The human body is an incredible piece of technology, but you don't usually hear it discussed in most offices. Since your employees are so vital to your organization's success, you’d benefit from doing everything you could to help your employees to take good care of their physical health.
Just like any other morning, you walk into the office, but, unlike any other morning, you discover that there are updates that need to finish being implemented before you can use your workstation. That’s certainly irritating. Sure, it’ll probably only take a few minutes to complete, but you have your coffee in hand, and you’re ready to get to work. How can you burn that time, without it being a waste?
Passwords are always a significant irritation for businesses, but in some industries, their importance is highlighted more than others. Specifically, government-based businesses need to be prepared to use more secure passwords. Obviously not all organizations are government-based, there’s something to be said about proper password practices that all organizations can learn something from.
When it comes to data recovery strategy, you must ask yourself if you have the right strategy for your business’ needs. Below are several factors to be aware of when planning your data backup system, as well as how to make it happen.
Windows 10 just received a second update for 2018. Some experts believe this many significant updates to the OS is too many, but when you begin to look at the features available thanks to this second update, you may be happy that Microsoft has decided to release it (and re-release it). Below, we'll take a look at the new update, as well as a few of the convenient features that it has rolled out to users.
Data backup usually carries with it the association that your company could end at any moment, and while this is an imperative reason to implement data backup, there are many others to consider as well. You might find that they are just as critical to your business as saving it from a crippling data loss disaster.
Even the most mundane tasks in the office can take up a bit of time. For example: did you know that switching from your keyboard to your mouse can consume up to eight full work days every year? If you take advantage of keyboard shortcuts, you can significantly reduce the amount of time wasted on these simple tasks.
Hurricane season can be a terrifying time for business owners; those in at-risk climates can never feel safe from these types of unpredictable and catastrophic disasters. In particular, those who aren’t prepared to face this destruction are in significant danger of having their businesses ended for good following a disaster event like a hurricane. Let's help you make sure your organization doesn’t suffer this same fate the next time a disaster occurs.
Based on their roles within your company, your employees will either have an ordinary user account or an administrator account. This can be one of the most stressful parts of managing a network because the answer for who gets administrator access isn’t always clear. What an administrator account is and why it’s imperative to have restraint when looking at who should have an admin account is explained below.
Slow computers are one of the minor annoyances that can indicate a much more significant problem is hidden. The frustration arises from not being able to get anything done, whether it’s because the computer isn’t responding or it’s so slow that you just can’t accomplish anything important. Fortunately, you can take some steps to check the speed of your computer so proper action can be taken when it’s not working at expected.
You need to get as much productivity out of your computer as possible while working. If you can speed up some of the ways you access specific information, you can accomplish even more. Shortcuts are very helpful to this end. Below are some of the easiest ways you can save time while working with a computer.
The contemporary worker spends a significant amount of their time looking at a computer screen. Considering this, it only makes sense that their screens and the items displayed on them are arranged in a way that they like. Listed below are a few shortcuts to help you arrange and view the items on your workstation a little faster.
It's fair to say that not everyone has an impeccable memory. The capability for multiple browsers to remember our passwords seem like a godsend. However, is this capability actually a good thing for your cybersecurity?
What would you do if you sat down at your desk one morning and found message on your computer claiming that Microsoft has detected a fatal issue with your workstation, and if they aren’t allowed to remote in and fix it, the entire network could be at risk? Would you be able to, in the heat of the moment, recognize it for the scam that it is and ignore it?
As the cloud is being used by more people and businesses to meet their computing requirements, more critical data is hosted outside of local computer networks. As a result, individuals use cloud storage for their backup and recovery strategies. In fact, it has become the primary use of cloud-hosted platforms, but just how does backup and recovery from these collaborative cloud-based platforms work?
Chances are you've heard the term “hacker” before. A favorite character trope of Hollywood films and television dramas, these cybercriminals have appeared in movies like Die Hard and shows like Mr. Robot with varying degrees of accuracy. Let's examine what the term 'hacker' means and the different kinds of them that lurk in the real world.
Microsoft OneNote is a very helpful application in the business world; it has a variety of features and capabilities to assist in keeping you and your employees organized. Below we'll review how OneNote could realistically serve as your project management tool.
When you sign up for a service online, you'll be asked to make a username and password. Here, let's clarify the purpose of a username and supply you with some best practices on how to create the best username possible for you.
There’s a significant difference between turning off some appliance, like a TV or a microwave, and turning off your computer. Why does the computer take so long to actually turn off, and is there any way to speed up the process? Let's give you a few ideas as to how to accelerate up the shutdown process.
Have you ever packed too many personal belongings for a short trip? Have you ever packed too much technology? Do you have multiple devices? The truth is that no matter the reason you are traveling, you don’t need to pack like royalty to stay productive while you are on the road. Let's discuss how scaling down your technology while you travel is a solid practice.
