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For years, we’ve been told that strong passwords include three things: upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. And why wouldn’t we when ...

As technology grows, more solutions are available to help businesses cut costs and improve efficiency. One such solution is software as a service, aka ...

No business owner should ever be embarrassed by their website. It’s worth the effort to run through everything with a fine-toothed comb and ensure your ...

There are countless reasons to run the Windows operating system (OS) on a Mac computer, but the main one is so you can use apps designed for PC on an ...

We're excited to announce that Nero Consulting has been featured in CIOReview Magazine's special edition of IT Services 2018. Click here to see ...

Your company may be done migrating to Office 365, but there’s still a lot you must do. Now that your productivity tools are online via the cloud, there ...

Unused apps, error logs, and user bloat are some things that may be cluttering up your computer, causing it to function at less than peak performance. ...

What do you call someone who hunts for security gaps in computer hardware and software? A hacker, right? What about someone who presents their findings ...

Time is of the essence, especially for small- or medium-sized businesses. To keep up with your competitors, spending most of your day rummaging through ...

Smartphones have become so advanced that there's virtually no business task they can't handle. Now everyone uses mobile devices to access work documents ...

You’ve probably heard of cloud computing, but what about virtualization? Both are invaluable for small businesses, but it’s easy to mix them up. Learning ...

The world’s most used browser, Google Chrome, is getting a new update in December this year. Chrome has had numerous versions, but its 71st version ...

For businesses, data security is critical. If this information is lost or stolen, it could lead to crippling financial losses, legal disputes, and more ...

According to NetMarketShare’s September 2018 data, 40.88% of users are still using Windows 7. The popular operating system (OS) is currently on extended ...

While many IT providers tout the revolutionary benefits of the cloud, very few address the security aspect of it. The fact is, when you’re using a cloud ...

Social media marketing can be tricky simply because there are so many platforms to choose from. Your first instinct might be to choose Facebook because ...

Any successful small- or medium-sized business today must do two things to thrive: digital marketing and network security to keep its data safe from cyber ...

Businesses need technology to be profitable and productive. But not all technologies are capable of delivering on their perceived benefits. To make sure ...

Although both container and virtualization applications allow users to divvy up software and hardware more efficiently, containers have many advantages ...

Microsoft not only builds robust productivity solutions for its customers, but it also prioritizes their security above all else. This year, the company ...

Not yet using Microsoft’s voice-activated personal assistant, Cortana? You’re missing out on some beneficial, hands-free functionality, like launching ...

Most managed IT services providers (MSPs) promise “proactive” cybersecurity consulting. Businesses large and small embrace the idea of preventing ...

Although it is important, security is something that some Mac users overlook. That’s fine if all you do is watch YouTube videos or experiment with Photo ...

As a business owner, it’s important to be aware of the unexpected costs associated with the cloud and what measures you can take to keep those costs ...

Failure to understand your customers’ needs and wants could result in ill-informed marketing strategies. And when your company can’t satisfy their ...

The latest Windows 10 update may have improved multitasking and login authentication processes, but it does have its downsides. From stuck updates to ...

Many IT professionals believe small- or medium-sized business (SMB) owners should leverage the benefits of application virtualization. Some SMB owners, ...

With major improvements like Calendar.help, Outlook, and Surface Pen, you would think that Office 365 has already reached its full potential. With the ...

If you think Google Apps is already doing a great job by making difficult tasks easier, you might want to know how it does that. G Suite applications ...

Why do hackers attack? Is it for money, notoriety, or political reasons? As a business owner, you should always try and find out the motive behind an ...

A dissatisfied customer sounding off on a consumer complaint site about how unhappy they are can have serious ramifications to your company’s online ...

Every marketing channel has best practices. For websites, it comes down to being user-friendly. Without this, even a terrific-looking website may discourage ...

With advancements in cloud computing, disaster recovery (DR) has become more efficient and affordable than ever. But many business owners still cling ...

Diverting funds away from primary business functions to deploy and maintain IT infrastructure used to be hard for SMBs. However, with hyperconvergence ...

Office 365 comes with different storage and sharing options to make business owners more productive. Two of these are OneDrive and SharePoint, both of ...

Microsoft releases two major Windows 10 updates every year, one in spring and one in fall. Following Windows 10’s April 2018 update, Microsoft is set ...

