Mobile technology has advanced so much that devices as small as smartphones can perform computing tasks as well as any modern PC. We can send emails, work on documents, attend video conferences, and accomplish many other work-related tasks, thanks to the many apps now available for mobiles, tablets, and laptops.
When a technology that promises to halve your current expenses sounds too good to be true, it usually is. So when it comes to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and its claims of radically reducing phone costs, what’s the catch? Here are some issues you need to watch out for.
Gmail is a staple for businesses nowadays; all stakeholders, from investors to clients to suppliers, use Gmail to manage their email. But despite its ubiquity, many users — especially smaller enterprises — can stand to improve their Gmail experience.
Before diving into the topic, let’s first look at something that isn’t usually found in IT blog posts: farming. In a way, agriculture is a numbers game. Farmers invest in seeds, knowing that not all of these will sprout and produce crops. However, those that do sprout are made to flourish so that profits from the harvest more than make up for the lost seeds.
With advancements in cloud computing, disaster recovery (DR) has become more efficient and affordable than ever. But many business owners still cling to some DR myths that can safely be disregarded. Here are three of those myths, and the sooner you stop believing them, the better.
Microsoft has just leveled the playing field for web browsers by bringing major changes to Microsoft Edge. The internet browser’s stunning new features help users stay organized and save time as well as protect their online data and identity. If you haven’t tried the upgraded browser yet, now is a great time to check it out.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) once said that a good password consisted of three things: upper- and lowercase letter, numbers, and symbols. However, the NIST recently reversed its stance on good passwords. Here's why and what they are now recommending.
As your business grows, so do your IT needs. When you need an internet connection, you’d approach an internet service provider (ISP). When you need operating systems and office software for a new fleet of PCs, you’d get in touch with a Microsoft reseller.
The ongoing global health crisis brought about by COVID-19 has dramatically altered the economic landscape of Toronto and the rest of Canada. When lockdowns were implemented, firms that were able to adopt remote work policies did so. For instance, in May, Ottawa-based Shopify announced that it was going “digital by default.
If your company is still using computers with outdated firmware, then you have a higher chance of experiencing a data breach. This is because failing to update your firmware exposes your business to major security risks.
What is firmware?
Firmware is a basic type of software that is embedded into every piece of hardware.
