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Move at light speed with these Mac tips

Despite Macs being full of shortcuts and tricks and tools to speed up your work processes, we all know how easy it is to fall out of the habit of using them and instead to go back to our old habits. Yet with the New Year comes the perfect opportunity to get back on top… Continue reading Move at light speed with these Mac tips

Give productivity a new year boost with Gmail

For all its benefits in modern communication, we all know how easy it can be to give too much time over to email – and for a small business owner, that is time that could be better spent increasing sales and improving your bottom line. If you feel like a slave to email, 2015 might… Continue reading Give productivity a new year boost with Gmail

What to learn from Sony’s security breach

The scale of the recent security breaches at Sony, which led to the cancellation of The Interview’s theatrical release, can make the company’s problems seem beyond the realm of the average small business. But the security mishaps that created the circumstances for the hack are as applicable to modest local and regional companies as they… Continue reading What to learn from Sony’s security breach

Data loss prevention expands

Data loss prevention is being expanded to encompass the growing use of collaborative tools with Office 365 users. Important and often sensitive data is shared via SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, Windows File Share and Office apps and this information needs a strong layer of security protection. Plans are ready to roll out to improve control… Continue reading Data loss prevention expands

Duet Display Mirrors Mac Screen

Working with two computer screens can prove to be quite useful in speeding up work processes and boosting efficiency and productivity. And while many people might not want to incur the expense of a large external monitor, or might lack the space for the addition, you no longer have to do so if you have… Continue reading Duet Display Mirrors Mac Screen

Gmail 101: Using Google Tasks

Chances are high, that as a business owner and/or manager, you have a lengthy and difficult-to-keep-track-of to-do list. There is always going to be some task or project that needs your attention, and being pulled in so many directions at once can be tough to manage. If you use Gmail, however, there is a great… Continue reading Gmail 101: Using Google Tasks

What is a Web host?

It is really important for a business to have a presence online these days. The first step to take to achieve this is to create a website. When businesses set out to develop and set up a new website, one of the most important aspects they need to decide upon is a Web host. Here… Continue reading What is a Web host?

What to expect from Apple in 2015

Looking back at it, 2014 was a great year for Apple. From the iPhone 6 to iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite, along with other new products, there were many useful products and systems introduced. Now it is time to look forward to 2015 and what tech developments we might benefit from in the year… Continue reading What to expect from Apple in 2015

What happens when an antivirus expires?

An antivirus scanner is one of the most essential parts of any security plan. These useful programs scan computers and systems for potential infections and get rid of them, ensuring your files and systems are safe. Because many of these protection programs are subscription based however, it can be easy to let the validity expire.… Continue reading What happens when an antivirus expires?

Secure Google accounts with a USB key

Anyone who uses cloud-based services like Google Apps should be taking steps to ensure that their account is secure. One of the best ways to do this is to enable two-step verification, which requires users to enter a code and password when they log in. To strengthen security even further, Google has introduced a new… Continue reading Secure Google accounts with a USB key