Here’s the Best Way to Safeguard Your Computers From Power Outages

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When it comes to purchasing the best technology to protect your business, you should consider an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) device. The reasoning is simple; they help your organization avoid data loss, and aid in business continuity. Here’s what you need to know about UPS devices. What is an Uninterruptible Power Supply?A UPS device is […]

3 Billion Users May Have Good Reason to Avoid Upgrading Their Old PCs

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Any user of technology knows the frustration of periodically replacing it with better and more recent technology. In fact, the latest gadgets seem to be outdated just months after they’re released. Many people believe that this unprecedented growth in the technology industry could lead to a decrease in PC sales, but it also means that […]

Tip of the Week: Spot a DDoS Attack Before it Takes Down Your Network

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Direct denial of service attacks are a major problem for businesses. On one hand, they’re difficult to prevent entirely, incredibly annoying, and costly. Hackers are realizing just how annoying DDoS attacks can be, and are capitalizing on them in order to both make a quick buck, and to take jabs at organizations that aren’t necessarily […]

3 New Gadgets That Will Spice Up the Office in 2016 [VIDEO]

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Technology is a staple in the modern office, but with thousands of new devices manufactured each year, it can be difficult to identify what will help your business, and what will ultimately hold it back. While some new gadgets hit the market and fail miserably, others become phenomenal successes. Here are three pieces of upcoming […]

Business Continuity: Prepare For the Worst and Hope For the Best

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There are few things more important than the continuity of your business. Your livelihood, and that of your employees, depends on the continued functionality of your organization. Therefore, it becomes necessary to do all that you can to ensure your business is protected from an unexpected downfall, due to data loss, natural disasters, and other […]

Tip of the Week: Should You Leave Your PC On, or Power it Down?

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At the end of the workday, you’ve got an important decision to make: power down your desktop or log off? Each option has its own set of pros and cons, but are you confident that you’re making the right decision? Here’s how to find out for sure. First off, the answer to this question is […]

Can a Virtual Infrastructure Be Enough to Guarantee Data Security?

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Every business needs technology in order to function. Yet, if a company’s IT network is overly complicated, then technology will hinder operations, not help it. Enter virtualization, offering business owners a way to simplify their IT infrastructure, as well as make it more secure. Even though virtualization has been utilized by enterprises for many years, […]

Tip of the Week: How to Let a Friend Use Your PC Without Compromising Your Data

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We’ve all been in a situation where you’re asked by someone if they can use your personal computer for whatever reason; checking their social media, email, or just browsing the Internet. Some people, however, also want to protect their privacy, and allowing relatives to use your own account can become problematic. A quality solution to […]

Hacking Attacks Can Have Deadly Consequences

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We all know that hackers are never good news. All they want to do is ruin someone’s day by planting a threat in an innocent person’s PC or steal some data from a business. However, some hackers could potentially have much more dangerous (and deadly) agendas, like sabotaging hospital equipment. We know, you don’t often […]

Alert: How Hackers are Scamming Users With Fake IT Support Hotline

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There’s a wicked string of malware on the Internet that locks users out of their browser and directs them to call a phone number. That phone number reaches hackers who have set up a subterfuge as an IT support company. If this happens to you, even if you are in the middle of something important, […]

How a Cloud Service Without Role-Based Access Controls is Asking For Trouble

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Cloud computing started out as a trend, but it’s become a staple in the modern business environment. A recent poll of IT and business executives by Harvard Business Review and Verizon shows that 84 percent of respondents have increased their use of cloud services in the past year, 39 percent of which “increased significantly.” The […]

Gmail Implements Warning System to Notify Users of Unencrypted Messages

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An email could be just about anything, and you should always approach them with caution. What appears to be a harmless attachment could be a spam message in disguise, with malware or viruses attached. Keeping this kind of security in mind can be difficult for the average business, but if your organization uses Gmail, you’ll […]

Tip of the Week: 7 Tips to Extend the Life of Your Android’s Battery

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One experience shared by every mobile device user is batteries losing power faster than they’d like. Until someone invents a battery that never again needs to be recharged, this struggle will always be real. Here are seven ways to make your mobile device’s battery last longer. Dim Your ScreenGo to Settings > Display and toggle […]

Windows 10 On Pace to Be the Most Popular OS By 2017

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With Windows 10 making leaps and bounds in the business environment, Microsoft has created another commercial success for both consumer use and workplace productivity. In recent weeks, Windows 10’s adoption has slowed significantly, but in a few years it’s expected to surpass other Windows operating systems in terms of usability. Gartner has made a prediction […]

Tip of the Week: 4 Social Taboos Smartphone Users Should Never Break

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Cellphone etiquette goes hand-in-hand with common sense. Here are four cellphone etiquette tips that every device owner should know. Don’t Use Your Phone During MealtimeMealtime is a social time for pretty much every culture around the globe. During this time, it’s expected that you are fully present and engaged in conversation–which is super hard to […]

Google Fiber and the Race to Provide Consumers With the Fastest Internet Possible

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Your business relies on a steady Internet connection to maintain operations. The inner workings of your cabling infrastructure are what ensure that you constantly have access to both online and offline networks for your organization. Most businesses utilize the services of major cable companies like Time Warner Cable and Comcast to facilitate this need, but […]

Why the Cloud is the Best Option For Your Data’s Backup Policy

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The cloud is a great tool that can help your business fully leverage its technology solutions, but one of the most common problems that people associate with the cloud is that they believe it’s not nearly as secure as a private in-house IT network. However, contrary to popular belief, the cloud is a very secure […]

Tip of the Week: Make Your Password Rhyme Every Time

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Password security is quite the conundrum. We want our passwords to be easy to remember, but the problem is that passwords that are easy to remember are often simple and insecure. Therefore, it becomes a best practice to use complicated passwords with both upper and lower-case letters, numbers, and symbols to compensate. The “passpoem” might […]

Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon, Which Video Service Makes the Best Gift?

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Sometimes it’s a pain trying to figure out what you’ll be getting your loved ones during the holiday season. Thankfully, there are some relatively fail-safe options for those who love entertainment, like watching television or going to the movies. A subscription to the right video-streaming service might be able to help you save a trip […]

Technology Has the Power to Bring the Office Together Like Never Before

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The technological landscape of the office has changed significantly over the years. Only a decade ago collaboration could only be accomplished through sitting down in a conference room and discussing issues face to face. Today, however, technology is changing the way that we as a society view collaboration, and thanks to various achievements in software […]