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Proprietary vs. open-source VoIP systems

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has come a long way in helping businesses use sophisticated features with significant cost savings. The challenge for small- and medium-sized businesses is knowing where to begin. Here’s a list of pros and cons to help you decide which system is right for you. What are “proprietary” systems? When most… Continue reading Proprietary vs. open-source VoIP systems

Use Outlook effectively with these tricks

Many companies prefer to use Microsoft Outlook for coordinating projects, setting up meetings, and managing their email. This tool offers more features aside from being an email application where you can organize your business communications, contacts, and work. Let’s take a closer look at some tips you might have missed. Clean Up your inbox No… Continue reading Use Outlook effectively with these tricks

Say goodbye to SQL Server 2008, hello Azure

Changing something fundamental to your IT can be tricky to transition into, so it’s best to allot sufficient time for it. If you’re still on either Windows Server 2008 R2 or SQL Server 2008, do migrate to Microsoft Azure early, long before you reach the July 2019 end of life deadline. What’s the big deal… Continue reading Say goodbye to SQL Server 2008, hello Azure

Cybersecurity for small- and medium-sized businesses

Has your organization been hit with a data breach or ransomware recently? This happens more often than you might think to businesses of all sizes. Given the frequency, complexity, and increasing number of threats, a multi-level, agile, and cutting-edge cybersecurity strategy is the only response that will protect businesses from massive losses. Fortunately, managed IT… Continue reading Cybersecurity for small- and medium-sized businesses

Useful tweaks for your new MacBook

Like other Apple products, MacBooks are notoriously expensive, especially compared to their Windows counterparts. But as legions of personal and business users will tell you, a MacBook is well worth the price. And to make sure you get the most bang for your buck, you need to set it up properly by tweaking these settings.… Continue reading Useful tweaks for your new MacBook

Stretch your laptop’s battery life

More people use laptops to do work on the go, making long battery life a major priority. Wouldn’t it be great if you could stretch and optimize the life of your laptop battery? These useful tips will make sure that your laptop’s battery will last longer. Some truths about your laptop battery Batteries in many… Continue reading Stretch your laptop’s battery life

The cloud is more secure than you think

Even to this day, many people doubt the cloud’s security.. However, experts argue that it’s almost always better than that of local area networks (LANs). So whether you’re considering a cloud web server or internet-based productivity software, take a minute to learn why the cloud might just be your best option. Hands-on management Unless you… Continue reading The cloud is more secure than you think

Hints to improve your Google Search experience

You know what Google is, but do you understand how to maximize its capabilities? Here are some tips and tricks to draw the most gains out of the most powerful search engine in the world. Include and exclude keywords Google will understand most of the search terms you type into it. However, at times the… Continue reading Hints to improve your Google Search experience

Top ways ERP improves your business

The only way for your business to succeed is for it to keep improving. There are many areas you can always refine, like company policy and customer service. One important improvement you should consider, however, is getting enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, and here’s why. ERP explained ERP is a program that integrates all your… Continue reading Top ways ERP improves your business

5 ways to enhance Android security

It’s normal for you to be emotionally attached to your mobile device, which is why you most likely sleep beside it at night. Like with all things important to you, you’ll want to take care of your Android phone. So if you value your personal data or the apps inside your Android device, it’s best… Continue reading 5 ways to enhance Android security