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EHR downtime planning: What a useful drill actually covers (and what most skip)

Most healthcare organizations have an EHR downtime policy. Fewer have a practiced downtime procedure that clinical staff can execute under pressure. The two are different, and the gap between them is where patient safety risk lives. This article focuses on building a drill that trains the actual workflows your team will need when the system… Continue reading EHR downtime planning: What a useful drill actually covers (and what most skip)

The security risk hiding in your browser’s extension bar

Most businesses carefully manage which software gets installed on company computers. Fewer apply the same discipline to browser extensions, even though extensions often carry permissions that rival those of traditional installed applications. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) guidance on web browser security calls out extensions specifically as a source of elevated risk. This… Continue reading The security risk hiding in your browser’s extension bar

Is your backup power actually working? A UPS review checklist for businesses

Most small and mid-size businesses have at least one UPS (uninterruptible power supply) protecting their servers and network gear. Fewer have a clear picture of whether those units are still adequately sized, whether the batteries are still functional, or whether the equipment they’re protecting has grown beyond the unit’s rated capacity. This guide covers the… Continue reading Is your backup power actually working? A UPS review checklist for businesses

Voice over IP or voice over LTE: Understanding the difference and picking the right fit

VoIP and VoLTE are both modern alternatives to traditional circuit-switched phone systems, but they operate over different networks and suit different working environments. Understanding those differences is the starting point for building a communication setup that actually matches your organization’s needs rather than simply following a trend. What VoIP does and where it works best… Continue reading Voice over IP or voice over LTE: Understanding the difference and picking the right fit

How Microsoft Bookings automates scheduling and keeps your team focused

The back-and-forth of scheduling appointments is one of those low-level operational drains that’s never prioritized until someone calculates how much time it actually consumes. Microsoft Bookings addresses it directly: clients book themselves into available slots, automated messages handle the follow-up, and the schedule stays in sync across your team without anyone managing it manually. Automated… Continue reading How Microsoft Bookings automates scheduling and keeps your team focused

8 image optimization practices that improve search rankings and page speed

Search engines rank websites partly on how fast and accessible they are. Images, when handled incorrectly, are among the most common causes of slow load times, poor accessibility scores, and missed opportunities to communicate page content to search engines. These eight practices cover the essentials of image optimization for better SEO. Get your dimensions right… Continue reading 8 image optimization practices that improve search rankings and page speed

Practice your presentation and get real-time feedback with PowerPoint Presenter Coach

Rehearsing a presentation without feedback is essentially practicing in the dark. PowerPoint Presenter Coach changes that by analyzing your delivery in real time and giving you specific, actionable feedback on the elements that tend to undermine otherwise good presentations: speaking too fast, relying on filler words, or staying in a monotone throughout. Here’s a closer… Continue reading Practice your presentation and get real-time feedback with PowerPoint Presenter Coach

5 ways businesses are using virtual reality to work smarter

Most people associate virtual reality (VR) with gaming, but the technology has been finding practical business applications for several years. Training programs, remote audits, product showcases, and collaborative workspaces demonstrate how organizations are using VR to solve real operational challenges. Remote inspections and audits Site inspections traditionally require personnel to be physically present, which is… Continue reading 5 ways businesses are using virtual reality to work smarter

iPhone battery draining too fast? These 6 adjustments can help

You can squeeze more time out of your iPhone battery with a few targeted changes. Adjust some settings once and keep a few simple habits in mind for those moments when you need your battery to last longer. These small changes can make every charge go further. 1. Use Low Power Mode strategically Low Power… Continue reading iPhone battery draining too fast? These 6 adjustments can help

Teams Phone multiline calling: What IT admins need to know

As of July 2026, Microsoft Teams Phone supports multiple phone lines in the Teams mobile app for iOS and Android. Users assigned more than one number can now choose which line to use when placing calls, view a unified call history that can be filtered by line, and manage calls across all their assigned numbers… Continue reading Teams Phone multiline calling: What IT admins need to know