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5 ways to capitalize on the latest tech fads

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 with an awkward cashier? With some creative marketing and structuring, your SMB could be on the other side of those people’s phones.

Malware threats for Android phones

Desktop and laptop users regularly update their security software to protect against cyberattacks. But the same cannot be said for smartphone users. This is understandable because cyberthreats on mobile phones are less common… but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist.

Quick Guide to Virtualization as a DR plan

One effective Disaster Recovery (DR) solution for small businesses that most people are unaware of is Virtualization. The former is a strategy used to recover your business after a disaster has struck, while the latter is a way for businesses to save money by running all their office PCs on a “virtual” server.

Utilize these VoIP features more often

Doing business is a whole lot easier with VoIP than with a traditional phone, making it a popular communications solution. But did you know that your VoIP service offers a ton of useful features you may have overlooked? Take note of these to save yourself the trouble of doing things the old-fashioned way.

New Office 365 cyberattack on the loose

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 to trick you into downloading malware. The most recent campaign duplicates a trustworthy Office 365 email and can fool even the most skeptical users.

7 Ways to personalize your Windows 10

The Windows 10 interface looks good and is quite intuitive, but something is still missing — your signature style. Microsoft's premier operating system gives you the power to customize your device any way you like. So if you’re tired of your plain blue theme or if you’re starting to get annoyed with that notification sound, there are several ways to customize your desktop.

4 Security risks of the BYOD strategy

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 efficiency and convenience to your business, but it also brings a number of security risks to your IT infrastructure and data.

How to install the newest iOS smoothly

On July 9, Apple rolled out iOS 11.4.1, their latest software update. Whether you’re an experienced iOS user or a newbie, here are some tried and true methods that guarantee a successful upgrade to the newest version of iOS.
Consider waiting
Just because a new iOS update is released doesn’t mean you must install it right away.

Perks of using dual monitors

Some things come in pairs, including glasses, shoes, and, for busy office workers, computer monitors. The concept of using two monitors at once is unconventional for some, but staying in familiar territory when it comes to working at a desk might not be best for productivity.

G Suite Apps Basics

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 productivity suite that offers a wide array of features and benefits to consumers and businesses.

G Suite puts all of Google’s most popular apps into one package.