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Handy Tips to Optimize a Dual-Monitor Setup for the Best Experience

2023-09-11T15:02:56-06:00IT and Network, PC's and Servers|

Handy Tips to Optimize a Dual-Monitor Setup for the Best Experience Two monitors are often better than one when it comes to getting things done efficiently. A dual-monitor setup can significantly enhance your productivity. This is true whether you're a gamer, a creative professional, or an office wiz who loves to multitask. A study by Jon Peddie Research found that dual displays can increase productivity by 42%. But [...]

Handy Checklist for Handling Technology Safely During a Home or Office Move

2023-08-15T14:47:48-06:00IT and Network, PC's and Servers|

Handy Checklist for Handling Technology Safely During a Home or Office Move Moving can be a chaotic and stressful time. Especially when it comes to handling your valuable technology. Whether you're relocating your home or office, it's essential to take extra care. Both with fragile items and when packing and moving your devices and other tech items. To help you navigate this process smoothly, we've put together a [...]

Do You Still Believe in These Common Tech Myths?

2023-08-15T14:43:55-06:00Industry Updates, IT and Network, PC's and Servers|

Do You Still Believe in These Common Tech Myths? In today's digital age, technology plays a significant role in our lives. But along with the rapid advancements and innovations, several myths have persisted. Is it okay to leave your smartphone charging overnight? Do Macs get viruses? And what about those 5G towers? What’s going on with those? Common tech myths can often lead to misunderstandings. They can even [...]

7 Advantages of Adopting a Defense-in-Depth Cybersecurity Strategy

2023-08-15T14:38:53-06:00Cyber Security, Industry Updates, IT and Network, PC's and Servers|

7 Advantages of Adopting a Defense-in-Depth Cybersecurity Strategy Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent. In 2022, ransomware attacks jumped by 93%. The introduction of ChatGPT will only increase the potential damage of cyber-attacks. Protecting sensitive data and systems requires a comprehensive approach. One that goes beyond a single security solution. This is where a defense-in-depth cybersecurity strategy comes into play. In this article, we will explore [...]

Cool Windows 11 Features That May Make You Love This OS

2023-05-09T13:22:58-06:00Industry Updates, Microsoft 365, PC's and Servers|

Cool Windows 11 Features That May Make You Love This OS Microsoft released the Windows 11 operating system (OS) over a year ago. It was largely well-received as stable and user-friendly. The OS is not a large departure from the Windows 10 experience. But it does offer a lot of enhancements over the older environment. Yet with several improvements and a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, it [...]

The Pros & Cons of Tracking Your Employee’s Every Digital Movement

2023-05-09T12:50:51-06:00Cyber Security, IT and Network, PC's and Servers|

The Pros & Cons of Tracking Your Employee’s Every Digital Movement Since the pandemic, employers around the world have needed to change. They've had to shift how their employees operate. Remote work is very much here to stay. Organizations and employees can both benefit from the work-from-home and hybrid work revolution. Cost savings is a driver for supporting remote work. Employee morale and productivity also can be higher [...]

8 Tech Checks to Make Before You Travel

2023-05-09T12:13:13-06:00Cyber Security, IT and Network, PC's and Servers|

8 Tech Checks to Make Before You Travel Our technology inevitably comes with us when we travel. Most of us won’t even travel to the end of the block without our smartphones. When you go on a trip, not having your technology there when you need it can ruin your day. Travel smarter and more securely by doing several checks before you go. Use our handy tech travel [...]

Don’t Set Yourself Up to Fail: Tips for Safer Home Security Setups

2023-04-24T07:36:23-06:00Cyber Security, IT and Network, PC's and Servers|

Don't Set Yourself Up to Fail: Tips for Safer Home Security Setups The global home security market has been growing by leaps and bounds. By 2026, experts expect the market to expand at a rate of 20.1%. This is on top of an expected increase of 21.6% from 2021 to 2022. From Ring doorbell cams to entire home security systems, consumers want these solutions. Watching your front door [...]

Windows 7 End of Support and Office 365 ProPlus

2023-04-03T08:07:29-06:00IT and Network, PC's and Servers|

  Major update: Announcement started Applied To: All customers     As announced previously, Windows 7 will be out of support after January 14, 2020. Because Office 365 is governed by the Modern Lifecycle Policy, customers are required to stay current as per the servicing and system requirements for the product or service. This includes using Office 365 ProPlus on a Windows operating system that is currently in support. Using [...]

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