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Popular printer brands are prone to attacks

By Chris Butler / February 23, 2017 /

Do you have security measures in place for your office’s printers? By “security,” we don’t mean locked doors or watchful guards; we’re referring to security against hackers that use printers as a weapon. Despite many companies going paperless, printers are still essential in most offices. And based on recent reports, popular printer brands are targeted…

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Virtualization troubles: 3 common pitfalls

By Chris Butler / February 21, 2017 /

Implementing a virtualized data storage solution at your business is no small feat. It’s a complicated process that requires immense amounts of technical expertise. Unfortunately, getting it up and running is only half the battle. For the most efficient solution possible, watch out for the three most common management issues outlined in this post. Poorly…

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Why sign up for the Office Insider program?

By Chris Butler / February 17, 2017 /

With Office 365, users can access the latest cloud productivity features available. But for those who want to get a leg up on Office features, opt for the Office Insider program. In a nutshell, the Insider program allows Office 365 subscribers to preview and test upcoming Microsoft builds. Business owners who are enthusiastic about technology…

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Free Windows 10 upgrade for SMB’s

By Chris Butler / February 16, 2017 /

SMB stands for small- and medium-sized businesses, not Sorry Microsoft none of your Business. To clear up this misunderstanding, Microsoft has decided to offer Windows 10 upgrades to SMBs that previously refused to update. If you’re still unsure about it all, you can decide after reading this. “They’re extending the free upgrade to this segment…

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5 great ways to prevent cyber-attacks

By Chris Butler / February 15, 2017 /

As technology consultants, we’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. We want to provide our clients with enterprise-level IT, but that requires that we specialize in overwhelmingly intricate technology. Explaining even the most foundational aspects of our cyber-security would most likely put you to sleep before convincing you of our expertise. But if…

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Updates on Microsoft Office for Mac

By Chris Butler / February 14, 2017 /

Microsoft has just announced plans to bring support for add-ins for the Mac version of Microsoft Office. Despite being in the initial testing stages, this development is still exciting nonetheless. This marks another step forward in Microsoft’s efforts to bring the Mac version of the Office Suite closer to its Windows counterpart. Read on for…

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4 Google apps to start using now

By Chris Butler / February 13, 2017 /

Did you know that Google offers more than just Gmail, Maps and YouTube? Although indispensable to the lives of smartphone users the world over, these apps aren’t everything the search engine giant has to offer. A quick browse through Google Play will introduce you up to a host of apps that can make your life…

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Office 365 and G Suite

By Chris Butler / February 10, 2017 /

Google’s G Suite or Microsoft’s Office 365? That’s the question. One that many business owners ask themselves but often put aside because weighing the individual functionality seems like a monumental task! We’re here to help end that indecisiveness, so let’s take a look at what each has to offer. Cost and commitment G Suite offers…

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Business opportunities with IoT

By Chris Butler / February 8, 2017 /

Many IT experts predict that more businesses will gravitate towards the Internet of Things (IoT). This statement is hard to dispute considering that smart thermostats and refrigerators are already in widespread use. But internet-connected appliances aren’t the only thing IoT has to offer. Here are four other ways your business can take advantage of this…

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Your car gets an alignment, so should your technology…

By Chris Butler / February 6, 2017 /

Avoid a technology blowout! We have all been riding down the road in our car and had it “pull” to one side or the other.  Often, we just pull the other way and head straight down the road.  What most people don’t realize is that misalignment wears your tires unevenly.  This reduces their expected life,…

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