When business owners or managers set up their office for the first time, and each time new employees are added, there are several practical accommodations and decisions that need to be made. Office furniture needs to be purchased to provide seating and work space for each employee, and, of course, computers are needed too. Business […]
When we’re at work, we need to be professional. Even in a casual or laid-back workplace, it’s important to observe some basic rules of etiquette. While this is true in all areas of your job and interactions with coworkers, it is especially important to be professional and courteous in your computer use. Here are some […]
It may or may not come as a surprise to you to find out that roughly 30 million Americans work remotely from home at least one day every month. That number will continue to grow larger as employers and employees implement best practices to make telecommuting worthwhile for both parties. One of the most important […]
One of the most nerve wracking things that can happen when you’re working on your computer is to encounter a virus. If this has happened to you before, then you have a good idea of the instantaneous stress that you might feel at that moment. Since most workers, even the most savvy of computer users, […]
The onslaught of technology is all around us. Whether you’re at home, work, or anywhere else, you’re inundated with smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other forms of technology. Employers are becoming increasingly aware of how rapidly technology is changing and the need for their employees to stay up to date on devices, applications, and software. So […]
Securely storing and backing up files has never been more important in today’s business environment. Problems with files being lost or stolen can present problems that can bring several large negative effects on a company with customers, the bottom line, and even employees. Although most networks and computers have CDs and external drives to provide […]
Virtualization is common for large companies, but some have wondered if small businesses draw in the same benefits. You don’t have to store data by the terabyte to profit from virtualization. Virtualization is creating multiple computers with one piece of hardware. Special software creates these computers in a virtual space, so they don’t take up […]
“Why do I need to walk down the hall when I can just send Joe an e-mail?” Ever thought this at work? Don’t feel too lazy. Most of us have. E-mail has become the main source of communication among businesses and between employees, much more than phone calls and sometimes even face-to-face conversations. With something […]
Most businesses rely heavily, if not exclusively, on their office computer network to handle and perform all day-to-day business operations. When something goes wrong, the entire company can come to a grinding halt. To avoid this doomsday scenario, it’s best to recognize the signs that you need to upgrade your network before you NEED to […]
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By now, unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard the phrase the cloud, but that exactly is the cloud? Simply put, the cloud is another name for the internet. Often times, cloud symbols are used to represent the internet on diagrams. The internet is a virtual space where users from across the globe […]