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Microsoft has maintained that it will discontinue support for its once dominant Windows XP on April 8, 2014. After April 8, Microsoft will no-longer offer Windows XP patches for vulnerabilities on XP. However, Microsoft will be providing updates to Windows XP's anti-malware signatures and engine till July 14, 2015. The continued update of the anti-malware signatures for more than one year after support ends is aimed at providing a smooth transition to newer operating systems for users and should not be seen as a reason to delay update to a supported Windows version. According for Microsoft "Running a well-protected solution starts...

Windows 8 is the latest edition of the Windows operating system. If you have checked out Windows 8 features and are now ready to upgrade you will find how to upgrade here. Windows 8 is more power efficient than Windows 7, so if you are currently running Windows 7 on your machine chances are that you will be able to run Windows 8. The New Windows 10 However, Microsoft in an effort to reduce or avoid the pain of upgrading to Windows 8 in non-compatible PC has released a Windows 8 Upgrade assistant. The Upgrade assistant will scan your hardware,...

The Windows 8 from Microsoft brings the company into the cutting edge of computing. Microsoft has completely overhauled the OS making it more visually appealing and adding new features that will make the Windows platform relevant today and in the future. Here we will share some of the new features of the Windows 8 OS. The New Windows 10   A Touch Centric UI Windows 8 is built from the ground up for touch. The start screen is made up of rectangular windows called tiles used for accessing apps. Microsoft favoured tiles over icon because tiles are a larger in size hence...

When it comes to word processing, it doesn’t get much cleaner than Microsoft Office. The Microsoft Office Suite that the corporation developed years ago is now the standard-bearer for all sorts of writing and formatting needs. It is also the most popular word processing software on the planet. But, what do you do when you don’t have the funds the buy this very necessary bundle of software? The best thing to do is turn to some of the next best options. And, it’s even better when these options are available for free. Check out some of the top word processing...

Windows 8 is expected to release in October of this year, only three years after the initial launch of Windows 7. It is expected to be the most different, new and unique version of windows since Windows 95, as indicated by the absence of a start menu or other such traditional interfaces. Additionally, its focus is primarily on home users instead of the corporate environment, unlike most versions of Windows that came before it. As such, it is aimed more towards what home consumers want, being more intuitive, easier for non-traditional computer users to operate, and able to run on...

In March, 2012 Microsoft proudly released the Windows 8 consumer preview beta version. According to Microsoft, the new Windows is reinvented from a solid core of Windows 7 speed and reliability with an all-new touch interface. One of the main features of the new Windows is secure boot. In most PCs today, the pre-operating system environment is vulnerable to attacks because it could redirect the boot loader handoff to possible malicious loaders. These loaders remain undetected to operating system security measures and anti-malware software. So Microsoft announced that if computer manufacturers want to distribute computers with the Windows 8 compatibility logo,...

Microsoft released Windows 8 Developer Preview a couple of weeks ago to developers as they prepare for a possible commercial launch of their next OS late 2012. Yes, while most of us in this part of the world are still stock to Windows XP, which Microsoft will stop supporting by April, 2014, the company is planning to launch its third OS since Windows XP. Here, we will be showing some of the highlights of Microsoft's next Windows Operating System, the Windows 8 OS.   Join us after the break for highlights of Windows 8 OS: Since Windows XP, Microsoft has released two...

Find great deals on Microsoft Office 2007. Buy any qualifying Microsoft Office 2007 product from an authorised Microsoft reseller, activate it before September 30, 2010 and you will be entitled to download a similar edition of the soon to be launched Microsoft Office 2010 free at the Office website when it becomes available. You also have the option to purchase a DVD of a similar edition of Microsoft Office 2010 at a highly discounted rate largely to cover the cost of the DVD. Prices of Microsoft Office 2007 products at Amazon Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 - $107.99 Microsoft...

