Author: William Thompson
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Microsoft Office – Open Source Alternatives
There’s very little that a business can do without some sort of word processing program. Everyone knows (and probably uses) Microsoft’s offering, but the Office Suite can be fairly expensive. There are a number of alternatives and many of them don’t come with any sort of price tag. The open source revolution has removed some […]
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Implementing a SDN
Software defined networking (SDN) is a business practice that can be difficult to understand. In fact many businesses may not even fully know the best practices and the best way to implement this emerging network option. The way forward then is for a business to research and get to grips with SDN concepts before considering […]
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PA Server Monitor Receives 5 Star Gold Award!
Power Admin’s PA Server Monitor was reviewed by Microsoft MVP, Mitch Tulloch. It was given a Gold Star Award, with a full 5 out of 5 stars…it’s highest award! You can find the article here: WindowsNetworking.com Product Reviews. Check it out, and let us know what you think!
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Do You Need to Tighten Up Your Business Security?
The online world is one that has its dangers, so it’s a good idea to consider your business and its security on the internet. For every contemporary business the ability to safely email, work remotely, and run its website is crucial to its day-to-day workings. The rules to keeping your business safe are often just […]
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The Advantages of Video Conferencing
Travel and accommodation costs are on the rise and sending employees out of the office can end up being costly. However travel is a necessary business expense. In a bid to be more economical and for a business to increase productivity many are now considering video conferencing. It’s a simple enough practice; video conferencing connects […]
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Does MS Office have a Future on Tablets?
Tech giant Microsoft’s ‘Surface’ line of tablets have been off to a bumpy start to say the least. The tablet has faced heavy criticism; that it’s expensive and non-intuitive, not to mention the widespread dislike of Windows 8.1. Considering the way the business sphere is beginning to lean towards BYOD environments, cloud computing and remote […]
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How to Create and Manage Stronger Passwords
The cloud is becoming an everyday part of our business and personal lives, as we move more and more towards fully cloud-based systems that store our own and our client’s information online. With the latest reveal about the HeartBleed bug however, it has become increasingly important that we use strong, unique passwords to avoid being […]
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How Secure is Dropbox?
More and more companies are looking to harness the cloud as a part of their business. For many this starts out with centralizing all files on a cloud based service. Of all these services, Dropbox is the most widely known, but is it suitable for use within your business? The most important thing to consider […]
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Top 7 Apps for Windows 8.1
However you feel about Windows 8.1 (opinions are very divided) it’s still an operating system that many people use. There’s a whole new layout for users to play around with, and there’s the app store too, ensuring that you’ve always got something to occupy your time. However, it’s not always so easy to find a […]
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Is Windows 8.1 Worth It for Gaming?
The start button is back! This may be all that people seem to care about, in the latest update to Microsoft’s controversial new Windows, but there are actually some decent improvements in this substantial update. So, now that the idea of a Windows 8 PC isn’t one that makes you feel queasy, the big question […]