USB (Universal Serial Bus) is the standard for connecting all sorts of devices today. But the universal in its name can be a bit misleading, as there are many different types of USB connectors and a few different standards.

Let's discuss the various iterations of USB so you know what type of connection to expect with what devices.

We've explained why your business should upgrade to Windows 10 before. The newest version of Windows includes some great features for both business and personal use.

One of them is Cortana, a virtual assistant that lets you set reminders, open files, search, and much more, all with your voice.

If you use Google Chrome, you might notice a small but significant change soon. The browser is now starting to mark certain websites as Not Secure, while you'll no longer see a Secure message on other sites soon.

Why is Chrome doing this, and what does it mean for you? Let's find out.

Junk mail, also known as spam, is a big annoyance. Whether it's advertisements you never signed up for, poorly-worded scams promising you millions, or inappropriate content, nobody wants it in their inbox.

Though both Gmail and Outlook's built-in spam detection is excellent, sometimes junk mail will slip through.

Today, you rarely access email on just one device. If you're like most business employees, you have an email app on your phone for managing your inbox on-the-go.

If you don't already use it, the Outlook app available for Android and iPhone is really solid and worth using.

Microsoft Office is standard software used in a majority of corporate environments. While Microsoft used to primarily sell Office as a one-time purchase, it's now pushing the Office 365 option.

With Office 2019 on the horizon, Microsoft has introduced several new restrictions and changes that might leave you confused.

At the end of April 2018, Microsoft released a big update for Windows 10. This adds new features for productivity, security, and more.

Let's look at an overview of some of the most useful features added in this release.
Wait, Don't I Already Have Windows 10?
If you're new to Windows 10, you might not know that Microsoft's strategy with it is different than prior versions of Windows.

On March 31, World Backup Day, an awareness day for the important of backing up, took place. It's stunning, then, that in a recent study found that under 15% of businesses said that they were confident they could recover data in the event of a disaster.

Searching the web is a normal part of everyday life for most people. But not everyone knows how to do it effectively.

While Google has gotten much better at understanding search queries and returning the best results, you can still search more effectively with some tips.

It's no exaggeration to say that smartphones have radically changed the way many people work and live. Having a device that connects you to the world in an instant has many blessings, but comes with lots of drawbacks too.

Have you ever considered how smartphones can affect your ability to focus? This can affect you at work as well as during daily activities.