Don’t waste money on fleets of VMs

Server virtualization allows you to deliver computing resources to workstations in your network. Those resources are packed into virtual machines (VMs), which can be deployed at a moment’s notice so you can easily add users to your network. However, there are risks associated with trying to manage lots of VMs. The dangers of VM sprawl

By |2019-11-14T10:46:44+00:00November 27th, 2017|Virtualization|

A beginner’s guide to VoIP options

Voice over IP (VoIP) upgrades are the clear choice for businesses that want to cut telecommunications costs and improve customer service. It’s a versatile technology with incredible customizability, and although we do most of the work for you, it’s important to understand the difference between proprietary and open-source systems. What are “proprietary” systems? When most

By |2019-11-14T10:46:47+00:00November 24th, 2017|VoIP|

Microsoft simplifies Outlook on desktop

Microsoft recently announced that it’s revamping Outlook’s user interface and improving certain features. The redesign is aimed at decluttering the desktop version and align it with the much cleaner and more user-friendly iOS version. Mac and Windows users can look forward to a sleeker design, better features, and reduced complexity. How Outlook will be simplified

By |2019-11-14T10:46:54+00:00November 23rd, 2017|Office|

No more passwords: Windows 10 knows your face

Passwords are slowly becoming a thing of the past. Microsoft’s Windows Hello feature, for example, allows you to unlock your device by simply glancing at the screen. Read on to learn more about this intriguing feature. Say hello to fingerprint, iris, and facial scans Windows Hello is an advanced biometric identity and access control feature

By |2019-11-14T10:47:02+00:00November 20th, 2017|Windows|

Use Google search to schedule appointments

For most people, Google is the first stop when searching for a specific business. And in some cases -- like searches for gyms and beauty salons -- people are using Google to help them contact the business about an appointment. Now, the search giant has made that possible right from its results pages. How to

By |2019-11-14T10:47:08+00:00November 16th, 2017|Business|

Healthcare providers and mobile devices

If you’re a healthcare services provider who utilizes mobile devices in daily operations, you need to ensure the patient data stored and handled by those devices are safe and private. Let's take a look at mobile data security and some of the ways you can keep your sensitive patient information secure. Why does data security

By |2019-11-14T10:47:10+00:00November 16th, 2017|Healthcare|

Save space with OneDrive’s new feature

Good news for OneDrive users: When your local storage has run out of space, you’ll no longer have to waste time and energy going through all your stored files, reorganizing and deleting some of them in order to get a few megabytes back. OneDrive Files On-Demand has a solution for you. Microsoft has launched OneDrive’s

By |2019-11-14T10:47:15+00:00November 15th, 2017|Web & Cloud|

Android releases new pairing solution

In late 2016, Apple introduced the iPhone 7 which removes the standard headphone jack and instead offers a Bluetooth connection for your music listening experience. Now, Google’s Android has come out with its version of wireless pairing. Here’s what you need to know about Fast Pair. What is Fast Pair? Fast Pair is Android’s new

By |2019-11-10T03:37:30+00:00November 14th, 2017|Hardware|