How To Replicate Your Email Signature On Your Smartphone

By Tom McDonald | Jan 29, 2014 11:39:00 AM

Learn how to get the exact same email signature on your smartphone, including links, icons, and logos. Email messages sent from your phone will sparkle with the same charisma as those sent from your computer.

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Are You Ready for Mobile Users?

By Tom McDonald | Sep 13, 2013 10:29:00 AM

Are you reading this on your smartphone or tablet?  One thing that I know for certain is that I view a majority of emails, blog posts, and reports on my smartphone.  The amount that I do this surprises me, as I once believed the screen was too small and the notion of conducting business on, well, a display the equivalent of a business card seemed impossible.  It's not.  I do it every day, and I'm sure you do, too. 

Did you know that by 2014 there will be more mobile web surfers than stationary ones? That means more prospects are accessing your business website more through their smart phones, tablets or other mobile devices than with a laptop or PC. If you thought you had time to make the switch closer to 2014, you may want to reconsider in light of new research. A recent study revealed that around 40% of prospects move on to a competitor if they have a poor mobile experience. How prepared is your business for this change? Well, if you are just starting out, the following checklist will help. 

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Using Do Not Disturb on your iPhone - Only get the calls you want

By Tom McDonald | Jul 23, 2013 11:28:00 AM

Dear Apple:  I only want my iPhone to ring if it’s important.

Apple:  Your wish has been granted.  I bring you:  Do Not Disturb

Personally, I do not take a lot of naps, but if I were to partake in what many experts refer to as “the best thing for productivity, ever” and snooze for a brief period of time during the day, I would certainly want a very select few individuals to be able to reach me -  no matter what. 

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Survey Results - How are business owners handling MOBILE DEVICES?

By Tom McDonald | Jun 26, 2013 11:50:00 AM

How are small businesses handling Mobile Devices?  We know that business owners rely on their mobile technology more than ever, because we see these trends when we review the types of calls received by our Help Desk. When NSI TotalCare added its robust service offering designed specifically for Mobile Devices, it was in response to feedback and requests of our clients, who expressed a need for this kind of support. Policies, management, security, data backup and best practices alone are a lot for a business owner to handle, not to mention the variety of user issues, questions, and continued operating system upgrades required to keep each device up to speed. 

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FAQ's iPhone 5 - Email Attachments & Custom Alerts

By Tom McDonald | May 25, 2013 2:01:00 PM

IT Support from Connecticut based NSI:  FAQ’s iPhone 5 – Email Attachments & Custom Alerts - Below are the answers to two questions we hear a lot, regarding the use of an iPhone 5.  NSI’s Help Desk manages mobile devices as part its TotalCare program (customer’s love NSI’s help desk, if you haven’t tried it, you should).  End users call in with various questions regarding functionality and issues using their mobile devices. Here are two popular questions we hear from iPhone 5 users:   

Can I customize ringtones and vibrate alerts for different contacts?

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