January 2020
Tips For Building Trust Today For Tomorrow’s Digital Economy
The biggest irony in this highly technological world is that the very source of value—we refer to as DATA—can also be the source of dreadful risks. Photo Credit: Flickr Organizations today embrace technology to stand competitive against other businesses. Every one of them wants to deliver experiences to their clients that are unique to them. To do that, they tend to customize their products or services according to the profile of their customers. You may see this process too often on the [...]
5 Compelling Reasons Why you Should Consider Software Developer as a Career
When you’ve always been good at computers from a young age, chances are high for you to become a great software engineer. But if you are not, then there must be a compelling reason why you are willing to endure days on the keyboard just trying to make a machine do what you want it to do. You may have chosen this career more likely for its economic benefits rather than the enjoyment some people get from it. If [...]
5 Amazing Facts of Modern Technology and Social Media in our Daily Lives
Technology has significantly made an impact on our lives by changing the very manner in which we operate in this modern world that sees no halt to technological advancement. It has changed the way we think, live, manage our affairs, and perform tasks more accurately and in lesser time. The most remarkable change is in how we communicate with each other, and one of technology’s greatest boon, social media, has undoubtedly overtaken traditional methods of communication. It provides a [...]
The Roles of Web Design In Your Business’s Profitability
Modern businesses are good at capitalizing on the opportunities found on the internet. Many were able to grow their startups and microbusinesses as soon as they put their offerings online. But success online doesn’t stop at publishing your business online. There are tons of things you’ll need to consider to ensure the profitability of your online stints. In reference to highlighting your presence on the internet, you will need to establish your credibility. The digital realm is so vast and [...]
December 2019
7 Cybersecurity Trends and Threats to Expect in 2020
Cybersecurity is a fast-evolving game of wits where hackers and defenders continue to outmaneuver one another. Staying up to date with the latest trends in cybersecurity is not only beneficial; it’s imperative for everyone involved. Large-scale data breaches always make it to the headlines – like this year’s Facebook, Toyota, Microsoft, and American Medical Collection Agency attacks. But the attacks are becoming less discriminatory – with hackers targeting more small businesses and consumers directly. This year saw a 50% jump [...]
November 2019
9 Foolproof Planning Tips with Microsoft Project 2019
Keeping projects on track can be extremely arduous for project managers, especially when it comes to constantly changing additions and requests. When project managers don’t implement the proper strategies and expectations with their clients, team, and senior management before starting the project, deadlines can crumble. Almost 98% of desktop planning software use worldwide is Microsoft Project. It is the defaqto standard project scheduling tool yet so many people receive limited or no training. It has a familiar Microsoft Office look and [...]
MacOS 10.15 Catalina Just Killed Several Adobe CS6 Software
With the release of macOS 10.15 Catalina, you’re probably wondering if your Adobe software will work in this latest macOS upgrade. Well, many companies are cautioning users to delay the upgrade to macOS 10.15 Catalina. If you decide to go ahead, you’ll want to run the most current version of Creative Cloud applications on the new system than sticking with Adobe CS6 apps. Because of changes and tighter requirements by both Apple and Adobe, a much smaller number of old [...]
8+ Tips and Tricks to Boost Your Adobe Illustrator Skills
If you’ve never used Adobe Illustrator before, the program may seem overwhelming at first. There’s so much to it, where do you even start? This is even true if you’ve come from another image editing tool, such as Photoshop. But before we look into some tricks and useful tips, let’s first look into what Adobe Illustrator is and what’s new in this software. Adobe Illustrator – What’s New? Adobe Illustrator is a software which is widely used to design logos, fonts, presentations, alphabetical [...]
Photoshop Tutorial – How to Cut Out Complicated Hair Images
Adobe Photoshop is a very useful application for editing photos in any flexible form and desire. However, working on images with complicated details like the hair can be a pain that it gets so difficult to be artistic. With some Photoshop tutorials from the pros, though, you can pull a trick or Photoshop effects that will make your images looking more impressive than ever. One of the most complicated but also the most basic Photoshop effects is trimming an element [...]
