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
6 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You May Not Know
Shortcut key combinations are designed to make it easier/faster to do certain tasks. As far as shortcut keys in Windows are concerned, almost everyone knows about CTRL + ALT + DEL (Interrupt), CTRL + C (Copy), ALT + F4 (Close program) and the more common shortcuts. In this blog post, we'll be … Read More
5 Things You Should Know If You’re Starting Out Programming
Programming. To some, it's an art where, with a few (thousand) keystrokes, magic can happen. To others, it's a job that can pay lots of money. Many call it the future, with hundreds of programs and gizmos designed to teach programming to children and thousands of people seeking retraining or … Read More
4 Awesome Design Tools for the Aspiring Digital Artist
When getting started in digital art, there are several different programs out there that are attractive to new users. A few are completely free, but most of the software is premium (paid). Having the correct software can greatly increase the quality of the output and efficiency of the artist. For … Read More
5 Google Search Tricks You May Not Know
Google has become such a part of most people's everyday life that the word "Google" was adopted as a verb into the Oxford English Dictionary over ten years ago. It has become completely ubiquitous since then. Chances are anyone who has touched a computer or a mobile device connected to the Internet … Read More
File Format Guide for Graphics: JPG, PNG, EPS, etc.
As the internet and technology changes, it's tough to keep up with the different types of files. In this post, we will try to clear up the various differences between file types and when you should use each type. The type of file you use for your purpose can have a huge effect on the quality of the … Read More