In today's business world, computers are an essential investment. Considering the tight budgets of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMB), one can't afford to invest in the wrong hardware. Which is the smartest investment, especially for startups? Laptops or Desktops?
Portability
Laptops allow you to keep working when you don’t have an electrical outlet.
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Don’t let negative reviews ruin your brand
Negative reviews on sites like Yelp, Trip Advisor, and Ripoff Report will damage your brand's online presence . So how can you protect your company from defamatory and false reviews that show up on search results for your business? Here's the best strategy.
Web conversion made easy with 5 tips
Are there surefire ways to attract prospects to your website and to convince them to sign up for your product or service? The first step is always to make your website easy to use. Read on for 5 tips that improve user experiences, site trustworthiness and conversion rates.
Disaster recovery myths you can dismiss
Technology changes so rapidly. With disaster recovery (DR), we see business owners clinging to ideas that no longer apply. What kind of DR myths are still widely accepted by the masses? Here are three that need to be retired immediately.
Tape backups are the best DR solution
Backup tapes are physical objects that deteriorate over time.
4 facts about HIPAA and your IT
HIPAA’s rules pertaining to IT are problematic to say the least, but things have become much clearer over the course of the past year. However, there are still a few areas in which your office might not be compliant. This isn’t necessarily through negligence on your part, but rather a lack of understanding as to the requirements.
Social engineering and cyber security
Social engineering is the ability to manipulate people into willfully giving up their confidential information. The data varies, but in terms of cyber security this usually means passwords and bank information. Criminals are using social engineering to gain access to your business and its network by exploiting employees who often don’t have a clue about what is happening.
SharePoint or OneDrive: What’s best for SMBs?
Storing files in the cloud is common nowadays, making things convenient for business owners who want to manage their data on the go. But the number of ways to do this can be daunting, especially to the uninitiated. Don’t get lost in the sea of options.
Don’t let hackers fool you with these tricks
The volume of malicious cyber attacks is increasing every year. Although many companies use the latest network security systems, they aren’t immune to the hackers’ favorite strategy — social engineering. Unlike malware, social engineering tricks people into volunteering sensitive data.
How to choose the right mouse
If you’re tired of using an uncomfortable mouse or struggling with your laptop’s trackpad, it’s time to buy a new one. But with so many brands and models out there, where would you even start looking? Here are a few tips that will help you decide on the right mouse.
Which web browser is perfect for you?
The battle of the web browsers has raged on for years. While the classic rivalry between Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer has long passed, we are now facing a broader field of competition. There are currently four web browsers competing for space in your hard drive, and we've drawn up this list of their advantages and disadvantages to help you choose.