10 Ways To Make the Most of Windows 10 Cortana
Putting aside all the great features included in Windows 10, Cortana is one of the best reasons to upgrade to the new operating system. Microsoft’s digital assistant, which was originally introduced on mobile devices, now has its own space in the taskbar, and it can help you with a lot of everyday tasks to make you more productive. Cortana is always at your fingertips ready to help you find anything on your PC, track your packages automatically, give you accurate [...]
Scanning Web Cookies – Kaspersky on Keeping You 100% Secured
You see them every time you open websites – pop ups asking you to allow cookies on your web browser. But what are cookies? Why do you need to accept web cookies? Why do experts have warnings against letting cookies in your browser? A cookie is a text file that a Web site can install on your computer. Cookies enable a Web site to tailor pages presented to you by storing information about you in the cookie text file. The [...]
October 2019
5 Key Takeaways Before Shifting from Office to Office 365
Not everyone needs to be on Office 365 cloud service. If you are running a small business or you need an office suite for home use only, then Office 2019 will most likely be enough. However, with Microsoft attempting to shift everyone to their subscription service, you might want to rethink whether it should already be the time to make the leap from the traditional perpetual-license versions of Office to an Office 365 subscription. In theory, making that switch offers multiple [...]
Windows 10 19002.1002 Release – Did it Fix The Issues?
The complaints against the previous Windows 10 version has already gone on a month streak but Microsoft still pushed for its new minor update last week. The release was intended for Insiders testing the Windows 10 20H1, but the company’s clientele were hoping it could fix the yet unresolved startup issues on their PCs. A few changes and fixes were reportedly added to the OS but it hasn’t been long since the 19002.1002 launch and we’re again hearing about [...]
5 Outstanding Word Processing Apps for Your Mac Computer
A Word processor is one of the most in-demand applications for computers today. While several surveys found out that most people buy computers today for gaming and entertainment purposes, they, at one point in their work or school lives, would be forced to turn on their PCs to create a document. For that, any Office Suite makes sure that it has a competent word processing app included in its package. G-Suite has Google Docs accessible via web while Office Suite [...]
8 Microsoft Excel Tips and Tricks For Spreadsheet Dummies
Students use it and their teachers too. Office employees are required to learn it while computer geeks re born to be excellent on Microsoft Excel. Scientists need and so do teachers and accountants. Almost anyone who uses computer in their work and need some sort of documentation need Microsoft Excel in their lives. In fact, a recent study showed that literacy on everyday productivity software such as Excel and Word has more significant impact on the middle-skill job market. It [...]
Surprisingly Good Accounting Software for Running a Successful Small Business
Regardless of the size of your business, it still needs excellent management of the finances. Today, living in the era of technology makes it easier to deal with the finances and to keep records of them with the use of different types of accounting software. Even if you are not skilled in working in Excel or Google Sheets programs, you can perform well using the next several software programs. You can get on top of things only by a [...]
Windows 10x – Here’s Everything to Know About New Windows OS
Microsoft is currently in hot water following the issues that Windows 10 OS has been facing since September, but this didn’t stop the tech giant from holding its Surface Event 2019. While Microsoft shocked the world by unveiling an actual Surface Duo and the new Surface Neo, tech geeks were also quick to catch the announcement on the new Windows 10X. The new Surface Neo is a dual-screen, foldable device under the Surface product line and what captured the attention [...]
6+ Best Flyer Design and Maker Software to Use on Mac and PC
Want to design your own flyers but you don’t know where to start? First, you need a good software you can use effectively. We also think it needs to be flexible to work on any graphic design you have in mind. To eliminate the guessing game on your part, we picked out the flyer design and maker software to design your perfect flyers with ease and understanding. Flyers for Your Business/Events One of the major goals of every business is, of [...]
September 2019
Adobe Photoshop Tricks and Tips to Try in 2019
Adobe Photoshop used to be just a complicated photo editing software. It was however revised and updated with features that made it one of the easiest tools to use on photo editing and graphic design tasks. Much more when you learn all the Photoshop tricks we are about to share with you today. The Photoshop software has been around the market for over 2 decades now but its existence can be traced back 3 decades ago. Since its very first version, [...]
