When you consider the technology that your particular business needs to thrive, what springs into your mind? Cloud storage? Contact-management software? Social media pages? Tablets and smartphones for your salespeople and other staffers? How about printers? You might think that printers are becoming obsolete, going the way of fax machines before them. But you’d be wrong. Sure, we’re all looking forward to the day when business goes entirely paperless. With e-mail, cloud storage systems, social networking sites and tablets which can be as powerful as miniature computers, we’re closing in on that day. But we’re not there yet.
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When you are purchasing a new laptop, what do you look for? Writer Sam Grobart for the New York Times recently wrote an article with some approaches for you. One of the main things that Grobart suggests is to pay attention to the graphics card rather then the processor speed. The average laptop user is going to be somebody that uses it to watch movies, surf the web, email people, and use general office programs. These folks should focus on the more mundane features of laptops such as, screen size, memory, and weight.
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Windows 8 looks distinct from any of the systems that have come before it. And, in general, the reviews have been positive. If you are prepared to upgrade to the new system, here are some approaches to ensure the transition goes easily. If you want more tips, read this article on the Smallbiz Technology website that goes more in-depth. Here are the tips we thought were most crucial.
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Sometimes programs that are developed to make life simpler actually make it more embarrassing. Just think about the autocomplete feature that comes with Apple’s Mail app. The app monitors your email address book as you type email addresses into the “to” line of your email messages. If the app recognizes an address from the first few letters you type, it will autocomplete it for you. Generally this is good. However, it can also cause problems.
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You wouldn’t think about traveling around the world without your smartphone. After all, that little device can help you easily change plane reservations, find the trendiest new restaurants, and determine just how busy the highway to your hotel is. However, there’s one problem: Using your cell phone outside of the United States will cost you big bucks.
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OS X Mountain Lion, the ninth version of the operating system powering Macintosh laptop and desktop computers, has gotten mostly rave reviews. This isn’t surprising. The operating system is both powerful and simple to use*. But are you getting the most from your Mountain Lion experience? There are a few tricks you can use to boost your productivity while using OS X Mountain Lion, and Mark Crump, a writer for GigaOM, has the goods.
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We have all experienced our computer crashing. We will be in the midst of an email or a report and everything will shut down. What about when your computer starts freezing or is functioning at a snails pace? These computer problems can slow down our ability to accomplish our work, so you have to call on the IT department for help. This can be a daunting task.
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Traveling for business is not fun. We’re generally rushed, we don’t eat correctly, and we have to endure the hassle of airports and long-term parking. It is not surprising that many companies opt toward videoconferencing rather then traveling. As videoconferencing technology improves, many people wonder if business traveling could become a thing of the past.
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More and more cars are coming out that allow people to be connected to the Web from the front seat via Wi-Fi or 3G networks.  The Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, and Audi A6 are all illustrations of this. With these connections people will be able to stream videos, get up-to-the-minute traffic information, in addition to speak their text messages. These things all sound good, and we generally greet technological advancements with open arms but this make us ask the question: Is full connectivity in a moving vehicle the best thing?
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Strategy is commonly at the forefront of a company’s focus. Strategy is not the only thing which makes a company prosperous. Culture also plays a huge role. The culture of your company impacts your branding, your marketing success, and daily operations, all of which have an effect on how the world sees your business. The logos of brands like Apple, Google, and Starbucks are identifiable not only because they seem to be everywhere, but also these businesses have strong cultures that shine through their employees, storefronts, and logos. These positive, strong cultures all begin within the walls of their offices.
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