Neglect in I.T. Strategy Among Very Small Businesses

Very small businesses takes I.T. strategy with less priority. It may be due to budget constraints that prevents them from adopting advanced security measures. Having a well defined I.T. system is a critical element in today’s competitive and modern business. Each I.T. component grows with importance as businesses progress exposing it to increased risks that…

Reporting Crimes Through Ontario’s New Self-Reporting System

Beautiful smiles and respectable faces greet you when you visit the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) web service. Visit the OPP’s new reporting website. The Ontario Provincial Police Force has launched a Citizen’s Self-Reporting system, which allows citizens to report on selected non-emergency crimes online which does not need a complainant to call or go to a…

Here are some tools to help your Windows experience become easier and more enjoyable.

If you haven’t had the time to explore your Windows, then you’re missing tons of obscured features that may just make your life easier. Windows is deep and flexible, that you can stretch it farther than your Internet browser. Your “Start” button is just one that hides a great potential. Here are some tools to…

Wireless networks have extended from desktop computers to all sorts of devices. Increase your Wi-Fi range by following these simple tips.

Wireless networks have extended from desktop computers to all sorts of devices. Even productivity applications have become dependent on it that wireless networks have become a part of the usual household or office. But now that having Wi-Fi means convenient connectivity and motility, dead spots have become a pressing problem to everyone who connects not…

Stream media from your computer to your High Def TV over your WiFi network.

The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is an open standard used for sharing media files within a home network. Set up your devices and enjoy streaming HD. What’s the simplest way to stream videos stored in PCs in HDTVs using the Internet? The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is an open standard used for sharing…

The Problem with Passwords

Aren’t passwords a bit of a hassle to remember? What with having multiple accounts, it’s a confusing ordeal to remember a bunch of letters and numbers to access your accounts. But it is a matter of security, and one we can’t do away with at the moment. Donna Spinner, a 72-year-old grandmother who lives outside…

Six advance notifications for Microsoft security bulletins were released this week. Compared to 106 bulletins in 2013, six seems fewer but still enough to keep IT admins on their toes.

Just as everyone was preparing for a Fourth of July barbecue, Microsoft was busy on their end preparing for the release of advance notification for Patch Tuesday next week. Six security bulletins, two Critical, three Important, and one Moderate, were publicized. Compared to 106 bulletins in 2013, six seems fewer but still enough to keep IT…

Firefox has claimed the top spot for powerful extension support among all other browsers.

Here are some of Firefox’s extensions that may just convince you to start using Firefox too. When Internet Explorer fell off the face of the internet, tons of other browsers came up strong and fresh. It seems every browser has features lacking in others, so the real standard for which is the best all comes…

New research conducted shows that 80% of people research business products and services on their tablets.

A majority, 93%, also purchase products online via their laptops or desktops. Among more than 23,500 executives and consumers in 43 countries, the survey revealed that 50% of them procured IT products for business using smartphones, with 13% spending between $1000 and $3500 USD. However, a 45% found security concerns troubling, and another 43% are hesitant with…

Many start-up businesses are turning to cloud computing to mitigate the heavy cost of maintenance and financial burden.

To admit plainly, business network and server requirements can be quite expensive for small business ventures. Many start-up businesses are turning to cloud computing to mitigate the heavy cost of maintenance and financial burden. After all, cloud computing has a lot of benefits including improved scalability, automated back-ups, and on top of that, it costs…