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A little desktop tidiness goes a long way

You may have the habit of putting apps and files that need your immediate attention on your desktop, but not moving them to proper folders when you’re through with them. What you end up with is a mess that makes it hard to find what you need and easy to lose important files forever. Prevent… Continue reading A little desktop tidiness goes a long way

5 Handy tips for organizing your desktop

Imagine a workstation with papers, folders, food, and electronics strewn all around, then having to scour through everything to find an unlabeled thumb drive containing an important sales report. This is practically the same hassle you and your staff suffer when you have cluttered desktops. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do… Continue reading 5 Handy tips for organizing your desktop

How to declutter your desktop effectively

Messy desktops are not only hard to navigate, but they can also hinder your productivity. That’s why it’s important to regularly declutter your desktop so you’re not stuck wondering where everything is saved. Here are some useful tips you can follow. 1. Arrange, sort, and prioritize Before you delete everything from your desktop, think about… Continue reading How to declutter your desktop effectively

Why you should consider going for hosted Exchange services

Microsoft Exchange is proving to be a reliable and cost-effective email server service, but for many small businesses, the hardware costs that come with it are daunting. But fear not, as there’s a good way to still enjoy the benefits of Exchange without heavy server investments — and that’s hosted Exchange services. What is Microsoft… Continue reading Why you should consider going for hosted Exchange services

What are the benefits of hosted Exchange?

Microsoft Exchange is one of the most utilized email server services in the world. The service typically requires additional in-house infrastructure, but many businesses use a cost-saving workaround called hosted Exchange. Read on to learn more about it. What is Microsoft Exchange? Microsoft Exchange is a messaging system that offers businesses a number of services,… Continue reading What are the benefits of hosted Exchange?

Things you need to know about hosted Exchange

Business email servers such as Microsoft Exchange often need infrastructure investments that may be beyond a small business’s budget. A good way to deal with this issue is by using hosted Exchange services. What is Microsoft Exchange? Microsoft Exchange is a messaging system that offers businesses a number of services, including email, calendaring, task management,… Continue reading Things you need to know about hosted Exchange

How to backup your Android files to Windows or Mac

You can’t risk losing important files on your Android phone, whether they be treasured family photos or detailed client notes. It’s best to be prepared for the worst and back up your data on your Mac or PC. Here’s a guide to how you can do just that. To start, you’ll need the following: Your… Continue reading How to backup your Android files to Windows or Mac

Moving files from Android to PC or Mac

Maybe you ran out of phone memory so you need to transfer files from your mobile to your computer’s storage drive. Or maybe you need a bigger screen to work on something and your computer provides that. Whatever brought you to this page, here’s how to transfer files from your Android device to your computer.… Continue reading Moving files from Android to PC or Mac

How to transfer data from Android via USB cable

You can use Wi-Fi to transfer files between your Android phone and your PC or Mac, but it’s useless if your internet connection is unavailable or unstable. Thankfully, there’s another option: your trusty USB cable. Read on to find out how to use it to move files between devices without a hitch. To start, you’ll… Continue reading How to transfer data from Android via USB cable

Here’s how to get rid of ads in File Explorer

Getting a slew of ads on your computer screen while you’re working can be both distracting and annoying. If you’re using Windows 10 on your PC, laptop, or Surface Pro, you might have seen ads pop up in File Explorer and are not happy about it. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to get rid of… Continue reading Here’s how to get rid of ads in File Explorer