Hiring a new employee is always exciting. After all, it’s a sign of potential prosperity yet to come. The first few days of their employment, however, can quickly temper this excitement as they integrate into your workflows, seeking access permissions, the necessary software, and the right settings on their hardware. Every stumble in the early days of one’s employment not...
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We’re sure you’ve felt the mid-afternoon slump—you know, the one after you’ve just gotten back from the Chinese buffet and you’re having a hard time staying awake. Your technology experiences this, too, after a couple of months of heavy use. Where once your laptop felt snappy, it now feels sluggish. Fans spin louder, apps take longer to load, and the...
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Nowadays, it seems like everyone and everything is stuffing AI wherever they can… and while this can be escaped to some degree at home, nowhere does artificial intelligence seem more deeply embedded than in the workplace. Of course, as with any technology, AI can reach a point of diminishing returns. Let’s talk about how to identify that point and, more...
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These days, it feels like every week there’s a new AI tool out there that promises to exponentially improve your productivity. It’s easy for leadership teams to fall victim to the “shiny object syndrome,” where they adopt a new tool only to find it’s not seeing any use after six months. New technology should never be a solution looking for...
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Every day, your business is a data-producing machine. Your staff is firing off emails, drafting contracts, updating customer spreadsheets, and saving financial reports. This data isn't just a byproduct of your hard work; it’s the actual engine that keeps the lights on. (more…)
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The bigger your business’ workforce, the bigger your overall digital footprint… and the bigger a task it becomes to properly manage who has access to what. Make no mistake, this task is a critical one to complete for the sake of your security and, ultimately, your reputation and success. Let’s go over how this situation arises and discuss how to...
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Can you say with absolute certainty that your business could survive a total server failure tomorrow morning? If the answer is no, then you have work to do getting your data backup systems into a better place. Most small businesses believe that having a backup running is the same as their data being safe, but that’s simply untrue. Having a...
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Accessibility is a major topic in modern technology, as it benefits everyone involved. Not only does it allow a team member to participate productively in the workplace without obstacles, but it also gives an employer access to a wider talent pool. One such tool (or toolkit, really) is built directly into Microsoft’s productivity software as the Word Accessibility Assistant. Much...
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The old adage, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” has long been outdated. Nowadays, letting your hardware slowly degrade over time without maintenance is a surefire way to create issues that ultimately increase your costs and frustrate your team members. Let’s talk a bit about why it is critical to cycle through your hardware and how to do so...
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Technology and extreme weather don’t mix. Whether it’s a heatwave or a deep freeze, your office equipment is sensitive. If the temperature isn't just right, your hardware can slow down, break, or even die permanently. Here is a simple breakdown of why your tech hates the weather and how you can protect it. (more…)
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