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Are you HIPAA-compliant? 4 Things to look into

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations pertaining to IT have become much clearer over the past few years, but there are still a few areas in which your office might not be compliant. This isn’t necessarily because of negligence on your part, but rather a lack of understanding of the requirements. Let’s look… Continue reading Are you HIPAA-compliant? 4 Things to look into

Why you should update your firmware

These days, cyberattacks are inevitable for any and all businesses, regardless of size or sector. Businesses that use computers with outdated firmware are particularly vulnerable to an attack and all the security risks associated with it. What is firmware? Firmware is a basic type of software that is embedded into every hardware component in computers,… Continue reading Why you should update your firmware

Recording calls is good for business — here’s why

Is your customer service department lagging in terms of quality? If so, it may be time to review the call quality of your customer service representatives. One of the best ways to do that is to use your Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system’s call recording feature. By listening to recorded calls, you can find… Continue reading Recording calls is good for business — here’s why

Take notes the modern way with OneNote

Note-taking is a vital skill in life. Whether you’re in a board meeting, conference, or lecture, you’re bound to list, quote, or summarize certain points in order to recall and better understand them later. Thanks to new technologies, you now have more ways to take notes than just using pen and paper. With your mobile… Continue reading Take notes the modern way with OneNote

Improve your password management profile with single sign-on

The average business can have well over a thousand user accounts spread over many different online platforms and services. Securely managing all of these logins can get difficult, especially since users are usually left to handle different complex passwords. This is why business managers and leaders should look into enabling single sign-on. What is single… Continue reading Improve your password management profile with single sign-on

6 Ways to enhance your website’s design

Making an outstanding website is not just about aesthetics. It’s also about giving site visitors and customers a great user experience while they browse your products and services. Having a good website is especially important now that people spend way more time browsing and shopping online than ever. To keep your site aesthetically appealing and… Continue reading 6 Ways to enhance your website’s design

4 Quick ways to speed up your Windows 10 PC

If your Windows 10 PC is showing signs of slowing down, there are ways to speed it up. Here are some quick, easy ways to improve your computer’s performance without spending hundreds of dollars on a replacement. Prevent programs from launching at startup Windows makes certain programs readily available by loading them at startup. While… Continue reading 4 Quick ways to speed up your Windows 10 PC

Here’s what to remember when buying antivirus software

It’s essential to have antivirus software installed on your business computers to protect these against viruses, malware, ransomware, and spyware, among others. However, not all antivirus programs are created equal. If you’re looking for the best antivirus software, consider the following points. Cost There are free antivirus programs in the market, but they only offer… Continue reading Here’s what to remember when buying antivirus software

Enhance your Android experience with these accessories

Android devices are becoming more powerful than ever, but these compact gadgets can have their shortcomings. To improve your Android experience, you should consider accessorizing your devices. The following list will give you some ideas. Protective cases No matter how careful you are with your Android device, there’s always a chance you can accidentally drop… Continue reading Enhance your Android experience with these accessories

Secure your Mac before discarding it

Well over half of Americans save account passwords to an application or web browser, and at least as many also store private documents on their computers. That’s fine for people who take active measures to protect their data, but if you give away a computer, you surrender all control over it. That’s why you need… Continue reading Secure your Mac before discarding it