The Rio Summer Olympics took place years ago, but the hackers who infamously used social engineering to exploit the event are still with us. Although ...

To access the web when the internet was in its infancy, computer users could only choose between Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. Thanks to advancements ...

Office 365 has dozens of productivity-boosting tools that it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with all of them. One you may have overlooked is MyAnalytics, ...

Getting your site at the top of Google’s search results is invaluable for generating conversions and entire industries have sprung up around making ...

Understanding office virtualization is difficult enough; picking from the long list of software providers that help you achieve it can feel impossible. ...

You may know how to use Microsoft Excel's basic functions, but have you truly mastered the program? Excel has more advanced features, and here's how you ...

Regardless of the app, platform, or operating system, digital notifications are a tricky business. Our devices are overcrowded with software of varying ...

One point five billion people check Facebook every single day. That’s a lot of potential business for companies that take the time to manage and update ...

Keeping your personal and professional information safe from cybercriminals is not easy. It takes constant vigilance and frequent training. There are ...

When it comes to the cloud, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) may be compelled to choose either a private or a public cloud infrastructure. But ...

Have you seen folks wandering around, staring at their phone like it was a map pointing to a pot of gold? Or ordering pizza over a Facebook conversation ...

One effective Disaster Recovery (DR) solution for small businesses that most people are unaware of is Virtualization. The former is a strategy used to ...

Have you ever received an email that claimed to come from a bank or government office when it obviously didn’t? It was probably a phishing scam trying ...

The Windows 10 interface looks good and is quite intuitive, but something is still missing — your signature style. Microsoft's premier operating system ...

The bring your own device (BYOD) strategy lets employees use their personal mobile devices to do work for your company from anywhere. This strategy increases ...

Google has come a long way since it started out as just a search engine two decades ago. Their most recent development is called G Suite, a cloud-based ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an exciting innovation that’s becoming integral to many businesses. Industry experts are even predicting that by 2020, ...

Like all things, business continuity plans are not perfect. They have pitfalls that can result in your business’s failure if not taken into account ...

Virtualization security often ends up on the back burner, and you probably didn’t even realize how important it is. However, like the rest of your technology, ...

Are your tweets not getting enough exposure? While posting regularly and writing bold headlines are important in grabbing the audience’s attention, ...

Microsoft Word is the top choice for businesses when it comes to word processing. You can create professional documents and even incorporate tables and ...

Windows 10 users normally complain that their computers tend to slow down after some time. They can add either a faster hard drive or more memory, but ...

Cyberattacks continue to evolve at a worrying pace. Just when you think one security threat has been fixed, a more dangerous version of that threat is ...

Every now and again, you get frustrated with your web browser’s limited functionality. But if you’re using Google Chrome, there’s a good chance ...

With YouTube, Reddit, and Instagram just a few clicks away, it’s a miracle employees can get anything done during an eight-hour workday. This problem ...

Companies of all sizes are embracing virtualization as a way to cut IT expenses, enhance security, and increase operational efficiency. But while people ...

More and more small and medium-sized businesses are making the switch from on-premises systems to cloud-hosted Office 365. If you’re one of them, you ...

It takes seconds to infiltrate and obtain private information. Although it’s unlikely that Microsoft will cause your business financial ruin with their ...

Businesses rarely address cybersecurity in their company policies. With cybercrimes becoming more prevalent, it's important you inform staff about the ...

Cloud computing has given companies affordable and flexible solutions to deal with rapidly advancing technological demands. However, for the small business ...

It’s one thing to collect your business’s data, but turning that information into insights that propel your organization toward growth is quite another. ...

Do you know how to get the most out of Google Drive? As with a lot of technology, most people don’t know all the ins and outs. That’s why we’ve ...

With virtualization, you can make software see several distinct computers even if there is only one, or make several computers register as one supercomputer. ...

Office 365 apps like PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel will be getting upgrades over the next few months. Microsoft expects these new features to boost ...

Nowadays, business owners have a number of social media accounts used for various purposes, whether it’s to communicate with existing and potential ...

Years ago, Microsoft released a feature for its Bing search engine that lets users upload photos in lieu of text-based queries. It’s a helpful feature ...

The growing market for cybersecurity products is a sign that businesses are taking the issue seriously. But before your company jumps into investing in ...

