Tech

  • Business, blogging & Money, Career, Tech

    How to prevent your computer from crashing

    Most people that own a computer tend to do a lot on there, anything from playing games, downloading videos, surfing the web, sending emails and creating files. One thing a lot of people forget to do, is think about the maintenance of their computer. At least not until it crashes on them.

    You don’t want to leave it that late though! Neglecting your computer care can end up causing a ton of problems in the future, so you should be on the case before any issues arise. (more…)

  • Is it too late to get into the tech industry
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Career, Tech

    Is it too late to get into the tech industry?

    The technology industry is the fastest growing in the world and it’s becoming a huge part of business as a whole. The rapid expansion of computer technology caught us by surprise so there aren’t enough people to fill all of those jobs yet. A lot of people are choosing computer science courses at college but if you’ve already graduated, you might not have realized how important it was going to be when you were choosing your major. There are so many different jobs that you could apply for in the industry that don’t require a computer science major so don’t worry, you haven’t missed the boat quite yet. If you are trying to get your foot in the door of the biggest industry out there, here are a few tips. (more…)

  • Your business needs to embrace new tech or it's going to fail
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Tech

    Your business needs to embrace new tech or it’s going to fail

    There’s no one thing that goes into making a business truly successful. After all, a business is made up of so many different elements that you could never truly rely on one thing to make it a success over anything else. Because of this, it can often be hard to know what things you should embrace into your business and what is unnecessary. That being said, there are definitely exceptions to this rule. No matter what kind of business you’re running and how large or small it is, you should always be willing to embrace and use new technology. Technology is very much the driving force behind the way society moves and changes. If your business doesn’t embrace it, then there’s a pretty good chance that it’s going to end up falling behind the competition. Of course, many businesses want to embrace more recent technology, but they simply don’t know what tech to use. With that in mind, here are just a few of the most useful pieces of modern technology that can really push your business forward and give it a competitive edge on the competition. (more…)

  • The digital discrepancies that you need to be making
    Blogging, Business, Internet Freedom, Tech

    The digital discrepancies that you need to be making

    We’re living in the digital age – and with that comes the uncertainty of it all. There’s no denying that there are some people who are complete whizzes when it come to technology and computers, and the majority of us are actually quite limited when it comes to knowing what to do. When you couple this up with trying to keep everything that we store on a computer, whether personal or private, it’s safe to assume that we don’t know as much as we should – leaving ourselves vulnerable to losing it all. It’s not even a case of misplaced, as you would do with physical files; instead, your documents and software can be lost forever through not following simple protocol within your business and investing in the right outsourced companies to help you keep secure. So how do we go about this? (more…)

  • The digital business essentials every business needs
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Tech

    The digital business essentials every business needs

    The business environment is changing. Years ago, a shop and a cash register would be enough. But today’s, that just can’t cut it – especially when you operate online. When you run your own business, you might feel as if you have to be ahead of the curve constantly, and in some circumstances, you will. But that doesn’t mean you can make your life a little easier. When you operate online, it’s so much easier to take a small step back. If you’re looking to improve your businesses efficiency, these are the digital essentials you need to know about.

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  • Don't let a lack of tech-knowhow ruin your business
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Tech

    Don’t let a lack of tech-knowhow ruin your business

    You can have all the business acumen in the world; you could be an expert in your field and market, and you could have the finances to be able to bring in all the cutting-edge business apparatus out there — but if you don’t use the technological tools of the modern day in a way where you are optimising them to their full potential, then your business is going to slowly but surely turn to ruin. But if you just simply can’t get your head around the tech updates of today, then fear not as there are services out there that can help you do just that, or even do your job for you. (more…)

  • How do apps benefit your business
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Tech

    How do apps benefit your business?

    Apps are a massive thing in the modern business world. But, what are they and how do they benefit your business? We’ve split apps up into two different sections; mobile apps and web apps. But before you make a decision, make sure you check out interesting statistics about mobile app trends so you know which type of apps are most used and why. Take a look at each one to see what they are and how they improve your company:

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  • Do you need to be a tech expert to run an online business
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Tech

    Do you need to be a tech expert to run an online business?

    So perhaps you have an amazing idea. Maybe you have a revolutionary product or service that you want to sell, but you aren’t sure on how to do it. You could take general IT courses, you could ask a friend, or you could just wing it and start up your business with no computer knowledge at all. Or perhaps you have a bit of knowledge about using computers, but you’re not sure on what exact skills you need to start up a business.

    Either way, you shouldn’t worry so much.The short answer is that no matter how inexperienced you are, you can run an online business. As long as you know how to browse Facebook and respond to messages, you have sufficient knowledge to run a business. Here’s why. (more…)

  • Technology that your business needs to survive
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Tech

    Technology that your business needs to survive

    Sometimes you have to start at the beginning. One of the most important lessons that every business owner goes through is learning about technology. It sounds silly now because technology is a blanket term for almost anything electronic. Computers count as technology, your car count as technology and even the internet could count. As a result, when people mention technology in their blogs and articles, it can be somewhat hard to follow what exactly they mean.

    Even if you’ve read a dozen different articles, there is no doubt that you’ve picked up some useful information among all the useless junk. However, this article will be different. In this post, we’re going to talk about the bare basics of technology that your business needs to survive. (more…)

  • IT specialists weigh in on how to keep your business systems secure
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Internet Freedom, Tech

    IT specialists weigh in on how to keep your business systems secure

    Recently, the Wall Street Journal took it upon itself to give its two cents about the problem of business computer hacking. Hacking, the paper said, could reduce businesses to their knees and destroy vital computer systems, essential for keeping operations running smoothly. No system, they said, is fool proof, meaning that malicious cybercriminals are always looking for weak points and vulnerabilities that they can exploit. (more…)

  • 7 compelling reasons why you need a tablet with you on the road
    Digital Nomad lifestyle, Lifestyle, Tech, Travel

    7 compelling reasons why you need a tablet with you on the road

    They’re not as compact as a phone, but they don’t have the processing power of a computer. Why has the world gone crazy for tablets?

    These strange hybrid inventions have taken over the world. Children are using them. Businessmen are using them. With many models to choose from, it’s a competitive market. But what’s so special about them? If you’ve been watching the trend grow curiously and are still unsure of what the hype’s about, this guide ought to explain everything and will have you scanning the internet to buy one. I thought about getting a tablet again for traveling, after I sold my iPad because I didn’t use it much at home. Now I’m almost full time on the road, I think I need one, and these are a few reasons why:  (more…)

  • Unique solutions to protect your business in the digital age
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Tech

    Unique solutions to protect your business in the digital age

    As a business owner, one of your primary concerns is always going to be protecting your business. There are numerous kinds of potential threat which you need to consider in this respect. The fact is, you never know when your business might be under threat, so it helps to have various methods of protection in place. Some you may have already heard about, and it is likely that you are already doing a lot to keep your business safe and secure. However, ever-growing varieties of threat mean that you need to have ever-growing means of protection. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the key ways that you can protect your business in the modern marketplace.
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