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Last month I wrote an article about the proliferation of tablet devices in a desktop and laptop dominated workplace.  Although tablets are making a case for their necessity and rightful place in the business technology world, they are not the PC replacements the tech companies want them to be.  One ...

Intertwined in the fabric of our business is communication. A clear understanding between managers and employees is imperative for success. At a Couple of Gurus, we value everybody and are very intentional about letting them know it.  Most companies have expectations of their employees, whether overt or simply implied. But ...

What is Microsoft Office Web Apps? Microsoft Office Web Apps (OWA) is a free, web-based version of the Microsoft Office suite that allows users to view, edit, and create Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote documents online. Office Web Apps is available to anyone with a Microsoft account, and it can ...

As you might expect from a bunch of Technical Gurus, we utilize technology to converse all day. Lync, from Microsoft, is an Instant Messaging and Presence platform designed to conduct business. At a moment’s notice, employees can glance at Lync to see if someone is available and then shoot them ...

Ever since the iPhone was introduced just a few short years ago in 2008, every business user was looking for a way to view and edit their Microsoft Office documents on their iOS devices.  Certainly, when the iPad came out, this desire was intensified.  There were a number of knock-off ...

Recently HP Stock has seen a decline in value.  Although this has something to do with HP's management and sales issues they have had recently, the stocks of PC manufacturers in general are not faring to well.  Here are some comments from some of our engineers in response to this ...

How to Safely Remove USB? A USB connection is one of the most common ways to connect peripherals to your computer. You can connect a multitude of things, including your phone, external hard drives, mice, and keyboards. When you plug in a device using a USB connection, your computer and ...

This month’s newsletter is really centered on Windows XP.  In case you haven’t heard the news yet, Microsoft is ending support and updates for Windows XP on April 8th.  Although that may not seem like a big deal to some of you, it is actually a very big deal to ...