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What is the Blue Screen of Death?

So your computer just crashed. Our condolences. When your PC displays a blue screen and spontaneously restarts your computer, this is called the Blue Screen of Death (BSoD). These errors are usually caused by internal failures in your hardware or, sometimes, your software. That’s all well and good, but how can you troubleshoot these problems?… Continue reading What is the Blue Screen of Death?

How to calculate your technology ROI

When purchasing new technology, how often do you consider its return on investment? For many business owners, calculating ROI is a tricky task that is sometimes skipped altogether. It shouldn’t be because if IT isn’t saving you money, it’s costing you. Here’s how you can gain a better understanding of technology ROI and how you… Continue reading How to calculate your technology ROI

The security risks of virtualization

While virtualization security is not often talked about, it is nevertheless important. Like all technology, securing your virtualized infrastructure is vital to the success of your business. So what are some of the security risks posed by virtualization? And how can you mitigate them? Here are some answers you should consider. Security risks of virtualization… Continue reading The security risks of virtualization

Even more VoIP features you should use

When a potential VoIP provider throws a list of features they can offer at you, it can all be quite confusing and you might even forget about a lot of them. Even after you’ve chosen your provider, you might already be too busy to bother with certain features of your new VoIP service. How are… Continue reading Even more VoIP features you should use

7 Warning signs of malware infection

As companies go to the Internet to conduct their business, their IT security becomes more vulnerable to many hackers and viruses. That’s why it’s even more important to recognize whether or not your systems are under threat from malicious software to swiftly fend off the infection. So how do you know if your company’s IT… Continue reading 7 Warning signs of malware infection

Native ad blocker is coming to this browser

Ad blocking is here to stay. Safari, Google Chrome, and Firefox all have extensions that make it possible, and now Opera has added an ad blocking feature directly into the browser. Should your business be concerned? Well it all depends on how much money you spend on online ads. Here’s the lowdown on Opera’s new… Continue reading Native ad blocker is coming to this browser

7 Ways to customize your Windows 10

Whether you want to have a darker color scheme, run several apps at the same time or have multiple desktop displays, Windows 10 gives you many options to personalize your PC. And while some customization options are less obvious than others, it is well worth the effort to get your Windows 10 to act and… Continue reading 7 Ways to customize your Windows 10

Will the new iPad Pro hold up?

With a new tablet bound to hit stores again later this month, you’re probably wondering “what’s so special about this new one?” Well imagine a device that’s smaller than the massive 12.9-inch iPad Pro model and more powerful than the iPad Air 2. That is what you can expect from the 9.7-inch iPad Pro. With… Continue reading Will the new iPad Pro hold up?

10 Office 365 features you need for work

Whether you need suggestions for your PowerPoint presentation, someone to edit your Word document or input a lot of data into Excel, Office 365 has the features to help you with a variety of tasks. So the next time you need some help getting work done, try using these tricks with Office 365. Simultaneously edit… Continue reading 10 Office 365 features you need for work

Productivity secrets of Google Drive

If you’re a regular Google Drive user, you already know how it can make your business more efficient and productive. But are you getting the most out of the service? Not everyone who uses Google Drive is aware of all of its productivity secrets. So we’ve come up with these five tips to help you… Continue reading Productivity secrets of Google Drive