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Office 365 allows guests to collaborate

By Chris Butler / September 29, 2016 /

Office 365 is constantly evolving. What started as an online extension of Microsoft’s flagship productivity suite has evolved into one of the best pieces of cloud software currently on the market. Last month we saw the next stage in that evolution, and it came in the form of allowing guests to collaborate on your 365…

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Increased storage at lower prices for iPads

By Chris Butler / September 28, 2016 /

Those considering purchasing a new iPad may have been nudged a little closer to doing so by Apple’s most recent keynote. The new iPads now have more storage while retaining the price point of their smaller predecessors. If you’re looking for more information on all of the storage and price announcements for Apple’s flagship tablet,…

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The next big thing in endpoint security

By Chris Butler / September 26, 2016 /

As virtualization becomes a household name for small- and medium-sized business owners, more and more services are being introduced. Hardware virtualization, storage virtualization, and even network virtualization all aim to capitalize on the trend of creating virtual versions of physical technology. With VMware’s most recent announcement, we may soon be able to add virtualized endpoint…

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Tame Windows 10 notifications in 3 steps

By Chris Butler / September 23, 2016 /

Microsoft has equipped Windows 10 users with a comprehensive set of tools to get their action center settings under control — even if most users don’t know it. Unfortunately, most desktops are coming with more software and features that result in more notifications, without ever providing users the opportunity to personalize their desktop and get…

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Can others access deleted Google history?

By Chris Butler / September 22, 2016 /

The reason we part ways with certain things is that we don’t wish to see them ever again. But in this modern day and age, is that possible? Imagine that the deleted search history you believed to be dead and gone rose from the IT grave like zombies bent on causing you nothing but embarrassment…

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9 cybersecurity terms everyone must know

By Chris Butler / September 21, 2016 /

Everyone, from doctors to lawyers, needs to continue learning to stay ahead of the times. Business owners might have it worst of all, oftentimes needing to stay on top of several industries to keep their company running. Keep reading for a refresher on all the latest trends and buzzwords used in the cybersecurity sector. Malware…

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Four considerations before buying hardware

By Chris Butler / September 20, 2016 /

Unlike getting a new pair of sweatpants, the process of buying new hardware isn’t as straightforward. Because there are so many choices out there, it’s hard to go with what your friend has to say or which ones are selling at 50% off. If you want hardware that doesn’t only fit but also compliments your…

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How to avoid your own Delta IT disaster

By Chris Butler / September 14, 2016 /

Earlier this year, thousands of Delta passengers worldwide were grounded due to a power outage that halted critical IT operations. This was a huge problem not only for the many delayed travelers, but also for the airline company itself. Within three days, the airline company cancelled around 2300 flights and paid over millions of dollars…

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Master your next Powerpoint presentation

By Chris Butler / September 13, 2016 /

Back in the prehistoric ages, Neanderthals resorted to cave drawings to tell bedtime stories or to announce marriages. Microsoft PowerPoint is the modern-day equivalent of cave art; the objective remains unchanged, but its efficiency can be questionable. That’s because there are so many bells and whistles that can easily distract the audience from the speaker.…

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Apple announces iOS 10 release date

By Chris Butler / September 12, 2016 /

Apple loves dramatic product reveals, and unfortunately that often means long wait times for new devices and software. Consumers have had plenty of opportunities to read about how great iOS 10 is, albeit with no official release date to accompany it. However, after putting another Apple keynote in the books, we finally have our answer.…

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