Con artists pushing tech-support scams are once again exploiting a Chrome bug that can give users the false impression they’re experiencing a serious ...

Content is an important part of how you market your business’s website, and it constantly changes based on consumer habits. Today, the average internet ...

Big companies like Yahoo, Target, and AOL are often at risk of data breaches because of the large volume of data they collect and store. And when a data ...

Managing an office full of computers and mobile devices is a nightmare especially in regulated industries. But with a virtualized desktop infrastructure ...

Microsoft Office 365’s numerous productivity-boosting apps like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook have allowed businesses to meet client ...

Every major update of Windows generates excitement among its users, and the upcoming Windows 10 Redstone 5 is no exception. Scheduled for release in the ...

Earlier this year, news broke that a malware strain named VPNFilter was infecting hundreds of thousands of devices. If you didn’t act then, now’s ...

The Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) has developers meeting and joining discussions with more than a thousand engineers from Apple. What new products ...

Google has been hitting their stride with their smartphones in recent years. When the first Google Pixel was released, many tech experts and consumers ...

What’s the worst thing that could happen to your Internet of Things (IoT) devices? If you guessed ‘getting infected with malware,’ you’re right. ...

Within the last year, Chrome has helped users understand that HTTP sites are not secure. More websites use HTTPS, a safer protocol, than ever before. ...

Blessed are today’s businesses for having the benefits of technology to make operation more
efficient. Apps have been a big help in streamlining business ...

Facebook is no longer the most popular social media platform for US teens. According to a recent survey by Pew Research Center, only 51% of US teens aged ...

Small businesses can accomplish a lot by implementing virtualization technology on their office IT network. Unfortunately, many SMBs shy away from it ...

Microsoft recently announced plans to eventually stop the activation of Silverlight, Shockwave, and Flash content in Office 365. This is not just the ...

If you think you haven’t maximized all that Windows 10 has to offer, you’re probably right. Windows 10’s recent updates include a few small but ...

The healthcare industry is unique in that the biggest data security threat comes from insider breaches.The main reason for these unauthorized hacks is ...

A destructive, new malware has surfaced in at least 500,000 home and business routers across 54 countries. Security researchers warned that the infected ...

Got a new laptop? Windows 10 includes some wonderful features along with a revamped interface for Microsoft's operating system. No matter how experienced ...

WordPress (WP) websites play a crucial role in establishing a business’s online presence. One way WP developers keep business owners safe and happy ...

Imagine having artificial intelligence assistants (AI) like Siri or Cortana as your company’s customer service agents. It sounds fantastical now, but ...

The days of Android Oreo being the latest operating system for Google's mobile platform are numbered, as the search engine giant gave a sneak peek to ...

Virtualization and cloud computing are two technologies that have long been confusing business owners. But that shouldn't be the case. Understanding the ...

The new Outlook features can help you manage your time, respond to emails, take care of important things and more. Also, new upcoming features will connect ...

Google I/O 2018 is over, and the conference was packed with announcements. After CEO Sundar Pichai started the event by reminding the tech industry to ...

Ransomware brings a world of trouble to any business. From operational disruption and revenue loss to total shutdown, no company is spared. That is why ...

For most people, social media is a convenient way to stay in touch with family and friends. For a small group of people, it’s an opportunity to profit ...

Regardless of your company's size, social media marketing is a valuable tool you can't afford to ignore, especially if your business is brand new to the ...

Aside from a new look, Google introduced substantial improvements to Gmail, including functions that let you enable confidential mode, snooze emails, ...

New threats to businesses’ precious employee and customer data emerge every day, so the only surefire way to protect your files from viruses, theft, ...

Cloud-based collaboration apps like Office 365 and Slack have made remote working a possibility. But as SaaS (Software as a Service) is constantly ...

Do you have issues with enabling virtualization on your computer? Although this technology is known to be easy to implement and is supported by most modern ...

Before Social Media platforms like Facebook went live, HIPAA was established to protect the privacy of medical providers and their patients. And although ...

The Universal Windows Platform (UWP) version of OneNote will now be the only app available for Windows 10, as Office 365 and Microsoft Office 2019 will ...

More room for documents and files on your desktop means more time and freedom to enjoy your Windows 10 device. Unfortunately, as total file size gets ...

Businesses have made lots of money using social media to engage with current and potential customers for years now. But after a recent breach, some users ...

