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 […]
Hackers and criminals are out there every day working hard to crack into your network and database. The best way to protect yourself from these vicious attacks is to have a secure firewall that is effectively monitored. Simply put, a firewall is a piece of hardware or software that sits between a computer and the […]
In these times of modern technology, having computer skills isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. With increased skill and comfort levels, you may have more opportunities in front of you. Here are a few suggestions on how to become just a bit more computer savvy. Read technical books. One of the best ways to improve […]
Most small businesses start with just one or two people who handle every aspect of their business, from customer care to marketing and information technology. While that may work, and even be necessary for a while, once the company begins to grow there is too much for one person to handle. Hiring employees will mean […]
Keeping in contact with friends and family is important to us as people. If that weren’t true, we wouldn’t have devised so many ways to do it. We’ve moved beyond the letters our parents and grandparents used to write and the occasional phone call too keep in touch. Sharing news this way could take several […]
Chances are very high that wherever you work you will need to perform basic computer tasks. Entry level jobs that require computer knowledge include receptionist, data entry, clerk, human resources and customer service.7 So you may not be a computer whiz, but you know how to do “some stuff.” How much is enough to get […]