Office Software,
Simplified.
How-to guides, software news, reviews & comparisons, licensing tips, and much more.
Office Software,
Simplified.
How-to guides, software news, reviews, and comparisons, licensing tips, and much more.
Office Software,
Simplified.
How-to guides, software news, reviews, and comparisons, licensing tips, and much more.
Who We Are, How We Help
My name is Joe and I’m a small business owner from Maine, USA. I’ve managed a marketing team at an international travel organization, and now I own my own digital marketing agency, working with a distributed team from my home office.
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Software Comparisons
My latest articles comparing different products to showcase the differences between similar software, hardware, and business tolls to help you choose the right fit for you.
Microsoft 365 Personal vs Family Comparison
Microsoft 365 is arguably the most popular software suite on the planet. It’s a staple in homes and small businesses,
LibreOffice vs Google Docs Comparison
Microsoft Office and Google Workspace have become two of the biggest players in productivity software. But many users avoid Microsoft
Google Workspace vs Google Drive for Business
Secure cloud storage is one of the biggest computing technology innovations of recent times. Of the many cloud (online) storage
AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud Platform Comparison
The cloud’s incredible flexibility gives businesses an opportunity unlike any other in modern history. It means you can quickly scale
Questions: Answered
My latest articles in which I answer common questions people ask about software products, applications, licensing, and more.
How Can Online Collaboration Tools Lead to Productive Teamwork?
Many businesses today are looking for online collaboration tools to help with productivity. These tools can help lead to productive
Is Gmail HIPAA Compliant? (mistakes to avoid)
Are you a healthcare professional? You should know that anyone handling Protected Health Information (PHI) must take extra care to
Can Gmail Recall Emails? (sort of, here’s how to do it)
We all make mistakes, and sending that important prospective client an email before it’s finished, or hitting “Reply All” instead
How Secure is Trello? (the steps you need to take)
Visual collaboration tools like Trello give your team the ability to manage projects, track progress, and collaborate on tasks in
The Way We Work is Changing. Are You Changing With It?
Today’s workplace doesn’t look like the offices our parents went to. Every day more businesses embrace remote work and expand their distributed workforce by choice, or by necessity.
Understanding what products work well for today’s teams, and how you can improve communication with the best collaborative apps and tools available to you can help drive growth and attract talent.
Software Products for Individuals
Advice for individual users looking for more information or guidance on selecting the best office productivity suite or software product.
Microsoft 365 Personal vs Family Comparison
Microsoft 365 is arguably the most popular software suite on the planet. It’s a staple in homes and small businesses,
G Suite for Personal Use
Cloud-based office suites provide users with productivity, communication, and collaborative tools. Although cloud-based office suites are prominently used for business use,
Cloud Storage & Computing
Both businesses and individual users are migrating to the cloud for secure storage and data processing. Learn more here.
AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud Platform Comparison
The cloud’s incredible flexibility gives businesses an opportunity unlike any other in modern history. It means you can quickly scale
How to Set Up Google Drive (tips & best practices)
Google Drive provides a secure way to store, share, and collaborate on files. But with such a large range of
My Latest Articles (all topics)
Here are the most recently published articles you’ll find on my blog.
I write on a range of topics, but generally I try to help business owners and home users understand the features and functionality of SaaS products, web and cloud based apps, productivity software, and some hardware and tech that users would use in a home office, or as part of the remote workforce.
You’ll also find articles about cybersecurity tools and best practices to keep your files, information, and hardware secure.
Google Workspace Training (where to get it & why)
When your business is taking on any new project, it’s crucial that everyone is on the same page from the start. That way, you can
Microsoft 365 Personal vs Family Comparison
Microsoft 365 is arguably the most popular software suite on the planet. It’s a staple in homes and small businesses, fostering an ecosystem of collaboration
LibreOffice vs Google Docs Comparison
Microsoft Office and Google Workspace have become two of the biggest players in productivity software. But many users avoid Microsoft Office because it’s a premium
How Can Online Collaboration Tools Lead to Productive Teamwork?
Many businesses today are looking for online collaboration tools to help with productivity. These tools can help lead to productive teamwork by providing a space
Google Workspace vs Google Drive for Business
Secure cloud storage is one of the biggest computing technology innovations of recent times. Of the many cloud (online) storage service providers available, Google is
Google Workspace Business Standard Plan (explained)
Many of us are Google users. However, as a business owner, you may be considering Google Workspace — or at least you’re curious about whether