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December 23rd, 2020 by admin
Smartphones have become an indispensable tool for most of us. We use them for a wide range of activities, from gaming to checking social media to accessing work apps. Because of heavy use, our smartphones may sometimes run out of battery. When that happens...
December 17th, 2020 by admin
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a lot of businesses in Southern California to switch to a work from home setup. And with the new stay at home orders issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom, people will have to wait a while longer before they can go back to working in...
December 17th, 2020 by admin
Your company's documents, be they physical or digital, are constantly exposed to various threats as they are shared using a variety of mediums such as flash drives, email, and the cloud. Research shows that an average business shares its documents with...
December 17th, 2020 by admin
By now, most business leaders understand the need for digital transformation, but for some industries, change has been a long time coming. The ongoing pandemic has highlighted many of these preexisting challenges, placing traditional businesses under...
December 16th, 2020 by admin
When purchasing new computers, buyers used to have limited choices when it came to what kind of storage they got with their laptop or desktop PCs. But nowadays you can configure your system with either traditional hard disk drives (HDDs), increasingly...
December 12th, 2020 by admin
Web browsers are gateways to the internet, which is why you should care about how they transmit and store sensitive information. In an era where too much security is never enough, you need your browser to also have built-in cybersecurity features. But...
December 11th, 2020 by admin
Microsoft 365 Groups is a cross-application service that lets users choose the people with whom they want to collaborate and share resources, such as a document library or a Microsoft Outlook inbox. And with its connectors feature, anyone can send information...
December 7th, 2020 by admin
Before, hiring specialists to analyze business data entailed costs that only large companies could afford. This was one of the reasons why small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) were hesitant to implement business intelligence (BI). But times have...
December 2nd, 2020 by admin
A secure login process is an excellent way to protect your business from cybercriminals. When it comes to verifying user identity, you can choose between two-step authentication and two-factor authentication. Learn the difference between the two so...
November 27th, 2020 by admin
Running a small business requires making important decisions. One of the biggest decisions you’ll need to make in the early stages of your business is deciding whether to invest in desktop computers or laptops. Here are some considerations to help...
November 24th, 2020 by admin
Data is increasingly at the heart of everything a business does, and it’s probably safe to say that it’s your most valuable asset. But while most business leaders understand the importance of having a robust backup and disaster recovery strategy, data...
November 24th, 2020 by admin
Data has become the key driver of business decisions and operations, and how you decide to store and manage this essential asset is now a key factor in your company’s success. Despite the surge in popularity of cloud-based offerings in recent years,...
November 23rd, 2020 by admin
If you’re like most people, you only use your office chat applications for simple, everyday use — to ask someone a question or to touch base with colleagues. But wouldn’t it be great if you could do more things at once in these apps,...
November 20th, 2020 by admin
Are you looking to create a website for your business? Aside from the design and functionality of your website, make sure to also look into your web host. To get you started, here is a quick explanation of web hosts and which hosting type is best for...
November 18th, 2020 by admin
As a business owner, you know that gaining and growing a solid base of loyal customers is crucial to the success of your venture. Therefore, the effectiveness and reliability of your customer relationship management (CRM) system will determine how far...
November 12th, 2020 by admin
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, businesses in Southern California and everywhere else in the world were forced to either temporarily halt operations or switch to a remote work setup. Those who had to shut down temporarily suffered massive financial...
November 5th, 2020 by admin
Did you know that your company's workplace dynamics directly impact employee morale and your bottom line? Your organization may have an amazing company culture, but you'll be surprised to discover that there is still plenty of room for improvement. But...
October 22nd, 2020 by admin
Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office 365) is a productivity suite that includes an online version of Office as well as several powerful cloud solutions like SharePoint and Exchange. Because it's hosted on the cloud, Microsoft 365 eliminates infrastructure...
October 12th, 2020 by admin
Printing is a vital function for most businesses. However, there are costs associated with business printing that, if left unmanaged, can add up quickly. These include: Capital costs for all business printers Cost per printed page Parts...
