Macs were once thought of as nothing more than a niche tool for graphic designers and other creative professionals. Some thought they were simply too expensive, but the main thing holding Macs back is that there weren’t enough business-oriented applications available on them at the time. For businesses that had to crunch numbers or pump […]
To celebrate Accounting Day, here is a look at how moving to cloud-based computing could benefit your firm. May 18 Is Accounting Day. Are Your IT Systems In Order? There is a good reason why cloud computing is on the rise. Firms moving to the cloud can realize significant savings on hardware acquisition and maintenance; […]
WordPress scrambles to release security fix for vulnerability WordPress issued an emergency fix to the major 4.2 version of its widely-used blogging software released just last week. The hurriedly launched version 4.2.1 was in response to a zero-day flaw that put tens of millions of WordPress sites at risk. Jouko Pynnonen, a researcher with […]
Thanks to Karen Turner from Turner Efficiency for sharing these shortcut tips with us. Reducing keystrokes with shortcut keys will save seconds that add up to minutes. Computer Control Ctrl Esc = shows the start menu Ctrl Alt Delete = interrupts the process Ctrl Shift = French keyboard F5 = refreshes the screen Typing Ctrl […]
Cyberattacks are getting sneakier and more creative, and businesses are struggling to stay one step ahead. Last year was huge for high-profile cybercrime; from major corporate attacks to the Heartbleed bug, to Sony’s public information leaks. Are you ready to combat malware? An analysis by Symantec showed that in 2014 attackers were working faster than […]
Mobile business strategies are relatively new, but most business leaders agree that they’re a necessary and vital part of marketing. Customers and clients are increasingly relying on smartphones and other mobile devices for purchases. So where does that leave you? We know it can feel crowded when you’re a startup, but if you focus on […]
Videos are among the best ways to reach audiences with content and new information – as long as you can hold their attention you can get your point across. Stock videos are a relatively cheap way to add to or create those videos; it’s an alternative to hiring a camera crew, talent and scouting locations. […]
Are you feeling lost when it comes to protecting yourself against new emerging threats? 2014 was stained by high-profile data breaches, ending with the bizarre and damaging hack of Sony Pictures. You know your business needs to protect itself, but what exactly should you be looking out for? We’ve broken down the biggest security threats […]
Are you keeping up with critical system updates to ensure your business stays protected? Microsoft has released a patch for a critical vulnerability in the Windows HTTP protocol stack. Known as HTTP.sys, it could have disastrous consequences once it’s publicly exploited. The latest bulletin features four critical updates issued by Microsoft. They warn that exploiting […]
Is your data being properly protected? When it comes to keeping your private information safe, planning is everything. According to an article in PC Magazine 93% of companies that lost their data center for ten or more days due to a disaster filed for bankruptcy within a year. Within six months, 60% of companies that […]