Every responsible computer user understands the need to backup their data, but things are a little more complicated in the business environment where mission-critical data is stored across many different systems and platforms.
In fact, data backup is just one aspect of disaster recovery.
Even if the subscription model is making more companies look like slow money drains, subscribing to Microsoft’s cloud-based Office 365 is well worth the investment. Office apps and the files you create with them are accessible wherever there’s an internet connection, but that is actually the bare minimum that O365 offers. If you go for […]
In 2018, ransomware was the biggest malware threat to businesses worldwide. Experts say it’s not likely to go away soon. But thanks to Windows 10’s beefed-up security features, you can easily secure your business from the dangers of ransomware. Controlled Folder Access This feature allows you to list certain documents and folders as “protected.” Only […]
To monitor your employees, or not to monitor them, that is the topic of this blog post. If you’ve ever considered checking in on your staff’s online activities, you may have hesitated about whether or not it’s the right decision. We’ve listed the pros and cons of monitoring your employees, and some tips to make […]
Many small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) know that making an impression on consumers isn’t easy. That’s why they develop in-house marketing teams or hire experts to make sure their online presence pops. These social media and content marketing strategies may be just what you need to stand out. Create buyer personas Social media data is […]
Business technology is ridiculously complicated. Even after you’ve spent countless hours finding your way around the hype and figuring out what all the acronyms mean, that doesn’t mean you’re necessarily ready to temporarily fill the role of a CTO in your organization.
According to Sprout Social, almost 20% of employees spend at least an hour every day using social media. That could cost you a lot of money, but stunted productivity isn’t the only cost of infamous distractions like Facebook.
Filtering out certain websites and other online services also prevents inappropriate, objectionable, or even dangerous content from reaching your employees’ screens.
The global costs of cybercrime, already in the trillions of dollars, continue to rise. Businesses are facing a constant onslaught of threats coming from all angles. To make matters worse, the threat landscape changes every day as new vulnerabilities arise and new scams proliferate on the dark web.
The cloud has been around in one form or another for as long as the Web itself , but the term has become so broadly tossed around that many small-business leaders dismiss it as unclear jargon.
However, local installation of desktop applications is steadily going the way of the dodo as more common tasks are handled off-site in remote data centers.
The IT hardware issues your business experienced in previous years should, ideally, be a thing of the past. Although some minor issues may remain, they can be avoided by taking care of your computer hardware. The following checklist can help you better manage your hardware. ✓ Clean up your computer components Wipe your monitor with […]
