Running your own business is hard work. Marketing, sales, accounts and product development all require your input. There's always something to do and a constant pressure to achieve it with fewer resources at the lowest possible price.
Given the constraints on time and budget it's easy to understand why business owners might choose a pragmatic "That will do," approach to technology.
However, whilst some technology choices will prove to be an impediment to the future success of a business others may offer a significant advantage. The skill lies in knowing which is which.
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Author: Derrick Jennings
Microsoft’s forced automatic updates are a bad idea.
With the launch of Windows 10 Microsoft has removed the ability for most users to effectively manage the software that is installed on their computers.
The argument that is being made by Microsoft is that the best way to keep people safe from malware is to ensure that the PC that they use to connect to the internet is running the very latest software and security updates. (more…)
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Shop around before paying for things on your smartphone.
Having purchased a smartphone most owners begin the process of customisation by installing apps, music, movies, etc.. Typically, this means making purchases using the default store apps that have been installed on your smartphone. (more…)
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Defeat the Microsoft Windows Telephone Scammers
The full impact of security breach like that experienced by Talk Talk may not become apparent for some time. (more…)
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Use Windows File History to back-up your documents
A good backup utility can be worth its weight in gold. The File History application comes free with Microsoft Windows 8, 8.1 & 10. If you're using Windows 7 or earlier it's a good reason to upgrade before the Microsoft's free upgrade offer expires. (more…)
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Choosing an Apple Mac for business?
A question that often surfaces in the minds of those thinking of starting out in business is what is the right technology platform for me? Desktop or laptop, PC or Mac, iOS, Android, Windows or Blackberry, etc.? This post looks at whether a case can be made for purchasing a Mac for business use.
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New features for new customers only?
Another year and another round of product updates from Apple. As usual there are a many new and exciting features some of which could be really useful. (more…)
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How to Delete Mac Application Software
Apple Mac computers are noted for their good design and for their ease-of-use. These are some of the properties that we associate with quality. (more…)
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Windows and Apple OSX Beta Testing Programs. No Thank-you.
Both Apple and Microsoft have beta testing programs that anybody can sign-up to. As part of this arrangement users get free early access to new versions of the Windows or OXS software. (more…)
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It’s our iPhone we can do what we like with it. It’s not like you paid us for it. No wait!
If you’re seeing Error 53 on your iPhone it means that you have an iPhone that’s been repaired by an unofficial engineer. (more…)
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