Lack of storage space is something we all have to deal with at some point. You’ll be forced to delete some seemingly unnecessary files, only to find out that you actually needed them later. What would you do? Dropbox offers a quick fix with its new Professional plan. Read on to learn more. Stop worrying […]
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Guest Wi-Fi 101
No matter who they are, people today expect Wi-Fi access when they’re guests of your office. Setting up your Wi-Fi the wrong way can create a tedious experience for them and even expose your confidential information. So what’s the right way to do it? Never give guests access to your primary Wi-Fi While giving guests […]
5 Simple Ways to Get More Out of Your VoIP System
Businesses of all sizes across Southern California are rapidly discovering the benefits of VoIP, such as reduced overheads and practically limitless flexibility and scalability.
However, like any major change to your company’s technology infrastructure, the move to VoIP does introduce a few challenges.
Office 2019 is on its way
As a convenient cloud solution, Office 365 boasts nearly 30 million users. But that’s nothing compared to licensed versions of Microsoft’s productivity suite, which have more than one billion users. Office 2019 was announced in September and it will mean big changes for businesses that want simpler versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and more. Microsoft […]
Re-secure your passwords!
In 2003, a manager at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) authored a document on password best practices for businesses, federal agencies, and academic institutions. Now retired, the author admits that his document was misguided. Find out why and what great passwords are made of. The problem The issue isn’t necessarily that NIST […]
Disaster recovery checklist: everything your business needs
A rapid succession of weather-related catastrophes in 2017 have resulted in billions of dollars in damages. In these uncertain times, no business will be completely safe from nature’s wrath, which makes it imperative they prepare. To help you do just that, we’ve created a checklist of everything your business needs to do to survive the next great catastrophe.
Simple tricks to boost your productivity
When you spend more than eight hours a day staring at a computer screen, it can be easy to lose focus on important tasks. While your device gives you access to some of the most useful applications, an ever-growing number of distractions are vying for your attention. Here are a few tricks for boosting your […]
Here comes Firefox Quantum
Google Chrome wasn’t always the browser of choice for internet users. Before 2008, people turned to Safari, Opera, and even Internet Explorer. But all of that changed with the arrival of Firefox, the reigning champ of its time. And now, we think it deserves your attention once again. What is it? Firefox Quantum, AKA Firefox […]
Power considerations for computers
Considering that computers won’t be able to run without one, it’s a shame that power supply units (PSU) rarely get as much attention as RAM or graphics cards. When it’s time to install a new workstation, business owners do not fully understand all the variables that go into choosing the correct PSU, and often select […]
Can cyber-liability insurance protect your business?
Cyber attacks on small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are on the rise because they’re easy targets with lots of valuable data. Data backups can soften the impact of the attacks, but it takes more than restoring data and getting systems back online to regain the public’s confidence and get back to business as usual.