There’s one solution to tech problems that everyone knows: turning the device off and then back on again. This go-to move is a bit of a joke in the IT industry. Who needs help-desk support if you can find a power switch? Surprisingly, this approach actually does solve a lot of problems. Take the Microsoft …
“So Slow!” Is it your Computer or your Internet Connection?
“Why is this computer running so slow?” It’s a common complaint. The question is whether it’s your computer or your internet connection. You may feel your computer is moving at a snail’s pace, but it used to be cheetah-fast! You’re going to want to identify and address the issue to get back up to speed. …
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Five Business Benefits of Virtualization
It’s a safe bet your business is always looking for ways to reduce waste. One place you might not have looked: virtualization of your information technology. Choosing to virtualize servers offers several business benefits. Here are the top five. Let’s first clarify what we mean by virtualization. We’re not talking about a Ready Player One-like …
Help Wanted: Should You Be Hiring a Virtual CIO?
How many seats are there at your C-suite table? A small business might have only a CEO. A mid-sized one may add another one or two C’s — COO? CFO? CMO? But you don’t have to be enterprise-sized to enjoy a Chief Information Officer’s (CIO) skillset. Virtual CIOs help any size business create a tech …
Take IT off Your Plate with an MSP Partnership
Let’s be realistic. You don’t care about information technology (IT). Or, you do, but only so far as it supports you getting the things you care about done. You’d rather not think about IT at all. Many businesses are that way. That’s fine by us. We care enough about IT for all our clients. You …
Preparing Your Business IT for the Coronavirus
The Coronavirus is spreading as fast as feared. Business must be ready for the worst. One priority? Protecting the health of employees. Preparing the way for remote working is one top recommendation. News of the virus, which the WHO is now calling COVID-19, has prompted urgent interest in remote work. Business collaboration software, virtual desktops, and …
Healthcare’s IT Prescription? Managed Services
No one is safe from cybersecurity threats or able to ignore digital transformation. But the healthcare industry faces extra pressures to keep its information technology healthy. Here’s why that’s the case and why a Managed Service Provider (MSP) partnership is just what the doctor ordered. Healthcare shares many of the same concerns as other industries. …
A Custom-Built Computer Can Be a Good Deal
Big-box stores have big names and aisles of computers on offer. They post tempting deals on pre-built computers. But how does buying one of those computers compare to purchasing a custom-built one? When you shop in a big-box store, you are one of the many people those salespeople are going to work with in a …