Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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How is technology transforming healthcare?

Are you afraid that robots will replace healthcare professionals? Scared that a newly created drug will stir a new kind of addiction, or a genetic test will predict when you’ll die? While a future ruled by technological advancements may seem daunting, innovations — especially those pertaining to health and medicine — are always meant to… Continue reading How is technology transforming healthcare?

Printer troubles and how to fix them

Is your printer broken again? There could be several reasons why. From paper jams and clogged ink cartridges to driver problems and an overloaded print queue — the possibilities are endless. To ease your printer-related woes, let’s take a look at common problems and how you can fix them. Paper jams Paper jams are a… Continue reading Printer troubles and how to fix them

Top 5 benefits of using softphones

Having a flexible communication system is more important than ever now that remote work has become crucial to a company’s survival. One option is to issue company phones to telecommuters so they can communicate with clients and colleagues. But the ideal solution for most businesses is to use phone apps or softphones, and here are… Continue reading Top 5 benefits of using softphones

Microsoft 365: New Office 365 features for the same price

On April 21, Microsoft rebranded its Office 365 (O365) Home and Personal plans asMicrosoft 365 (M365) Personal and Family subscriptions. The company’s officials describe the new bundles as “the subscription for your life to help you make the most of your time, connect, and protect the ones you love, and to develop and grow.” But… Continue reading Microsoft 365: New Office 365 features for the same price

The cloud: Connecting us during the COVID-19 outbreak

Governments across nearly every continent issued stay-at-home orders, which apparently slowed the spread of COVID-19. However, while these drastic measures have saved and continue to save countless lives, the negative repercussions to economies, societies, and individuals’ mental well-being are enormous. Thankfully, the cloud is playing a substantial role in mitigating the effects on all three.… Continue reading The cloud: Connecting us during the COVID-19 outbreak

Stay afloat during the pandemic: 5 useful tips

As the coronavirus disease continues to spread all over the world, more and more businesses are faced with a difficult decision: find a way to adapt to the current situation or close their doors forever. Here are some tips to help your business adjust to the challenges of the pandemic and stay afloat during these… Continue reading Stay afloat during the pandemic: 5 useful tips

How to avoid issues caused by Windows 10’s April update

One of the most consistent issues with Windows 10 has been how updates are rolled out to users. Usually, the biggest problem is that updates slow computers’ performance to a crawl. Sometimes they cause computers to crash. But this time, updates are causing files to disappear. What are the issues? The April Windows 10 update… Continue reading How to avoid issues caused by Windows 10’s April update

Buying antivirus software? Consider the following points

You probably didn’t need to worry about antivirus protection before. At the office, the IT department handled it. At home, your personal setup may not contain enough valuable information to warrant industry-strength. But because of the global pandemic forcing most of us to stay indoors, your home is now your office, too. If you’re looking… Continue reading Buying antivirus software? Consider the following points

Expect enhancements to Android 11

You’re probably keen to learn what new features will be available in the next major Android OS update. Android 11 won’t be released until the third quarter of the year, but you can get a glimpse of the OS’s enhancements in Android 11 Developer Preview 2. New notification panel user interface “Conversations,” “Alerting,” and “Silent”… Continue reading Expect enhancements to Android 11

Get longer battery life with new MacBook feature

Apple is introducing a new feature with the new macOS Catalina 10.15.5 update. Called Battery Health Management, it is designed to extend your MacBook’s battery life by reducing the negative impact of overcharging. It maintains your MacBook’s battery life by preventing chemical aging on its battery. It does this by not charging your device all… Continue reading Get longer battery life with new MacBook feature