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Active Directory (AD) is a database system that enables system administrators to manage the permissions of individual users and devices on a network, making it easier for users to access data from anywhere within that network, and easier for administrators to create and apply group policies.

Do you find it difficult to keep your audience’s attention whenever you do a PowerPoint presentation? You’re in luck because we have some of the best tricks of the trade to share with you.
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The audience doesn’t want to see the speaker’s cluttered desktop or unread emails as the PowerPoint presentation is being set up.

Despite its enhanced security features, cloud computing isn’t 100% safe from data breaches. A small- or medium-sized business still needs to be proactive in making sure their data is secure in the cloud. The following tips will help tighten cloud data security.

Although successful e-retailers like Amazon.com and Walmart.ca are business-to-consumer (B2C) companies, that doesn’t mean that business-to-business (B2B) firms can’t emulate them. Here are tech lessons B2Bs in Toronto can learn from what they're doing right.

In the hospitality industry, the term “host” refers to a lodging owner who offers room accommodations to guests. These lodgings sometimes have cafes and laundromats where guests can order food and do their laundry, respectively.

In a similar fashion, a web host offers spaces on a server where website owners can store the files they need to publish and operate their website.

A cluttered computer desktop can hamper productivity. When a bunch of files, folders, and applications are fighting for space on your desktop, it can be difficult to look for the ones you need. You may not realize it, but the clutter affects the way you work and slows you down.

Nowadays, it’s more prudent to assume that your business will face a cyberattack in the near future, rather than be complacent and hope for the best. One of the best ways to ensure that your organization has the capability to weather or resist a cyberattack is by conducting a security audit.

Many small and large enterprises don't realize that they are using inefficient printing hardware and processes that lead to unnecessary expenses. To manage your printing needs efficiently and minimize your spending, follow these tips.
Replace outdated printers
Your years-old printer may still be getting the job done, but they may be taking a bit out of your IT budget.

Small businesses need every bit of competitive edge they can muster. Failing to do so puts their company at a significant disadvantage. One such area small enterprises should consider improving is their information system. An easy upgrade is to implement a unified communications (UC) solution.