Premise-based or cloud-hosted VoIP?
Business owners are turning to the cloud because of its numerous advantages. However, others prefer premise-based infrastructures. When it comes to VoIP phone systems, which is better for your business? Installation and maintenance On-premises VoIP phone systems are installed in your office and typically managed and maintained by your own personnel. While you can hire […]
Groups, Yammer, and Teams: What are they?
While most Office 365 apps serve a unique purpose, tools like Outlook Groups, Yammer, and Microsoft Teams can all be used for office communication and collaboration. However, there are small differences in the way they can be used. Let us break it down for you. Outlook Groups With Outlook Groups, every member gets a shared […]
Expect CPU shortages until late 2019
Consumers and businesses increasingly rely on powerful computers to run high-tech applications. But in the coming months, they may have issues obtaining the PCs they need. Since 2018, Intel has reported a processor shortage, which some experts believe may not be resolved until the latter half of 2019. Read on to learn more. Reasons for […]
Tidy IT: emails, chats, and files in one app
It can be overwhelming to have several windows pulled up to manage your email, company chats, and any cloud storage that isn’t compatible with your inbox. Microsoft Teams helps streamline the basic necessities of office work to help you overcome the tedium of multitasking. The convenience of chat apps has enabled workers to cut down […]
2019 Tech Trends for the Office Manager in Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
Each year, we see advances in technology. Some technology changes the world in dramatic ways, and yet other tech trends will change how we manage our businesses and run an Office. This year, we expect some big advances with the world’s largest solar park in Benban, Egypt finishing construction, the world’s largest offshore wind farm […]
Make Google Chrome faster with these easy steps
As one of the fastest browsers in the market, Google Chrome is the perfect match for quick-paced internet users of the 21st century. But like any technology that stores information, Chrome’s performance can slow down and frustrate its users. It can also affect their productivity and lower their motivation. If you’re using Chrome and finding […]
December Employee Spotlight
Name: Kimberly Wagner Title: Bookkeeper Kimberly has a critical role at TechSolutions and it fits right in with her strengths and talents. As the bookkeeper, she helps make the company “Easy to Work With” because she is responsible for ensuring that all invoices are complete, accurate, and clear. And, if there is […]
Are your mobile devices protected?
Businesses have embraced mobile technology, as it allows for constant collaboration, which increases productivity. But as the number of mobile devices used in daily operations grows, so do the incidents of cybercrimes targeting smartphones and tablets. Protect your company mobile devices by following these steps. Ensure mobile OS is up-to-date The updates on Apple and […]
November Employee Spotlight
Name: Michael Brown Title: NOC Technician At the age of 26, Michael has been playing with computers for 20 years. When he was six, he began tinkering with Window 3.11 and learned DOS commands before finishing first grade. He built his first computer by the age of 15. He knew then that his […]