Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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Perks of using dual monitors

Many employees are uncomfortable using two monitors at their desk, so it’s no surprise that dual monitor setups aren’t as popular as single monitor setups. But working with two screens provides ways for employees to work more productively. Here’s a look at some of the main reasons why your employees’ desktops should be upgraded to… Continue reading Perks of using dual monitors

An introduction to G Suite Apps

Google has come a long way since it started out as just a search engine two decades ago. Their most recent development is called G Suite, a cloud-based productivity suite that offers a wide array of features and benefits to consumers and businesses. G Suite puts all of Google’s most popular apps into one package.… Continue reading An introduction to G Suite Apps

How AI helps e-commerce businesses

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an exciting innovation that’s becoming integral to many businesses. Industry experts are even predicting that by 2020, 85% of the interactions between corporate customer service departments and their clients will use AI. If you’re an e-commerce business owner, you’re in a prime position to become an early adopter. Predicting what your… Continue reading How AI helps e-commerce businesses

Is your continuity plan doomed to fail?

Like all things, business continuity plans are not perfect. They have pitfalls that can result in your business’s failure if not taken into account immediately. Don’t blame it all on the IT guy; often, the way a system is designed can also have loopholes. Here are a few of the reasons why business continuity plans… Continue reading Is your continuity plan doomed to fail?

Your awesome guide to Android repurposing

It’s a fact of life that electronic devices don’t stay on top of the market for very long. That nice new Android tablet with all the latest apps and games will soon be replaced with a newer version, and you have the decision to upgrade or be left with a useless piece of metal and… Continue reading Your awesome guide to Android repurposing

Controlling security risks of virtualization

Virtualization security often ends up on the back burner, and you probably didn’t even realize how important it is. However, like the rest of your technology, a virtualized infrastructure must be secured. To help keep yours protected, here are some of the security risks involved with virtualization and ways to control them. Security risks of… Continue reading Controlling security risks of virtualization

How to increase retweets on Twitter

Are your tweets not getting enough exposure? While posting regularly and writing bold headlines are important in grabbing the audience’s attention, there are other Twitter tactics that you should be employing in order to get the most retweets. Listed below are just a few ways to maximize your company’s reach over Twitter. Schedule your tweets… Continue reading How to increase retweets on Twitter

How to prepare for a VoIP transition

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Businesses everywhere are embracing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology to communicate more effectively with colleagues, clients, and suppliers. Transitioning from traditional phone lines to a VoIP solution smoothly requires preparation and forethought. Here are the key components to making the shift. Network stability Implementing a VoIP phone system presents unique challenges, such as maintaining… Continue reading How to prepare for a VoIP transition

Boost productivity with valuable Word tricks

Microsoft Word is the top choice for businesses when it comes to word processing. You can create professional documents and even incorporate tables and graphs when you’ve got lots of data. But there are a number of hidden features that, when utilized properly, could greatly enhance your Microsoft Word experience. And since Word is updated… Continue reading Boost productivity with valuable Word tricks

Beware of NetSpectre

Cyberattacks continue to evolve at a worrying pace. Just when you think one security threat has been fixed, a more dangerous version of that threat is discovered. One such threat is Spectre and it’s more recent variant, NetSpectre. Read on to learn more. Spectre 101 For those who don’t know, Spectre is a vulnerability in… Continue reading Beware of NetSpectre