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Systems to upgrade to from XP

April 8 was an important day for Microsoft, as this was the day the tech giant pulled support for probably the most popular operating system (OS) in history – Windows XP. If your business uses Windows XP, you are likely already considering upgrading your systems. However, a common stumbling block to achieving this is deciding… Continue reading Systems to upgrade to from XP

Upgrading from XP – your choices

Microsoft has seen many important milestones, and back in April the tech giant celebrated yet another with the cessation of support of possibly the most popular operating system ever – Windows XP. If your business is still using systems with XP installed, it might be a good idea to upgrade. A common problem to face… Continue reading Upgrading from XP – your choices

What does Windows 8.1 update offer?

Windows is the most popular operating system used on desktop computers. It is now also used on mobile devices; the latest operating system, Windows 8.1 supports PCs and tablets. This OS was made available last year, following on from the introduction of Windows 8 in 2012 which introduced a whole new look, feel and usability… Continue reading What does Windows 8.1 update offer?

Windows 8.1 update: Now available!

Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system supports the traditional desktop but was designed to mainly improve the experience of tablet users. It was released in 2012 and received mixed reviews, especially as its new interface was so different from the look of the previous operating systems. The most noticeable change is the Start screen, which displays… Continue reading Windows 8.1 update: Now available!

What to expect with Windows 8.1 update

Windows 8.1 is the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system from Microsoft, following Windows 8 which was released in 2012. Unlike the older Windows OS versions, the Windows 8 operating system set a new trend where users were not taken straight to the desktop. Instead, the Start screen was displayed with various application tiles which… Continue reading What to expect with Windows 8.1 update

How to create keyboard shortcuts

No one can refute the benefits to be had in using keyboard shortcuts, especially those for Windows. Not only do they help you save time, but they make it easier to navigate your system. Did you know that Windows allows you to create shortcuts to open apps that are on your desktop? This quick tip… Continue reading How to create keyboard shortcuts

Windows – creating keyboard shortcuts

Windows is the most popular operating system in use today, with many businesses relying on it as their main system. Windows, along with the apps and programs used with it can sometimes be time consuming to navigate or even find, especially if you have a large number of icons on your desktop. In an effort… Continue reading Windows – creating keyboard shortcuts

Steps to creating keyboard shortcuts

So we’ve all heard about how amazing keyboard shortcuts are and how they can help you with accessing your apps in a snap, right? But the question is, are we using them? An even better question would be, how do you create keyboard shortcuts to open apps on our desktop? This article details the steps… Continue reading Steps to creating keyboard shortcuts

Hosted Exchange – what is it?

Servers are an important tool to many businesses, largely because they support the important technology systems required to do business. While servers can host nearly every type of software solution, one of the most common is email and office support, of which Microsoft Exchange is widely considered to be the best. If you are looking… Continue reading Hosted Exchange – what is it?

What is Hosted Exchange?

Technology has become one of the most necessary components of business infrastructure and the technology that supports almost every business is the server. Servers can host almost every system, with one of the most common being email. When many businesses look at email services, they look at Microsoft’s Exchange. If you are looking into Exchange,… Continue reading What is Hosted Exchange?