For a long time, data centres were simply places to house computing equipment and store information. More recently, however, they’ve come to play a vital role in powering Canadian businesses through processing transactions, continuously backing up critical corporate data, hosting…
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Now that we’ve had a chance to learn about how cloud-enabled services can help your business – see Making Sense of “The Cloud” and Office in the Cloud – it’s time to dig a little deeper into the tools that…
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If you want your company’s web site to rank better in search engines and attract more traffic, then you need to understand Search Engine Optimization (SEO). One of the most common questions I receive from small business owners is “Can…
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Did you know that small business owners work an average of 5 hours more per week than the rest of Canadians? And that small businesses in Canada employ over 48% of Canada’s workforce? That’s why Bell salutes small business owners…
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Should you buy the iPad or an Android tablet? What about the Blackberry Playbook or a Windows 8 tablet? Which one is right for you? It can be a confusing marketplace, and making a decision on which tablet to purchase…
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“You should get on the cloud.” You’ve probably heard this new buzzword a lot lately (“cloud”), and you may have scratched your head over what it means. It’s a term used to refer to a computer resource on the Internet…
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Recently, I received a contract that needed to be printed, signed and faxed back to the sender. I’ve never been a fan of this process because converting from digital to paper and back to digital is time-consuming and finicky. My…
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What do you do if your smart phone or camera or tablet slips out of your hands and falls to the floor? A good cover or case will protect it from most short distance falls, but what if it ends…
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One of the tech tools I use every day is a screen capture tool. There’s rarely does a day go by when I don’t use it at least once. Screen capture software is used to grab a snap shot of…
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Because I build e-business web sites, one of the most common questions I get asked at cocktail parties is: How do I get more visitors to my web site? The answer can be a lengthy one. But a tip that…
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