Microsoft has finally released Windows 7, the long awaited Windows operating system that will replace the infamous Windows Vista, and hopefully put Windows XP to a well deserved retirement. Microsoft has put a lot of effort in Windows 7 to make it a better operating system. Unlike Windows Vista, Windows 7 is available for desktops, notebooks, and netbooks. Where to Buy Original Windows OS Amazon.com from $99 View Offers Windows 7 is available in three major versions, the Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate. Windows 7 comes with a new taskbar that makes managing lots of open programs and browser windows a...

Microsoft Windows 7 is the latest version of the Windows Operating system. Windows 7 OS upgrade is now available for order at Amazon and other online and offline stores near you. Windows 7 offers a whole new user experience with a new and improved taskbar and an Aero Peek feature gives you a quick access to your desktop. Windows 7 comes with multi-touch capability for touchscreen computers and improved media capability. Where to Buy Original Windows OS Amazon.com from $79.99 View Offers Learn more about Windows 7 OS at the www.amazon.com. It is no news that Windows OS is the dominant operating system...

Today there is a near continuous need for companies to keep repositioning themselves and re-work their strategies in the pursuit of success. According to PWC’s 2023 CEO Survey, nearly a half of CEOs believe that technology disruptors like AI, the metaverse, and Blockchain will impact business profitability in the next 10 years. However, this desire for innovation and growth is often easier said than done. Striving to identify new areas of growth, fresh opportunities and establish plans for long-term success, can be a tricky proposition for both new and established organisations, and that is before a company considers its competition. There...

In the digital age, we like to keep our documents digital, and we prefer to have them with us all the time. Most digital files that we use today are PDF ones, a format that has taken over all others documents. It has become the standard that banks, governments, and agencies use when you need to submit some form or document, simply because it is most secure file type. On the other hand, many everyday users find PDFs highly irritating when they need to make changes to these documents. It’s because they can’t be edited without proper tools or apps that...

Quickbooks point of sale software by company Intuit is a software with all the features and workings of a very good PoS system and it also consists of an integrated QuickBooks accounting software. Quickbook PoS is very easy to use  software. After downloading the software its navigation is very easy. It will make a lot of sense if you know your windows. The company has made a lot of money through it as it is one of the leading POS software in the market Quickbook PoS has many benefits such as it is iPad and iPhone integrated, with built-in loyalty...

Modern smartphones and tablets let us get into new worlds. Regardless of our location, we can watch YouTube videos, work, and even try to have some fun playing mobile online games even on low Internet speeds. However, our phones are also helpful for self-development. Want to improve yourself and get more skilled? Then, these 7 apps are your solution. 1. Daylio This app will take you a maximum of 1 minute a day. All you have to do is choose a mood and an activity you were doing during the day. Then all the work is done by Daylio, namely: Collecting daily data. Making...

In the world of business, customer relationships are paramount. The business that treats its customers best will be the business that thrives in any market. So what does this mean for businesses? It’s time to invest in a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. Read on to learn about the best CRM software for small business in 2024 and why you need it if you want your business to succeed. Years ago, customer relationship management (CRM) software were merely seen as programs created for use by companies, businesses, and individuals in public relations (PR) and sales to easily store customer information and...

Invoicing is key for businesses of all sizes. The best invoicing software tools enable you track and automate your payment. We will be sharing some of the best solutions here, but first here is a story on why invoicing solutions are key for your business. Alan is a professional writer who works freelance online. Teri is a small business owner who manages a growing flower shop. Both Alan and Teri represent the majority of business owners today. They both do not operate the traditional business tenets of hiring professionals such as Human Resource Managers, Accounting and Finance Managers: even if they...

“Don’t slouch, sit up straight”; I’m sure most of us have heard these words more than once from our mum in our childhood and the time we were growing up. A lot of us would have become annoyed and rolled our eyes on these words. Even if we did what she said still as soon as she walked away we got back into our old lazy position. Little did we know that she didn’t just dislike our sitting and standing, but actually there was a reason behind it! She knew how sitting and standing may affect your posture in the future. But...

