Tech Advisory

Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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Defining web hosting

Are you looking to create a website for your business? Aside from the design and functionality of your website, make sure to also look into your web host’s offerings. To get you started, here is a quick explanation of web hosts and which hosting type is best for your business. What is a web host?… Continue reading Defining web hosting

4 Benefits of adopting new business technology

Business technology is constantly changing — and if you don’t keep up with innovations in business IT, you could end up being left behind by your competitors. And gaining a competitive edge is just one of the many reasons why you should upgrade your business IT now — here are four others. Better efficiency Implementing… Continue reading 4 Benefits of adopting new business technology

Windows 10 features absent from Windows 11

Windows 11 has an attractive new look and some of the niftiest features ever seen in previous iterations of the operating system. These include the new placement of the Start button, improved security, Microsoft Teams’ Chat integration into the taskbar, a more personalized Widgets feed, and much more. Some users, however, would have liked to… Continue reading Windows 10 features absent from Windows 11

Why you need a VPN and how to choose the right one

Today, just installing anti-malware software and a firewall on your computer isn’t enough to keep you safe as you use the internet. Nowadays, a hacker can intercept messages sent to and from your computer and steal the data they contain. This is why you need a virtual private network (VPN). What is a VPN? A… Continue reading Why you need a VPN and how to choose the right one

Protect your business — and your customers — by following these PHI management tips

Data privacy practices are necessary in any business, most especially in the healthcare industry. With protected health information (PHI) containing so much data that can be abused in the wrong hands, it’s simply a must for all healthcare organizations to make every effort to protect it. Get your business on track with PHI security by… Continue reading Protect your business — and your customers — by following these PHI management tips

The perks of having a dual monitor system

Dual monitor setups aren’t as popular as single monitor setups, but that doesn’t mean that they’re less effective than the latter. In fact, you should consider working with two screens because doing so has quite a number of advantages. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of having dual monitors. Enhanced productivity According… Continue reading The perks of having a dual monitor system

5 Vital VoIP measures to implement

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology is a flexible, scalable, and highly efficient communication solution that more and more modern businesses are relying on. However, a large user base makes VoIP an attractive cybercrime target, which means VoIP users face increasing risks. Here are five effective security measures you can implement to protect your business’s… Continue reading 5 Vital VoIP measures to implement

How does Microsoft 365 Defender fight phishing?

Phishing remains one of the top cyberthreats to businesses today. To combat such attacks, Microsoft has armed Microsoft 365 Defender with powerful cybersecurity features. Let’s take a look at some of them. 1. Anti-phishing The most dangerous types of phishing scams involve emails that are disguised to appear like it’s from an entity. An attacker… Continue reading How does Microsoft 365 Defender fight phishing?

5 Simple tips for a successful web conversion

Grabbing people’s attention and converting them to prospective customers is the hallmark of a great professional website. To achieve this goal, you need to create a professional-looking and user-friendly site that encourages visitors to sign up for eBooks, consultations, and other services. Be sure your website follows these five rules that make it easier to… Continue reading 5 Simple tips for a successful web conversion

Ignore these outdated disaster recovery myths

Disaster recovery (DR) used to be an expensive solution that relied predominantly on tape backups. Today, cloud computing has dramatically changed the DR landscape, affording even small- and medium-sized businesses cheaper and more reliable DR solutions. Unfortunately, there are still plenty of misconceptions about DR. Here are three myths that no longer apply. Myth 1:… Continue reading Ignore these outdated disaster recovery myths