Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Office 365 made easier to upgrade

Microsoft’s Office 365 has become one of the go-to solutions for businesses looking to move their document creation, storage and even collaboration onto the cloud. With numerous plans that can benefit a wide variety of users, there really is something for every business. In an effort to make Office 365 more appealing, Microsoft has recently… Continue reading Office 365 made easier to upgrade

Switch Plans-easier Office 365 upgrades

Microsoft Office has long been the go-to source for office productivity programs. The cloud version – Office 365 – has proven to be just as useful. Businesses that use Office 365 purchase a plan and pay either monthly or yearly. True to Microsoft, there are numerous plans for all types of users. However, the only… Continue reading Switch Plans-easier Office 365 upgrades

Splitting your Google Doc into columns

At first glance, Google Drive is a powerful cloud-based office solution. Mixing the ability to share and create files, it’s proving to be a useful tool for many businesses. Take for example the word processor – Google Docs – it has many of the important features users need. There are a few features missing however,… Continue reading Splitting your Google Doc into columns

Google Docs tip – columns

Google has a variety of useful apps that businesses are integrating and increasingly relying on. One of the more popular apps is Google Drive and the connected document production apps. Google Docs has many of the same features as other word processors. That being said, there are some features missing, such as the ability to… Continue reading Google Docs tip – columns

How to add columns to your Google Doc

For a growing number of businesses, Google Drive and the included document creation apps, are the main apps used in the office. While Google Docs is a solid app, there are some important features present in other word processors that appear to be missing. One such feature is the ability to split your document into… Continue reading How to add columns to your Google Doc

Recent events highlight Mac insecurity

Apple has long touted Mac as the secure alternative to PCs, and to a large extent Apple’s systems have been safer, due, in part, to a smaller number of users. The revival of Apple due to the release of products like the iPhone, Macbooks and iPad have turned Apple into a major player in the… Continue reading Recent events highlight Mac insecurity

Mac security called into question

In the Mac vs PC debate, there have been many wins for both sides, until recently Mac users have been more or less winning the security debate. The touted ‘security’ of Macs was taken down a peg or two in the early summer with a couple of highly publicized malware attacks that had many Mac… Continue reading Mac security called into question

Is your Mac as secure as you think?

One of the biggest computer related issues of the past year has been security. There have been a number of high profile security breaches and malware attacks that have had users and companies wondering just how safe their data is online. Usually, Mac users have been able to scoff at the fact that their systems… Continue reading Is your Mac as secure as you think?

Use VMware to View your desktop

Virtualization of servers and desktops is a trend that’s being adopted by businesses of all sizes. One of the most popular types that companies employ is the virtualization of their desktop systems; placing the software and OS on the cloud, leading to a decreased need for powerful machines. VMware’s View allows companies to do just… Continue reading Use VMware to View your desktop

View your desktop from anywhere

While being able to access your desktop while you’re outside the office is an option you’ve had for a number of years, it’s only now starting to really take off. This is made possible by companies like VMware who offer products that allow you to virtualize practically your whole business. One particularly useful product, View,… Continue reading View your desktop from anywhere