Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Can Google Really Compete with Facebook?

For a corporation as hugely successful as Google, it may seem somewhat surprising that when it comes to instant messaging and chat apps, the company has failed to make much of an impression. But with free apps virtually destroying cell phone companies’ SMS revenue to become the communication method of choice, Google has decided it… Continue reading Can Google Really Compete with Facebook?

Google and the Fight for Chat Dominance

It’s no great industry secret that despite dominating in other areas, Google is seriously lagging behind the competition when it comes to instant messaging applications. And now, rumor has it, the tech giant is preparing to put a stop to that and finally make its mark in this area. But what can Google offer that… Continue reading Google and the Fight for Chat Dominance

Improve your website using these 3 features

You might have a website but nowadays that is no longer enough. It is vital you have a website that looks good and has features that reflect well upon your business. A cheap looking, unappealing website is just about the fastest way to scare off new clients and make current customer reconsider their decision to… Continue reading Improve your website using these 3 features

Wow them on the web by doing these 3 things

Having a website is no longer enough to be successful. You must have a website that not only presents your company in a positive light but also offers a good experience for users. While this may seem like a time consuming and maybe even expensive process, it’s actually simpler than you may realize. Here are… Continue reading Wow them on the web by doing these 3 things

3 ways to improve your company’s website

How’s your website doing? For a lot of business owners, the answer is simply up and running. While having a website is a good start, it must also be appealing to visitors. A poorly designed website can drive away both potential and current customers who don’t want to be associated with a brand that doesn’t… Continue reading 3 ways to improve your company’s website

Google’s War on Password Phishing

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Google have recently enrolled a number of their users in a trial to road test a new way of logging in to their Google accounts. The method aims to stamp out the increasing amount of phishing attacks, as well as the issues caused by people (who likely include some of your employees) from using passwords… Continue reading Google’s War on Password Phishing

Google Trials Password-Free Login

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Passwords such as “Password123”, “Mycomputer” and the classic “123456” can pose a very real threat to small and medium sized businesses everywhere. Easy to crack and hack, if your staff are logging in to company accounts with over simplified passwords, they are putting your business at risk. Adding to the danger, phishers also know that… Continue reading Google Trials Password-Free Login

Google Tests New Login Option

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It seems Google is taking the issue of online security increasingly serious as they have recently unveiled their latest attempt to stem the tide of phishing. Trialing a password-free login option, they also aim to curb the dangers caused by ineffective and over simplified passwords – something that every small and medium sized business needs… Continue reading Google Tests New Login Option

How Google overcomes secure browsing issues

It’s safe to say that malware attacks, phishing scams, and social media engineering practices are going nowhere fast. That means that, whether you are a home user or the owner or manager of a small or medium-sized business, if you choose to ignore safer online security practices you are putting your identity and the security… Continue reading How Google overcomes secure browsing issues

How Google protects users with safe browsing

As end users of Google’s suite of productivity enhancing tools, we have a right to know that the company is doing everything in its power to protect its billions of users – whether they are working from a desktop, browsing while they are on the go, or working remotely. But what measures has Google put… Continue reading How Google protects users with safe browsing