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Why your firm should record its calls

Over the years, VoIP has given many companies the power to make and receive calls from any place, at any time. It allows the workforce to promptly meet client demands and boost customer satisfaction. Another feature of VoIP applications that can bring your customer service to a higher level is call recording. #1. Improve customer… Continue reading Why your firm should record its calls

10 Office 365 features you need to know about

So you’ve been using Office 365 for your business for quite some time now. But did you know that there are a few nifty features that you can use to make work just a little bit easier? From cutting down tedious tasks to getting work done with multiple people at the same time, Office 365… Continue reading 10 Office 365 features you need to know about

Quickly update Windows 10 with these tips!

It’s absolutely necessary for your business to update Windows 10, mainly for the security patches that will protect your business. Updating basically puts your computers on hold, but this is much much better than hackers exploiting gaps in unpatched systems. Need to speed up the waiting process? You can with these tips! Why do updates… Continue reading Quickly update Windows 10 with these tips!

How to know if your PC is infected

With the rise of eCommerce and online banking, cybercrime has evolved. Like criminals who pull smash-and-grab jobs, they go where the money is. However, unlike bank robbers, cybercriminals do their best to avoid detection by letting malware do the work for them. Viruses and ransomware sneak into PCs to quietly steal passwords, financial credentials, and… Continue reading How to know if your PC is infected

5 Tips for customizing a new iPad

Whether you purchased an iPad for personal use or for work, there are several things you need to configure when setting it up. But who wants to waste time aimlessly browsing the menus in the Settings app? Take care of the five most important configurations quickly so you can move on to the fun stuff!… Continue reading 5 Tips for customizing a new iPad

Enjoy an improved laptop experience

Did you just get the newest MacBook Pro? Or the Lenovo Yoga 920? Either would be very exciting, but before you start showing off your new purchase, there are five steps you should take to make your laptop experience even more enjoyable and long-lasting. 1. Update your laptop’s operating system One of the first things… Continue reading Enjoy an improved laptop experience

Five design tips to improve your website

It’s not enough for small businesses to have a beautiful-looking website these days. Small business owners must also adopt web design trends that not only attract more visitors but ultimately increase sales. Consider the following web design ideas to achieve just that. Scrolling Scrolling is a convenient method to navigate a website. Instead of clicking… Continue reading Five design tips to improve your website

Keep your business alive with BCP

Power outages, disasters, and other disruptions are inevitable. Thousands of businesses around the globe are affected by them every year, with lost profits ranging into the millions, if not billions. So how can your business protect itself and stay open when the unexpected strikes? Here is a standard business continuity plan (BCP) your company can… Continue reading Keep your business alive with BCP

The 101 on Android location settings

As you learn about the various features of your Android smartphone, you will come across location services and whether or not you want to approve them. If you think this convenient feature is harmless, think again. Sometimes it’s best to hide your location in your smartphone as this can affect your device’s security. With this… Continue reading The 101 on Android location settings

Dealing with hypervisors’ vulnerabilities

Hypervisors have changed the game of cybersecurity. They provide unmatched cyber protection for your data as they keep it in the cloud. However, hypervisors still have vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. Find out how their weak points can be addressed. A hypervisor is a software application that distributes computing resources (e.g., processing power, RAM, storage)… Continue reading Dealing with hypervisors’ vulnerabilities