Apple, one of the most well known tech companies in the world, recently held a product launch event, one of many this year, and as usual, it had many people buzzing with anticipation. This time, the event introduced the newest additions to the iPad range, the iPad mini with Retina display and its bigger, thinner...

The cloud-based version of Microsoft Office – Office 365 – is quickly becoming one of the more popular product offerings from the Redmond tech giant. While there are numerous programs included in the suite, Lync, which enables communication, could be the most useful. Because it enables more effective collaboration it can make decision making easier....

Companies around the world are migrating to Microsoft’s Office 365 in increasing numbers. While many Office 365 plans come with full versions of the Microsoft Office suite, some companies prefer something a little lighter. That’s why Microsoft offers Office Web Apps. These are essentially simpler cloud-based versions of the popular Office programs. In early November...

Communication is one of the most essential components of business, and one of the main ways many companies and customers communicate is through email. One of the most important elements of the email is the part that many people either struggle with or ignore – the subject line. If you don’t write strong or appropriate...

When Apple released iOS 7 – the newest version of their popular mobile operating system – users responded with mixed reactions. However, now that it has been out for a while users have gotten used to it and the new features introduced. While the changes brought about by iOS 7 have been generally positive, the...

One of the first steps many companies take when they are looking to secure their computers and networks is to implement an anti-virus or malware program and scanning. While this will go a long way in deterring network intrusions, malware can still sometimes find a way to get onto your systems. In order to minimize...

Office 365 offers a number of popular programs including Microsoft Excel which has long been an important program in any business. With features that allow users to track data, finances or even create tables, businesses rely on it. A popular function that is found in Excel is data validation, which could be useful in many...

For many businesses who rely on physical foot traffic as their main form of business, having a way for customers to easily find you is important. These days, that usually means not only a presence on the Internet, but also on Google. In order to do this, many companies utilize Google’s Places for Business. In...

Last year Microsoft released their first two tablets – the Surface and the Surface Pro. While both systems were generally well received by tech experts, they seemed to lack the functionality many companies needed. The price of the Pro was another issue, which made it unaffordable for many businesses. Now, Microsoft is back with two...

On October 17 Microsoft released the newest version of Windows 8 – Windows 8.1 on the app store. Users can download it for free from the Windows Store and install the update with ease. This update is an incremental update, it’s not a new version of Windows, but it adds new features. While this is...