• Move Revit into the Cloud to Mobilize Your Architecture Firm

    Move Revit into the Cloud to Mobilize Your Architecture Firm

    Revit is a foundational part of architectural work in the modern digital age. As much as it helps to make Building Information Modeling a more easily understood and carried out process, on its own, it isn’t necessarily perfect. Modern advances in IT have a lot to offer businesses, and not just in terms of email, […]
  • Users Urged to Uninstall QuickTime for Windows to Stay Secure

    Users Urged to Uninstall QuickTime for Windows to Stay Secure

    For security purposes, QuickTime for Windows should be removed by users. The program has various security vulnerabilities that may allow attackers to gain control of a computer. In a recent statement to Trend Micro, Apple stated it would not be taking action to repair these vulnerabilities, which means that for today’s user, it’s time to […]
  • Deadline For Free Windows 10 Mobile Upgrade To Extend Past July 29th

    Deadline For Free Windows 10 Mobile Upgrade To Extend Past July 29th

    Microsoft is currently offering its very first free operating system upgrade for both PCs and Windows Phones. The deadline to upgrade your PC for free is just a few weeks away, July 29th. But good news for mobile users; you’ve been granted an extension. If you’re a little unsure what that means for you, you’re […]
  • Interactive Learning Brings Chrome and Dell Together in the Classroom

    Interactive Learning Brings Chrome and Dell Together in the Classroom

    As part of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) 2016 Conference, Dell recently introduced three new interactive displays that are specialized for interactive learning in the classroom. At the same time, the company announced the new Dell Classroom, a Chrome-based software platform designed to close the collaboration gap between teachers and students by […]
  • Tips for Protecting Your Company from Ransomware

    Tips for Protecting Your Company from Ransomware

    Ransomware is a type of malware that will encrypt your files, actually hold your data hostage, until you pay a ransom. When the malware’s demands are met, your files are yours again. Sounds crazy, but this type of malware is becoming a favorite of cybercriminals, and it is becoming a major threat to both personal […]
  • 4 Productivity Improvements Coming to Windows 10 in August

    4 Productivity Improvements Coming to Windows 10 in August

    The big Windows 10 Anniversary Update is coming on August 2, and more than 350 devices will be eligible for the upgrade at no cost. If your organization is using Windows 10, several new features are on the way that should help your teams be more productive and efficient. Here are four new features to […]
  • How to NOT Get BS’d By Your IT Company

    How to NOT Get BS’d By Your IT Company

    It’s often pretty hard to know whether you are being BSed by a service company that presumably makes its living off of when things fall apart in your office—especially when those “things” are important and somewhat elusive technologies, like IT security and infrastructure. How does a business owner know when the sales guy isn’t just […]
  • Are Email Disclaimers Needed?

    Are Email Disclaimers Needed?

    Those disclaimers that many people attach to their emails serve only to annoy email recipients and detract from messages. Once used mostly by lawyers and financial institutions, email disclaimers are now ubiquitous. What’s Wrong With Email Disclaimers? They are wordy, and no one pays attention to them; in addition, most people find them distracting, annoying, […]
  • Phishing Email Campaigns Up 789%

    Phishing Email Campaigns Up 789%

    Is Ransomware Hiding in Your Inbox? Phishing campaigns are up 789% since the last quarter of 2015, due to a jump in statistical data that shows a 6.3 million increase in raw numbers. What’s worse, industry experts have reported that 93% of phishing emails contain ransomware. In a recent review of malware, three key trends […]
  • Small Accounting Firms Can Boost Productivity by Tapping Into Technology

    Small Accounting Firms Can Boost Productivity by Tapping Into Technology

    Owners and managers of small- to mid-size accounting firms often feel as though they are at a competitive disadvantage with their larger counterparts. Though you can swing the balance of power in your favor by recruiting “rainmakers” and cutting costs to a certain degree, the best course of action is to tap into contemporary technological […]
  • Tips for Deciding If Outsourcing IT is Right for Your Company

    Tips for Deciding If Outsourcing IT is Right for Your Company

    The benefits a company accrues from outsourcing IT are many and include: Lower hardware costs Lower software costs Lower labor costs Allows companies to focus on core business areas Reduces risks Provides 24/7/365 coverage That said, there are pitfalls businesses need to be aware of before starting to outsource IT. This includes: Project Management – […]
  • Is It Protected?: Your Company’s Information  

    Is It Protected?: Your Company’s Information  

    Things to consider in regards to your company’s security. Regardless of the size of the business, security procedures are a priority in an effort for business to operate smoothly. Thankfully, we’re going to cover things that should be considered in regards to businesses matters and the security measures it has established (or needs to establish). […]