PDF readers are everywhere, both free and paid. So, finding the best PDF converters and editors can be a task. However, there are times when you'll need to convert a PDF document into other formats either for research purposes or so they can be edited. Or perhaps you converted your Word document to a PDF file and for some reasons, you need to convert it back to a Word document, you need a PDF converter to get it done. And while there are tools to assist with the PDF-to-Word conversion (on Android and iOS), you might need to convert to other...

If you want to grow your Small Business and take it to new heights, then you may need some custom software. There’s no denying that your company has different needs compared to other businesses, and the software you use should reflect that. There are many reasons why you want to hire a software development company like Svitla Systems custom software development company to build a custom software optimised for your business needs, as you can access some extraordinary benefits, which I have highlighted below. Improving the Workflow of your Small Business Your Small Business has a different workflow when compared to other...

Sage Accounting has opened Black Friday Sale for customers in the US and the UK. The world leader of business and accounting solutions is offering 70% off its Sage Business Cloud Accounting software for 3 months subscription in the United States and 6 months free its accounting and Payroll solutions in the United Kingdom. These Sage Accounting Black Friday deals is available from now till midnight November 30, 2023. View Offers. Sage Black Friday Deals 2023 Sage Business Cloud Accounting Start - $3/month (Save $7/month) Sage Business Cloud Accounting - $7/month (Save $17.50/month) Sage Accounting Start - 6 month Free,...

Wondershare Black Friday deals are now live with huge discounts available from November 16 to November 26, 2023. You can get up to 79% discount on office productivity, creativity, and utility tools from the software company. Do you need a Video Editor, Video conversion and compression tool, Data Recovery tool, a parental control app, or a PDF Creator and Editor for your Windows of Mac computer? You should checkout the Wondershare Black Friday and Cyber Monday page for some of the best Black Friday deals on software and utility tools. Best Wondershare Black Friday Deals 1. Get 79% off Dr.Fone: an...

R-Studio is considered one of the most trusted data recovery tools. It allows you to recover deleted data and use it as if it was never gone at all. In this article, we will go through some features that make this software especially effective in recovering data. You can use the software to recover deleted or lost data from a local disk, removable disk, corrupted disk, unbootable disk, and many more sources. Operating System Compatibility People choose R-Studio because it's compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux. For each operating system, there is a separate set of detailed instructions on how to recover...

Any employer has his/her particular issues, but some are common and one of the main struggles that any employer goes through is workplace safety. The more you’re looking into it, the more you realize that there are many problems to take into consideration. Is safety at work a real problem? Even if construction and mining industries are some of the most obvious examples that come to mind when we talk about the safety of the workplace, all businesses need to take care of their employees, one way or another. It may sound incredible, but according to the United States Department of Labor,...

Human Resources is important to business. This is why businesses spend a lot to develop and manage this great resource. However, with advancement in technology there are now HR software solutions like PeopleForce to help businesses of all sizes manage their human capital more efficiently. PeopleForce is a versatile HR software that can handle all your Human Resource needs starting from recruitment to managing your people to employee compensation to managing the integration of your people to the culture of your organisation. With the digital HR management software, you focus on your people rather than managing procedure. The software handles a...

Most companies prefer to move their data on better platforms to ease up their day to day business operations. Some of the common reasons for transferring data from one platform to another can be cost issues, better features, and quick services. Data Migration Overview Data migration occurs when organizations move data from a source to a target system. Companies have various purposes behind migrating data. Often, you'll need to move data while making changes to infrastructure, such as moving a data warehouse to the cloud and need to perform cloud migration service. Assume your organization acquires another organization; you'll need to move...

It is time-consuming and often difficult to file tax returns. To spend time running your business and allowing less time to go to filing tax returns it makes sense to use tax filing software programs. Keep reading, we will show you some of the best tax return software for your small business. These tools are efficient and accurate, making them great for filling your tax returns. Best Tax Return Software Here is a look at the best software out there for filing taxes for small businesses. 1. H&R Block You can file your taxes online using any device that you like when you use...

