Are You Making Your Business Vulnerable to Project Failure?
When implementing a new project, expectations run high and deadlines must be met. The temptation is to feel so pressured to get the project finished that the planning phase is rushed. If even a small detail is overlooked and a shortcut is taken in this early stage, it can come back to bite you in […]
Tip of the Week: Google Offers Personal Users A Backup Solution
Let’s say that you are a consumer looking to take advantage of data backup in an affordable way. You want a way to keep your data safe in the event of a disaster. For the average PC user, Google Drive now allows users to take backups of specific files and folders via the Backup and […]
A Maintained Network Is Better For Business
It can be challenging and costly to maintain your business’ network system, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be. A managed service provider can help your business achieve all of its technology-related goals, including regular network maintenance. You might be surprised by how many benefits proactive network maintenance can provide for your organization. Less Support […]
Why Cloud Storage is Knocking Flash Storage Out of the Picture
You need to quickly move documents from one computer to another. Do you reach for a USB Thumb drive? You may want to think twice and entrust the cloud to your data. Let’s talk about why. A Brief History of Recent Data Storage MethodsThroughout the 1990s, NAND flash memory–which is what stores the data on […]
Tip of the Week: Tip of the Week: Mirror or Cast Your Android Device’s Screen
Sometimes, the small screen of your mobile device is just too small. Instead of buying a whole new device that’s bigger and better, you can remedy this by simply mirroring your phone’s screen to a larger screen. Here’s how to do it from your Android device to your Windows PC. First off, a word about […]
There’s a Better Way to Approach Technology Than Fixing What Breaks
Technology is a major factor that can determine your business’s fate, yet some organizations don’t necessarily recognize IT problems before they make themselves apparent. Unfortunately, by the time you notice any issues with your IT, they are usually turning into problems that cause your business considerable troubles. To keep issues from evolving into major problems, […]
No Business Should Be “Happy” to Lose 24 Hours’ Worth of Data
A new study by Disaster Recovery on the state of data backup for enterprises yields some rather disappointing results, particularly when it comes to the percentage of companies not enacting data backup best practices. Companies that fail to continuously backup their data, or fail to even back it up at all, are gambling with their […]
Tip of the Week: Make Facebook More Private By Enabling the Follow Feature
While it’s a security best practice to keep strangers off of your Facebook account, you might feel that it’s understandable to accept an unknown request for the sake of networking or otherwise. This isn’t the ideal way to approach Facebook, but you do have a unique opportunity to allow users to view your profile and […]
Employees Spend Nearly 80% of Their Time Communicating About Work. You Can Change That
How much time is wasted in your workplace just trying to communicate about potential projects? The notable difference between productivity and stagnation is that one is making you money, while the other is costing you money. Employees spend about 80 percent of their time in meetings, on the phone, or responding to emails, so it […]
5 Security Threats that Spell Doom for Any Organization
Fact: your business will always be susceptible to various security threats in at least some capacity. It’s up to you to counter these threats before falling victim to them. To help you with this, we’ll go over the top five threats that you need to be prepared for. VirusesViruses are bits of code that plant […]
Tip of the Week: Make Chrome Run Faster With These 3 Adjustments
If Google Chrome is your preferred web browser, then you might notice that, just like any other application, its performance may fluctuate. When you experience issues with Chrome, it’s important to keep in mind that you can take steps to remedy the problem. Here are three ways that you can make Google Chrome work better. […]
When Investigating the Root Cause of an IT Issue, Remember to Check Company Policy
Downtime is something that no business wants to imagine, but it’s something that is practically inevitable if you don’t prepare for it. You’ll be forced to wonder how long it will take to get back in business, but how this problem occurred is also important to discuss. Understanding how IT downtime occurs within your organization […]
Microsoft OneNote May Be the Best Note-Taking Tool on the Market
Most modern PCs come pre-installed with a handy tool by Microsoft called OneNote (and it’s also included with Office 365). Today, we’ll run through the features that OneNote offers that make it a useful business tool. Keep in mind, we’ll be focusing on OneNote 2016. Older versions of OneNote have some of the same features, […]
Tip of the Week: How to Automatically Open a Windows App in Fullscreen
If you’re a regular user of Windows applications, you’ll notice that they will, by default, open into smaller windows, allowing users to customize the size of their windows as need be. Usually, when you want to increase the size of the app, you have to click the maximize button in the top-right corner. However, you […]
You Can Now Generate Power By Literally Folding Laundry
Wouldn’t it be convenient if you could charge your smartphone just by walking down the street? How about turning your tie into a voice-recognizing security system? Michigan State University has been working toward creating some great new tech that makes these suggestions seem like real possibilities, in the form of a small device. Nelson Sepulveda, […]
How the Convenience of The Internet of Things Can Come Back to Bite Us
While the Internet of Things has made many common tasks much easier through automation, it has also increased the potency of particular cybersecurity threats. For an excellent example, one only has to turn to the increasing prevalence of botnets that are powered by IoT technology. An Overview of the IoT, and Why It’s Great For […]
Tip of the Week: Options for Quieting a Noisy Computer
How much noise does your work desktop make? Chances are that the majority of it comes from the fans. These fans are designed to cool down the systems while also maintaining an acceptable noise level. However, the longer your technology lasts, you might realize that these fans seem a bit louder than usual due to […]
You Will Soon Be Able to Search the Web With Your Smartphone Camera, Thanks to Google Lens
While many instances of augmented reality may seem gimmicky, Google is taking strides toward making AR a purposeful utility in our mobile devices. This was made apparent when Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, announced Google Lens. Taking note of the online shift from text-based content to image/video-based content, Google is doing its best to improve the […]
Advice for Passing Your Next IT Audit With Flying Colors
Most people think of audits and immediately cringe, but the fact of the matter is that businesses wanting to maximize output can really benefit from an audit. Audits can be great ways to ensure that a business’ priorities are being given their due attention, and that best practices are being utilized. An audit of your […]
Tip of the Week: Got a Solid State Drive? Here’s How to Take Care of It
You may have purchased a solid state drive because of its many benefits over the hard disk drive. Although, if you want to get the most bang for your buck with a SSD, you’ll want to follow these best practices. Install the Latest Operating SystemOperating systems are updated periodically, but they are implemented with the […]