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How to calculate your technology ROI

By Chris Butler / April 4, 2016 /

When purchasing new technology, how often do you consider its return on investment? For many business owners, calculating ROI is a tricky task that is sometimes skipped altogether. It shouldn’t be because if IT isn’t saving you money, it’s costing you. Here’s how you can gain a better understanding of technology ROI and how you…

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The security risks of virtualization

By Chris Butler / March 31, 2016 /

While virtualization security is not often talked about, it is nevertheless important. Like all technology, securing your virtualized infrastructure is vital to the success of your business. So what are some of the security risks posed by virtualization? And how can you mitigate them? Here are some answers you should consider. Security risks of virtualization…

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7 Warning signs of malware infection

By Chris Butler / March 29, 2016 /

As companies go to the Internet to conduct their business, their IT security becomes more vulnerable to many hackers and viruses. That’s why it’s even more important to recognize whether or not your systems are under threat from malicious software to swiftly fend off the infection. So how do you know if your company’s IT…

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7 Ways to customize your Windows 10

By Chris Butler / March 25, 2016 /

Whether you want to have a darker color scheme, run several apps at the same time or have multiple desktop displays, Windows 10 gives you many options to personalize your PC. And while some customization options are less obvious than others, it is well worth the effort to get your Windows 10 to act and…

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What we can expect from the new iPad

By Chris Butler / March 24, 2016 /

Hold off on buying that iPad Pro for yourself or for your office because there will be a smaller and more powerful version of the iPad Pro that’s going to hit the shelves some time soon. The 9.7-inch iPad Pro model is expected to offer the same features as the massive 12.9-inch model but with…

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10 Office 365 features you need for work

By Chris Butler / March 23, 2016 /

Whether you need suggestions for your PowerPoint presentation, someone to edit your Word document or input a lot of data into Excel, Office 365 has the features to help you with a variety of tasks. So the next time you need some help getting work done, try using these tricks with Office 365. Simultaneously edit…

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Productivity secrets of Google Drive

By Chris Butler / March 22, 2016 /

If you’re a regular Google Drive user, you already know how it can make your business more efficient and productive. But are you getting the most out of the service? Not everyone who uses Google Drive is aware of all of its productivity secrets. So we’ve come up with these five tips to help you…

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Disaster Recovery myths that no longer apply

By Chris Butler / March 21, 2016 /

With technology changing so rapidly, it’s easy to get caught up in outdated beliefs. And when it comes to Disaster Recovery, far too often do we see business owners still clinging to ideas that no longer apply. So, what kind of DR myths are still widely accepted by the masses? Here are three that need…

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Why you should consider virtualization

By Chris Butler / March 18, 2016 /

Before you start purchasing any new hardware, consider virtualizing your IT infrastructure. Virtualization means to abstract the software from the hardware. Basically, as processors have increased in power and memory capacity, one physical server can now act as five virtual servers. Unlike before, where every time you have a new application you have to provide…

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Revive your old laptop this Spring

By Chris Butler / March 17, 2016 /

There comes a point in the life of every laptop where its hard drive slows and it begins to function at a snail’s pace. At this point, many people either toss it or retire it to the back of a closet. If you’re one of the latter, then this Spring you may be able infuse…

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