OMA Comp instinctively knew that standing workstations is the way to go and hence had already added them to our workplace environment. Now there is a study that backs up our findings and demonstrates health benefits to boot.
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Facebook Now Offers Live Streaming Video but Not for You!
Facebook’s Live Streaming Video feature is now offered up to the rich and famous. Celebrities have the ability to video live broadcasts and post to their News Feed. They will see comments in real-time on their stream and can designate the recording to be eternally offered for viewing to us less renowned common folk. If you follow the celebrity, you will see their live stream video right on your News Feed.
Are Smarter Phones Helpful or Invasive?
As Apple and Google’s capabilities have grown to anticipate what you’re going to do next and hence provide you choices and solutions at your fingertips, are your rights to privacy less or more important than the benefits of improved technology and ease of obtaining information? Is technology going too far and getting too creepy? Although, there is a promise that Google doesn’t share or sell information and you have the right and ability to turn tracking features off, trust and Big Brother issues creep into people’s thoughts. Can this information be penetrated by divorce attorneys, businesses and government to be used against you or track your whereabouts? The technological explosion adds serious questions to ethical debates and the answers are not always clear or easy.
Simplify Your Life Week
We thought this was a great time to repost our New Year’s Resolution Blog Post
REDUCE STRESS AND ADD PRODUCTIVITY
Clients continually report to us that emails add to their stress level more than they benefit their organization. Reduce unneeded stress from emails and add coveted time to your day.
Should I update to Microsoft’s Windows 10?
ASK OMA Comp Question of the Month
Should I update to Microsoft’s Windows 10?
Unfortunately there is not one definite answer as each client has a unique scenario.
If you are in a business environment with custom written applications or older programs, my suggestions is to probably skip this upgrade and stick with your current operating system. If you have a newer computer and new software, you may consider upgrading to Windows 10 to benefit from its extra features.
In its latest operating system Microsoft added Cortana, a personal digital assistant that works much like Apples Siri, although more advanced since it understands more commands and spans over the entire windows platform (Windows Phone, Windows Tablets, Windows Laptops, and Windows Desktops). Microsoft is also bringing back the start menu which is now a hybrid of Windows 8 Live tile screen and Windows 7 start menu.
Anyone planning to upgrade to Windows 10 needs to know that this is a major upgrade and even though Microsoft has tested the procedure, on some occasions, things do go wrong and can even be catastrophic. Before attempting to perform this update, you must make certain that you have a good backup of your data. For those who are not sure how to do this but wish to test the new features, you can call OMA Comp and one of our professional technicians will be happy to handle this upgrade for you.
Luke Paszkowski, OMA Comp
OMA Comp experts will answer questions about optimization, social media, reputation, website, computer or IT. Please keep your questions coming. We may choose your question to answer next month. ASK OMA COMP
Why Do I Need Google+?
Google+ is not a conventional social network. Google+ is a social network created by the leading search engine in the world.
Many businesses ignore Google+ and opt on using other social networks to build and retain their customer base. Do not make this mistake. Google+ has a huge impact on Google search results. As your business receives endorsements, Google awards you greater value which leads to a better ranking, improving your websites social and search relevancy.
You can get started by claiming your company name, establishing a Google+ account, creating your profile, and linking to your website, blog and other social media accounts to make certain you receive the highest value in your organic optimization efforts. Once you have your Google+ account established, encourage your target audience to endorse your content and leave a testimonial. If you need assistance, contact one of OMA Comp’s social media specialists.
