New security patches for VMware machines

While virtualization still has a host of security advantages over its localized counterparts, it isn’t exempt from the attention of cyber attackers. Most recently, one of the industry’s leading software vendors, VMware, was forced to release a patch for a critical vulnerability that allowed underprivileged users to attain access to administrative rights. Let’s delve deeper

By |2019-11-07T05:11:18+00:00September 8th, 2016|Virtualization|

How Fantom is haunting unsuspecting users

The heart of a lady is not easily won; a man can’t rely on his looks or wallet to make a girl fall head over heels. He must charm his way into her heart. Let’s say that a computer user is the woman, and that ransomware, the man, is the dreamboat that has worked his

By |2019-11-07T05:11:36+00:00September 7th, 2016|Windows|

Master your next Powerpoint presentation

Back in the prehistoric ages, Neanderthals resorted to cave drawings to tell bedtime stories or to announce marriages. Microsoft PowerPoint is the modern-day equivalent of cave art; the objective remains unchanged, but its efficiency can be questionable. That’s because there are so many bells and whistles that can easily distract the audience from the speaker.

By |2019-11-07T05:08:42+00:00September 7th, 2016|Office|

Google’s cloud services are no longer beta

In an age where we sometimes move faster than the speed of light, patience is a quality not many possess. Like children who keep asking “Are we there yet?” or “When can I have another cookie?”, those who don’t learn to wait are denied the harvest of sweeter fruits. The 21st-century equivalent is Google’s cloud

By |2019-11-07T05:12:15+00:00September 6th, 2016|Windows|

VoIP, an adaptable technology

Voice over Internet Protocol ensures businesses benefit from cutting-edge communication systems. VoIP is easier to install, configure and to maintain, and most importantly it can easily be adapted to assimilate post-purchase features. If you’re considering migrating to a VoIP solution, or if you just want to shop for the most recent developments in the service,

By |2019-11-07T12:31:32+00:00September 5th, 2016|VoIP|

Business projectors: a buyer’s guide

If your last business presentation was dim, faded, or encumbered by bulky equipment, it’s probably time for a new office projector. And like any hardware purchase, that means a host of new specifications and measurements need to be learned to avoid sinking money into a useless lemon. If you’re in the market for a quick

By |2019-11-07T05:14:02+00:00September 1st, 2016|Hardware|

Benefits of using Skype for Business

For businesses, it’s never enough to rely on just one asset to succeed, especially when there are better options out there to explore. This is where Skype for Business comes in. Skype for Business is more tailor-made for companies, and it’s hard to deny the many corporate benefits it brings to the table. Let’s examine

By |2019-11-07T05:14:19+00:00August 31st, 2016|VoIP|

Work together with Dropbox’s new tool, Paper

Despite a relatively no-frills platform, Dropbox has remained one of the most recognizable names in cloud storage. Apparently after nearly ten years in the market, it’s ready to move on to bigger and better things. Titled ‘Paper,’ the company’s newest service will take direct aim at Google Docs and Office 365 by offering real-time document

By |2019-11-07T05:15:38+00:00August 30th, 2016|Web & Cloud|

Twitter reveals new SMB dashboard app

The ocean has a strange way of making you feel so small; so does a Twitter account with virtually no followers. It does become quite hard for your small- to medium-sized business to establish a strong online presence when they are surrounded by singers and supermodels with their own collection of trending hashtags. This is

By |2019-11-07T05:16:17+00:00August 29th, 2016|Social Media|

Best Options for CRM Software in 2016

As the saying goes, “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” If oceans were to separate you from your loved ones, what would you do? Would you communicate as much as you used to? Would you still check in from time to time? Now, apply this sentiment to your business; what would happen if communication with

By |2019-11-07T05:16:57+00:00August 26th, 2016|Business|