Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Reduce data usage on your Android device

Letting data consumption go unchecked on mobile devices can cause serious problems. It can mean slower connections, decreased battery life, and expensive fees — things you want to avoid. Here are some tips to help you use less data on an Android phone. Delete data-draining apps Apps that keep your phone running at its capacity… Continue reading Reduce data usage on your Android device

How to reduce data usage on Android devices

If you don’t have an unlimited data plan for your Android device, unchecked download habits will result in a slower connection, poor battery life, and higher bills. Reducing your data consumption won’t affect your mobile experience if you stick with these important tips. Delete data-draining apps Apps that keep your phone running at its capacity… Continue reading How to reduce data usage on Android devices

Tips on more efficient data use for Androids

If you rely on an Android device and a data plan for email, news, and business, it’s important to optimize how and when that information is downloaded. WIthout careful consideration, you could end up with slower connection speeds and higher bills. Here are 5 ways to avoid those problems. Delete data-draining apps Apps that keep… Continue reading Tips on more efficient data use for Androids

Office 365’s apps get a revamp

If you’re one of the million-plus users taking advantage of Office 365’s premium productivity apps, you’ll soon notice some changes. Last June, Microsoft revealed that Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word will be getting a design revamp in the coming months. Here’s a preview of what’s to come. Simplified ribbon The biggest update is with the… Continue reading Office 365’s apps get a revamp

New design upgrades to Microsoft Office 365

Office 365 apps like PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel will be getting upgrades over the next few months. Microsoft expects these new features to boost productivity and overall efficiency of business users. Here’s what they have planned. Simplified ribbon The biggest update is with the ribbon, which is a command bar at the top of… Continue reading New design upgrades to Microsoft Office 365

Office 365’s design undergoes an overhaul

Microsoft recently announced that Office 365 apps, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word will be going through a design overhaul to boost productivity of their subscribers. They plan on releasing new features in the next few months. Check out what they have in store. Simplified ribbon The biggest update is with the ribbon, which is… Continue reading Office 365’s design undergoes an overhaul

Virtualization is not the same as the cloud

Virtualization and cloud computing are two technologies that have long been confusing business owners. But that shouldn’t be the case. Understanding the differences between the cloud and virtualization is the fastest way to use these technologies to your greatest advantage. Virtualization Imagine a company with five servers, each assigned a single task such as storage,… Continue reading Virtualization is not the same as the cloud

The cloud and virtualization, simplified

Cloud computing and virtualization are similar but not interchangeable. Both have their own benefits, so it’s worth learning how each technology works. With this knowledge, you can make the most out of your technology investment. Virtualization Imagine a company with five servers, each assigned a single task such as storage, email, etc. If one day… Continue reading The cloud and virtualization, simplified

The lowdown on virtualization and the cloud

Virtualization and cloud computing are sometimes used interchangeably, and it’s easy to see why people confuse the two. To set the record straight, virtualization is NOT cloud computing. But these two revolutionary technologies often overlap. Virtualization Imagine a company with five servers, each assigned a single task such as storage, email, etc. If one day… Continue reading The lowdown on virtualization and the cloud

Leave no room for hackers to operate

For most people, social media is a convenient way to stay in touch with family and friends. For a small group of people, it’s an opportunity to profit off other people’s trust. Here are some things you can do to continue enjoying Facebook and Twitter without compromising your privacy. Lockscreens exist for a reason Make… Continue reading Leave no room for hackers to operate