How to Use Skype Safely For Your Business

If you’re unfamiliar with Skype, it’s a way to make phone calls to anyone around the world from the convenience from your computer. It’s easy to use and extremely affordable, in fact in many cases it’s free to make a phone call. And for business owners, it can offer the convenience they’re looking for. Skype offers you the ability to… Receive calls from anyone on any type of phone Call anyone from your computer whether they’re on their computer, a landline, or a mobile phone. Video and conference calling – all you need is a web camera However, because Skype requires an install and transferring files during calls, it can seem... Continue Reading

Blog Platforms and How to Use Them Successfully

Blogging is a wonderful way to connect with your audience, to provide valuable and useful information to prospects and customers, to sell your products and services, and to drive traffic to your website. However, before you begin to blog or even start to set one up, you have one very important decision to make. Which blogging platform will you use? Here are a few tips on how to use blog platforms successfully. The Big Three and Beyond A blog platform is essentially a product which a blog or website is based on. In many cases they’re the service you use to host and publish your blog. In the blogging world, there are three big players with a host... Continue Reading

37 Signals Software

Web-based software – like 37 Signals – is software that can be used over the internet with a browser. It is easy to use and does not require any installation of CDs or upgrades. The team of 37 Signals Software handles all of the upgrades and backups and your data is safe on a secure server. Another big advantage for any company is that all the company’s data is centralized and can be accessed from any computer. The software works on Mac, PC and Linux. The software offers 4 different options, depending on your business needs… Basecamp manages your projects. It allows you to share files, meet deadlines, assigns tasks and centralizes... Continue Reading

How To Deal With Viruses

When a virus hits your computer your first instinct may be to panic. Or you may simply be inclined to toss your computer out your window and start from scratch. Hold on, before you take drastic action, like throwing your computer out the window, take a few deep breaths and explore a few tips and strategies to deal with viruses. Understand what a virus is. According to teach-nology “Viruses are programs that infect other programs, or files containing macros (a series of commands grouped together to automate a complex series of tasks) such as Microsoft Word files, Microsoft Excel files and executable files.” Contrary to popular belief, viruses... Continue Reading

Install and Use Flock

With the abundance of social media outlets and tools available to an individual, keeping track of them can be extremely frustrating and time consuming. Developers created Flock to make social marketing and networking an easier task. Flock is a free web browser which enables users to upload and share photos and videos along. Users can also use Flock to receive updates from their favorite blogs and web mail. Installation is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Regardless of your operating system or language, it’s almost guaranteed there is a Flock version for you. Step 1. Visit http://flock.com/versions and scan the list for the appropriate version. Windows,... Continue Reading

How to Use StumbleUpon

Stumble Upon is a tool that offers you website recommendations based on your preferences and reviews or recommendations from people who have similar interests. It helps you connect with other people who have similar interests, it saves time browsing through search engine results, and it introduces you to sites you may not have otherwise found. Here’s how to use it… Step 1. Head to the website, www.stumbleupon.com and click Join Now. Step 2. They’ll ask for your email, your user name, your birthday, gender, and a few options for you to check or uncheck. Step 3. Choose which web browser you want to add it to. It will be added to your toolbar.... Continue Reading

Install StumbleUpon

StumbleUpon is a fun website which saves you countless hours looking for that valuable and beneficial content. Additionally, it enables you to contribute by rating websites based on their quality. Categories range from computers to music from health to news. Stop losing hours of your life to haphazard browsing. Get involved with StumbleUpon and get your life back. Installing StumbleUpon Step 1. Visit http://www.stumbleupon.com Step 2. Decide if you want to join or simply add the toolbar to your browser. To sign up you will need to provide your email address, a user name, enter your birthday and then click Join and Download Now. You’ll also be... Continue Reading