MacOS vs Windows OS – Who Wins the Best OS Title?
Most people may not realize it but an operating system is the most important software running on any computer. Whether it is a Mac OS, Linux, or Windows OS, an operating system serves to be the brain of your computer. What does it do? Well, you computer’s memory, processes, apps, software, and hardware are all managed by the operating system. It works by seeing to it that all programs are getting what they need from your computer’s Central Processing Unit (CPU), [...]
What’s New in the Microsoft Visio 2019 Update?
Microsoft, along with its other products, launched the 2019 update of Visio Standard and Visio Professional in October 2018. The update won’t actually see significant changes so the 2 editions will still run familiar features with only a few major additions. Before we look into those new functions of the famed software, let first do a bit of an intro to Visio for those who aren’t familiar with it. What is Microsoft Visio? Visio could be the world’s most powerful diagramming software [...]
Windows Server 2019: Comparing Server Core & Desktop Experience (GUI)
Does a modern business survive with only a cloud support for all of its activities? I bet not. Perhaps you need a more solid super computer that can help you on all of your duties like a server. But which one do you get? A Windows Server Core or a Windows Server with Desktop Experience? Let’s find out in this blog as we discuss the general features of each server type from Microsoft. What are servers? Like I mentioned, a server is [...]
Office 365 vs Gsuite – Which is Best for Your Business?
Businesses need some sort of office suite to support most of its tasks most especially for its documentation, collaboration, and communication needs. And luckily, the market isn’t short of tools for these functions. We have the Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Live Notes and LibreOffice, which are the most commonly office suites. But Google has also made its very own collection of tools to compete with these brands and is slowly becoming tremendously popular among cloud users. The question is – can [...]
August 2019
Must-Try Microsoft Visio Tips and Tricks To Boost Efficiency
Microsoft Visio has almost become synonymous to good charting and diagraming. In fact, for the past years, it has cemented a spot on the top diagramming apps in the market. From flowcharts to floor plans, Visio proves to be better than any other app. There’s nothing it can’t handle. Most especially for the newest version which is Microsoft Visio 2019; it’s packed with more tools to make sure you can do better output using the app. The latest in Microsoft Visio [...]
Best Places to Buy Cheap But Legit Windows 10 Home
Buying Windows OS can get very expensive. As people look into moving up from Windows 7 or 8 to the latest version Windows 10, some would rather stick to their old OS and go unsupported because of the price. But there’s good news for everyone. There are ways to buy cheap but legit Windows 10 OS online! Of the Windows 10 options, Windows 10 Home can most affordable. But it isn’t short on features. Windows 10 Home Features Windows 10 Home is [...]
How to Know if Your Windows 10 Pro Key Purchase is Legit
Microsoft’s limit for supporting Windows 7 PCs is nearing. People who have lots of work to do on their computers are urgently shifting to the new OS and one of the in demand versions is Windows 10 Pro. The switch doesn’t end with installing the software, though. It ends with a Windows 10 Pro Key purchase to make it work. Technically, Windows OS can only be considered genuine if it has been activated using a valid key. You can purchase [...]
Top 8 Free Photo Editors To Use On Windows 10 PC
The latest versions of Windows and Mac OS have made photo editing a little easier and lots of fun. However, these tech giants still lock a software inclusion intended for use to improve images. Thanks to standalone photo editors, you can do this task in no time. If you think photo editing software should be expensive, then you probably haven’t seen what the free photo editors can do. Free photo editors might be basic but they give you the power to [...]
Microsoft Office Subscription Plan Buying Guide 2019
Microsoft offers several different versions of Office Suite. Every version can be the best version, depending on where you use them. Basically, you are given 2 options: Office 365 and Office 2019. However, Microsoft already chose a winner in this internal completion, which I already discussed in my previous Office 365 vs Office 2019 blog. I mentioned in that blog that Microsoft is slowly shifting all of its users to the cloud-based suite, Office 365. There are benefits to using [...]
Best Internet Security Antivirus Software Paid and Free 2019
PC users or anyone who connects any device to the internet should have effective antivirus software. As you know very well already, the internet is full of threats and surfing the web without any kind of protection can expose you to risks like nefarious viruses, trojans, spyware, malware, and adware. A good internet security software is what you need to keep these viruses away from your gadgets and maintain your privacy. Many people stopped installing antiviruses, though. In the past, these [...]
