Email is the lifeblood of any business, and yet many people don’t know what to do when they run into sending trouble. In this article you’ll learn about the common errors you’ll encounter when an email isn’t delivered, and what you can do about them. 1. If you’re having trouble with the email address: The [...]
Cloud Computing is a hot topic in technology circles – the technology is consistently getting better and better, and more and more companies are coming into the cloud computing fold. With so much going on in the cloud space, we wanted to take a minute to help you recognize some of the major players in [...]
This year saw the launch of the Apple iPad, and renewed interest in tablet computing amongst business users and home users alike. Though the iPad may have been the game-changer, many competitors are coming to market with their own tablet computers. So what sets the competitors apart? Let’s take a look! The BlackBerry PlayBook: Perhaps [...]
The Apple iPhone 4 has been available for some time on the AT&T network, while Verizon users have been anxiously awaiting its February 2011 debut. Now that the wait is over, what’s different about the Verizon iPhone 4, and should you consider it as a businessperson? The broader features:In terms of its broader features, the [...]
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the advertising for the major telecommunication companies lately, you’ll notice that they’re now advertising “4G” technology for their mobile phones.But what is 4G? What’s the difference between it and what’s come before? And what does it mean to you at a business level? What is 4G? In short, [...]
The topic of password strength is an important one, especially since passwords are used everywhere these days. When creating a password, it is generally a good idea to make it at least 8 characters and use numbers throughout it. Using symbols will make it even stronger. Let’s go over some reasons why weak passwords are [...]
Let’s face it – a good chunk of your business day, regardless of what industry you’re in, is probably spent in front of your computer. It’s where you keep all of your sensitive files, passwords, programs, and much more.Have you ever had to deal with your PC failing due to a web-based virus? Or perhaps [...]
Public Wi-Fi has always been an insecure environment, but it’s gotten much worse lately. Not too long ago, there was a Firefox add-on released called Firesheep.It works by capturing or “sniffing” packets on the network you’re connected to. It will look for any connections to the sites it recognizes. If a user logs in to [...]
Microsoft is about to launch their latest entry into the mobile operating system market – Windows Phone 7. Designed to be a direct competitor to Apple’s iPhone OS and Google’s Android OS, small business users are wondering what it will offer them over the competition. What Windows Phone 7 Offers Small Business: Microsoft Office: Microsoft [...]
Technology moves fast. It’s sometimes tough to keep up with all the changes that are happening in the industry today. One of the biggest questions I’ve been asked is what is the difference between 32-bit operating systems and 64-bit operating systems and is there any benefit? Today, I’m going to cover some of the pros [...]
The smart phone industry is expanding greatly, and business users are left wondering which smart phones best match their needs. While BlackBerry has been the historic winner, many businesspeople are starting to look much more seriously at Android as a strong contender. What makes Android so attractive to business users? This can be broken down [...]
Over the last ten years, the growth of the Internet has allowed small businesses (who previously had to compete at the local level) a chance to stand toe-to-toe with the big international players in their category. With the competitive field broadened, SMBs need to take close looks at how to build a strong infrastructure without [...]
Wireless networks are everywhere. You’ll find them in airports, trains, cafe’s, businesses, homes, and many other places. Consumers commonly work with sensitive data on the internet such as financial records, medical records, and sensitive emails. Since wireless networks have become so common, it’s important to understand why you should encrypt your wireless network as well [...]
For those of you using an older computer with outdated hardware, software, or both, there is an optimization you can perform that may speed up your computer (depending on many factors). What I’m going to be talking about today is “defragmenting your hard drive”. Defragmenting your hard drive basically consolidates the data on the hard [...]
Let’s face it; viruses and malware aren’t disappearing any time soon. They have become more common and increasingly advanced on every platform from Windows to Mac. Even smartphones are starting to succumb to never ending spread of malware. Let’s go over some of the things you can do to prevent an infection and, in most [...]
