So many people rely on Internet in their homes while they work remotely or take classes. Strong internet wifi signal can make the difference in a glitchy video conference call or an inability to upload or download an important file. Things to check before blaming your WIFI Signal Strength or Speed on your ISP. Check…

Covid-19 and stay at home orders across the world are presenting new and unique challenges for people who are being asked to work from home for the first time. Employees are navigating managing time, work, family and technology in new ways. While using a smartphone or tablet may have been easy to answer a quick…

Kids and Teens are obsessed with the app TikTok.  TikTok is a free social networking app that lets you view, create, and share videos. It was initially available as musical.ly from the U.S. but was re-branded when the 2 apps merged in August 2018.  As they did on the now-defunct Vine, children can create brief,…

 Since the start of computing, usernames and passwords have been required to authenticate user access like a padlock would protect a gym locker. As data became more valuable and hacking became more sophisticated, passwords have also had to become much more comprehensive and complicated to be secure. Today, “two-factor” or “passwordless” authentication have become…

When your obsolete computers and IT equipment sit idle they depreciate in value, literally every day. — There’s an alternative. You can get paid for your older enterprise IT equipment. Not only can you benefit from electronics recycling but this process allows you to recover value on your tech investment. With our IT Asset Disposition…

On account of the advantages of enhanced flexibility and endurance, organizations are increasingly embracing multicloud networks. But migrating to — and handling a multicloud network may be a confusing procedure. Handling a multicloud platform is further complicated by the growing number of suppliers which are available, but this also creates opportunities. By way of instance,…

While Routers, Switches, and Hubs are Network devices, they all serve different purposes. The First Ethernet Networks had no Idea of virtual LANs (VLANs).  Thus, a total network consisted of a single IP subnet.  If you wanted to connect two or more devices on the LAN using Ethernet, you would use a Network Hub. A…

Managed Services can be generally defined as outsourcing day-to-day management responsibilities for improving operations and cutting expenses. When it comes to technology, it’s the outsourcing of continual monitoring and day-to-day administrative duties of your IT infrastructure. How do you know if your organization could benefit from managed network services? The best way to determine if…

What is the network edge and how is it different from edge computing? The network edge, also known as the WAN edge. Edge computing is a modern take on data center and cloud computing architectures to help create efficiencies. In a nutshell, network edge is where an enterprise network connects to third-party network services. Today,…

A virtual private network (VPN) is software that creates a safe and encrypted connection over a less secure network, such as the internet. VPNs were developed initially to provide branch office employees with safe and reliable access to corporate applications and data. Today, VPNs are often used by remote workers and business travellers who require…

Break/Fix is a reactive approach of providing IT support to customers. Break/Fix services are generally fee-based and rely on a customer contacting the IT services company when repairs or upgrades are needed.   While break/fix usually works where the IT Services Company charges an hourly rate plus the cost of parts (also known as time-and-materials),…

IT departments looking to save time and money shouldn’t be doing this at the expense of their data protection. A study from the University of Texas showed that 43% of companies suffering from catastrophic data breaches were forced to close and never reopen, and 51% closed within two years. Although all breaches are not the…