Having been hit hardest by Covid-19, 2020 was the year of change, transformation, adoption, and progression, not only for the business world but also for the education industry. The sudden outbreak of the pandemic resulted in the closure of schools across 186 countries, leaving over 1.2 billion children out of the classroom. The educational institutions that were based solely on traditional learning methods before the crisis suddenly shifted entirely to online overnight and realized the significance of making eLearning more responsive, flexible, and agile. All thanks to digital technologies and online presentation platforms that enabled the education sector to sail...

We live in an omnichannel world. As today’s consumers browse and shop across multiple channels and marketplaces, retailers must implement methods to sell effectively. If you are a business owner and want to store, upload, and manage products across feeds reliably, implementing product information management systems is required. PIM tools will help you control your merchandise centrally, ensuring you get one single point of truth about the product and all its data. To familiarize you with the topic, we will explain what Product Information Management is and how the software benefits your business, providing information about the best PIM tools...

Stellar is the dynamic data care corporation that provides its services in mailbox conversion, data erasure, data recovery and file repair software. It is one of the leading corporations of the world that has been working on global data recovery, data migration and data erasure for more than two decades. Its services are highly recognized and appreciated in Europe, the USA and Asia. It has largely contributed to the IT solution, especially in data repair, recovery and erasure. Stellar gives tool compartments that are a mix of Integral assets intended for Data Recovery, File repair, Mailbox repair and File Conversion. It...

Many Outlook users at times ask the question whether it is possible to recover emails that are deleted from their Outlook mailbox or not? Well, the answer is yes. You can recover all your deleted emails, whether you have lost them due to emptying the ‘Deleted Items’ folder of your Outlook, or hard deleted them from any Outlook mailbox folder! In this article, we discuss how to recover deleted email in Outlook. For Exchange Outlook users, who want to recover deleted emails of the ‘Deleted Items’ folder of their Outlook mailbox is ‘Outlook Dumpster’. Outlook dumpster is a place where...

As your workload grows, remembering every piece of information you need to complete your daily or weekly responsibilities gets more challenging. Making audio notes or recording entire conversations with their Smartphones can benefit students, journalists, and professionals from various sectors. There are various types of recorder apps such as voice recorders, screen recorders, video recorders which can be fun to save your memories for the future. In this blog, I am going to discuss voice recorder apps. Voice recorders that are computer-based are fantastic. However, they can be restrictive in many ways. You can't, for example, take one outside and keep...

SAP is an enterprise software solutions provider. SAP offers multiple software with focus on managing business operations and customer relationships. If you require SAP skills, there is a deal on DealDey for a two-day SAP End User Training for 30000 Naira. You may also be interested in the Best Back to School Deals and the Best Back to College Deals. The training will cover different SAP solutions, so you have to choose your area of expertise. Areas covered include Financial Accounting, Materials Management, Human Capital Management, Project System, and Plant Maintenance. The SAP training will run throughout November at venues in Lagos and Port Harcourt. Careersap...

Have you just lost or deleted your WhatsApp messages in error? Without a backup in place this could be a real nightmare. However, there are tools like ChatsBack to help you recover deleted WhatsApp messages without a Backup on Android an iOS. Here we show you how to recover WhatsApp messages without backup. Whatsapp is a cross-platform instant messaging app that enables you to chat freely with your friends and contacts on your mobile phone. You can send text messages, make voice and video calls, send voice notes as well as share images and documents on WhatsApp. You can also...

Microsoft Office 2010, the latest version of the Microsoft Office software suite will be available by June 30, 2010. Microsoft Office 2010 boasts of some new features to improve your productivity and increase collaboration on the web. Microsoft will also be making some bold steps towards cloud computing with the launch of free web based Office software suite called Office web app, which will provide online free versions of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Microsoft Office 2010 will replace Office 2007. Microsoft is currently running a promotion, if you buy and activate a qualifying Microsoft Office 2007 product...

