Tech Insights & IT Tips
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Fix these 4 common El Capitan problems
No operating system is perfect. At one point or another, every user is likely to experience a frozen computer or application that just won’t cooperate with their commands. El Capitan users are not imm
Will more apps save the Windows phone?
Windows has increasingly been left forgotten in the smartphone game. This is especially due to the huge success of iOS and Android devices. But just when you think that Windows smartphones will just f
Are you using this effective marketing tool?
There are many marketing techniques SMBs use to gain clients. Free information products, brochures, and press releases are just a few among many. But how do you know what’s most effective? It all come
4 brilliant Gmail tips to optimize your inbox
It’s not a stretch to say that Gmail is one of the best and most popular email services in the world, having over 1 billion monthly active users. With powerful tools that allow you to gain control of
How to more efficiently use your Android data
You rely on your Android’s mobile data plan to read and send emails, keep up with local news and stay in touch with business colleagues. That’s why it’s so frustrating when your data runs out. You fee
Understand these 4 types of hackers
Why do hackers attack? Is it for money, notoriety, or political reasons? Many business owners never ask these questions, and instead only think about the means of how a cyber attack takes place. But k
Ransomware alert for healthcare practices
Ransomware is becoming a growing problem for the healthcare industry. And with around a dozen attacks on hospitals being reported since the beginning of the year, you may be wondering just how severe
5 underused PDF features in Google Drive
From just a simple document viewer to a fully evolved cloud based solution, Google Drive just keeps getting stronger as a productivity suite for many businesses. As for managing PDFs, Google has some
Improved email security for Office 365
No matter how much technology advances, human error has always been a fact of life. Nowhere is this more pertinent than when it comes to email security as many of today’s breaches start in an employee
Web design trends for your small business
A potential customer’s first impression of your company is established when they visit your website. Many small business owners know this, and that’s why it’s important to keep up-to-date with web tre
Boost staff productivity with mobile tech
Most business owners are quick to think that utilizing mobile devices automatically leads to more productivity. Unfortunately, this is not always true. A poor mobile device policy can actually lead to
6 Windows 10 features to look forward to
Recently, Windows 10’s Anniversary Update announced some pretty cool features that you didn’t even know you wanted. Some of these changes include making Cortana an even better personal assistant, auto
The link between Virtualization and DR
Many business owners think that Virtualization and Disaster Recovery are two separate services. And while that’s true in most respects, they actually have more in common than you think. Particularly i
4 BYOD security risks you should address
In the 21st century, personal computing is with us wherever we go. This is all thanks to the proliferation of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. These devices allow us to take work home w
Tips to ensure a successful iPhone iOS update
iOS updates for iPhone happen on a regular basis. And while you may be in the habit of updating without giving a second thought, there are benefits to being patient and prepared. By doing so, you may
Wearable tech for employees: Good or bad?
Make no mistake, healthcare costs are rising. For business owners who are generous enough to offer their employees insurance, this is undoubtedly a cause for concern. And you may wonder, is there any
Sleep soundly with these Android tablet tips
Sleep is vital to your business. It enables you to focus, make smart decisions, communicate with colleagues and vendors, and accomplish tasks for business growth. And while your Android tablet may be
Office 365 Groups: your apps under one roof
Nowadays, people have dozens of tabs open in their web browsers to access services that help them with work or catch up on social media. The problem is, it’s easy to lose track of all these opened win
10TH ANNUAL GROWTH STRATEGIES SURVEY RESULTS April 1, 2016
@ Ballantree Consulting 2016 All Rights Reserved 10TH ANNUAL GROWTH STRATEGIES SURVEY RESULTS April 1, 2016 Survey Population 300 Businesses in the Greater Philadelphia Area Over 90 Survey Respondents
How to calculate your technology ROI
When purchasing new technology, how often do you consider its return on investment? For many business owners, calculating ROI is a tricky task that is sometimes skipped altogether. It shouldn’t be bec
5 Benefits of self-service kiosks in hospitals
More patients are turning to a self-service approach when it comes to healthcare. Now this doesn’t mean they’ve taken to operating on themselves, but they are checking into hospitals without the help
The security risks of virtualization
While virtualization security is not often talked about, it is nevertheless important. Like all technology, securing your virtualized infrastructure is vital to the success of your business. So what a
7 Warning signs of malware infection
As companies go to the Internet to conduct their business, their IT security becomes more vulnerable to many hackers and viruses. That’s why it’s even more important to recognize whether or not your s
Native ad blocker is coming to this browser
Ad blocking is here to stay. Safari, Google Chrome, and Firefox all have extensions that make it possible, and now Opera has added an ad blocking feature directly into the browser. Should your busines
7 Ways to customize your Windows 10
Whether you want to have a darker color scheme, run several apps at the same time or have multiple desktop displays, Windows 10 gives you many options to personalize your PC. And while some customizat
What’s different with the new iPad Pro?
With a new tablet bound to hit stores again later this month, you’re probably wondering “what’s so special about this new one?” Well imagine a device that’s smaller than the massive 12.9-inch iPad Pro
10 Office 365 features you need for work
Whether you need suggestions for your PowerPoint presentation, someone to edit your Word document or input a lot of data into Excel, Office 365 has the features to help you with a variety of tasks. So
Productivity secrets of Google Drive
If you’re a regular Google Drive user, you already know how it can make your business more efficient and productive. But are you getting the most out of the service? Not everyone who uses Google Drive
Disaster Recovery myths that no longer apply
With technology changing so rapidly, it’s easy to get caught up in outdated beliefs. And when it comes to Disaster Recovery, far too often do we see business owners still clinging to ideas that no lon
Why you should consider virtualization
Before you start purchasing any new hardware, consider virtualizing your IT infrastructure. Virtualization means to abstract the software from the hardware. Basically, as processors have increased in
