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Amazon’s Alexa Has Some Answers to Questions You Probably Don’t Even Know to Ask. Alexa is a top-selling gadget for Amazon, and the list of things it can do is ever increasing. Most people who use Amazon Alexa ask the same things over and over -but this...

GAM Tech has recently joined the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), Canada’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to business advocacy. With more than 11,000 members, this group has been working since 1971 to advocate for small business...

Tim Hortons Hit By Ransomware The value and reputation of a popular Canadian restaurant chain have been negatively affected by a ransomware attack. One of Canada’s most popular coffee shop chains, Tim Hortons, was recently hit with a ransomware attack. Although...

Today, 90% of all data breaches are the result of a phishing attack. A recent study by Google revealed that phishing attacks are the main cause of compromised online accounts. The study was conducted over a one-year period from March 2016 to March 2017....

Each year seems to bring even bigger and more expensive data breaches. It’s become commonplace to hear that your favorite retailer was just breached and millions of records were lost to hackers somewhere on the other side of the world. In spite of our best...

Everyone knows that Silicon Valley is the place to be for high paying, high-tech jobs. However, with the prestige and power that the area holds, there also comes a high cost of living and other unfavorable, namely overpopulation, congestion and limited housing...

Hotel Wi-fi- has always been an excellent way to bring in more traffic. Below are eight ways that having strong, reliable wi-fi can have a significant impact on your bottom line and why it’s one feature you shouldn’t skimp on. Wi-Fi seems to be a lifeline...

How often do you buy a new laptop, tablet or mobile phone? Does it seem like there’s an internal alarm clock that predicts the time of your next purchase? We can help you hit the “snooze” button and save more money. Apple made news recently with an...

Nobody likes doing taxes, but everyone has to. Make sure you know when you and your company need to file them this year. For individual taxpayers, the tax due date is usually the same each year: April 15th. The only exception is when April 15th falls on a weekend....

Outsourcing your IT services can lower your expenses and give you access to today’s most advanced technology. These are common reasons why businesses large and small choose outsourced IT providers. However, there are pros and cons of outsourcing. For instance, while...

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to organizations that conduct business in Europe to ensure the protection of confidential data for citizens in the European Union (EU). This is true for companies no matter where they operate. If you do business...

Microsoft Office 365 users are constantly surprised at the many innovative tools included within this suite of programs.  FindTime is its newest meeting scheduler. With its integration into Outlook, users can quickly schedule meetings. The FindTime app solves a very...

Excel is an invaluable tool in the world of modern business. Whether keeping track of data, budgeting or tracking trends, companies that use Excel Tables are at a considerable advantage over those that use knock-off alternatives. The professional benefits of Excel...

Instagram is taking on Pinterest, Snapchat, and Facebook to compete for a larger chunk of the social content sharing market with a new branding innovation. Who is the current king of Social Media? That depends on who you ask. With the variety of social platforms...

Driving a passenger vehicle is both a privilege and a responsibility. Ontario is enacting legislation that increases the cost of carelessness in hopes of also increasing safer driving practices. To a teenager eagerly awaiting their turn with the car keys, driving...

For an organization to be successful, critical goals of all team members involve a shared investment in its future. Is cybersecurity a shared priority? How invested is your team in the success of your company? How careful is your team when it comes to network...

This chat-based meeting application for agile teams – but only if you know how to use it properly. So many things have changed in business circles. From lighting fast computers to programs that allow you to accomplish any task, today’s technology makes...

Making your website work for you involves much more than a polished design on your dot-com, but will it earn you a profit? Here’s a hint: Google can help you. You’ve done it; you’ve made the leap. Your idea has become a reality, blossomed into a company, and you’ve...

Although the latest version of Windows 10 isn’t a “game changer” you should appreciate some of its newer options and enhancements like the new Start Menu, OneDrive, Action Center, Cortana and ability for it to adjust its interface according to the device...

The dark web is a busy illegal market. To best protect yourself you need to know what items are in high demand, how much they go for, and how to best protect your information so that you don’t fall victim to this type of crime. The Internet is a scary place...