As IT infrastructure is further diversified and more security threats emerge every year, many Small Midsized Businesses (“SMBs”) have begun to look ...

Having to use passwords constantly can be a pain (and a high security risk) to many of us. Luckily, Chrome, Edge, and Firefox have recently agreed to ...

Mobile devices, such as smartphones and laptops, have changed the landscape of business organizations everywhere. Nowadays, businesses arm their workers ...

In the past decade, virtualization has been considered one of the most cost-effective business solutions. It’s supposed to prevent unnecessary hardware ...

It’s becoming more and more difficult to ensure privacy and security in the applications we use today. Microsoft is well aware of the anxiety that Office ...

The Spring Creators Update for Windows 10 will begin rolling out soon, and unlike its predecessors, this one can be installed in under half an hour. It ...

When talking about cyberattacks, the first one that usually comes to mind is phishing, a scam that uses email to spread malware or steal personal information. ...

Last March 2018, Google updated G Suite by adding a new activity dashboard to Slides, Docs, and Sheets. It allows you to see the accounts that viewed ...

The cloud is the perfect solution for small- and medium-sized businesses like yours. For a small monthly fee, you get access to cutting-edge technologies ...

Despite internet connections that deliver information to the other side of the globe in milliseconds, countless industries still rely on slow and inefficient ...

Facebook users woke up to a nightmare when they heard that the social media giant and associated app developers were selling their sensitive data to companies, ...

Microsoft’s Windows Server operating systems are complicated enough to warrant their own certification program. However, small businesses can take ...

Are you using Microsoft Teams to streamline communication between your employees? If you are, get ready to enjoy a more convenient workplace chat platform. ...

Microsoft is all about improving the user experience, and this time they’re focused on improving its OS’s accessibility features. Windows 10 users ...

Paying and filing taxes is already annoying without the threat of refund fraud or identity theft. But phishing schemes, especially during tax season, ...

As you surf the web, it’s nearly impossible to keep your internet activity completely private. Certain websites collect personal information for marketing ...

Small-business owners with limited financial resources have to manage their office IT on their own. Although this might work for a while, it can grow ...

The virtualization trend is still going strong, offering businesses streamlined resource management and massive cost-saving potential, but just like every ...

As with any trade show or conference in which Google participated the last few years, the South by Southwest (SXSW) expo witnessed another unique exhibit. ...

Out of the hundreds of Office 365 tools available to you, you’re probably using only 10-15% of them. This could be due to a lack of training or an unfamiliarity ...

All Windows 10 updates come with security fixes, exciting new features, and other assorted improvements, so it’s extremely important to install them ...

Everyone thought the worst was over when credit-reporting agency Equifax revealed that the credentials of 145.5 million people in the US were leaked. ...

Have you decided to build up your web presence and attract new customers using social media? Here are five tips on how small- and medium-sized businesses ...

Google applications mostly comprise collaborative tools that are regularly updated to address your growing needs. With their new Google Drive update, ...

How many times this month have you paid for something online using your credit card? Was each payment page secured by HTTPS? If you’re not 100% certain, ...

It’s getting harder and harder for small-business owners to make informed IT decisions. There’s a paradox of choice as the market becomes overrun ...

Email users are always looking for a better way to organize their inboxes, personalize their email signatures, or streamline group communication. Fortunately, ...

Buyers are not short of choices when it comes to Windows products. Apart from the long list of apps available in the Windows store, they also have to ...

During the previous quarter, fake Chrome notifications urging users to dial a tech support number have grown dramatically. Research reveals that this ...

You are probably already aware of Cortana, the Windows 10 AI personal assistant. Did you know that you can use it to improve the efficiency and productivity ...

Everyone hates making passwords. From complexity requirements to minimum lengths, each new account brings its own set of headaches. If this problem is ...

As both an internet user and a business owner, you need to know how to get the most out of your web browser. If you want to see Google as a business tool ...

Deciding to invest in virtualization technology is one of the easiest decisions you can make. By consolidating computing resources into physical servers, ...

Microsoft has announced updates, including new capabilities in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for iOS and Mac. Office 365 subscribers can now easily ...

Facebook recently announced a big change to its News Feed. In response to the backlashes it has been receiving -- mostly due to allegations of how social ...

The advent of social media has enabled advertisers to target their consumers better than ever before. But, are you aware that your operating system could ...

