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Microsoft will end support for Windows XP on April 8th, 2014. Once Microsoft ends support, Windows XP users will no longer receive patches or fixes to keep their systems secure. In the past few months, Microsoft has been very clear about the security risks involved with running Windows XP, however, many people continue to run…

Do you take advantage of LinkedIn’s Products & Services tab to showcase or promote your products and services? If so, it’s time to discover content-sharing alternatives for your Company Page. LinkedIn will remove the Products & Services tab from all LinkedIn Company Pages on April 14th, 2014. According to LinkedIn, the feature removal results from…

Apple’s iPad has become one of the most popular devices used to read eBooks. For avid readers, the iPad offers an extensive variety of eBook reader apps to suit your reading style preference. Here’s the top 5 eBook reader apps available on the App Store: 1.     iBooks iBooks comes pre-installed on the iPad, iPod Touch,…

Have you ever heard the saying “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” Many companies, including Apple, tend to follow this saying and stick to their routines. However, routine can either lead to success or failure. For example, Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, acknowledged a mistake due to their typical routine. The company’s iPhone 5C failed…

Microsoft is Expected to Unveil an Office on iPad Suite This Week! In June 2013, Microsoft released an iOS version of Microsoft Office for the iPhone. According to ZDNet and The Verge, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is planning to announce the long-awaited Microsoft Office on iPad suite on March 27th at a press event in San Francisco….

Apple’s new iOS 7.1 update has been a source of frustration for iPhone users since it came out, by draining batteries quicker than before. Although creators of the new update claim they only noticed a slight decrease in battery life post update, there might be a series of small issues draining your battery power. Prolong…

If you are a Facebook page administrator, Facebook will be releasing their new streamlined look this week to make finding the tools and information you want and need easier. On the right side, you will have your page’s posts consistently on both your Page and Newsfeed instead of having a confusing multi-column design with all…

According to Gartner, a leading information technology research and advisory company, 2014 is “The Era of the Personal Cloud”, because more and more users are starting to store their data on this innovative storage service. If you store documents, pictures, and videos on applications such as DropBox, Google Drive, and SkyDrive, you’re already using a…

95% of the globally ATMs still run Windows XP! On April 8th, 2014, Microsoft will end support for its 12 year-old operating system, Windows XP. After that date, Microsoft will no longer release security patches and bug fixes for systems running Windows XP. If you continue to run Windows XP, your systems will be extremely…

Protect Your Business, Employees, and Data! Schedule a Complete Cyber-Security Audit Today So how do you maintain the confidentiality of your information? While it’s impossible to be completely safe online, here’s 5 tips to help you mitigate the risk: Use Familiar Websites When it comes to online shopping and online banking, it’s critical to use…

Microsoft Office and Office 365 are constantly changing to address your unique needs and requirements. For example, a variety of Microsoft products have been integrated with Office 365 to increase productivity and efficiency in your office. And that’s just the beginning of the evolution of Microsoft Office and Office 365. Here are 6 impressive facts…

Does Your Business Handle Cardholder Data? Here’s an Essential Overview of the PCI DSS In the past few months, a variety of companies, including Target, Michaels, and Neiman Marcus, have experienced data breaches. While data breaches are becoming an increasingly common occurrence, most of them can be avoided by following the guidelines outlined in the…