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Keep track with Google Tasks

As a business owner or manager there is always some task that needs to be completed and some project that needs your attention. While we often like to think of ourselves as super human, it can be difficult to keep track of everything that needs to be done. One useful tool that can help us… Continue reading Keep track with Google Tasks

Web host defined

Every business, regardless of size and industry, needs to have an online presence these days. The first step to take, when establishing this, is to create a website. While developing your site, you are going to need to find a way to establish it online using a Web host. If this is an area you… Continue reading Web host defined

Define: Web host

In order for a business to reach the highest number of customers, it is important to have an online presence. The first step to take in achieving this is to create a website and then you are going to need to establish it online. This is done through a Web host. If this isn’t an… Continue reading Define: Web host

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?

Will your business get by on OWA?

For businesses looking to integrate Office 365, there are a number of plans available. Some offer full versions of Office 2013, while others include just Office Web Apps (OWA) – browser-based versions of Office. Because of the different plans available, it can be slightly confusing to figure out which one to go with. Here are… Continue reading Will your business get by on OWA?

OWA or full Office 365 – which is best?

Office 365 for business is unique in many ways; one being that many plans come with full versions of Office 2013 that you can install on your computer. All plans come with Office Web Apps (OWA), a Web-based version of popular Office apps like Word and Excel. One thing you need to know before signing… Continue reading OWA or full Office 365 – which is best?

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

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

Google now allows USB key login

When it comes to the security of online systems, every security expert is quick to agree that two-step verification is a much stronger way to secure your accounts, especially when compared to using just a password. In fact, many suggest that if it is offered by an online platform, you should enable it. Google does… Continue reading Google now allows USB key login

Define: 10 Common cloud terms

As a business owner you likely don’t have time to sit down and learn all the terminology associated with the cloud when you are looking for a new solution. Because this is a rather complex topic, with experts often throwing around confusing terms, it is easy to be overwhelmed. To help, here are some simple… Continue reading Define: 10 Common cloud terms