Technology
Office Gurus and Your Best Friend Why you should beware of self-professed computer experts
Trust your computer only to people who know what they are doing and not just people who say they do.
Securing a Domain Name and Your Social Media Usernames
Here's a quick tip for chosing a domain name (.com or .ca) for your company.
Google Can Help You Calculate
Google Can Help You Calculate with its built-in calculator function.
Fasten Your Seatbelts: The Next Computing Revolution is on its Way!
Learn how three Canadian players: a hospital, a software company and a mobile device manufacturer, are working together to make smart innovations a reality.
Avoiding Computer Hell: Backing Up Your Data
You need to back-up your data. But what are your options, and how much does it cost? In this article we will look at current technology solutions.
Simple Steps to Safeguard Your Data
When it comes to your business data, loss is not an option. These simple steps will help you protect your company from hardware failures, theft and malicious code attacks.
SMBs are crucial to developing Canada's digital infrastructure
To achieve the goal for all Canadians to be able to do "anything online" by 2017, Canada needs to continue develop its digital infrastructure in rural and remote areas.
Secure your Data Transfers with SSH
Make your data transfer more secure with SSH, the secure shell to plug "sniffers" and dam up buffer overflow.
The more user-friendly, the better
Good usability is the result of good communication, and can be summarized as how easy the product is to use overall.
Stolen! Privacy Protection Takes on New Meaning after Theft of Financial Data
When employees of Monarch Beauty Supply failed to properly shred financial documents, thousands of credit and debit card receipts ended up in the hands of criminals. Their story is a cautionary tale that other businesses can learn from.
The Right Tools for the Job
Finally, a clear process that will help you select the technology tools your business needs to grow effectively!
Colour Brightness: All Is Not Equal When Comparing Business Projectors
To make a smart decision when you buy your next projector, you need to understand a few basics about an important  hidden variable: colour brightness.
Inkjets vs Lasers: Is a Shift Coming to Business Printing?
Recently, Epson and HP have released lines of inkjet printers using new technology designed to see inkjet printers rival the text quality of laser printers. We decided to put these claims to the test and paired off the new Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4630 with the HP Officejet Pro 8620.
Consider the Software Support Contract
When buying a software program, don't forget to consider some of the less obvious costs.
Benefits and Downfalls in Adobe’s Creative Cloud
Creative Suite is no more. Adobe's move to a subscription based model in their Creative Cloud system is the future - Whether you like it or not.
How to Spot Bogus Virus Alerts
Be skeptical. Don't assume that virus alert you just received is true. Here are a few suggestions that will help you identify phony virus alerts.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Eight Common Myths Debunked
Want your website to soar to the top of Google? Read on to find out what strategies don't work.
Creating an Icon for Favourites and Bookmarks
How to make your site stands out in someone's bookmarked favourites
Will Google Hummingbird Affect Your Website
Hummingbird is a brand new search algorithm – a recipe used to determine what results are most relevant in response to queries typed into Google’s search bar. It is supposed to be faster and more precise than any of Google’s previous algorithms, hence the name.
What You Need to Know About New Accounting Software
Sage and Intuit are putting more power in the hands of small businesses with their new offerings for 2011.
Efficiency Tip: Close Programs Quickly
Here's a quick way to shut down programs on your PC system.
Spell Check Shortcut
Use this shortcut to quickly correct misspelled words and grammatical errors.
Handling Angry or Misunderstood Emails: The 24 Hour Cooling Off Period
Ticked off by an email? Be sure to read this tech tip before sending off your reply.
The Blind Carbon Copy (BCC) Option
When sending out a bulk email be sure to use blind carbon copy - here's how.
Finding Info .. Fast!
Frustrated web searches - this tip can help you find the words and phrases you are searching for .. in just a few clicks.
Don't Go for a Back-up Drive - Go for a Back-up Solution
Many businesses depend on their data, and back-up drives are one of the most popular solution for backing up data. This month's tip focuses on how you can put a system in place to ensure that your back-up drive works for your business.