8 Easy Hacks to Improve Your Productivity Online
Most of us sabotage our productivity on a daily basis without even realizing it. While technology can improve your efficiency, it can just as easily eat up time and energy if you’re not careful to have some limitations and organizational systems in place. Check out these 8 life hacks that will instantly improve your […]
The Fate of Internet Privacy Protection and Your Personal Electronic Data
Have you ever thought about how much of your personal data is stored online? Once you start making a mental list of all the apps, accounts, and email servers that store everything from your birth date to your credit card number, you may start feeling a little queasy. Is all that data actually secure? Who […]
The AWS Evolution: From Bookseller to Cloud Computing King
Jeff Bezos named Amazon after the world’s largest river because he hoped it would become the world’s largest bookstore. Fast forward a couple decades later, and Amazon has expanded far beyond an online book reseller, now dominating the market in products ranging from refrigerators to dog food. Perhaps the most surprising market, however, that Amazon now dominates, […]
7 Cyber Security Myths Debunked
Far too many small businesses put themselves at risk because they don’t understand the real threats of cyber security. There are quite a few cyber security risks that are accepted as fact, opening up IT networks to hackers and large-scale data loss. We put 7 of these common cyber security myths to bed so that […]
How to Protect (and Grow) Your Online Presence as a Small Business
No matter what type of business you run, it’s probably safe to guess that you have an online presence and manage most or all of your business through a computer network. It’s probably also safe to guess that if your network crashed or your website went down, you would be losing money (or potential clients) […]
9 Useful Apps Every Business Owner Should Know About
As a small business, tasks like invoicing, scheduling meetings, and prioritizing projects can take valuable time and energy away from your core offerings and the needs of your customers. At Pagoda Technologies, we’ve tried and tested many business apps to help with everything from financing to internal and external communication. Here are some of […]
The Internet of Things: Ten Oddly Useful Smart Home Devices
The internet of things (IoT) is rapidly weaving itself into the fabric of our daily lives. From smartphones to smart HVAC systems like the Nest Thermostat, our world is increasingly connected through our everyday objects. Although the IoT poses significant security risks, it is also an exciting new frontier that’s paving the way for a future […]
G Suite versus Office 365: Finding the Best Solution for Your Business
CATEGORIES Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 The competition is neck and neck between Google’s G Suite (previously Google Apps) and Microsoft’s Office 365. Although G Suite led the way as the cloud-based option for online business collaboration, Office 365 has quickly caught up and has its own pack of loyal followers. […]
11 Tech Gadget Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Holiday shopping doesn’t have to mean countless hours at the mall, searching in vain for the perfect gift. We’ve done the research for you to find some of the best gifts in tech for everyone on your list. From a smart flowerpot to an affectionate robot, here are our top 11 picks for tech gadget gifts […]
How Hackers Used the Internet of Things (IoT) to Launch the World’s Largest Cyberattack
We are increasingly connected to the internet through everyday objects, from smartwatches and phones to smart-fridges and heating systems. As of this year, an estimated 6.4 billion things are connected to the internet and this number is expected to increase to a staggering 21 billion as of 2020. Known as the internet of things (IoT), the […]
How to Build a Disaster Recovery Plan
According to the UK’s Department of Trade and Industry, 70% of businesses that suffer a major data loss go out of business within a year. With consequences like that, it is crucial for businesses to have a data recovery plan. There are three parts to a well thought out data recovery plan: Planning, Storage and Recovery. Each […]
Office 365 Editions: Is it Right for Your Business?
nly a month after Microsoft launched its new Office 365 Home Premium for individuals and families, the company also launched an update to Office 365 for business users. Office 365 has had both negative and positive feedback, the negative mostly comes from their licensing changes. However, small and large business owners alike should see what […]