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How to create address books in Outlook

Microsoft Outlook, though commonly known to be an email application, also has a wide range of other useful functions to handle business matters. Among these is its ability to store up names, email addresses, and details of contacts from a local directory or the user’s server. The significance of creating an address book is obvious… Continue reading How to create address books in Outlook

Android app permissions 101

Over the past few years, the rise of Android work apps has led to an evident increase in the number of Android tablet users. But when you’re eagerly installing apps like Evernote or Skype, how much time are you likely to spend reading through the required permissions before you accept them? Probably not enough. To… Continue reading Android app permissions 101

Common Android app permissions

The growing number of work apps has led to an increased popularity of Android tablets. While most businesses rely on these apps to help boost productivity, it’s likely that little or no attention was paid to reading through the required permissions before installing them. To ensure safety, as well as to help maximize your Android… Continue reading Common Android app permissions

App permissions on Android

Most businesses rely on tablets and their apps to help increase productivity and work output. Android tablets are one solid option with countless work apps which many people opt for. Still, without their knowledge, most tend to give permission screens no more than a cursory glance when installing apps. This can be a big mistake… Continue reading App permissions on Android

Server virtualization: more bang for buck?

Server virtualization has been with Windows computing for over 10 years. During that time, many small businesses have embraced the technology to improve storage efficiency and get more bang for their server buck. Despite its growing popularity, many organizations are still doubtful about whether or not to virtualize their servers. With that in mind, it’s… Continue reading Server virtualization: more bang for buck?

Server virtualization for your business

In some cases, the value proposition that server virtualization offers business owners is a no-brainer. But for others, it might not be advisable. The real question is how do I identify if server virtualization will save my business money? To make sure that you are fit to reap all the benefits of a virtual server,… Continue reading Server virtualization for your business

Virtual servers: yay or nay

Virtualizing your server can result in the gain of efficiencies and capabilities that aren’t possible within a physical platform. While many businesses are rushing to server virtualization due to its increasing popularity, a lot of companies suffer rather than seep the benefits of a virtual server, mainly due to rush of deployment. With that in… Continue reading Virtual servers: yay or nay

Introducing OS X Yosemite

It’s been almost a year since Apple’s tenth major operating system the OS X Maverick was released. Now with the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2014 having just taken place this month, it’s the perfect time for Apple to introduce its new operating system, the OS X Yosemite. While features on the OS X Yosemite aren’t… Continue reading Introducing OS X Yosemite

Unveiling OS X Yosemite

Mac users who missed out on coverage of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2014 will be pleased to know that Apple introduced their latest operating system; the OS X Yosemite. Although some features aren’t fully-formed, some of the most obvious changes in the OS X Yosemite are very present. With that in mind, it’s time… Continue reading Unveiling OS X Yosemite

First glance at OS X Yosemite

One of the highlights at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2014 was undeniably Apple’s unveiling of the new OS X Yosemite. Perhaps one of the most dramatic redesigns of Apple’s operating system to date, a lot of users are wondering what’s new in OS X Maverick’s predecessor. And although some of the features aren’t fully-formed,… Continue reading First glance at OS X Yosemite