Top 5 Budget Mac Graphic Design Software For Photo Editing
One of the many admirable tech that Apple is continuously working on in its products, most especially the iPhone, is the camera. We can’t deny the fact that it one of the leading brands when it comes to smartphone cameras. Low light or much sun exposure, iPhone can produce images with quality like no other. However, these images can use some more boost and it can be done through post-processing via Mac graphic design software. Apple made awesome photography a [...]
How Speech-to-Text Applications Help Struggling Writers
Speech recognition technology through speech-to-text applications allows computers or other smart devices to take spoken audio, interpret it and generate text from it. But how do computers understand human speech? The short answer is – the wonder of signal processing. Speech is a series of sound waves created by our vocal chords. These sound waves will be processed by a recording microphone, and then converted into an electrical signal. The signal is then read using advanced signal processing technologies, isolating [...]
3 Best Email Providers of 2019 and How We Evaluated Them
Finding the best email provider is the top concern for many offices, most especially those who are in sales and marketing and booking business. While most people use their personal emails they get from their ISP, maybe with Google, businesses could use more professional emails, perhaps they can score through Office 365 or Zoho. Ultimately, if you’re running a creative business, you’ll need to think a lot harder about email accounts, especially if you need to send large files or set up [...]
Top 5 PDF Editors to Use in 2019
PDF is nearly 25 years old and it has been more useful than ever in our increasingly multi-device, cross-platform world. Many office documents are required to be in their PDF form and much of the time you can get by with a free PDF reader to review and comment on these files. However, inevitably, particularly in a business setting, you’ll need to edit a PDF file and that usually requires upgrading to a premium PDF editor. Online PDF editors People might think, [...]
Windows 10 Home to Pro: 3 Ways to Do the Upgrade
Most Microsoft users have been happy with their Windows 10 Home OS. However, there are certain new features that are available on Windows 10 Pro edition only. Most consumers buying or building a Windows 10 PC will be coming across either the “Home” or “Pro” versions of the operating system. Many might not notice nor care which they’re on so long as it’s Windows 10 and it does whatever they want it to do. For some, however, Windows 10 Pro will [...]
Microsoft Windows 10 Home Edition: Do You Really Need A Product Key?
We mentioned in a previous blog that Microsoft released the latest version of its flagship OS in May. The tech giant then explained its goal to develop more powerful features under the guise of software updates instead of releasing a new version of Windows. This means we shouldn’t expect to see Windows 11 or 12 in the future. So if you are thinking about upgrading to Microsoft Windows 10 Home Edition v1903, this is the best time to get it. Using Microsoft [...]
5 Best Antivirus To Protect Windows 10 2019
If you happen to read my previous blogs about upgrading to Windows 10 and the best new features of Windows 10 1903, you’ll quickly realize that Microsoft has been focusing on strengthening its safety features. And why wouldn’t they? The more that their technology is improving, the more that hackers are trying hard to infiltrate their growing customers. Microsoft has Windows Defender, which is a legitimate antivirus protection plan already built into Windows 10. However, not all antivirus software are [...]
July 2019
6 Ways Microsoft Office 365 Can Boost Student Learning
Microsoft isn’t taking its school and student users for granted in its Microsoft Office 365 for Schools and Students cloud-based software for free. We all know how Office 365 can be so pricey. A subscription fee of 99.99 USD/year for a regular Home edition can already be hard enough for mere students to produce, let alone for a public school with pretty decent funding to provide for all of its students. Microsoft has, however, made it possible for both schools [...]
Microsoft Office 365 vs Office 2019: What to Use in 2019?
Sure, both Office 365 and Office 2019 are Microsoft Office’s latest offerings but only one of them truly won the favor of the tech giant. So why build both? Who won the company’s flagship tag? What should you really avail? All these will be answered here in this Microsoft Office 365 vs Office 2019 review. It’s clear that Microsoft’s focus this 2019 is its Office 365, which is a cloud subscription service. They seemingly want to transition their customers who [...]
