One of the biggest, and sometimes costliest mistakes that we see businesses make today is failing to consider the cost of software licensing when purchasing new hardware or software for completing business tasks. These days licensing costs, for many, are a cost of doing business. But what is … Read More
What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software?
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is software that monitors traffic and prevents sensitive data from leaving your network. Sensitive data could be something as simple as social security numbers or be something as complex as business documents or data that contain proprietary trade … Read More
6 More Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You May Not Know
Based on our first "6 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You May Not Know" post, we decided that it was time to do another one with even more shortcuts. Keyboard shortcuts give you an easy way to accomplish certain tasks faster and more efficiently. In this post, we'll be going over some of the keyboard … Read More
The Benefits and Risks of Software from the Internet
Got a flat tire? You will need a jack, a lug wrench, and a spare. Need to hang a picture? A hammer, nail, and level will set you straight. Almost any problem can be solved with the right set of tools. The same is true with your software on your computer. From writing an essay to preparing your … Read More
How to Spot Fake Virus Warnings
You are browsing the web, minding your own business, when suddenly a screen like the following pops up: You find yourself unable to open anything else or even close the Window. Clicking on “OK” does nothing and, sometimes, you even hear a voice from your speakers telling you that your computer is … Read More
Free (No Cost) Software, Open Source Software, and Free (Copy-left) Software
Is free software really free? It is a simple question with a not so simple answer. While a piece of software may not cost anything to use, i.e. "freeware", it still may not be completely free. Most software comes with an End User License Agreement (EULA) that a user must agree to before even using … Read More
How is Office 365 different than the standard version of Office?
If you've ever wondered "What's the difference between Office 2016 and Office 365?", we hope to clear up that distinction and maybe even answer some questions you might have about the two products. It's confusing. I know. And visiting Microsoft's official website makes it even more unclear and can … Read More
Are you still running your business on spreadsheets?
Are you using spreadsheets to run your business? Frequently, we are consulted to improve upon business processes with automation and integration through custom software only to find out they are running everything from accounting, payroll, inventory management, BI reporting, daily diaries, and … Read More
How does the latest Windows Update that removes Adobe Flash Player affect me?
Adobe Flash, originally released by Macromedia in 1995, is a once widely used and vastly capable web application platform. In 2005 Flash player was installed on more devices than any other internet-based media application, including Java, Quicktime, and Windows Media Player. Flash media player … Read More
The Purpose and Scope of Popular Open Source Software Licenses
What is a Software License? Software is an interesting thing. Whereas we can touch, move, give, and generally interact physically with most useful things, software is different. It's intangible. However, the benefits it brings are clear and make a huge impact on our daily lives. Commonly, there … Read More