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What’s better with the iPhone XS

By Chris Butler / September 24, 2018 /

Apple recently released the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max. These phones replaced the iPhone X, which was released in 2017 but recently discontinued. With every new iPhone iteration, Apple always ups the ante. What makes the iPhone XS better than the ones that came before? Like most Apple smartphones, the iPhone XS is…

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3 Tips for buying the right mouse

By Chris Butler / September 21, 2018 /

Have you been using the same mouse for several years now? If you’re feeling discomfort in your mouse clicking hand, then it’s probably time to consider an upgrade. The perfect mouse lets you work efficiently, easily, and safely. So the next time you’re in the market for new mouse, keep these tips in mind. Cable…

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AI-based productivity coaching from O365

By Chris Butler / September 19, 2018 /

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, a machine learning-based tool to help you get more out of your employees’ work day. What is MyAnalytics? MyAnalytics apply machine learning technology to your employees’ Office 365…

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4 Tricks for better indexing on Google

By Chris Butler / September 17, 2018 /

Getting your site at the top of Google’s search results is invaluable for generating conversions and entire industries have sprung up around making this happen for you. Hiring an SEO expert is definitely a worthwhile consideration, but in the meantime here are four simple tricks for moving your website up the Google ladder. Make sure…

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5 virtualization options for every SMB

By Chris Butler / September 14, 2018 /

Understanding office virtualization is difficult enough; picking from the long list of software providers that help you achieve it can feel impossible. Since virtualization is a relatively new practice for small- and medium-sized businesses, there is no standardized way of virtualizing your company. So why not start with this simple list of the five most…

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How to master Microsoft Excel

By Chris Butler / September 12, 2018 /

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 can master some of them. Pie and Sunburst Charts Everyone knows that bombarding stakeholders with endless numbers and decimal points is the wrong approach. You need to compile data…

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Quick guide to Windows 10 notifications

By Chris Butler / September 11, 2018 /

Regardless of the app, platform, or operating system, digital notifications are a tricky business. Our devices are overcrowded with software of varying importance, and without proper customization the stream of information can become overwhelming. Thankfully, with the right settings, you can adjust Windows 10’s action center and manage your influx of notifications. Overarching action center…

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5 Easy tips for preventing data breaches

By Chris Butler / September 7, 2018 /

Keeping your personal and professional information safe from cybercriminals is not easy. It takes constant vigilance and frequent training. There are dozens of simple tools and tips to help people with almost zero expertise stay safe online, but these five are our favorites. 1. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) This tool earns the number one spot on…

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5 iPad ideas for SMBs to consider

By Chris Butler / September 6, 2018 /

Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have a knack for finding clever ways to compete with larger, better-funded competitors. Apple’s iPad is a device that helps SMBs level the playing field even more. If you want to get more out of iPad’s business potential, here are some things to consider. Point of sale apps One of…

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Why you need Hardware-as-a-Service

By Chris Butler / September 5, 2018 /

The new flashy set of PCs your company just bought last year are becoming outdated, and you don’t have enough IT staff to maintain them. If this is your current situation, it might be time to consider Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS), a pay-as-you-go model where you pay your managed services provider (MSP) a monthly fee to take…

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