When it comes time to transfer over all of your information, documents, applications, files, and settings from one PC to another, it can be a very time-consuming and overwhelming task. This is where a PC migration software can come handy. There are various options that you can use to help solve this problem, but perhaps the best one is using a PC migration software. Why do you need it and what can it do for you? Read on for the details, as well as for our list of the best migration software and tools on the market today. Why Should I...

When choosing the best PC migration software for your business, there are various options that are available to you. Laplink is a leader in this area with outstanding PC migration services for businesses, including PCmover Enterprise and PCmover Business. Features of PCmover EnterprisePCmover Enterprise is Laplink’s top-notch solution for replacing, upgrading, and transferring computers for your employees. It enables you or your IT people natively transfer all applications, settings, and any user accounts within the current computer to a new one to ensure a full and accurate transfer in mere hours. Choosing PCmover Enterprise over other PC migration for business...

When your computer is hacked or you experience other issues with viruses, it is very possible and likely that some of your important files will be corrupted or damaged in some way. The good news is that you can use backup and recovery software that will create a perfect image copy of your PC to help you restore your computer and recover corrupt and damaged files. Here are some of the best backup and recovery software: Laplink DiskImageLaplink offers a comprehensive backup and recovery software called DiskImage. This software is very versatile as it can used by both individuals and...

There are many different top brands of PC migration software to choose from. When shopping for PC migration tools there are a number of factors to consider. Here we show some of best software for PC to PC transfer. There are various factors, such as whether you need it for personal or commercial use; if you’re using it for all of your computer or just a few files; and whether or not you need customized features that would enable you to have more control over the transfer. PC migration software are great when migrating from an old PC to a new...

Office 2016 is the 17th and latest release of the popular Microsoft Office productivity suite. It is made to enable better collaboration for enhanced productivity, and built with the latest Windows 10 operating system in mind. The suite comes with new features and updates to popular apps like Outlook and Excel while promising improved security. Where to Buy Office Suites Jumia.com.ng from ₦5,000.00 View Offers Konga.com from ₦4,100.00 View Offers     The Look Office 2016 looks significantly identical to Office 2013, with a few exceptions. Microsoft has increased the themes offerings to five, from the three that were available on Office 2013. The new Colourful themes...

Google loves to be at the centre of things. In addition to its reputation as the leader in web search, it is the brain behind the popular Android operating system and the cloud-based Chrome OS. And with talks of Internet of Things (IoT) being the next big thing, the search giant wants to be right in the mix as well with its new Brillo OS. About Brillo OSFirst unveiled back in May, Brillo is based on the Android operating system – you can think of it as a stripped-down version of the popular mobile OS. It is designed to be...

RingCentral is a renowned provider of cloud-based communications and collaboration solutions for homes and business, particularly for businesses. The company was founded and established in 1999 by Vlad Shmunis and is headquartered in Belmont, California. The company has offices in various locations like Denver Colorado, Toronto Ontario, Singapore, Philippines, Russia, Florida, Ukraine, and China.   RingCentral uses technology to make it easier for businesses to work and grow by providing the ground for businesses to effectively communicate, collaborate, and connect with teams, customers, and partners over the internet in any place, on any device, and through flexible means. To achieve this, RingCentral...

Believe it or not, there’s a way to make money off VoIP and we’re here to show you how. In case you didn’t know, VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. The difference between VoIP and phone companies is that regular cell companies use cell connections and VOIP use the internet. VoIP allows you to be anywhere in the world and use your service. VoIP is typically used by businesses but that shouldn’t worry you if you don’t have one, you can use it as well. VoIP can be sold, it all depends on how hard you want it to...

