Four tips to help you buy the right hardware

Posted on Tuesday September 20, 2016  |  tips, system, smb, purchase, new, hardware, hard, drive, devices, computer

2016september20_hardware_aAmong all the new-fangled gizmos and whatchamacallits that pop up daily, hard drives remain a vital component for all types of computers. It's completely normal to get a new one every couple of years, but with the overwhelming amount of choices available, a simple purchase becomes a difficult ordeal. Because we don't have a tech fairy that can conjure up what we need, we've compiled four things you need to know before purchasing your next hardware.

 

Engaging on-hold messages via VoIP

Posted on Monday September 19, 2016  |  voip functionality, on hold message, voip audio files, voip hold music

2016september19_voip_aA lot goes into upgrading your phone system, and in cases where a traditional PBX system is being replaced by an off-site VoIP solution, there are many details to consider. One aspect often overlooked is the way hold music and messaging are set up; but this is something that needs to be taken quite seriously. After all, it influences whether your customer - or potential customer - waits patiently on the line or hangs up and goes away.

 

The best Chrome function you aren't using

Posted on Friday September 16, 2016  |  streaming, google, desktops, chromecast, chrome, browsers, broadcasting

2016september16__browsers_aBack in 2013, Google released a tiny HDMI device to widespread praise. No bigger than a run-of-the-mill flash drive, Chromecast allowed you to broadcast certain applications from your desktop or smartphone screen to your TV. Considering how easy it was to set up, and the $35 price tag, we didn't think it could get any better than that. We're rarely wrong, but this time around that was a pretty easy pill to swallow. Trust us, you'll want to see how this works.

 

Improve networking with LinkedIn Alumni

Posted on Thursday September 15, 2016  |  tool, reaching, out, opportunity, networking, network, linkedin, job, efficiency, career, alumni, advancement

2016september15_socialmedia_aHow many times have you heard the saying "It's not about what you do but who you know"? -- probably too many to count. Regardless of whether that's your current business mantra, it's hard to ignore the advantages of tapping into your network. From landing jobs to furthering your career, the benefits of building relationships are undeniable. If you're thinking, "Well, that sounds easier said than done," you're right. But here's a tool that can lend you a helping hand: LinkedIn Alumni.

 

4 Lessons to learn from Delta's DR failure

Posted on Wednesday September 14, 2016  |  lessons, it outage, downtime, disaster recovery, delta, business continuity

2016september14_businesscontinuity_aDelta is paying big for the IT outage that occurred last month: millions of dollars in damages, 2300 cancelled flights, and significant reputational damage. Despite the harsh cut to the airline's bottom line, Delta will probably still survive. But the real question is this: Can your business survive after long periods of downtime? A natural disaster, power outage, or successful hack can be the downfall of many small- to medium-sized businesses. But if you learn from the lessons of Delta's IT mishap, your organization has a good chance of staying on its feet.

 

Enhance your next Powerpoint presentation

Posted on Tuesday September 13, 2016  |  work, tips, slides, skill, school, presentation, powerpoint, microsoft, enhance, animation

2016september13_office_aMany suffer from glossophobia, the fear of public speaking. Reasons vary, from traumatic childhood experiences to the inability to imagine your co-workers in their underwear. Enter Microsoft PowerPoint. This program helps visually depict a presentation, whether it be for a class project or a boardroom meeting, or to convince parents to buy your first car. With the nine following tips, you can maximize the efficiency of your next PowerPoint presentation.

 

Page:   1...266267268269270271272273274...314

Celebrating 35+ Years

Managed Internet Connections

Contact Us

Support Ends for Windows 10 22H2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Exchange 2013, Office 2016