How a Longstanding IT Joke Can Help Your Business Flourish
While it’s the longest-running joke in the world of IT, the question “Have you tried turning it on and off again?” is still an important one to consider when things are going awry. There’s a good reason why it’s such well-known advice, too: turning your device off can help solve a significant amount of technical […]
Why “Have You Tried Turning It Off and On Again?” is a Valuable Question
We’ve all heard it, perhaps even rolled our eyes at it: “Have you tried turning it off and on again?” This seemingly simplistic question has become a running gag in the world of IT support. But beneath the humor lies a fundamental truth: rebooting a device is often the most effective first step in resolving […]
Don’t Let Your Data Vanish into the Ether… Back It Up!
When your business’ data is so crucial to your successful operations, there are certain precautions that you simply need to take for the sake of your business’ longevity. One such precaution: data backup. Your data is the gas that powers your business’ engine, whether you’re referring to project files and intellectual property or financial info […]
Transform Remote Work from a Liability Into an Asset
We’re sure your business has at least a couple of employees who spend part of their workday in a different location, but are you doing all you can to help them be as productive as possible? While remote work is beneficial in so many circumstances, there are a lot of caveats to it that must […]
When Staring Down Crisis, Could You Manage Your Business?
Unfortunately, crises happen, so the only responsible course is preparing your business to deal with them. Let’s walk through what modern crisis management should look like for businesses of all sizes, identifying the steps to address these risks and protect your operations.
Hardware Acquisition is Hard. Let’s Make It Easier
Hardware is far from the most fun topic for a business owner to learn more about, but that doesn’t diminish its importance. If you want to ensure your business stays ahead of the game, then you need to be strategic about your hardware implementation. Otherwise, you risk falling behind, put your business in danger, and—even […]
Mobile Devices Can Be Invaluable to Your Business… If Handled Properly
Nowadays, the average business leans pretty heavily on mobile devices to some degree, particularly as they make business productivity—and thereby, competitiveness—more easily attainable. However, this also makes it essential that a business using mobile devices has a means of managing them effectively. Let’s explore the concept of mobile device management, and discuss some ways that […]
There’s Yet Another Reason to Update to Windows 11 (As If We Needed One)
As you should be aware by this point, the Windows 10 operating system is reaching its end of support on October 15 of this year—meaning that it will no longer receive updates of any kind afterward, including critical security updates. What you may not know, however, is that Microsoft is following suit and pulling Office […]
How to Use Patience for Productivity
Spoiler alert: a business that lacks productivity is unlikely to see any amount of success. One of the best ways to ensure your productivity is to practice patience. How can patience improve your productivity?
Even the NSA Recommends Rebooting Your Devices, But Not for the Reason You Suspect
Rebooting your device presents several benefits. If you ever experience an issue with your device, rebooting it will likely improve it. Heck, even the National Security Agency (NSA) recommends you do this… but why?