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Microsoft Office is one of the most installed software suites in the world. If you are looking to integrate it into your company, you can either purchase Microsoft Office 2019 or sign up for cloud-based Office 365. Both promise the same features that the Office suite is known for, but they are different enough to be better suited to some users than others. What is Microsoft Office 2... read more

There are countless technology-related trends that come and go, but one of the most important technologies that business owners are sticking with is the cloud. Owners and managers know they ought to be using “the cloud” but it can be confusing to understand what it is exactly and then choose from among the different types of services available. To help, here is an overview ... read more

Running a business can be time-consuming, especially if you’re managing staff, looking for growth opportunities, and looking after clients. This leaves you little time to search for an IT system that can benefit your business. Because of this, you may be forced to make an impulsive technology purchase that does more harm than good. To avoid this, here are five IT investment mi... read more

Social media management for businesses can be boiled down to two simple sentences: The internet is full of trolls. Don’t feed the trolls. Read on to find out more about social media gaffes that you will want to avoid, especially when dealing with negative comments on your business posts. Online reputation management mistakes As long as you have a successful business or brand, ... read more

We’ve come to rely on our smartphones to help complete daily tasks, and this has resulted in the need to recharge our phones multiple times a day. But when you’re far from your charger, public charging kiosks can seem like a good substitute. However, this can lead to an incident of “juice jacking.” If this is news to you, find out what juice jacking is and how you can av... read more

Buyers used to have a limited choice for what kind of storage they got with their laptop or desktop PCs. With the invention of the solid state drive (SSD), you can now choose to configure your system with either the traditional hard disk drive (HDD), SSD, or in some cases both. So what’s the better pick between the two? Here, we compare the two so you can decide for yourself w... read more

Time is the commodity of service providers — therefore being able to manage it well ensures profitability. To maximize your schedule, use Bookings by Office 365. Here’s how this easy-to-use app can greatly benefit your business. Visibility Bid adieu to the days of scribbling on post-its and frantically going through your schedule to find out where you’re heading for lunch.... read more

Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the most difficult and frustrating aspects of running a business. Web services and platforms that provide automated SEO reports like WordPress, Google, and Raven Tools tend to oversimplify their advice. If you’re trying to get a green light for SEO, you might need to look more closely at the images on your site. Do images really affec... read more

Any business owner worth their salt knows the value of data to business. This is why it’s bizarre that many business owners don’t have a proper data backup strategy in place. Organizations of all sizes need to take a proactive approach to backing up their data, and there are several solutions they can implement to do that. Here are four to consider. When it comes to data bac... read more

We’ve gotten so caught up discussing ransomware prevention with our clients that we’ve neglected to mention that several strains have already been defeated. In fact, there’s a decent chance you can actually decrypt all your data for free. Make sure to check these free resources before responding to a cyberattacker’s demands. The state of ransomware in 2019 For businesses... read more

Most business owners are too busy running their respective offices to be concerned about optimized security settings and other technical matters. To spare them the agony of deciphering IT jargon, here are three easy ways to prevent data theft.  Cover your webcam If Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, former FBI Director James Comey, and National Security Agency whistleblower Edwa... read more

Not every business owner who migrates to the cloud achieves great results. As much as the service is touted with words like “freedom,” “productivity,” and “collaboration,” realizing the full benefits of the cloud is not a given. So if you’re thinking about transitioning to the cloud, how can you ensure you optimize the technology for your business? Well, it all sta... read more

Constantly using passwords on a smartphone can be a pain, not to mention a high security risk. Luckily, popular mobile browsers like Chrome and Firefox Lite are now supporting biometrics for authentication to make logging in to social media, email, and online shopping accounts easier and more secure. Here’s what you need to know about the Web Authentication API. Authenticate y... read more

A dashboard is a business intelligence tool that displays metrics and key performance indicators (KPI) for organizations. Dashboards give you an overall view of your business. Here are some uses of dashboards in real-life business situations. Marketing insights An organization's marketing department typically analyzes a significant amount of data from various channels. Whether t... read more

Social media phishing is on the rise. Facebook is one of the most commonly impersonated brands in phishing attacks. Hackers now employ more sophisticated tactics, so you must strengthen your privacy settings to keep them away. Lock screens exist for a reason Lock all your computing devices as soon as you stop using them. This way, you are safe from the simplest hack of all: some... read more

A business projector provides you with a platform to present your case to an audience. It’s an essential tool for meetings, so it’s important that you have the right projector for your needs. Unfortunately, you might not be familiar with the various measurements and specifications of projectors. The following list will help you brush up on what you should look for in a good ... read more

Microsoft’s Office 365 is highly popular among businesses not just because of its robust features and cost-saving benefits but also because it’s widely perceived as secure. Unfortunately, using it comes with security challenges, but don’t fret — there are ways to solve them. Vulnerabilities in SharePoint Businesses typically use SharePoint Online and on-premises SharePoi... read more

If the prevalent image of a startup is a couple of guys in a garage (think Amazon, Apple, Disney), the emerging picture of the workforce of the future consists of skilled talents collaborating in the cloud. Thanks to the human cloud, small- or medium-sized businesses (SMBs) nowadays can eliminate the barriers associated with traditional workspaces and enjoy cost-effective soluti... read more

Video content can be a great addition to your post-click landing page. It’s also a nice way to get more out of your marketing campaign efforts. In fact, it has become increasingly important as customers expect brands and businesses to be present on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social platforms. So what types of video content can you use to drive engagement?Business ... read more

What do customers think of your company? Are they happy with your products? Do you have a good image online? If not, these easy tips will help you reach more customers in no time at all. Read this article to learn more. Be seen on search results In his book on online reputation management, Tyler Collins, a digital marketing expert for Fortune 500 companies, mentions the importan... read more

Hackers are getting creative nowadays with their illicit activities, which means the onus is on computer users to take steps to protect their computers. The first step to staying ahead of the game is by learning more about cyberattacks. Here are some pointers to help you deal with one-way criminals steal data: watering hole attacks.What are watering hole attacks?Watering hole attacks are... read more

Think of your keyboard as your lover: you spend time with it, caress it, and you sometimes fight with it. But when your keyboard starts to age, you could have a hard time typing even simple words or executing basic commands. They say the greatest expression of love is to let go, so love yourself and let go of your old keyboard. Look for the following when you buy a new one. Conn... read more

Microsoft Office 365 is constantly gaining popularity with small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This means the amount of data created by Office 365 is growing, posing some challenges in tracking connections and information. This is where the Office Delve feature comes in handy. What is Office Delve? Office Delve is a cloud-based data visualization tool that helps business u... read more

Every business, regardless of size and industry, needs to have an online presence these days. To publish your own website, you’ll need a web host. Here’s a quick overview of what a web host is and the two most common types of hosting. What is a web host? A web host sells or leases memory space on its servers so your website can have a virtual location on the internet. Their ... read more

The amount of data that the average business manages is unprecedented. And with that shift comes an unavoidable challenge: Deciding which files and records are most important to business continuity. However, with a little creative thinking and implementation, you can ensure the security of your most critical data. An excess of information Nowadays, too much data may sound like a... read more