How IT Staff Should Handle Angry Users

February 21st, 2015

If you are responsible for handling technology for your company, you know what it is like to deal with angry or upset users. It’s simply a part of life in IT management. Not every exchange is going to pleasant, and angry users could end up leaving you angry before the interactions are over.

How the Net Neutrality Fight Could Affect Your Business

February 20th, 2015

The well-publicized net neutrality debate is coming to a close. At the core of the debate are two key issues. One is whether an Internet Service Provider (ISP) can provide higher access speeds for select web sites. The second is the idea of “paid prioritization,” in which access to select web sites can be prioritized by ISPs by regulating the Internet traffic to their site.

Will Technology Make the Open Road Boring?

February 19th, 2015

The genie is officially out of the bottle, and there’s no putting it back again. Autonomous cars are coming whether we’re ready and whether we like them. The question really becomes, “What does it mean for the driving experience?”

Different companies are adopting different approaches.

Effective Antivirus Management is Key

February 18th, 2015

Effective antivirus software is one of the first choices you should make for your organization. Keeping your data safe and ensuring that your company computers are always up and running free from viruses and other types of malware should be at the top of every business owner’s list.

Building Windows 10 With Business Customers in Mind

February 17th, 2015

When Microsoft announced in September of 2014 the new Windows platform, you could almost hear the collective groans from business customers. After the Windows 8.1 version, many business owners were frustrated with the lack of innovative tools to help run their businesses.

Benefits of Project Management Software

February 16th, 2015

If you are like many business owners, you are most likely juggling multiple projects on a daily basis. In an effort to keep work organized, you might be considering project management software at your business. There are many types of project management solutions available for business, from locally-installed options to web-based solutions that allow employees and managers the ability to connect from virtually anywhere.

Macro-based Malware Has Returned

February 14th, 2015

More than ten years ago, the most common forms of malware attacks were those that were initiated by way of macros. Macros, in case you are unaware of what they are, are little bits of VB code that are used to automate repetitive processes in applications like Microsoft Word and Excel.

Your Smart TV May Be Spying On You

February 13th, 2015

Smart devices are wonderful. The latest smart phones all have virtual assistants you can just ask questions rather than bothering with the whole typing thing. That’s both fantastic and convenient. The day’s coming when keyboards will be relegated to the dustbin of history.

What Radio Shack’s Demise Can Teach You About Your Business

February 12th, 2015

Who doesn’t love Radio Shack? The company is as much a part of American retailing lore as Sears and Roebuck and Macy’s. The TRS-80 the company made famous was instrumental in the popularization of the personal computer, and for decades the store was the go-to location for cables, components, and a dazzling variety of gadgets and hardware you just couldn’t get anywhere else.

Hybrid Cloud Computing a Winning Combination

February 11th, 2015

When looking at cloud computing options for your business, you should examine the benefits and the drawbacks of both public and private cloud services. A public cloud gives you the flexibility to work from virtually anywhere and share and collaborate on data with many different people.