October 12th, 2020 by admin
Businesses struggle with cybersecurity threats daily, and with the lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, security experts are seeing an alarming rise in ransomware attacks. In fact, ransomware attacks rose by as much as 143% in March 2020. The spike...
October 12th, 2020 by admin
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many businesses have been forced to switch to a work from home setup to ensure continued operations. This led to a surge in the popularity of the video conferencing app Zoom. This cloud-based tool lets users hold virtual...
September 23rd, 2020 by admin
Imagine not having a lock on your door. It's an open invitation for thieves to break into your home and steal your valuable possessions. Having a lock on your door provides one layer of security that burglars have to go through before they can enter your...
September 21st, 2020 by admin
Data breaches caused by malicious attacks not only disrupt your company's operations, but it also leads to financial loss. According to IBM Security's Cost of a Data Breach Report 2020, the average cost of data breaches in the United States is $8.64 million....
September 9th, 2020 by admin
Disasters can strike anytime without warning, resulting in disruptions and downtime that can cost you thousands of dollars in revenue. If you're unable to recover quickly, you risk losing your customers to your competition, or worse, you may have to shut...
September 2nd, 2020 by admin
Cloud computing has become a mainstream technology that supports the operations of various businesses around the globe. The latest State of the Cloud Report shows that 94% of organizations are using at least one type of cloud computing service. However,...
August 21st, 2020 by admin
You may be thinking of getting a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system for your business and are in the process of considering factors such as your business size, organizational structure, and the volume of calls you handle. But have you ever considered...
August 18th, 2020 by admin
Cybercriminals have been using phishing scams since the early 1990s, and phishing has remained their preferred method of stealing personal and financial information to this day. Although businesses nowadays implement cybersecurity measures and best practices...
August 5th, 2020 by admin
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has become a reliable communication platform for many small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) because of the wide array of benefits it offers. However, just like any other type of modern technology, VoIP systems are...
August 5th, 2020 by admin
In today’s digital age, data privacy has become a huge public concern not only because of how companies handle private data but also because of how vulnerable data is to breaches. A company may possess the private information of employees, clients, and...
July 16th, 2020 by admin
These days, many small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) use technology to improve processes such as tracking inventory, managing payroll, and more. This helps employees be more efficient while also reducing clutter from using outdated paper records....
July 16th, 2020 by admin
Is your company's IT infrastructure experiencing persistent issues? Are you constantly worried about data breaches? Are you always running into IT issues that affect your employees’ productivity? If you answered yes to all these questions, it's time to...
July 7th, 2020 by admin
The use of modern-day smartphones rose around 2007 with Apple’s launch of the iPhone. Since then, smartphones have become an important part of most people’s daily lives. Coincidentally, it was also in 2007 that the business sector saw a sharp decline...
June 19th, 2020 by admin
There was a time when Microsoft Office was the office suite preferred by most businesses. Rivals such as Lotus SmartSuite and WordPerfect Office faded into obscurity and Microsoft Office seemed set to rule the business world. Then in 2006, Google released...
June 11th, 2020 by admin
A team of researchers at the security solutions company ESET discovered a security vulnerability in devices that run on Broadcom and Cypress Wi-Fi chips — two of the world's most popular Wi-Fi chipsets. Called “Kr00K” and tracked as CVE-2019-15126, this...
June 11th, 2020 by admin
Today, many small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are embracing technology for their daily operations, with computers becoming the most important equipment they use to run their business. Keeping them in tip-top condition will ensure optimum performance...
June 4th, 2020 by admin
Have you ever received an email claiming to be from your bank telling you that your account has been compromised and you need to verify your identity by clicking on a link? Chances are that was a phishing email from cybercriminals who want to steal your...
May 12th, 2020 by admin
If you're a mid-sized business transitioning to a work from home (WFH) setup, slow internet is bound to cause problems. Residential internet connections are not as good as enterprise-level ones, and your home network might not be equipped to handle video...
May 5th, 2020 by admin
Earlier this year, Microsoft released the new version of the Edge browser which was developed using the Chromium source code. This new version of Edge is currently available for Windows 7 and up, as well as macOS. Microsoft Edge is free for download and...
