Steps in conducting a technology assessment

Are your employees bugging you for a software upgrade? Are you thinking of retiring any of your current equipment? Are you planning to buy new hardware anytime soon? Don’t just dive right into it! First, take a long look in the mirror with a technology needs assessment.

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Technology Tip: Bookmark Toolbar

Every day you visit a lot of the same websites. To make yourself far more efficient, we highly recommend adding them to your bookmark toolbar for faster access. Here is an example of an organized bookmarks toolbar.     Here’s how to set this up: In Chrome, click the little star next to the website […]

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Technology Tip: 3 Ways to Master Your Email

We all are living in a new age of email overload. Here are tips to get control! 1. Distribution lists Create shared mailboxes for all specific functions (accounting@, purchasing@, sales@, etc). Then route as many emails to distribution lists as you can.

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Top productivity-boosting tools that add hours to your day

It’s hard to imagine how anyone can stay on top of everything they set out to do. There are too many meetings to plan, projects to complete, and calls to coordinate. People also go through dozens of documents and apps every day, so it’s easy to see why everyone thinks there are not enough hours […]

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The best time to buy a brand new PC

Everyone dreads the day their computer starts running slowly because that means they’ll have to go and buy a new one. Shopping for a computer is complicated; there are thousands to choose from and each one has a list of hardware specifications you don’t understand.

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Why is your Wi-Fi network so unreliable?

A few decades ago, it wasn’t uncommon to wait several minutes for a page to load or to experience sudden dropped connections, but today those problems are a business owner’s worst nightmare. That’s because every minute of network downtime can cost companies thousands of dollars in lost productivity! What’s causing your connection issues? Below are […]

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6 tips for keeping your computer cool

Heat may be your best friend this winter season, but it’s a computer’s worst enemy. Although modern computers are more powerful and compact, there are significant risks if temperatures aren’t kept in check. For starters, your CPU (central processing unit) slows down to a crawl, and can get so hot you could cook an egg […]

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Rookie mistakes to avoid when implementing smart gadgets

You’re excited. You’re ready to deck out your offices with new smart gadgets that will not only be fun, but will also boost your and your employees’ productivity. What’s more, you’re finally going to show your staff just how cool and tech savvy you are, even though you still wear Hawaiian shirts to the office […]

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5 Business technologies you should get for the holidays

If your company needs technology to improve efficiency and employee performance, you have your work cut out for you. There are thousands of business technologies that claim to provide these benefits, so you need to choose wisely. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best business solutions you should consider getting for the holidays.

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