Performing Routine IT Health Checks
Caring for your office tech is of utmost importance. Performing routing IT health checks can improve device performance and security, and will free up storage where it’s needed most. All this will help to enhance productivity in the workplace in the long run. But who has time during the workday to perform a whole cleanup?…
Read MoreThe Future of Computers
Earlier this month, we explored a brief history of computers and how they’ve changed over time. Our current standards predict that Moore’s Law is on its way out, which leaves the future of computers fairly uncertain. Currently, computers run on quartz crystals – similar to your wrist watch – but we’re making strides in quantum…
Read MoreA Brief History of Computers
It’s remarkable how much computers have changed over time. Back in the day, these machines were big and bulky, and could only process a small fraction of what computers today are capable of. We attribute these changes to Moore’s Law, which states that, as the size of transistors shrinks, we can fit exponentially more in…
Read MoreWhat to Think About When Choosing a New Personal or Work Laptop
There are many different types of laptops on the market, and it can be overwhelming to choose one. You want to get the best quality for the work you’re doing, but you also want to stay within your budget. When purchasing a new laptop for work or for personal reasons, there are things you’ll want…
Read MoreClosing the Digital Skills Gap in the Workforce
The digital skills gap is an obviously apparent gap in fluently understanding technology. Most millennials don’t struggle with this, as they’re very tech-fluent. The Baby Boomer generations I and II are generally those who struggle most with closing the digital skills gap because they didn’t grow up with the same technology and were not surrounded…
Read MoreHardwiring your Office for Strong Internet Connectivity
Many businesses and buildings face internet connectivity issues. Sometimes, it can be hard to connect to wifi, no matter how much you have IT companies check out things. The physical building and location in which you’re trying to get connectivity could be the problem. If you’re having trouble maintaining a stable wifi connection, read on…
Read MoreTips for Optimizing Storage on Your Devices
Storage can be a confusing topic when it comes to your tech devices. When purchasing your device, you always have the question of size and storage. You’re faced with questions like, “how much storage do you need?, and how do you plan to use this device?” Sometimes it may feel like we’re always running out…
Read MoreTech Organization to Increase Employee Productivity
As a business owner, you want to do everything possible to increase productivity for your employees. You can do this by providing them with the appropriate technology to keep themselves organized. This can be done by training your employees with work apps and setting up the right technology at their desks. Technology Business leaders…
Read MoreWhy are Security Issues Still so Persistent?
What’s with all the security issues? It seems like every month there are new vulnerabilities and problems surfacing. We trust programmers and developers to weed out bugs and mistakes in their code before they release to the public. In fact, they do, but nobody is perfect. In the past, it was common to test for…
Read MoreMozilla Firefox Pushes for Internet Security
Privacy and security remain one of the biggest issues to tackle concerning the world of IT. With each release of new technology, we progressively improve security, but this only lasts so long before hackers discover flaws and vulnerabilities within the software. Security will never be perfect – there’s no end in sight, only gradual improvements….
Read MoreComputer, Printer, and Monitor FAQs
When it comes to computer use, people generally have the same types of questions and misconceptions. If you’re experiencing general issues with your printer, monitor or computer, check out these quick FAQs. Some of your questions may be answered. My printer is printing smudged/crooked pages If your printer is printing messy pages, you may have to…
Read MoreThe FBI Wants You to Reset your Router
Are the Russians are at it again? This time, authorities believe that Russian hackers have gained access to hundreds of thousands of routers in both homes and small businesses. Talos, the cyber intelligence unit at Cisco, discovered this most recent hacking incident during the week of May 20, 2018. On Friday, May 25, 2018, the…
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