Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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Say goodbye to Office 365 — and hello to Microsoft 365

Microsoft recently introduced its new Microsoft 365 (M365) Personal and Family subscriptions, which will replace their Office 365 (O365) Home and Personal plans. The company wants its new bundles to be “the subscription for your life to help you make the most of your time, connect, and protect the ones you love, and to develop… Continue reading Say goodbye to Office 365 — and hello to Microsoft 365

COVID-19 won’t keep us apart, thanks to the cloud

Families and communities all over the world have been told to shelter in place. However, despite social distancing measures, people are still able to connect to one another, thanks to the cloud. Cloud computing helps buoy economies For many people, being forced to stay at home means being unable to earn money or spend money… Continue reading COVID-19 won’t keep us apart, thanks to the cloud

The SMB’s guide to staying afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic

More than being a global health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic is also upending the global economy. Many businesses find themselves facing the grim reality that if they don’t find a way to adapt to the crisis, they’ll end up closing their doors for good. Here are some tips that can help your business get through… Continue reading The SMB’s guide to staying afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic

Another Windows 10 update, another raft of issues

It’s the update season for Windows 10 users. Although it’s normal for us to experience an uptick in support requests during these periods, things are looking worse than normal this time around. That’s because Microsoft’s most recent operating system update has caused data loss for some users. Let’s discuss how you can prevent this from… Continue reading Another Windows 10 update, another raft of issues

Keep these in mind when shopping for antivirus software

If you think cybersecurity is only for big organizations, think again. Small- and mid-sized businesses often don’t have the budget for expensive cybersecurity tools, making them easier targets for cybercriminals. Statistics show that cybercrimes continue to increase every year. And with the global pandemic forcing businesses to work from home, protection from cyberthreats such as… Continue reading Keep these in mind when shopping for antivirus software

Android 11 Developer Preview 2: New features

Developer previews are used to test every application’s usability and compatibility with an upcoming OS. With Android 11 due to be released in the third quarter of 2020, Android 11 Developer Preview 2 covers some more notable functions that Android users can expect. New notification panel user interface “Conversations,” “Alerting,” and “Silent” notification sections in… Continue reading Android 11 Developer Preview 2: New features

Extend your MacBook’s battery life with this feature

If you’re concerned about your MacBook’s battery life, then a new feature from Apple is good news. Called Battery Health Management, it is designed to reduce the negative effects of overcharging on your device’s battery. This feature will be released with the new macOS 10.15.5 Catalina update. It maintains your MacBook’s battery life by preventing… Continue reading Extend your MacBook’s battery life with this feature

Top qualities to consider when choosing a laptop

If you love working in your PJs in the comfort of your own bed, then you probably enjoy working from home. It’s not so great though if you’re stuck with a laptop that’s slow and inefficient. But don’t worry, we have some recommendations to help you make a decision. Size – When it comes to… Continue reading Top qualities to consider when choosing a laptop

5 Signs your VoIP network is being hacked

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is one of the technologies that have changed the way businesses operate. VoIP phones are essential for the success of your company, allowing users to do a wide range of tasks, including making calls from virtually anywhere there’s an internet connection to setting up conference calls. Unfortunately, they are not… Continue reading 5 Signs your VoIP network is being hacked

Remote work policy tips for Windows and Office users

With businesses making adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about data integrity of work from home (WFH) setups have multiplied. But as long as you can properly configure Windows and Office, your business data will always remain protected. Before the pandemic broke out, companies across the United States had already been on the lookout… Continue reading Remote work policy tips for Windows and Office users