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6 Common ways virtualization fails

Server virtualization offers improved system utilization, workload flexibility, and other advantages for the data center. Today, many businesses have already adopted virtualization, but virtualization can still fail in some ways. Practices and policies that arise from virtualization can waste resources and drive administrators to give up. Here are the top problems with virtualization. 1. Resource… Continue reading 6 Common ways virtualization fails

Get on top of search results with Google Posts

Many businesses struggle to get their name into the top ten search results in order to greatly increase traffic to their website or have a better image to potential clients. Those who are successful invest a lot of time and money in SEO and other inbound marketing to gain this prestige and online presence for… Continue reading Get on top of search results with Google Posts

Keep your Mac clutter-free with these 10 tips

Even the most high-tech and innovative computers can slow down when you store too many files on them. If you want to ensure that your Mac performs at its best at all times, you should turn decluttering into a habit. #1 Clean up your desktop The desktop is a convenient location for storing files and… Continue reading Keep your Mac clutter-free with these 10 tips

Using Alexa in your office

Amazon’s Alexa can do more than just receive calls and messages, provide weather forecasts, play music, and control your smart devices at home. Her developers are setting her up to be a next-generation AI technology that has many features for home and office users. Here is how Alexa can become more relevant in an office… Continue reading Using Alexa in your office

How to take advantage of your VoIP data

Businessman touching financial dashboard with key performance indicators

You hear a lot about big data nowadays, but not in connection with small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). To compete with the big guys, SMBs need Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to get better access to customer data. Read on for the best ways to leverage your VoIP data to serve clients. Time/Date data The… Continue reading How to take advantage of your VoIP data

The perfect Office 365 plan for your business

With its state-of-the-art tools and features, Office 365 helps businesses manage data, share files, and improve team collaboration. You might be thinking of using this tool to improve your operations, but with the different Office 365 plans available on the market, how can you make sure that you’ll get your money’s worth? This article will… Continue reading The perfect Office 365 plan for your business

How to market your SMB with Pinterest

Helping SMBs establish a firm online presence, promote corporate content, and drive web traffic, Pinterest is every entrepreneur’s dream. Here are some pointers to consider when using Pinterest for promoting your business. Know your audience According to a study by Ahalogy and AcuPOLL Precision Research, Inc., Pinterest is largely used by women, mostly “Millennial Moms.”… Continue reading How to market your SMB with Pinterest

Browser extensions and online security

Think you’ve got enough online security measures in place within your company? It’s hard to tell since you’ll never really know what the next malware or online scam will bring. Plus, it only takes one employee’s mistake to put the company in danger. It’s time to add another layer of online security using browser extensions.… Continue reading Browser extensions and online security

4 ways to boost staff efficiency

Technology enables businesses to work remotely, collaborate more efficiently, and manage their time more effectively. But to achieve these benefits, you need to implement technologies that align with your business’s needs. Here are some things to consider. Change office communication To increase efficiency, set up instant messaging software such as Slack or Microsoft Teams. This… Continue reading 4 ways to boost staff efficiency

Keyboard shortcuts you can use in Windows 10

Technology is all about making lives easier, and something as simple as keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time. If you’re using a Windows 10 computer, here are some new keyboard shortcuts that you’ve probably been waiting for. Windows Snapping If you’ve never used Windows Snapping, you’re missing out on one of Windows… Continue reading Keyboard shortcuts you can use in Windows 10