One of the most frustrating things about using email is seeing dozens of spam messages every day. Fortunately, they’re just minor annoyances that are ...

The massive success of ransomware like WannaCry and Petya have spurred other cybercriminals to develop their own ransomware and sell it on the black market. ...

Thanks to a recent update from Microsoft's Bing search engine, finding answers to your questions is no longer an issue of phrasing or syntax. Read on ...

One of the greatest things about cloud-based virtualization is that updates are rolled out by providers and don’t require end users to do anything. ...

While most Office 365 apps serve a unique purpose, tools like Outlook Groups, Yammer, and Microsoft Teams can all be used to communicate and collaborate ...

Two vulnerabilities, known as Meltdown and Spectre, have been found affecting almost every Windows desktop and server. Computers affected by these two ...

When it comes to security updates, time is usually of the essence. The longer you wait to install a fix from a vendor, the higher the risk of being compromised. ...

According to security researchers, a bulk of the world’s computer processors have gaping flaws. The flaws, grouped under the term ‘Spectre,’ affect ...

Smart business owners use uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for emergency situations like a storm, fire, or other disasters. Often, a UPS is deployed ...

You may have seen headlines highlighting the dangers of two recently discovered hardware flaws: Spectre and Meltdown. They create incredibly technical ...

Everyone is familiar with Google Search, and most of us use it every day to find the information we need. Ironically, very few people know how to make ...

Bloatware is generally considered harmless, but what about when these unnecessary apps turn into a security risk? A recent report shows that a pre-installed ...

Enriching Office 365 with more everyday AI functionalities, Microsoft has introduced ‘Insights Preview’ to MS Excel, ‘Acronyms’ feature for MS ...

Passwords are a double-edged sword. If you make them too simple, they’ll be easy to guess; if you make them too complex, they’ll be impossible to ...

With the tug-of-war between mammoth social media platforms for daily users, 2018 is poised to become the biggest year for technological advancements in ...

Hybrid cloud got off to a slow start when compared to public cloud. However, as more business owners realize the unique flexibility it has to offer, the ...

It’s the perfect time of year to evaluate last year’s technology investments and make adjustments for the year to come. Whether 2017 left you with ...

If you’re deterred by heavy-duty full machine Virtualization, then the open-source container platform developed by Docker is something you might want ...

If you think Microsoft Teams is good only for business instant messaging, you’re missing out on a plethora of features Teams has. Microsoft’s chat ...

With the release of the Windows 10 Fall Creators update, users received an array of new features and improvements, including a streamlined Edge browser, ...

When you visit an encrypted website, the connection between the source of the web page and your browser is secure. Encryption ensures users’ browsing ...

Google announced at its I/O developer conference back in March that it will be launching some new extensions for Gmail. The tech company has kept its ...

Your employees access applications and confidential business data every day. Hackers, on the other hand, are trying to do the exact same thing but for ...

Not too long ago, the cloud was the money-saving IT trend for consumers and business owners. Now, that title goes to virtualization technology. It’s ...

With over 1.3 billion monthly active users, Facebook’s Messenger app is an unprecedented success. Facebook is now looking to fully utilize the potential ...

Microsoft is known for their easy-to-use products. But did you know that behind Office’s simple-looking user interface lie many in-depth features? From ...

A newly bought PC with a heap of unwanted pre-installed trialware is a nightmare for us all. Once it’s on your computer, it will either keep urging ...

Installing powerful antivirus software and setting strong passwords are no longer considered the bare minimum in cybersecurity. With hackers, government ...

At Microsoft’s 2017 Ignite conference, three new apps were announced that help small businesses streamline everyday tasks. The apps -- Connections, ...

If the browser you’re using can’t guarantee your safety, you could be one click away from downloading malware into your computer. Although it’s ...

Server virtualization allows you to deliver computing resources to workstations in your network. Those resources are packed into virtual machines (VMs), ...

Microsoft recently announced that it’s revamping Outlook’s user interface and improving certain features. The redesign is aimed at decluttering the ...

Whether you’ve lost an employee or are looking to bring in extra help, you need to get your job listings posted on the right platform. If you’re not ...

Your passwords are the gateway to your files, money, and identity, so it’s no surprise that hackers are constantly trying to steal them. Most cybercriminals ...

