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Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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Invaluable tips for online safety

Let’s be honest, surfing the net in the comfort of your home or with the privacy of a small screen feels safe. However, certain sites could be snooping on your online activity by placing digital trackers called “cookies” on your devices. Here’s what happens to your personal details whenever you go online. With the headlines… Continue reading Invaluable tips for online safety

How do I maximize my Microsoft Teams?

If you’re like most people, your chat app is limited to asking basic questions or maybe touching base with a colleague. You switch tabs to do one thing and toggle back to do another. It would be great if completing a task were just a matter of keyboard shortcuts and menu items in a single… Continue reading How do I maximize my Microsoft Teams?

5 social media tips to drive your growth

Setting up a business can be overwhelming, especially now that digital marketing is so crucial. Many small businesses and start-ups find themselves not knowing where to go after purchasing a year’s subscription to WordPress. Although marketing your business online could fill several full-time positions, here are a few simple tips to get you started. Social… Continue reading 5 social media tips to drive your growth

How MTD improves your mobile security

Protecting your business data goes beyond protecting your office computers and networks. A solution called mobile threat detection (MTD) puts up digital barriers around your company’s mobile devices to block malware and other threats unique to their form factor. Here’s what you need to know about MTD. MTD and machine learning Mobile threat detection is… Continue reading How MTD improves your mobile security

Which virtualization type does your SMB need?

Virtualization technology is the next big business trend of the decade, as it has already allowed many businesses to improve their operational flow. In this article, we will discuss the different types of virtualization and how they can positively affect your work. What is virtualization? By virtualizing any of the items below, you can trick… Continue reading Which virtualization type does your SMB need?

How to minimize VoIP downtime

Disasters can happen at any time, and if your company is unprepared, it can put you out of business. One of the most essential technologies today is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony systems. Should a disaster knock your VoIP offline, you will lose people, productivity, and ultimately, profit. Avoid such a fate by following… Continue reading How to minimize VoIP downtime

Take notes the modern way with OneNote

Note-taking is an essential skill for students and professionals. Whether it’s a board meeting, a conference, or a lecture, you will inevitably need to list, quote, and summarize certain points. Fortunately, you no longer have to rely on longhand to record your notes. With Microsoft OneNote, not only can you can type important notes, but… Continue reading Take notes the modern way with OneNote

The pros and cons of EHRs

The healthcare industry has been increasing its adoption of electronic health records (EHRs). The technology claims to improve on current paper-based methods. However, EHRs are not flawless. Learn more about the pros and cons of EHRs and decide for yourself. What is an electronic health record? An electronic health record (EHR) is an individual’s official… Continue reading The pros and cons of EHRs

The risks posed by Windows 10 bloatware

Have you bought a new PC or laptop recently? Don’t be too impressed by so-called value-added pre-installed software, as these take up storage space and use up processing power. More than this, a new report shows that free trial versions of browser toolbars, video games, and antivirus programs can make you vulnerable to cybersecurity threats.… Continue reading The risks posed by Windows 10 bloatware

Autocomplete password risks

Advertisements and “helpful” suggestions based on your internet browsing habits can be troubling. But what’s even more alarming is that hackers have found another way of tracking you via seemingly harmless autocomplete passwords. Here’s what you need to know. Why auto-fill passwords are so dangerous As of December 2018, there are 4.1 billion internet users… Continue reading Autocomplete password risks