup problems

One of the more common trends among small to medium businesses is the moving of physical systems to a virtual environment. This concept, commonly referred to as virtualization, will continue to be a draw for businesses for the immediate future and beyond. As with traditional systems however, businesses will still need to back up their… Continue reading 3 potential virtual data backup problems

Business analytics defined

Data has always been one of the most essential components of any business. Without data, many businesses would be unable to make essential decisions or even track their success. For companies that track this, they have likely heard of business analytics. While this term is popular, it can be confusing to actually nail down what… Continue reading Business analytics defined

iPad Air tricks you should know

Apple has a wide variety of products that cater to an equally wide array of users. Many business users have taken to the iPad like a duck to water. This highly portable device allows users to connect with the office and do work while on the go. One of the newest iPads, the iPad Air,… Continue reading iPad Air tricks you should know

Setting default apps on Android

Android is one of the most popular mobile systems available, with an increasing number of business users relying on Android devices, including tablets. There is a wide variety of Android tablets available, which users often download over 50 plus apps onto. With so many apps available, there is a chance that you will eventually install… Continue reading Setting default apps on Android

PowerPoint and lists

The presentation is an important part of any business, with many managers and owners relying on Microsoft’s PowerPoint to develop and deliver their presentations. In fact, this software has become so popular that many now call digital presentations PowerPoints. Regardless of how they are referred to, it can often be tough to give a great… Continue reading PowerPoint and lists

5 tips on Office’s templates

Microsoft has a number of popular programs, with one of the most favored being Office and its cloud based version, Office 365. The programs that are included in Office 365 Business subscriptions have a variety of useful features and functions. An example of this are the templates, which when used correctly can really help business… Continue reading 5 tips on Office’s templates

New features for Chrome on your mobile

The mobile device has become such a large part of many people’s lives that it is often hard to ignore. One of the most popular uses for the phone has to be browsing the Web. Many people use Google’s Chrome browser largely because it’s the browser they use on their desktop. The mobile version of… Continue reading New features for Chrome on your mobile

Managed antivirus – what is it?

Business technology is becoming increasingly complex to manage. In fact, many business owners and even IT departments often don’t have the time to oversee every business function. One area where help is often needed is with regard to security, and more specifically antivirus based solutions. There are so many different options available that it can… Continue reading Managed antivirus – what is it?