Passwords are slowly becoming a thing of the past. Microsoft’s Windows Hello feature, for example, allows you to unlock your device by simply glancing ...

For most people, Google is the first stop when searching for a specific business. And in some cases -- like searches for gyms and beauty salons -- people ...

Good news for OneDrive users: When your local storage has run out of space, you’ll no longer have to waste time and energy going through all your stored ...

Strategies for attracting new customers are always changing, and Google is shaking things up yet again. Apart from well-placed keywords and link-worthy ...

The next big thing in cloud computing is capturing small-business owners’ attention, and it’s easy to see why. Even after migrating to the cloud, ...

From cloud hacks to malicious macros, hackers are becoming more creative in how they breach Microsoft Office. And although Microsoft releases security ...

Windows 10 users heavily rely on the Tips and Get Started features to assist them. Good news could be coming their way with a possible launch of a Cortana-guided ...

For ages, most people assumed that setting a strong password on their WiFi router was enough to prevent cyberattacks, but recent events prove otherwise. ...

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are not the only ones dabbling with AI and machine learning. According to Cisco, these technologies might be key to the ...

Stop transferring files from your full local hard disk and start working -- this seems to be Dropbox’s new tagline for its newly launched feature, Smart ...

With cybersecurity threats targeting small and large businesses, solutions that protect mobile devices are no longer a niche service. More work is being ...

Which version of Microsoft Office does your company use? 2010? 2007? Even the newest versions of Word, PowerPoint and Excel are from three years old, ...

In Microsoft's latest conference, the company has launched brand new software bundles together with bargain-priced Windows devices for schools and businesses; ...

A password policy designed for federal agencies must be secure, right? Surprisingly, that hasn’t been the case according to the National Institute of ...

There are only so many hours in the workday, so making the most of your time is vital. If distracting websites, unorganized files, and cluttered inboxes ...

Does your business rely on internal websites and “wikis”? If so, you might want to use Google Sites, a design platform that makes it easy for G Suite ...

Mozilla, the creator of Firefox, has spent some time and energy on projects that ended up going nowhere. But this time , they seem to have found their ...

Facebook’s not only for posting cat photos, complaining about restaurants, or stalking your ex, it’s also an incredibly effective advertising platform. ...

Until recently, business owners had to choose between cloud-based virtualization and on-premises virtualization. Although implementing either option from ...

Another Windows security vulnerability has been released, and it looks as though it will be only a few weeks before the next one arrives. How do we know ...

Even with all the productivity tools available within Office 365, using several apps at once is not always easy. With Microsoft’s new web app launcher, ...

What would you do right now if you discover that your business’s database is hacked and a huge number of your customers’ data gets leaked? Speechless, ...

When small- and medium-sized businesses expand, they need tools that can support their growth. For many, this includes cloud productivity software and ...

How much does your business pay for software licenses? What about the annual maintenance costs? For most SMBs, software investment has long been a significant ...

Preparing your business for every type of disaster is critical. Even if you weren’t affected by this year’s historic hurricane season, earthquakes, ...

Mac users can now access their Office 365 apps and files with My Workspace, Microsoft’s handy new tool for macOS. Although in its early stages, My Workspace ...

You may be surprised to know how many unnecessary files, or what we’d call “clutter,” are stored on your PC, causing it to perform at less than ...

Google’s long-standing productivity suite, Google Drive app, is getting parked. No, this is not a joke and it comes as a surprise to us too. But what ...

With the popularity of Office 365, hackers are trying to find new ways to exploit its users, and they’ve come up with a new idea: a credential-harvesting ...

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have already caused billions of dollars in damages, but hurricane season is far from over. Experts are predicting that there ...

Along with a new, clean look, Outlook.com introduces improvements that will make you and your staff’s lives easier. A more convenient mail sorting system, ...

Despite the apparent break from international ransomware attacks, hackers are still keeping themselves busy, this time using an adware campaign that could ...

If you own an Apple computer, you might think it’s impossible to install Windows-based software on it. But with operating system (OS) virtualization, ...

Can you list all the apps in the Microsoft Office suite? Did you forget OneNote? It’s often overlooked, but Microsoft’s note-taking app is incredibly ...

Every month, Microsoft releases a large number of fixes and improvements for Windows. The latest August patch includes fixes for 48 vulnerabilities, with ...

