Archive for October, 2013

5 Symptoms of Malware on Your Smartphone

Mobile malware has grown 614% in 2013, according to a study conducted by Juniper Network. Malware is used to gather sensitive information or to gain access to private computer systems. […]

QR Codes and How They Can Benefit Your Business

It’s likely you’ve seen QR codes before. A lot of companies use them in a lot of interesting ways, from displaying information to hiring new employees who are clever enough […]

Three Ways to Use Instagram to Your Advantage

Even though Facebook owns Instagram, the photo-based company is still very much a separate service and has a life of its own. While Facebook alone is a great social media […]

10 Ways Technology is Changing Business

The workplace of today is changing rapidly with mobile technologies and the internet. Technology is shifting the way we think and how we approach problems. This new empowerment is driving […]

3 Steps to Building an Extraordinary Business Relationship

The success of a business is directly related to customers. The importance of a customer is linked to the cycle of engaging new customers, retaining existing customers, and expanding on […]

Windfalls: How They Can Make You More Money

Somehow, some way, you wound up gaining a ton of money through unexpected means. While this is a lucky break, the truth is that wasting this money would be a […]

Microsoft Now Recommends Third-Party Antivirus Over Security Essentials

For years, Microsoft Security Essentials (also known as Windows Defender) was one of the most powerful antivirus programs available. However, Microsoft has lessened its grasp on the program throughout the […]

Dangerous Cryptolocker Ransomware Threatens Individuals and Small Business

If you don’t know what ransomware is, consider yourself lucky – it’s something you don’t want to contend with, whether it targets you personally or your small business. Nevertheless, a […]

Planning Through the 4 Seasons of Business

New and veteran businesses experience the different seasons of existing. Some may not make it through all seasons; others hover between only two, but most transition through the different phases. […]

4 New Improvements in Windows 8.1 Update

Windows 8 was a radical change from prior versions, gearing the operating system to touch screen devices and making a platform to appear the same on multiple devices. The changes […]