Posted on Thursday July 07, 2016
Who would have guessed that clouds could be so complex? Yet in a day and age of seemingly continuous technological advances, "cloud" computing has become one of the more intricate and interesting approaches to managing IT resources for businesses. Not to mention one of the most cost effective, flexible, and secure, thanks in part to something known as the "hybrid cloud."
Posted on Wednesday July 06, 2016
It doesn't matter if you're a newbie or an expert in search engine optimization, the field changes so often that it can feel like trying to hold water in the palm of your hands. That can be pretty frustrating since businesses of any size and age need to get people to their sites in order to really grow in our web-driven culture. Thankfully, there are a few tried and true methods for improving your position in Google's index and we've listed the best four below.
Posted on Tuesday July 05, 2016
WordPress is one of the most popular and reliable content management systems on the market, and for this reason it is also one of the most frequently targeted platform for hackers. Websites that are running older versions of WordPress are often vulnerable to security breaches and data leaks. Seeking to correct a number of bugs, WordPress recently updated to version 4.5.3, a release that doesn't provide much additional functionality but is highly recommended by the WordPress security team. Here's what you need to know about their latest security update.
Posted on Monday July 04, 2016
The Internet is a powerful platform that brings people together on a global level while giving them access to a wealth of information anytime they please. With the good, comes the bad - some utilize their skills in committing cyber crimes from the comfort of their own homes. Case in point, the recent Cerber ransomware attacked that ravaged millions of Microsoft Office 365 users worldwide. Here's what a security expert and Microsoft had to say about the matter:
Posted on Friday July 01, 2016
Even an IT novice can recognize the scourge of 'bloatware' on new hardware. It doesn't matter what type of new gadget you've purchased, it's bound to come loaded with unnecessary apps and software that the manufacturer believes will drive you to purchase more of their products. And while they aren't impossible to remove, those pesky programs can take a lot of time to get rid of. With Microsoft's new 'Refresh Windows' tool you can send all of them back from whence they came in just two easy steps.
Posted on Thursday June 30, 2016
Out of all the numerous social media platforms, Instagram is playing in the big leagues with over 400 million active users. But since most companies are acquainted with Facebook and Twitter, Instagram has essentially been overlooked as a marketing tool. The challenge isn't posting a picture, but attempting to drive traffic back to your company's website. Establish a solid corporate presence with the latest tools announced by Instagram: