Microsoft’s PowerPoint is an important and popular business presentation tool. It has become so embraced that most people nowadays refer to presentations as PowerPoints. There are many elements that lead to a successful PowerPoint presentation, including using lists effectively. While it is easy to use lists, many users often wonder how to use them effectively....

Microsoft’s Office 365 is one of the most popular office suites available, and will no doubt continue to grow in popularity in the foreseeable future. Businesses who subscribe gain access to the popular Microsoft Office programs, all of which have a number of useful functions. Take for example, templates, which offer a great way to...

When it comes to working on computers, many of us would feel most comfortable using machines and devices that we are used to. There are many companies out there that offer employees a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) option. However, there is a new concept that is also starting to catch on: Choose Your Own...

Technology is becoming increasingly complex and many small to medium business owners and managers are finding it an increasing challenge to manage their systems, while also ensuring that they are secure. One way to prioritize security is to turn to an IT partner, many of whom offer managed antivirus solutions. While this is a viable...

2013 saw some interesting disaster conditions around the world. From a nearly US-wide cold snap, to flooding in numerous locations, and even the super typhoon that slammed into the Philippines, there was hardly any country not affected by a disaster of some form. In order to be able to recover from negative events many companies...

Over the past two years or so, there is one mobile trend that has become a mainstay in both Android and Apple’s iOS. That feature is the voice command, which Microsoft actually implemented in their release of Windows Phone 8. The issue with voice commands on Windows Phone are that not every app supports them,...

While it is often hard to believe, the smartphone is simply a computer that has been shrunk down into something we can hold in our hands. Anyone who has used a computer knows that these machines will eventually freeze or stop working – it’s inevitable, and the same can be said for smartphones. There will...

Microsoft’s Windows operating system (OS) is unarguably the most popular system used by businesses. While Windows has a wide variety of features, there are some that aren’t used on a regular basis but are nonetheless useless. One such feature is the screenshot, which allows you to capture what is on your screen as an image....

Microsoft SharePoint is a program that provides users with essentially a Web-based infrastructure that allows companies to provide operations like portals, file management, collaboration, social networks, and more. Those who subscribe to Office 365 or SharePoint also get access to SkyDrive Pro. The question is, what exactly is SkyDrive Pro and how does it differ...

It’s a new year and with it many people, business owners included, are undoubtedly setting goals and resolutions for the year ahead. When it comes to businesses, many owners and managers set a resolution to become more productive, something which isn’t always easy. Luckily, there are numerous apps out there that can help, and with...