Nokia has bought Smarterphone AS, a Norwegian startup that builds mobile operating system for feature phones. However, Smarterphone claims its mobile OS is refined to enable users have a smartphone-like experience on cheap hardware and that could be the attraction for Nokia. The news of the deal, which was completed in November, 2011 came from Ferd capital an investment company that claims it has spent 6.5 million Euros on Smarterphone since 2007. Where to Buy Nokia PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦3,000.00 Buy Now Konga.comfrom ₦3,500.00 Buy Now Feature phones are the top selling internet enabled phones in Nigeria and most of the emerging market because...

Oracle database boasts of a number of amazing features that makes it stand tall among the rest. It is undoubtedly very popular among businesses. New and updated versions of Oracle are introduced with cutting-edge characteristics and novel features that are all geared towards the success of corporations and businesses. Oracle has established its niche in the software market and has assumed leadership thanks to its brilliant features and amazing benefits and its persistent endeavours toward coming up with perfect databases for business use. Over the years, Oracle has proven to be the number one software firm in terms of quality, consistency, and...

The presence of a suitable database management system is essential for computer operating systems. The DBMS or database management systems are designed in such a way, so that independence of both logical as well as physical data is ensured. This implies that DBMS provides protection to users and also applications. In this process, the users need not concern themselves about any physical changes which have been made to the storage or hardware system as the DBMS will work functionally even if changes occur. The main important thing while using the DBMS software is the interface which is the API or application...

Whether you’re an ace developer, a management consultant, or a copywriter, if you’re freelancing, you need to keep your duck in orders and your processes organized. Getting ahead in an increasingly competitive gig economy environment is reliant on you providing the very best service possible to your clients. Luckily, there are a few handy tools to help you do just that. Here, we take a look at five of the top tools for freelancers in 2023. 1. Writing — Hemingway App Named after the famously terse writer, Ernest Hemingway, the Hemingway app promises to make your writing “bold and clear.” Even if you...

CRM stands for customer relationship management. It is a technology based on which an organization can manage its relationships and interactions with customers and also potential customers. The CRM strategies are targeted towards one goal of achieving business relationships. When you improve your relationships, you can near the goal of delivering maximum customer satisfaction to the people. When we talk about CRM, it means a CRM system including tools that help with contact management, sales management, productivity, among other things. Let us see five ways using which you can use CRM to build a loyal customer base. Target your customer base and...

SaaS stands for software as a service, and it is defined as a licensing model which allows access through a subscription basis. SaaS is one of the three major categories of cloud computing, along with IaaS and PaaS. The provider of this software offers the service to end-users over the internet. The software is usually stored in external servers instead of in-house. So, SaaS saves its users from the need to deploy hardware components.  Further, SaaS providers are responsible for updating and maintaining this software. This makes SaaS one of the most beneficial and sought-after solutions for different organizations. It is being...

Before the advent of technology, maintaining the books of account of a small and growing business requires careful entry of numbers in a paper ledger. This is not anymore because today businesses of all sizes in different industries – retail and manufacturing, financial services, real estate and property management, co-operatives, credit, and finance, etc - use accounting software to track their cash flow, as well as to project revenue and take timely business decisions. You want to see the prices of genuine accounting software here? Please click here to visit online store for QuickBooks, Sage 50, Busy and Tally ERP Remarkably,...

Running a salon or spa business is not an easy task as assumed by many. One has to wake up early in the morning, open the salon centre, assign duties to the salon staff, communicate with customers, process their requests for the requested services, offer beauty products and services, manage finances, maintain diaries, etc. All these works make your life busy. The sudden flow of customers on weekend days, mismanagement in salon business operation, unannounced leaves taken by employees, irregularities in funds collection & management, negative remarks from dissatisfied customers, etc, add fuel in the fire and make your business...

Technology is moving swiftly, and like it or not, the world is shifting into the age of Big Data. New developments enable quick and efficient data gathering. And of all enterprise data gathering applications, printing management is probably far from the first thing that comes to a business owner’s mind. Nevertheless, printing is just as integral to daily business operations as more obvious communication platforms as telephones or email. Optimizing your print environment with the right printer management software can have a huge impact on the way that you run your business. Printing management is exactly what it sounds like—it involves...