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If you’re trying to decide if you should load your work email on your personal phone, stop and think about what you’re trying to accomplish. This list of pros and cons will hopefully help you decide if this is the right decision for you. Pros You can check your emails from wherever you are. There is no longer a need to pull out your laptop or wait until you get back to the office the next day. You don’t miss important emails. By having your email on your phone, you …
Microsoft office 365 gives you and your employees the convenience and ability to work from anywhere with access to all the things you need. However, it also provides your team collaboration tools to help everyone work together better. Co-Author Documents With Microsoft Office 365, your team can edit documents at the same time using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Everyone can see the changes made in real-time. Changes are color-coded to let you know who is making which changes quickly. Outlook Add-Ins There are multiple add-ins for Outlook, like GoToMeeting, SimplyFile, …
It’s been all over the news already; our trade war with much of the world, but did you know that computer vendors are predicting price increases in the new year on all hardware and tech equipment because of this. Some of our vendors are estimating as much as a 25% increase in technology products starting as early as January 1, 2019. In addition to cost increases, there might also be some product shortages due to the tariff increases. With rising costs, production will decrease slightly to ensure manufacturers can sell …
Live-stream your whiteboard content. If you’re looking for a low-cost smartboard option, check out HP’s new Shareboard. The HP Shareboard transforms your existing whiteboard into an online collaboration system. It allows you to share a crisp and vibrant real-time feed of your whiteboard activity with remote attendees. Real-time connectivity is accomplished through a secure online connection to your Wi-Fi network and a web browser. No apps, downloads or plug-ins needed. You can broadcast a crystal-clear view of all your content with patented Kaptivo technology that removes distortion, shadows, people, and objects …
You might have heard that extended support for Windows 7 is ending. Mainstream support ended January 13, 2015, but after January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for PCs running Windows 7. What does this mean for you and your office equipment running Windows 7? First off, if your office is a die-hard Windows 7 fan, you will find it more difficult to even find new computers with a Windows 7 license or the ability to get that operating system installed. If you are lucky …
When it comes to the construction of a new office or the remodel of an old one IT planning can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Crucial steps for installing IT equipment are often overlooked in the planning process and can be costly to change later. Things such as cable infrastructure, access point locations, server room location, etc. all need to be thought out before construction takes place. Here are five technology items that should be planned out before you break ground. ISP (Internet Service Provider) – Finding an …
Your server health is vital to the operation of your computer networks, daily activities, and therefore crucial to the operation of your business. An unintentional server crash can be a nightmare to recover from, so it is in the best interest of your business to keep it optimally functioning. Setting up your server in a separate, enclosed room is a good idea to keep it safe and reduce the noise to staff working near it. Wherever you keep your server, it is essential to make sure the temperature is between …
BYOD. You might not know what this is, but you probably allow it in some form. BYOD stands for Bring Your Own Device, and it is a common practice in many businesses. It can be on a large scale, of employees needing to provide their own computers, or a smaller form, of allowing employees to connect their personal cell phones to your network. The question that comes up frequently is, should you be allowing it? Here are some five tips to help you navigate BYOD in your own company. Create …
BYOD or “bring your own device” is a growing controversial trend in the corporate world, and we’ve got the pros and cons of BYOD laid out for you. Users no longer rely on employers to supply them with a work BlackBerry, and the demand to use personal iPhones and Androids for work purposes has increased. Employees generally prefer to use devices they are comfortable with and would rather not juggle multiple phones or tablets. However, there are some serious concerns about this concept of BYOD. If you are undecided on …
Technology is a huge part of our everyday lives, and while some see this as positive, others may approach tech implementation with caution. Either way, you want to have business productivity in all aspects of your business. Smartphones, tablets, and all the other gizmos and gadgets of today’s world may seem merely like distractions to some. However, when it comes to business, technology can be used to increase productivity. So how can you ensure you and your employees are taking full advantage of the benefits that modern technology offers? Here …
