Even an IT novice can recognize the scourge of ‘bloatware’ on new hardware. It doesn’t matter what type of new gadget you’ve purchased, it’s bound to come loaded with unnecessary apps and software that the manufacturer believes will drive you to purchase more of their products. And while they aren’t impossible to remove, those pesky […]
Windows puts bloatware in the crosshairs
Seven ways to get email addresses of your potential customers
Putting a sign-up box on your home page should be the first thing on anybody's mind when they start an online business.
— Louis Jay, President, Health4her
If you're like most small-business owners, you need a generous supply of potential customer names and email addresses to effectively market your offerings online.
The benefits of Instagram for your company
Out of all the numerous social media platforms, Instagram is playing in the big leagues with over 400 million active users. But since most companies are acquainted with Facebook and Twitter, Instagram has essentially been overlooked as a marketing tool. The challenge isn’t posting a picture, but attempting to drive traffic back to your company’s […]
Microsoft officially launches Planner
The Office 365 suite welcomes a new addition to its ranks: Microsoft Planner, a team collaboration software that allows your workforce to collaborate on projects, organize plans, assign tasks, share files, and much more.
Released in June, Planner is a project management application that utilizes the concept of ‘boards’ to better organize work and allows users to see the big picture.
Better Squarespace analytics for ecommerce
There are quite a few content management systems (CMS) available for small and medium sized businesses to market themselves on the internet, all working to maximize the value of their features and eliminate gaps in service. One of these, Squarespace, has made a big splash with the addition of their ecommerce analysis functions. When choosing […]
10 tools for efficient reputation marketing
In today’s modern age, the speed in which your reputation can change almost as fast as the speed of light. For example, your reputation might be stellar one day and completely flop the next – meaning that striking a balance isn’t no walk in the park. In order your business to reach its peak, it’s […]
Spoofed email takes down NBA team
The NBA Finals are over now (go Cavs!) but for one team, the losses keep coming. Yahoo! Sports reported that the Milwaukee Bucks fell victim to a spoofed email scam last month. Names, addresses, Social Security numbers, compensation information and dates of birth of the players were unknowingly sent to a hacker and created a […]
The Incredible Disappearing “Present”…
I’ll occasionally review our old articles when preparing the monthly newsletter, and I came across this one that I thought was still relevant and interesting. I hope you’ll think so, too…
Recently, a friend forwarded me one of those Internet “Top 10 Things That ” emails that I almost always delete without reading.
Security questions not so secure
Lately, we’ve been sharing news of a few, actually more than a few, big password breaches. Whether it’s been LinkedIn, or Tumblr, or just last week, MySpace, there’s been no shortage of account hacks – and those hacks have exposed millions of usernames and passwords.
Seven tips to Master Microsoft Excel
One of the skills crucial to the success of businesses today is digital literacy. This isn’t the proficiency of reading and reciting gadget labels, but according to Cornell University, “the ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share, and create content using information technologies and the Internet.” One of the first steps involves mastering Microsoft Excel. Here […]