Microsoft Windows 10 Home Product Key: OEM vs Retail
The new update of all Microsoft windows 10 rolled out earlier this year and shoppers in need of the latest Microsoft Windows 10 Home Edition activation raise one familiar question again: “Should we buy and OEM o are we safer with the retail?” A lot of people take OEM for fake products. Little do they know, all of the hearsays are just mere misunderstanding. OEM versions work and they are 100 percent legit. Shop around online and it won’t be long before [...]
Windows 10 1903 10 Year Anniversary Edition: Features Update
Microsoft rolled out its 7th Windows 10 feature update dubbed 1903 edition or Spring 2019 Update last May. You won’t see any major feature addition but windows operating systems improvements are obvious and they were implemented as an early treat to avid users for its 10 years anniversary. Trying out the 1903 version, I can say that Windows 10 got a lot niftier and it is for real this time. A breakdown of features for the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition updates However, [...]
Windows 10 Installation Guide – Downloading, Installing, Activating
In a previous blog about Windows 10, I discussed about the practical reasons on why you should start finding Windows 10 free upgrade download or buying installers and Windows 10 product keys this year. This reminder goes especially to those who are still on Windows 7 and I trust that you are no longer on XP. Like I mentioned in that blog too, Microsoft is cutting support for Windows 7 but it is extending services for the Pro and Enterprise [...]
Windows 7 to Windows 10: Practical Reasons To Upgrade Your PC Today
If you’ve held off upgrading your old computer OS to Windows 10 for a while now because you think it’s a bit costly, then this is the right time to do so. Besides, you can find Windows 10 free upgrade download links online which you can just activate later with a product key. We love Windows 7. I have been using it for 5 years – which was actually when Windows 10 was officially launched – and it has been [...]
Creative Suite vs Creative Cloud: Should You Buy Adobe Illustrator CS6 in 2019?
Is it still worth it to buy the Adobe Illustrator CS6 in 2019? For those who are just starting their graphic design or photo editing journey, Adobe has already retired its last stand-alone software, the popular Illustrator CS6. Many were waiting in anticipation to see Cs7 in 2013. However, Adobe surprised everyone when it discontinued the whole Creative Suite product line. Instead, the company turned the software into an application that was exclusively available only through a cloud service subscription — [...]
June 2019
McAfee Total Protection: Totally Worth It?
McAfee is an old name in the digital protection industry but it’s definitely still going strong. In this article, we’ll be looking at this institution’s premium product—McAfee Total Protection—and how it stacks up against the competition. We’ll definitely cover how strong or powerful a protection platform McAfee’s premium security suite is, but our primary focus will be on its user-friendliness, and usability. So, we fired up the McAfee Total Protection trial version and installed it. Why the trial version, you ask? For [...]
May 2019
Bitdefender Total Security 2019 In-Depth Review: All in One Protection
With every activity that we do on a daily basis on the cyber world, it’s hard to keep track or at least notice that a suspicious malware has already entered our computer. Having a safe workspace every person’s wish as our data/files and whatnot are all located to our computer. Okay let’s get to the point, how are we going to protect our files as well as our daily cyber activity? Answer: Antivirus Yes, there is a lot of antiviruses, but [...]
April 2019
The Definitive AVG AntiVirus Pro for Android Review: Should You Keep Sticking To Free?
When it comes to mobile phones, I’m like a majority of people who own one: I think viruses and malware are only for computers. That’s until a friend of mine – a little into his mid-50s – told me about teaching his mother how to watch Netflix using a mobile phone which eventually turned into a disastrous story that ended with a few of his credit cards getting cut up. Considering the recent revelation, I went back to a familiar name [...]
August 2017
Read Our Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2017 Review
Expert Romanian-established security vendor Bitdefender manufactures antivirus products since 2001. It is a name synonymous with trust especially with their latest addition- Bitdefender antivirus plus 2017. Bitdefender has a diverse range of consumer and business offerings.It provides continuous updates and outstanding protection. The Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2017 is their top of the line product. It offers subscription at very reasonable rates as compared to some other providers. A three year subscription of this product is just for $110. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus [...]