A new, Locky-type ransomware is currently infecting tens of thousands of computers worldwide. It uses the same code from the 2016 version to encrypt users’ ...

Success is not just about putting in the hours, but also being adaptive and investing in the right tools to improve outputs. Keeping work confined to ...

Microsoft Edge has replaced Internet Explorer as the default web browser on Windows 10. Edge offers plenty of new features that optimize web searches ...

Microsoft continues to be one of the biggest names in virtualization, and with its most recent announcement about a new type of container technology, ...

Office 365 is the ideal productivity tool for small- and medium-sized businesses. It’s cost-effective and receives plenty of support and upgrades from ...

In Microsoft’s Fall Creators Update, Windows 10 business users can expect a better, more secure operating system. Since introducing new features to ...

What do you call someone who hunts for security gaps in computer hardware and software? A hacker, right? What about someone who takes their findings to ...

Google wants users to use a prompts-based 2-Step Verification sign-in instead of the SMS two-factor authentication. This is partly because the National ...

Building a rapport with customers has never been easier with customer relationship management (CRM) software. You can track contact information, buying ...

Advancements in business IT have always been driven by a need to get more done, in less time. It used to be about how fast your employees’ computers ...

When social media is used correctly, marketers can better understand their target audience and thus create better content and deliver it more effectively. ...

With feature-rich cloud applications like Docs and Slides in G Suite, users can work whenever and wherever they want from any internet-connected device. ...

Understanding how Microsoft 2016 and Microsoft 365 differ and deciding which one is right for your business can be difficult. After all, they both have ...

Are you bothered by the fact that Microsoft Office 365 and Windows 10 are sold separately? If that’s the case, you’re not the only one, and thankfully, ...

Did you know that viruses, ransomware, spyware, and trojans are all categorized as types of malware? Having been around for decades, these cyber threats ...

For many businesses, applications like Google Drive are heaven-sent. They make managing files and photos much easier and safer than manually saving them ...

24 hours seem to pass by in the blink of an eye, especially if you’re a small-business owner. In order to stand a chance against your competition, the ...

If your business is considering cloud virtual desktops, you’ve undoubtedly looked into Amazon Web Services. AWS offers one of the most reliable and ...

Microsoft’s Workplace Analytics is a handy tool for managers who would like to assess their employees’ performance using data from Office 365 programs. ...

Google Posts was originally intended for the candidates of the 2016 presidential election. After a couple of months, Google decided to release it to a ...

Microsoft has created new security features for Windows 10 users. This update is a response to the global outbreak of ransomware attacks such as WannaCry ...

The cyber community hasn’t fully recovered from the WannaCry ransomware attacks, which struck businesses and organizations in May. Now, a Petya ransomware ...

If you have ever received what looked like a personalized email from a huge corporation, there’s a good chance it was actually written with the help ...

Facebook is like a Swiss Army knife, practical and featureful. But did you know that Facebook has hundreds of built-in marketing features that 1.8 billion ...

Chrome users have something to look forward to next year: an ad blocker. While this might not sound like the most exciting release from Google, it’s ...

Truly understanding the ins and outs of virtualization is not for the faint hearted. It’s a complicated field that is constantly evolving, but one thing ...

Rather than issuing updates three times a year -- February, June, and October -- Microsoft is slowing things down for Office 365 ProPlus. Now, users will ...

Support for Windows XP ended in April 8, 2014. This means that Microsoft has stopped providing updates, security patches, and technical assistance for ...

Adding to the list of reasons to outsource your network security to a certified IT provider, a recent CIA leak shows just how vulnerable most network ...

It’s rare that business owners have a chance to get move value out of their existing IT solutions without investing more resources in them. But with ...

As a business owner, it’s essential that you are aware of the hidden costs associated with the Cloud and what measures you can take to keep those costs ...

Over the years phishing -- a social engineering attack that uses seemingly innocuous emails to trick victims into giving away personal information or ...

Business owners stand to gain a lot by taking the time to understand emerging IT trends. In the case of containers, it’s an opportunity to reduce costs, ...

Since its release back in 2015, Windows 10 continues to see updates and new features. This time, users are greeted with some new keyboard shortcuts that ...

Microsoft’s Office 365 comes with a broad range of tools that will make you and your colleagues more productive. It has simultaneous co-authoring features, ...

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