The business owner’s guide to buying new software

Like it or not, there’s a software application dedicated to every aspect of your life. There’s one that helps you find a good spot for lunch, countless that help you catch up with friends, and some that remind you when to stop using other apps. All of them are supposed to make life easier and […]

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3 more scams from the hacker playbook revealed

Fraudsters are no longer the slick wise guys who can charm their way into anyone’s savings accounts you see on TV. Today’s swindlers are more likely to appear as computer whiz kids who like to masquerade as a Nigerian prince or Bill Gates on the internet.

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The pain and suffering people endured before the cloud

No recent computer technology has drawn more attention than cloud computing. While many experts say it’s the best thing since sliced bread, some business owners are still hesitant about it because they’re worried about its complexity and lack of security.

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4 Ridiculous computer myths people still believe

Computers are mysterious machines made up of a bunch of doohickeys and doodads that make things happen when you press buttons. That’s all most users need to know to surf the web or work a word processor. But sometimes, ignorance is not bliss when it comes to computers.

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3 mistakes that can totally ruin your office move

Many business gurus encourage office moves when the business is growing. But what they conveniently neglect to mention is that moving is the absolute worst. In fact, anything that involves transporting piles of boxes from point A to point B is bound to cause a few mishaps and headaches.

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4 seemingly easy IT tasks you should leave to the experts

For the average user, a computer is nothing more than a metal box used to fill out spreadsheets and waste time on the internet. People with these skills are considered “computer literate” and may even land a nice desk job in most companies…but they’re not tech experts (obviously). That means you can’t expect someone with […]

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Hardware: When it’s time to replace your PC

Like it or not, your computer needs as much attention as your car. Every now and then, it needs to be cleaned, maintained, and its parts need to be replaced. And like a car, it eventually reaches a breaking point when it starts to slow down and crack under pressure.

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Things you MUST do when creating a remote work policy

Back in the day, employees had to suffer through morning traffic, shared cubicles, and awkward watercooler chats with Jeremy from HR. Nowadays, workers are a lot happier because they don’t even have to be in the office to do their jobs. But from a business owner’s perspective, there are some real challenges involved with remote […]

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4 computer skills every employee should know

Every year, computers get faster than we thought possible, but they’re also becoming more difficult to manage than when they were expensive and stupid. Just think about how many times you’ve had to help your grandparents with a “computer issue” in the past week.

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