The standard hard disk drive (HDD) has been the predominant storage device for desktop computers and laptops for a long time. However, computers with solid state drive (SSD) technology are quickly becoming the norm. If you’re looking to upgrade your hardware, you need to know the difference between HDD and SSD. What is an HDD? […]

What is the difference between HDD and SSD?

How to choose the safest web browser
The internet is a Wild West of sorts. One can never know what kind of cyberthreat they’ll come across. This is why businesses should use secure web browsers to keep threats at bay. But how safe are the popular browsers of today? Let’s find out. Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge, Windows 10’s current default browser, is […]

How do Microsoft 365 Groups connectors work?
The cross-application service in Microsoft 365 known as Groups enables members of a team to collaborate and share resources with one another. Such resources can be a calendar, spreadsheets, and even an Microsoft Outlook inbox, among others. Groups also has a feature called connectors that allows users to share content from third-party services right in […]

Why small businesses should consider business intelligence
For years, big companies have been harnessing the power of business intelligence (BI) to improve business performance. And for them, paying experts to analyze large data sets is no issue. It’s different with small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). SMBs also store large volumes of data, but many are wary of spending too much on BI. […]

Two-step and two-factor authentication: What’s the difference?
Every business should have a strong cybersecurity posture to keep cybercriminals from infiltrating their network. One way to do this is by implementing a strict authentication process using two-step or two-factor authentication. These two processes are so similar that many confuse one with the other.

Choosing the right computer for your small business
With the rise of eCommerce and remote working, the importance of computers in business has never been more apparent. But what kind of computers does your small business need? Should you invest in desktops or laptops? Consider the following when weighing your options.

5 Ways managed IT services help reduce costs
For many businesses, technology has advanced at such a pace that they can no longer keep up. When that happens, innovation and growth end up under threat, while more agile competitors take over. Unfortunately, few small businesses can afford to take care of their IT needs solely by themselves, hence the increasing popularity of managed […]

5 Data protection practices every small business should follow
Data is one of the most valuable business assets, and that’s why criminals are constantly on the lookout for any opportunity to exploit it. All businesses are potential victims of data breaches, regardless of their size or industry. It also doesn’t help that anyone in the company can be targeted by social engineering scams, just […]

Stress-management tips for your remote workforce
There may be light at the end of the tunnel, but the ongoing pandemic is still far from over, and it continues to highlight the need for long-term remote work. While there’s no denying the benefits of remote work, a lack of strategy, communication, and consistency can make it a lot harder to realize them.