How to recover lost business data By David Howell published 17 September 15 In depth Every business needs a plan of action for when things go badly wrong for whatever reason.
How to choose the right server for your business By David Howell published 17 August 15 Updated Do you want an onsite server, or should you head to the cloud? We discuss this point and many more besides.
How often should your business update its tech? By David Howell published 7 August 15 The issue of upgrading is a thorny one for businesses, but if you're in need of advice, we've got plenty on hand.
Beyond the smartwatch: The future of smart clothing By David Howell published 26 July 15 We never seem to have enough pockets to carry all of our gadgets, but technology is now being literally woven into the clothes that we wear.
Is it possible to have total privacy for your personal data? By David Howell published 20 July 15 How to secure your data with personalised peer-to-peer communications, biometric authentication and abandoning the cloud.
What you need to consider when designing your smart home By David Howell published 16 July 15 Designing a smart home you can control from the palm of your hand is now within reach of everyone.
What does the future hold for the PC? By David Howell published 9 July 15 In depth What's next for the PC? Flexible screens, holographic displays, and CPUs with an organic element are all being researched…
How to protect your home and business with IP Security By David Howell published 24 June 15 Designing your own IP security system is now fast and easy thanks to advances in CCTV camera design and cloud-based storage.
WYOD is a massive opportunity, but businesses must address security By David Howell published 15 May 15 With the Apple Watch set to transform the wearables market, businesses will have to contend not just with BYOD, but WYOD.
How to extend your phone, tablet or laptop battery life on the move By David Howell published 12 May 15 We show you how to get more longevity from your devices, or even run a mobile office away from mains power.
How to turn your PC or Mac into a lean, mean retro gaming machine By David Howell published 26 April 15 If you long for the days of the ZX Spectrum or Atari ST, you can relive those heady times via emulation and virtualisation.
Clean machines: how to look after your tech and avoid bacteria bombs By David Howell published 24 March 15 What are the health risks of dirty tech? And what simple steps can be taken to ensure our devices are not potential health hazards?
Will gesture and VR soon be the primary methods of controlling our tech? By David Howell published 23 March 15 Controlling our devices with tactile input is giving way to virtual spaces and gesture control.
How to secure business mobile devices: a safety checklist By David Howell published 9 December 14 Mobile devices are perceived as IT security's weakest link, but SMBs can't afford this to be the case.
Does your business have a ticking data time bomb? By David Howell published 8 December 14 With security breaches continuing to make headlines, every small business must act now to ensure their data is secure.
How to manage electronic documents across your business By David Howell published 4 December 14 Digitising a mass of paper documents can offer many advantages, but how does your business manage this data?
3D printing: gimmick or small business opportunity? By David Howell published 3 December 14 With a number of low-cost 3D printers incoming thanks to crowdfunding, what does this mean for SMBs?
The pros and cons of wearable technology for businesses By David Howell published 28 November 14 Interview Saverio Romeo, Principal Analyst at Beecham Research, discusses the potential advantages and pitfalls of wearables.
How your business can use wearable technology now By David Howell published 27 November 14 Wearable technologies are breaking out of traditional health-oriented applications and into the business world.
How to protect your business hardware By David Howell published 29 October 14 Has your organisation considered how to physically safeguard its IT equipment against theft?
How to develop an IT contingency plan for your business By David Howell published 22 October 14 With technology at the heart of many small businesses, protecting your precious assets is vital.
How to integrate BYOD into a small business By David Howell published 20 October 14 We look at the steps your business should take to make the most of BYOD.
Can cloud computing stay green? By David Howell published 9 September 14 We spoke to the founder and CEO of server specialist Iceotope to find out if sustainability and the environment really can go hand-in-hand with cloud computing.
The cloud conundrum: who actually owns your data? By David Howell published 7 September 14 Using cheap web-based storage services has now become the norm for so many of us, but what rights do we have over our data once its up in the cloud?
Moving business applications to the cloud: a case study By David Howell published 5 September 14 Emma Davies, marketing and PR manager at digital agency I-COM, gives a first-hand account of what moving applications to the cloud really entails for an SMB.
