Technology Advice for Small Businesses

How can you prepare your VoIP for the holiday season?

The holiday season is upon us, which means businesses will likely be bombarded with a wave of customer calls and inquiries. As a business owner, you need to make sure that your Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems are ready to cope with the holiday rush. Below are a few ways to ensure crystal-clear calls.… Continue reading How can you prepare your VoIP for the holiday season?

Understanding Microsoft 365 collaboration tools

There are three Microsoft 365 tools that are typically used for office communication and collaboration: Microsoft 365 Groups, Yammer, and Microsoft Teams. While these three are similar, did you know that there are subtle differences that set them apart from each other? Let’s take a look at some of these. Microsoft 365 Groups With Microsoft… Continue reading Understanding Microsoft 365 collaboration tools

Here’s how to speed up Google Chrome

Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in the world with over three billion users and more than 63% share of the market. Its speed is one of its most notable advantages over other browsers, which is why it’s preferred by most users. But even the fastest browser can have issues from time to… Continue reading Here’s how to speed up Google Chrome

Why you should use a UPS for network hardware

Power outages are a major inconvenience to businesses. Even a few hours without electricity can lead to thousands of dollars in lost productivity and revenue. Fortunately, there’s something businesses like yours can do to reduce the effects of power outages, and that’s using an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) for your computers and networking equipment. Read… Continue reading Why you should use a UPS for network hardware

Disk Cleanup can make your slow PC fast again

The Disk Cleanup tool is a nifty feature that weeds out unneeded files such as cached web pages, temporary files, and deleted items in your Recycle Bin. Disk Cleanup can also determine which files can be removed from your hard disk to free up space. If you notice your Windows PC slowing down or performing… Continue reading Disk Cleanup can make your slow PC fast again

How do you choose the right EMR system?

Medical professionals should always strive to give the best primary and ancillary healthcare services to their patients. One of the ways to accomplish this is by using electronic medical records (EMRs), which eliminate the need for paper charts by digitally storing patients’ medical and treatment histories. If you want to get a reliable EMR system… Continue reading How do you choose the right EMR system?

Prevent hackers from exploiting your business printers with these tips

Can business printers get hacked? The short answer is yes. Anything that connects to your business network can be exploited by malicious actors on the internet, even innocuous machines like your printers. These can be exploited to steal data and/or create entry points into your system to launch larger attacks. So make sure you follow… Continue reading Prevent hackers from exploiting your business printers with these tips

How to lower data consumption on your Android device

If you use an Android device with a data plan, it’s important to be able to control the data you use on downloads. Otherwise, you could end up with a decreased battery life, slower connection speeds, and higher bills. Here are five ways to avoid these. Delete data-draining apps Apps that constantly consume your mobile… Continue reading How to lower data consumption on your Android device

Can malware affect your Mac?

Malware creators will target anyone and everyone, including Mac users. So even though Apple computers are less vulnerable than Windows PCs, they are not completely impervious to cyberattacks. Read on to find out the different threats you should protect your Mac against, as well as signs that your computer has been compromised. What are the… Continue reading Can malware affect your Mac?

5 Wi-Fi issues and how to fix them

It’s difficult for businesses these days to operate without a good Wi-Fi connection. Having a fast, secure, and reliable connection enables quick response times and customer satisfaction. But what if your Wi-Fi refuses to work? Let’s take a look at five common Wi-Fi issues and how you can easily resolve them. Range constraints Wi-Fi works… Continue reading 5 Wi-Fi issues and how to fix them