April 30th, 2020 by admin
Small- and medium-sized business (SMB) owners can only do so much with their limited time every day. As a business owner yourself, what you do with your time can have a significant impact on the success of your organization. One good way you can utilize...
April 30th, 2020 by admin
Since the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic started, businesses around the globe have shifted to a work from home (WFH) setup. For a lot of employees and small- to medium-sized business (SMB) owners such as yourself, major adjustments had to be made. Some...
April 23rd, 2020 by admin
Many small- to medium-sized business (SMB) owners are aware of the potential cyberthreats that can attack their network. However, not all of them can determine which cybersecurity solutions they need to keep their company information safe from a cyberattack....
April 9th, 2020 by admin
If you're a small- to medium-sized business (SMB) owner who’s just starting out, or if you need to upgrade your aging computers, choosing the correct central processing unit (CPU) for your machines can significantly enhance their overall performance....
April 1st, 2020 by admin
Is your PC acting strange? Is it loading slower than usual? Were you working on an important project when pop-ups suddenly started showing up on your screen? These signs can point to a glitch or a bug, but they can also signal that your computer is infected...
March 31st, 2020 by admin
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has come a long way since it was first introduced around 1995. Despite this, it still seems like a big mystery to many small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This shouldn't come as a surprise since a lot of SMB owners...
March 24th, 2020 by admin
Since Microsoft's support for the Windows 7 operating system (OS) ended last January, your small- to medium-sized business (SMB) should be using computers with Windows 10 OS. For those businesses who have successfully transitioned from Windows 7 to Windows...
March 17th, 2020 by admin
Email remains one of the most widely used modes of communication for businesses of all sizes. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most preferred entry points of malicious cybercriminals. An email and its attachments can be embedded with malware, and your...
March 9th, 2020 by admin
In this digital age, IT has become a major part of business operations. Unfortunately, a lot of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have difficulty aligning their technology with their business strategy. This is where a strong IT roadmap comes handy....
February 26th, 2020 by admin
A study revealed that around the world, hackers attack once every 39 seconds. In 2018 alone, hackers stole over half a billion personal records — a 126% jump from figures in 2017. That’s a huge amount of data! This begs the question: what do hackers do...
February 21st, 2020 by admin
Is your small- to medium-sized business (SMB) looking to hire a Chief Information Officer (CIO)? If so, do you know what to look out for? Before you even post your job opening, you should be familiar with the key aspects that make a great CIO. To make...
February 19th, 2020 by admin
Passwords play a critical role in preventing unauthorized account access. Unfortunately, the Google-Harris Poll 2019 password survey showed that many Americans have poor password practices. The survey’s highlights included: 24% of respondents...
February 11th, 2020 by admin
Having high morale in the workplace is key to business success. When employees feel happy and appreciated, there is better productivity, improved work attendance and timeliness, less staff turnover, and increased customer loyalty. To boost employee...
February 7th, 2020 by admin
Suffering a data breach is a nightmare scenario that no business leader ever wants to face, but sometimes it’s unavoidable. That’s why you need to prepare for any eventuality by having a comprehensive disaster response and recovery plan that helps you...
January 31st, 2020 by admin
It sometimes seems that all the focus these days is on running a paperless business and going digital in every possible way. In the current market, many printing businesses are more worried about retaining their existing customer bases, but there are...
January 24th, 2020 by admin
Any conversation on business development ultimately mentions digital transformation, but it's easier said than done. A digital workspace isn’t something that happens overnight. Rather than being a single-phased project, it’s a long-term process that helps...
January 20th, 2020 by admin
Digital transformation has been one of the biggest buzzwords in recent years. As companies struggle to become more efficient in an increasingly complex and competitive market, there’s more pressure than ever to modernize and do more with less. But...
January 10th, 2020 by admin
While much of the emphasis these days is on going paperless, the average office worker still prints 34 pages per day. Although eliminating paper from your business processes should be a top priority to reduce costs and become more environmentally friendly,...
January 3rd, 2020 by admin
As customers become more demanding and the competition gets fiercer, businesses struggle to keep up. Workflow automation is a key component of achieving success in a time when organizations are wasting billions of dollars annually due to mismanaged processes...