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Browser extensions are software too: A security checklist for business PCs

Browser extensions are treated as convenient add-ons rather than what they actually are: software installed on a business computer with significant access to network traffic, browsing data, and, in some cases, stored credentials. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has explicitly noted that browser extensions can carry high privilege levels and introduce substantial security… Continue reading Browser extensions are software too: A security checklist for business PCs

How to audit and manage browser extensions before they become a security problem

A browser extension with permission to read and change all your data on every website has roughly the same access to your activity as the browser itself. For individual users, that might be an acceptable tradeoff for a useful tool. For a business PC, it is an access level that deserves the same scrutiny as… Continue reading How to audit and manage browser extensions before they become a security problem

The security risk hiding in your browser’s extension bar

Most businesses carefully manage which software gets installed on company computers. Fewer apply the same discipline to browser extensions, even though extensions often carry permissions that rival those of traditional installed applications. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) guidance on web browser security calls out extensions specifically as a source of elevated risk. This… Continue reading The security risk hiding in your browser’s extension bar

The office UPS audit: Finding weak spots before an outage does

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is the kind of equipment that gets purchased, installed, and then forgotten about until something goes wrong. The problem with that approach is that UPS batteries degrade, their runtimes shrink, and the workloads connected to them grow over time, often without anyone updating the protection strategy to match. A regular… Continue reading The office UPS audit: Finding weak spots before an outage does

How to audit your UPS units before the next power event exposes the gaps

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is one of those IT investments that looks fine on paper until a real power event tests it. However, over time, UPS batteries age and lose capacity. Workloads grow and exceed original runtime estimates. Units get supplemented with additional equipment but never re-evaluated for load. A periodic UPS audit catches… Continue reading How to audit your UPS units before the next power event exposes the gaps

Is your backup power actually working? A UPS review checklist for businesses

Most small and mid-size businesses have at least one UPS (uninterruptible power supply) protecting their servers and network gear. Fewer have a clear picture of whether those units are still adequately sized, whether the batteries are still functional, or whether the equipment they’re protecting has grown beyond the unit’s rated capacity. This guide covers the… Continue reading Is your backup power actually working? A UPS review checklist for businesses

VoIP and VoLTE compared: What each technology does and when each makes sense

For businesses reconsidering their phone infrastructure, the VoIP vs. VoLTE question comes up regularly. Both technologies deliver digital voice calls at lower cost than legacy systems. Where they differ is in the network they rely on, how they perform in different environments, and what kind of mobility they support. Working through those three criteria narrows… Continue reading VoIP and VoLTE compared: What each technology does and when each makes sense

Voice over IP or voice over LTE: Understanding the difference and picking the right fit

VoIP and VoLTE are both modern alternatives to traditional circuit-switched phone systems, but they operate over different networks and suit different working environments. Understanding those differences is the starting point for building a communication setup that actually matches your organization’s needs rather than simply following a trend. What VoIP does and where it works best… Continue reading Voice over IP or voice over LTE: Understanding the difference and picking the right fit

VoIP vs. VoLTE: How to choose the right voice technology for your business

For businesses choosing a phone system, the question is no longer simply how to make and receive calls. It’s where those calls should live: on an internet-based VoIP system or a cellular network using VoLTE. Each has its advantages, and the right fit depends on your team’s needs. What VoIP does and where it works… Continue reading VoIP vs. VoLTE: How to choose the right voice technology for your business

No more scheduling back-and-forth: How Microsoft Bookings keeps appointments moving

Microsoft Bookings replaces the scheduling email chain with a self-service booking page tied to your real-time calendar availability. Clients choose their own time, receive automatic confirmations, and can reschedule or cancel without involving your staff. For businesses with appointment-based services, the efficiency gains are immediate and measurable. Automated scheduling that runs without you The core… Continue reading No more scheduling back-and-forth: How Microsoft Bookings keeps appointments moving