Tech Insights & IT Tips
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Backup and recovery tips for your Android
Android phones and tablets have become minicomputers capable of storing gigabytes worth of data. But like any computer, that data can be lost or compromised at any time. If you value your data, you wi
Watch out for these 3 virtualization mistakes
“Prevention is better than cure,” says the scholar Desiderious Erasmus and it speaks true not only in the medical field but also in technology. To avoid having a problematic storage virtualization sys
How to respond to Mac malware
Slow performance and bugs are telltale signs that your Mac is infected with malware. If left unchecked, malware can give hackers a backdoor into your system, steal data, and cause irreparable damage t
How does telemedicine help patients?
Telemedicine means exactly as it sounds — a medical service delivered via telephone or any communications platform. It sounds like a new development in medicine, but it’s really not. While most people
A look at Office Delve
Microsoft Office 365 is constantly gaining popularity with small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This means the amount of data created by Office 365 is growing, posing some challenges in tracking
Web hosting defined
Every business, regardless of size and industry, needs to have an online presence these days. To publish your own website, you’ll need a web host. Here’s a quick overview of what a web host is and the
Use data analytics to manage backups
The amount of data that the average business manages is unprecedented. And with that shift comes an unavoidable challenge: Deciding which files and records are most important to business continuity. H
Clean your desktop to optimize your PC
Have your computers slowed down? As a business owner, you rely on your PC to get work done and keep productivity up. But a cluttered desktop can lead to lagging systems. Here are simple fixes to get y
Distributed spam distraction used for illegal activities
Usually, when victims find out their account has been hacked or hijacked, serious damage has already been done. But there’s a new illegal activity that cybercriminals are employing — and it’s done in
Making the most of Google Assistant
2016 was the year when Google Now was replaced by Google Assistant, a virtual hub that can make mobile device users’ lives a lot easier. Here are some ways it can ease up your workload. Locate the bes
Advantages and costs of virtualization
Many businesses find virtualization to be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing new hardware. Previously, it was necessary to allocate a new server for new applications. Now, virtual servers can
4 Useful Google apps you didn’t know you needed
Facebook, Instagram, Gmail, Google Maps, and YouTube are applications that most smartphone owners know by heart. These cross-platform apps are so popular that they tend to bury other more use within t
Exciting features to expect from macOS Catalina
macOS Catalina, Apple’s next major update to its Mac and MacBook operating system (OS), is all set for a late-September 2019 release, and Mac users the world over can’t wait to unpack its new features
Do more with Office 365
You’ve probably purchased Office 365 to be more productive, but things haven’t turned out well. Don’t feel bad since it’s not too late; here’s what you can do. Get the staff aboard To maximize your co
How to make your WordPress website load faster
Whether it’s food delivery or commute, speed matters. And when it comes to website loading time, this principle couldn’t be more true. Twenty-first-century internet surfers expect a site to load in at
Three types of business dashboards
Dashboards allow you to better understand your customers and easily make informed business decisions. But with many types of dashboards out there, each serving a unique purpose, how do you determine w
The benefits of hosted Exchange
Servers can host almost every type of business program, with email being one of the most common. When businesses look for email server services, they look for Microsoft Exchange. But if you’re looking
5 Tips for securing your email account
Email is one of the best things the internet has made possible. We use email to signup for websites, apply for jobs, make payments, and many more. But email users also run the risk of account hijackin
Here’s what to look for in apps or wearable tech
Are you overwhelmed by the many choices you have in getting the right technology to monitor your health? Do you download an app on your mobile to track your pulse rate? Or buy a wearable device that c
Keep viruses away from your Android device
It’s common for computers to get infected by viruses, but did you know that your tablet or smartphone is prone to viruses and other malware infections, too? If your device is acting funny, and you thi
Put an end to annoying notifications on your Mac
Have you ever cursed your computer for inundating you with annoying notifications? Alerts about calendar events, new emails, and app updates are supposed to be helpful, but seeing too many may hurt yo
Licensing issues with virtualization
Software developers make a profit by selling us the best product they can create. When selling pieces of their software in bulk, they offer licensing packages to businesses so you don’t have to buy 10
Presenting using PowerPoint? Use these tips
Do you find it difficult to keep your audience’s attention whenever you do a PowerPoint presentation? You’re in luck, because we have some of the best tricks of the trade to share with you. Start slid
PDF management features in Google’s productivity suite
For many business users today, PDFs are indispensable to the day-to-day grind — contracts, eBooks, and marketing collateral in PDF format are just of the files that businesses handle on a daily basis.
Increase your leads by automating SMB marketing
Marketing automation was once a technology reserved for mega-corporations. Fortunately, the IT industry is making business tools cheaper and more accessible all the time. Nowadays, if you’re a small b
What are the top 5 benefits of a cloud ERP?
As more and more solutions are made available on the cloud, more and more businesses are flocking to use them. One increasingly popular solution is cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP). If y
Top features in Windows 10 May 2019 Update
The first major Windows 10 update in 2019 started rolling out in late May, and it is packed with a raft of tools and apps to enhance user experience as well as productivity and efficiency. Here are so
Guarding your company’s data
Some of the most well-known companies in the world have been victims of cyberattacks, including Sony Pictures, Home Depot, Adobe, and eBay. While major corporations are high-profile targets for hacker
WWDC 2019’s biggest reveals
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s keynote for 2019 proved to be a blockbuster. This year’s Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) featured an even more powerful flagship desktop suite, Apple OS improvements,
Lower your data center bills
Data centers can be costly, more so if they quickly drain your resources. How much do you spend on them every month? Don’t be afraid to calculate your expenses since there’s a lot you can do to keep c
