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Virtualization and Windows Server 2019

By Chris Butler / April 5, 2018 /

Microsoft’s Windows Server operating systems are complicated enough to warrant their own certification program. However, small businesses can take full advantage of the features included in the latest version of this software by moving to an outsourced IT support model. Here’s what you miss out on if you keep everything in house. Windows Server 2019…

Top 6 new features for Microsoft Teams

By Chris Butler / April 3, 2018 /

Are you using Microsoft Teams to streamline communication between your employees? If you are, get ready to enjoy a more convenient workplace chat platform. Microsoft has recently announced six new features for Teams. Cortana Integration One new feature that Microsoft will bring to Teams is Cortana, Microsoft’s virtual assistant. By integrating Cortana with Teams, users…

New accessibility features in Windows 10

By Chris Butler / March 30, 2018 /

Microsoft is all about improving the user experience, and this time they’re focused on improving its OS’s accessibility features. Windows 10 users can expect a faster and more responsive Narrator, more organized Ease of Access settings, better eye control features, and more. Better Ease of Access settings Some users rarely tinker with their computer’s accessibility…

Gearing up for phishing scams in tax season

By Chris Butler / March 29, 2018 /

Paying and filing taxes is already annoying without the threat of refund fraud or identity theft. But phishing schemes, especially during tax season, have become so widespread that you’ve probably already received spoofed emails or calls during the last few years. To maintain the security of your business, you and your employees need to be…

Privacy controls for iOS 11 data

By Chris Butler / March 28, 2018 /

You probably already know that your Apple device collects some of your phone’s data. You may also not like the idea of a corporation accessing personal information such as your location and the websites you visit. Fortunately, there are a few ways to protect yourself by tweaking some of iOS 11’s privacy controls. Location Services…

Why your phone has slow internet speed

By Chris Butler / March 26, 2018 /

In today’s world, staying connected means having strong internet and a high-speed phone. But you may discover that your internet-based apps are loading much slower after using your phone for months. Learn four reasons why your phone’s internet is lagging. Router location One simple yet overlooked reason why your WiFi-connected phone may be experiencing internet…

Quick recoveries with external IT support

By Chris Butler / March 23, 2018 /

Small-business owners with limited financial resources have to manage their office IT on their own. Although this might work for a while, it can grow into a massive problem when the business starts expanding. At that point, you’ll want to focus on that expansion, not repairing tech problems. This is where external IT support comes…

Hypervisors: potential risks and threats

By Chris Butler / March 21, 2018 /

The virtualization trend is still going strong, offering businesses streamlined resource management and massive cost-saving potential, but just like every technology, it has its fair share of security risks. In fact, a virtualization solution is only as secure as the hypervisors that support it. What is a hypervisor and what are its risks? For those…

Google’s AI helper gets new features

By Chris Butler / March 19, 2018 /

As with any trade show or conference in which Google participated the last few years, the South by Southwest (SXSW) expo witnessed another unique exhibit. This time around, they set up a Google Assistant Fun House that features unique actions and capabilities, including a machine that allows you to order beer from your couch, a…

How to optimize Office 365

By Chris Butler / March 16, 2018 /

Out of the hundreds of Office 365 tools available to you, you’re probably using only 10-15% of them. This could be due to a lack of training or an unfamiliarity with some of the advanced options available in Word and Excel. But it’s easy to optimize your Office 365 investment by learning more about the…

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