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VoIP and remote work: The perfect combination

Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) phone systems give employees the freedom to make and receive calls from any location. More importantly, a good VoIP solution allows you to enable work-at-home arrangements that will keep your workers happy and your company productive. So how exactly will VoIP and working at home equal to a more successful… Continue reading VoIP and remote work: The perfect combination

Let Office 365 help you save the date

Arranging meetings that work with everyone’s schedules is a pain — especially if participants don’t work in your office. A calendar that is easy to share publicly simplifies everything from scheduling calls with clients to quarterly meetings with business partners. Here’s how you can achieve that with Office 365. Share an Office 365 calendar with… Continue reading Let Office 365 help you save the date

Is your business prepared for hurricanes?

In 2017, Hurricane Harvey hit Texas and certain parts of Louisiana the hardest. In the same year, Hurricane Irma devastated companies in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. During uncertain times, a disaster recovery (DR) plan is what saves companies from power outages and massive revenue losses. Let these tips guide you. Determine recovery hierarchy Certain… Continue reading Is your business prepared for hurricanes?

Get your Windows 10 privacy back

Windows 10’s Cortana can be helpful with various tasks — from displaying accurate and personalized ads according to your online searches to spamming word suggestions based on your most common keystrokes. But this operating system may feel intrusive. The following tips should help you avoid being seen by Microsoft’s watchful eye. Turn personalized advertising off… Continue reading Get your Windows 10 privacy back

9 Cybersecurity terms you need to know

Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. But you don’t need to be an IT expert to know how to protect yourself from a cyberattack. To help you get started, here are helpful terms you need to know so you’re not left in the dark, whether you’re teaching yourself how to update your anti-malware, updating your systems, or… Continue reading 9 Cybersecurity terms you need to know

Declutter your Android device with folders

If your Android device has too many apps cluttering the homepage, finding the app you want to use can become difficult. Organize them by putting them in folders that make sense to you. Here’s how you can do it. Creating and naming folders On most devices, when you install a new app, the icon will… Continue reading Declutter your Android device with folders

Why virtualization fails

Virtualization has become commonplace in small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). After all, the idea of gaining the benefits of having an IT infrastructure without actually having to purchase pricey and space-consuming physical equipment makes it an appealing option. While virtualization is popular, migrations from physical to virtual systems are not always successful. Following are six… Continue reading Why virtualization fails

Increase your company’s reach with Google Posts

As a small- and medium-sized business, you can’t miss out on this opportunity to leverage Google’s search results. With Google Posts, businesses can create content highly ranked in Google search results for their names, even without having a website. Here’s how this works. What they can do Google Posts allow users to communicate directly in… Continue reading Increase your company’s reach with Google Posts

Declutter your Mac with these 10 tips

Before long, your Mac will become too cluttered, making it too cumbersome to find the right applications, files, or links. Decluttering the items on your computer would do wonders for your productivity, creativity, and stress levels. But how do you do it? #1 Clean up your desktop The desktop is a convenient location for storing… Continue reading Declutter your Mac with these 10 tips

Optimize Alexa for your business

Users have a lot to like about Amazon’s innovative AI technology Alexa. It can perform simple tasks such as answering phone calls and making shopping lists while controlling your smart home devices. But Alexa can also be helpful to business users. Here is a list of other things she can do, especially in your office.… Continue reading Optimize Alexa for your business