Beginning in the Spring of 2011, Apple began letting word out about its new iCloud service which went live for the average user in October. Most useful for those who are Apple loyal, the iCloud allows all of a user’s data (music, movies, photos, downloads, etc.) to be stored in a centralized location so that…
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Office 365: Price Reduction Makes it an Even Better Deal
So here we are – April of 2012, and Office 365 is changing the way Mavidea purchases IT services and software for our clients. Mavidea’s newest Virtual Chief Technology Officer (vCTO) Chris Nichols (recently promoted) and I were just running through the numbers again, and Office 365 keeps making sense and is our recommendation for…
Death by Email – Three Tips for Managing Your Inbox
Remember those old answering machines that would announce the number of messages you had before they were played? Thank goodness our email inboxes don’t do the same! Imagine opening your laptop at a coffee shop to get some work done and hearing, “You have 6,276 new messages.” Don’t act surprised by that number either. It…
Is Social Media Making it Easier to Hack You?
Unless you live under a rock (and it is a rock that blocks wi-fi and cell signals), you’re probably aware of the concept of “phishing attacks.” These are the phony e-mails sent for no reason other than to convince you to provide some sensitive information (like usernames and passwords) to people who shouldn’t have it….
What is Microsoft Lync?
Microsoft Lync 2010 is a cross platform, fully-customizable, communication tool for small businesses. Available for the PC, the smart phone, and via web browser, Lync is designed to facilitate communication in the workplace. Its bold features along with an interface that is easy to use make Microsoft Lync essential for small businesses. Attempting to collaborate…
