One of the biggest IT expenses for many small businesses is software. Some companies require thousands of dollars of software, which can quickly compound when you hire new employees. Businesses who have purchased Microsoft software may soon be receiving a letter from the tech giant asking for a systems audit. Here is a quick overview…
Windows Server bug discovered
Earlier this year, the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) bug Heartbleed caused quite a stir when it was discovered. While the majority of systems affected by this bug have been patched, and are now secure from it, news has recently broke of a similar bug affecting Microsoft Windows Servers. If you use Microsoft Servers in your…
10 best practices for Twitter
Many business owners looking to launch, or expand their social media presence, quickly find out that only interacting with one platform is not the best strategy. Instead, they branch out, join all the major platforms and quickly find that each is vastly different and can be a challenge to master. For those using Twitter, here…
Computer apps now open Drive files
Google Drive, while an incredibly useful cloud storage and collaboration app, has one major limitation: You can’t use apps installed on your computer to open and edit files directly in the cloud. In a recent blog post by Google, the company announced a new Drive feature that allows users to open files saved in Drive…
Is cutting the landline a good idea?
For a number of years now, there has been a trend that has seen many families and households ditching traditional landline phones strictly to use mobile devices only. Many business owners are also wondering if this is the way to go in the corporate environment too? One alternative solution many are looking at is VoIP.…
CryptoWall: a new security threat
Is your business secure from the latest malware and security threats? The truth of the matter is that there is always a chance that your business and systems can be attacked and breached by a variety of security threats. One of the more common threats of last year was a nasty piece of ransomware called…
Looking at Google Inbox
Gmail, whether for personal or business use, is one of the most popular email services in the world. Many people believe that Gmail is actually one of the main reasons web-based email has become so popular. The problem with this is that so much of what we do and who we meet involves emailing and…
Google now allows USB key login
When it comes to the security of online systems, every security expert is quick to agree that two-step verification is a much stronger way to secure your accounts, especially when compared to using just a password. In fact, many suggest that if it is offered by an online platform, you should enable it. Google does…
5 Ways to stay safe online
One of the biggest business technology trends of the past half decade or more is the increasing amount of business that is conducted online. These days, many businesses have integrated online solutions into daily operations and have reaped the benefits. The downside to this is the on-going threat to online security. With an ever-increasing number…
5 Signs you need to upgrade
Follow any tech blog for a couple of months and it quickly becomes apparent that there are new devices, systems, and hardware introduced on a near daily basis. Because of this, it can be tempting to feel pressure to rush out and upgrade your hardware on a regular basis. As a small business this can…