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How to pick a VPN for your business

By Chris Butler / October 5, 2020 /

A virtual private network (VPN) offers a host of security and privacy benefits, especially if you’re surfing the web or transacting online over a public Wi-Fi network. A VPN ensures that your online activities are always secure and private. So what factors do you need to consider when selecting a VPN, and how do you…

Avoid a dead iPhone with these simple tips

By Chris Butler / September 30, 2020 /

Most employees are heavily reliant on their smartphones to contact clients and coworkers as well as work on the go. So if your iPhone runs out of battery, it can significantly hinder productivity and communications. However, you can easily avoid this outcome by following the six simple tips we’ve compiled below. 1. Activate Low Power…

Tips and tricks to maximize Microsoft Word’s full potential

By Chris Butler / September 23, 2020 /

Microsoft Word remains one of the world’s most popular and user-friendly productivity apps, widely used by businesses and individuals alike. But while millions of people use Word every day, many don’t know how to maximize its full potential. Take a look at some tips and tricks you can use to get the most out of…

Here’s how marketing automation increases leads

By Chris Butler / September 18, 2020 /

Marketing automation has become an essential part of every business’s marketing strategy. Thanks to innovations in IT, business marketing tools have become more affordable for small retailers, online sellers, and other mom-and-pop operations. Don’t pass up the opportunity to maximize all the marketing automation tools available that can increase your leads and give you these…

Personalize your Windows PC with these tips

By Chris Butler / September 16, 2020 /

Just like its predecessors, Windows 10 is designed to provide a personalized experience to its users. It offers many ways in which you can change your PC’s interface — how it looks, and even how it can be accessed. Here are some Windows 10 customization features you have to try. Change your themes The most…

How you keep your email account safe

By Chris Butler / September 14, 2020 /

Everyone uses email to send and receive sensitive information, making it an attractive target for cyberattacks. The importance of email security is vital to your company’s operations, so applying the following tips can dramatically reduce your exposure to hackers and malware. Use separate email accounts Most people use a single email account for all their…

Simple ways to stretch your laptop battery life

By Chris Butler / September 9, 2020 /

One of the top considerations in choosing where to work with your laptop is the availability of a power socket. If you are not lucky enough to find an available outlet, you’ll have to depend on your laptop’s battery — assuming it still has enough power after your last charge. The following tips should optimize…

Understanding Microsoft 365 collaboration tools

By Chris Butler / September 4, 2020 /

There are three communication and collaboration tools in Microsoft 365 that provide basically similar solutions for the same problem: Outlook Groups, Yammer, and Microsoft Teams. However, they all have subtle differences that set them apart from one another. Let’s take a look at some of them. Outlook Groups With Outlook Groups, every member gets a…

How to choose the best MSP

By Chris Butler / August 31, 2020 /

Business owners are increasingly realizing the importance of adopting efficient, flexible, and cost-effective IT systems. But as customers’ expectations rise, IT becomes far too complex and demanding for businesses to manage alone. This is why many companies outsource their IT needs to a managed IT services provider (MSP). MSPs defined MSPs are companies composed of…

Like in physical spaces, desktops need order, too

By Chris Butler / August 28, 2020 /

Imagine a workstation with papers, folders, food, and electronics all strewn around, then having to scour through everything to find an unlabeled thumb drive containing an important sales report. This is practically the same hassle you and your staff suffer when you have cluttered desktops. Suffering is optional, so choose tidiness and follow these simple…

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