712, 2017

Here come crapware-free PCs

By |December 7, 2017|Categories: Windows|Tags: , , , , , , |

Bloatware, trialware, crapware -- the unnecessary software usually pre-installed by the manufacturer on your brand new PC. Besides being annoying, this type of software also slows down your machine and can tamper with security. Microsoft is fed up with it too, which is why they’ve come up with Windows 10 [...]

112, 2017

How to extend your laptop battery life

By |December 1, 2017|Categories: Hardware|Tags: , , , |

These days, we get a lot of our work done on laptops, which means battery life is a huge priority for any laptop user. Wouldn’t it be good, then, to learn how to prolong the life of your laptop battery? Here are a few useful tips to do just that. [...]

809, 2017

5 Simple ways to cut your printing costs

By |September 8, 2017|Categories: Hardware|Tags: , , , , |

It may not seem as though your printing infrastructure is costing your business a great deal. But if left unmanaged, you could end up with an overinflated IT budget dominated by equipment maintenance and hardware and supplies purchases. Here are some ways to avoid that. Replace outdated printers Outdated and [...]

908, 2017

Tips for keeping your mobile devices safe

By |August 9, 2017|Categories: Hardware|Tags: , , , , , |

Businesses are using mobile devices more than ever to increase productivity and profitability. However, like desktops and laptops, smartphones and tablets are highly vulnerable to hacking, and some employees expose them to threats in ways they may not even be aware of. To protect your company from these threats, follow [...]

2407, 2017

How to secure your IoT devices

By |July 24, 2017|Categories: Hardware|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

More firms are using the Internet of Things (IoT) to create new business opportunities. For instance, companies that install smart sensors can automate data entry and monitor their inventory. However, if left unsecured, IoT devices also give hackers an opportunity to breach your network. In order to keep attackers at [...]

607, 2017

How thin and zero clients save money

By |July 6, 2017|Categories: Hardware|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Businesses are always looking for ways to cut costs without sacrificing growth. For the longest time, many believed that they had to purchase workstations with its own processing power, RAM, and hard drive. But thanks to virtualization, companies can save money and get the computing processes they need with thin [...]

2106, 2017

Why businesses need a UPS

By |June 21, 2017|Categories: Hardware|Tags: , , , , , |

Power outages caused by utility failure, accidents, and natural disasters such as storms, flooding, or earthquakes are inevitable. There’s very little you can do to prevent any of these from happening, but you can avoid the consequences to your business by using an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). What is an [...]

1905, 2017

4 Tips for better server management

By |May 19, 2017|Categories: Hardware|Tags: , , , , , |

With so much technology moving to the cloud, onsite servers aren’t getting as much attention as they used to. Optimizing this critical piece of business technology is no small task, but there are a few simple things you can do to ensure the success of your in-house servers. Mount your [...]

305, 2017

Extending your laptop’s battery life

By |May 3, 2017|Categories: Hardware|Tags: , , , , |

Whether you prefer a quick fix or a long-term solution, extending your laptop’s battery life should be among your priorities if you’re a heavy laptop user. Replacing an old battery with a new one or purchasing a new laptop shouldn’t be your only options, especially if you operate a business [...]

1804, 2017

Firmware: the threat most users overlook

By |April 18, 2017|Categories: Hardware|Tags: , , , , , |

For decades, one of the most foundational principles of cyber security has remained the same: Always update and patch your software. But for most people, hardware is exempt from this process. They think of hardware as nothing more than a vessel for software to occupy -- and that’s totally incorrect. [...]

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