On July 29, 2015, Microsoft's newest operating system (OS) -- Windows 10 -- was officially made available to the public. So now it is October 1, 2015 and I have been asked for my thoughts and experiences. 

Windows 10 has been described as a blend of the best of Windows 7 and Windows 8.  Windows 10 also has a number of new features that weren't available in earlier Windows operating systems which users may find helpful or save them time.

Windows 10 is also is a different type of release; Microsoft considers it an "upgrade" of its Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems; as opposed to a whole new operating system.  As a result, it's being made available to current Windows 7 and 8 users free of charge If you wish to upgrade.

As you are well aware, your business's data is one of your business's most valuable assets. Your business data could be gone in the blink of an eye if you aren't careful in defending it. If an unexpected hardware failure or power outage were to occur, would your business be able to bounce back with minimum downtime and without any data loss? Businesses must always be aware of the importance of data backup, especially in the technology age where personal or sensitive information can easily be stolen or destroyed by human error or a seasoned hacker.

There are many data and backup services for you to choose from, but these solutions are not one size fits all. 

You have your website, email marketing up and running and customers are contacting via online web form or email, so do you need a business phone? The answer is YES, YES, YES! If you are not using your company’s phone as a marketing tool, you are selling your business short. Your company phone with an associated phone number (meaning caller ID, recognizes your business as a business) is a perfect way to promote your business and get you talking to prospective customers.  Here are a couple of tips that were provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Working with minimal risk with technology while being mobile

Very few us, in order to be successful in business, can be tied down. We have to be on the move, going to a potential client, ready to give them the service that they need. And in today's world it is easier than ever to have t digitally available, with smart phones, tablets and ultra light laptops.

But is all this safe? We hear more and more about data breaches at large corporations and other security issues that are plaguing the business climate. Hopefully today, by taking a few steps, we can help you be safe while also being mobile.