technology

Why Your Company Needs IT Support Now More Than Ever

Running a successful company is all about balance. Juggling the needs of clients, managing employees and keeping up with industry changes can be a real challenge. One area that’s often overlooked, yet critical to smooth operations, is IT support. The Importance of IT Support Why’s IT support so vital, you might ask? Well, it’s the backbone of most modern businesses. Whether it’s emailing a client, updating your website or protecting sensitive data, IT plays a major role.


Business Automation: How to Effectively Manage Your Content

If you’re like most business owners, you’re probably always looking for ways to automate tasks and processes to save money and time. Well, content management is no exception! This blog post discusses some tips on automating your content marketing efforts effectively. By automating routine tasks, you’ll be able to free up more time to focus on other important aspects of your business. So let’s get started! 1. Automate content distribution by using RSS feeds or social media automation tools


Handy Tips for Making the Most of Your New Integrity Access Control System

When looking to elevate the security of your commercial property, you may want to consider investing in an integrity access control system. There is an array of advantages that these types of security systems offer. First off, with access control, not only do you limit the people who can get into your commercial property but you can also regulate the individuals that have authorised access to sensitive areas of your business.


Benefits of Onsite Mac Software Install for Your Homeschool Co-Op

Homeschool co-ops are becoming increasingly popular. Many have grown from a few homeschool educators meeting at a home, to the same educators having a meeting house equipped for different grade levels. When your co-op makes this sort of upgrade, then you will need updated software for your education system. One option to consider for homeschool academics, apps, and academic resources is based on Mac iOS software. Before you attempt to install this software yourself, consider the benefits of using an onsite Mac software installation from a contractor.


Which Type of Data Destruction Is the Right Fit For Your Business?

Oftentimes, technology can be the biggest enemy to personal privacy. However, when used correctly, it can also go a long way in protecting privacy—and that’s exactly what data destruction does. Data destruction is the act of completely wiping every piece of information originally stored on a device and making it unreadable, ensuring the wiped data cannot be recovered or used again. To ensure you select the right type of data destruction for your business’s records, you need to know the differences between each type.


What To Expect When Contracting A Drafting Service

Perhaps the most important part of any building project is the initial design and plans for your project. Without these the project never really turns into anything other than an idea and nothing can happen without detailed and well thought out architectural drafts. The problem often is, especially for people undertaking their first building project, many people have little to no understanding of how and what a drafting service can provide for them.


4 Considerations When Buying a Router for a Home Network

Wirelessrouters are integral components of a home internet system since they help to connect various devices such as video game consoles, smart TVs, and computers to the internet. A wireless router must be considered for reliable internet connectivity when upgrading an existing home network or deploying a new one. Here are some tips when you want to buy a wireless router for a home network.   Internet Service Provider (ISP) Issued Router – On most occasions, an ISP will bundle the cost of a router into the home internet plan during the signing up phase.


Top 5 Most Damaging Structured Technology Cabling Cases

Technology cabling systems have to be installed properly to ensure proper functioning. However, poorly installed cabling networks may lead to consistent breakdowns with technology and communication systems such as low browsing internet speed. Here is a quick checklist of some damaging structured cases and a brief illustration of why you need to address them immediately to avoid serious breakdowns. Intermittent Breakdowns This type of fault is among the most common damaging issues affecting structured cabling network systems.


Still Using Paper For Your Presentations? Here's Why You Should Make The Switch To Whiteboards

Whiteboards have been on the scene for quite a while now. Featuring a glossy white surface, they are the modern alternative to blackboards and paper. Unfortunately, many people still use paper for their presentations. In this article, find out why you should make the switch to whiteboards for good. Never run out of paper So, imagine you are making your presentation, and as you scribble your points on each page, you suddenly realise you’re running out of paper!


Hard Copies, Printers and Identity Theft: Five Things Your Office Needs to Minimize the Threat

If you or your employees print any sensitive data at work, including personal information, client details or even proprietary creative content, you need to have a plan in place to deter and avoid identity and information theft. Unfortunately, when you print hard copies of information, anyone can easily slip the paper into their pocket and take it home. However, you can minimise the threat: 1. Education If your employees aren’t aware of the risks of identity or information theft, they may not be as likely to follow safety protocol.


Why Avoid Replacing Your Old Computer?

There are probably few things more irritating to someone who relies on their computer for work than to have it slow down, freeze up, and crash consistently throughout the day. Since you need to have your computer running smoothly when you rely on it for business and personal use, you may be tempted to simply buy a new one once the old one starts to perform poorly. However, this can be as shortsighted as assuming that you should buy a new car as soon as your current vehicle needs new brake pads or a simple tune-up.


How to Bolster the Security of Your KNX System

Buildings are becoming more “intelligent” with the creation of software (such as KNX systems) that enables facilities managers to control aspects like heating/cooling, access to the building and the entertainment systems available. However, hackers who wish to disrupt services in the building or practice for bigger hacking tasks that they wish to perform elsewhere can target such systems. This article discusses some steps you can take to boost the security of your KNX system.