Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Dispelling the myths about containers

Business owners barely had time to acquaint themselves with virtualization before the next trend stormed onto the scene. Although container and virtualization applications both allow users to divvy up software and hardware more efficiently, containers have many advantages over virtualized machines. There are a number of misunderstandings though, and it’s time to set the record… Continue reading Dispelling the myths about containers

Common misunderstandings about containers

Business owners stand to gain a lot by taking the time to understand emerging IT trends. In the case of containers, it’s an opportunity to reduce costs, increase hardware efficiency, and improve data security. One of the best ways to learn about containers is to address the misconceptions about them. Containers are made up of… Continue reading Common misunderstandings about containers

Setting the record straight on containers

Virtualization technology and container technology are confusing topics in their own right, and comparing and contrasting them is even harder. Before you can really get into the weeds about how containers differ from virtualization, it’s best to clear up some of the misleading information surrounding how the two technologies work. Containers are made up of… Continue reading Setting the record straight on containers

Keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10

Since its release back in 2015, Windows 10 continues to see updates and new features. This time, users are greeted with some new keyboard shortcuts that will make life easier. So without further ado, here are our top picks that can be extremely helpful to your daily operations. Windows Snapping If you’ve never used Windows… Continue reading Keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10

Windows 10’s new keyboard shortcuts

Technology is all about making lives easier, and something as small as keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time. If you’re operating on a Windows 10 computer, here are some new keyboard shortcuts that you’ve probably been waiting for. Windows Snapping If you’ve never used Windows Snapping, you’re missing out on one of… Continue reading Windows 10’s new keyboard shortcuts

New keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10

It’s undeniable that keyboard shortcuts can activate computer commands faster than dragging a touchpad or a mouse. To that end, if you’re using Windows 10, there are a couple new keyboard shortcuts worth trying. Windows Snapping If you’ve never used Windows Snapping, you’re missing out on one of Windows 10’s key features. Previously known as… Continue reading New keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10

6 tips to get the most out of Office 365

Microsoft’s Office 365 comes with a broad range of tools that will make you and your colleagues more productive. It has simultaneous co-authoring features, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Groups, just to name a few. However, there may be some features you might not be using. To get the most out of your Office 365 service, consider… Continue reading 6 tips to get the most out of Office 365

Office 365 tips to make your life easier

Office 365 receives dozens of changes every month, which explains why some get overlooked. While Office 365 Planner or Microsoft Teams are great tools for maximizing productivity, there are hidden functions and tricks you can use to make life a bit easier for yourself. Check out our six tips to improve your user experience with… Continue reading Office 365 tips to make your life easier

6 more Office 365 productivity tricks

By now, you’re probably familiar with popular Office 365 productivity features like Skype for Business, and real-time collaboration in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You might even remember a few time-saving keyboard shortcuts that will make your Office 365 experience a lot smoother. But even after all that, there’s still much to learn about Office 365.… Continue reading 6 more Office 365 productivity tricks

Tips to enhance your on-hold messages

Customers can get frustrated over your support hotline, usually involving confusing call options, troublesome connections, or unhelpful representatives. If your phone system has problematic on-hold messaging, you’re likely to cause further annoyance to an already irate person. Solving their problems isn’t something that you can leave to automated voice messages, but it’s essential in most… Continue reading Tips to enhance your on-hold messages