Cybersecurity facts you might not already know, that are affecting you right now and what you need to know to protect yourself and your business. With the benefits of the Internet came negatives as well, like one of those group bundles that you have to buy together....

Is Cybercrime Keeping You Up At Night? Check Out These 20 Key Cybersecurity Tips To Help You Stop Stressing Out Small businesses are often unprepared for the latest cybercrime tactics used by hackers today. The FCC recently published a helpful Cybersecurity Tip Sheet...

Stop Trying To Decide Between A Laptop Or A Tablet – The Real Question Is, Surface Book 2 Or Surface Pro? Microsoft has a lot to offer when it comes to hybrid laptop/tablets – but which one is right for you? Wondering whether to purchase the Surface Pro or...

If Not, Your Legacy May Only Last As Long As You Do. Whether you own a restaurant or have just launched a new IT startup company, succession planning is the key to longevity. We often have long-term and short-term goals for our business, which is so important. It...

Apple is one of the most valuable brands worldwide – as of Feb 1, 2018, there are over 1.3 billion Active Apple Device Users – in order to keep their users coming back, Apple makes sure to keep each new iteration of their devices feature-rich and current with...

Psst… Social Media Isn’t Just For Slacking Off At Work Anymore – Yammer Is The Best Social Media Platform For Your Business! Microsoft’s business social media platform – Yammer – has everything you need to boost productivity at your place of business. In September of...

Warning! Running Windows XP Software Expose You To These 5 Serious Threats We’ve all done it before – you find a program that you love, and you use it every day until it’s so old it stops getting support from the developer – in the case of Windows XP, that...

Here’s Everything New About The iPhone 8, Your New Virtual Assistant The latest iPhone fulfills its promise of features and fun, and a few extras for safety, too. When the first iPhone launched in 2007, were you one of the consumers waiting in line to get...

Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365 – What’s New? Newly integrated features between Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365 make collaboration easier than ever. Collaboration tools like Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365 have become an increasingly integral way for...

How Businesses Are Accidentally Exposing Cloud Services – Don’t Make The Same Mistakes There are countless hackers out there just waiting for your business to leave your data vulnerable. With the introduction of the cloud, you felt a bit more secure and...

Looking for quick tips to optimize your Microsoft Outlook experience? Check out this article that includes all you need to know to get the most out of Microsoft Outlook. With over a billion users worldwide, Microsoft Outlook is the preferred email program for business...

Are you a potential target for one of the most popular scams in Canada today? One of the most successful scams in recent history is now affecting Canadian business owners. It goes something like this: a business owner receives a phone call, letter or email saying that...

Keep hackers from turning you and your business into a victim with these cybersecurity best practices. Cyberattacks come in many forms, and no part of your business seems to be safe from them. You work for months to prepare your website. You go into painstaking detail...

There are plenty of options when it comes to finding a Managed IT Services provider for your business – how can you tell which is the right choice for you? These days, business owners are searching for every advantage to put their company on top. With so much...

Coke versus Pepsi. Angelina versus Jennifer. The New England Patriots versus…well, everybody. These are just a few famous rivalries throughout history all of which pale in comparison to the rivalry between Alexa and Cortana. People are fiercely opinionated about which...

There are few things worse than feeling trapped in an unfulfilling relationship – especially when it’s a vital business relationship. Technology is an integral part of everything your business does, which raises a few important questions about your current IT...

Collaboration isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a mindset. Team-based environments are key to the success of most major global organizations today, and Microsoft Teams wants to be the foundation of their successful future. More and more, Fortune 500 organizations are...

Addressing cyberattack threats, breach points, policies, company readiness, and recovery. When we asked businesses about cybersecurity threats, breach points, policies, company readiness, and recovery, we were surprised at the responses that we received. The most...

A relatively new set of guidelines enacted in the European Union requires many global organizations to reconsider their security practices and update their protective measures. A quick review of 2017 suggests that it was the worst year on record for cybersecurity...

There are few things worse than feeling trapped in an unfulfilling relationship – especially when it’s a vital business relationship. Technology is an integral part of everything your business does, which raises a few important questions about your current IT...