Blog

IT hardware checklist for SMBs

The new year doesn’t have to mean new IT hardware problems. Sure, some headaches are unavoidable, but you can start the year right by giving your computer hardware a little TLC. Let our handy hardware checklist be your guide. ✓ Clean up your computer components Wipe your monitor with a clean, static-free fabric; remove excess […]

Hybrid cloud predictions for 2018

Hybrid cloud got off to a slow start when compared to public cloud. However, as more business owners realize the unique flexibility it has to offer, the future of hybrid cloud is now brighter than ever. To that end, here’s what you can expect from hybrid cloud this year. Clearer strategies Many infrastructure as a […]

Big gains for small-business IT in 2017

It’s the perfect time of year to evaluate last year’s technology investments and make adjustments for the year to come. Whether 2017 left you with extra cash in your pocket or desperate for a better way to get work done, here’s a roundup of the best IT news from the past year. Small businesses love […]

6 Microsoft Teams tips

If you think Microsoft Teams is good only for business instant messaging, you’re missing out on a plethora of features Teams has. Microsoft’s chat solution actually integrates with many of its Office 365 applications, including OneNote, SharePoint, and Word, among others. That said, here are some Teams tips and tricks that’ll make your day at […]

Phishers use encrypted sites to scam

When you visit an encrypted website, the connection between the source of the web page and your browser is secure. Encryption ensures users’ browsing habits are safe from hackers’ prying eyes, but phishing scammers have found a way to adopt it for their own schemes. How hackers use encryption to carry out phishing scams According […]

A keylogger found in HP laptops

You might be entering credit card details on a website to purchase something online or filling in your personal information to subscribe to a service, thinking you’re safe behind the keyboard. And you probably are — if the computer you’re using doesn’t have a keylogger installed. But for HP laptop users, chances are they aren’t […]

Gmail gets more add-ons!

Google announced at its I/O developer conference back in March that it will be launching some new extensions for Gmail. The tech company has kept its word and here’s everything you need to know about the latest productivity-enhancing add-ons. Google’s focus is on productivity services that are already connected to email systems one way or […]

Identity and Access Management 101

Your employees access applications and confidential business data every day. Hackers, on the other hand, are trying to do the exact same thing but for more malicious reasons. To make matters worse, even employees can go rogue and steal your data, which is why it’s crucial that you have an IAM solution in place. What […]

Facebook Messenger: What’s New?

With over 1.3 billion monthly active users, Facebook’s Messenger app is an unprecedented success. Facebook is now looking to fully utilize the potential of this monster user base and has therefore added a feature for improving connectivity between local businesses and consumers. Read on to learn how this feature could benefit you! The How By […]

How to master Microsoft Office!

Microsoft is known for their easy-to-use products. But did you know that behind Office’s simple-looking user interface lie many in-depth features? From Word and Excel to PowerPoint and Outlook, here are some free training videos that will help you master them all. Office Basics is a series of free Office training videos from Microsoft which […]