11 Expert Tips to Stay Focused in the Office Trenches
What is the difference between being busy and being productive? The ability to stay focused, prioritized, and organized. Easier said than done in the land ...
Read moreNo Fiber, No Problem: Boost WiFi on a Cat5e Network
A verifiable gigabyte wireless connection on a cable network? Is the pink elephant of wireless Internet marching through the office?
Read moreCommonplace Software Licensing Audit Triggers to Avoid
If you’re a business that buys software you need to be ready for a software audit even if you’re not pirating. That’s because many honest companies have been subject to violation and fines from software companies because they unwittingly under-license software, or do their licensing procedures incorrectly. In short, failure to plan, document, and organize leaves you subject to fines.
Read more6 Ways Companies Overpay for Windows Server Licensing
To buy Windows Server Licensing without spending more than necessary can be tricky. The adage is, if you think you need a CAL you probably ...
Read moreDifferentiating Gateway, Firewall, and Router Features
When discussing business-class networking hardware, the nomenclature tends to get convoluted. One point of confusion among networking professionals occurs when discussing security appliances. What is the difference between a router and a gateway? What about a security gateway and a firewall or UTM?
Read moreHow to Layer Antivirus Software Without Slowing Your System
In most cases, running simultaneous antivirus programs saps computer performance without adding substantial protective benefits. However, certain combinations of endpoint protection complement one another. What ...
Read more5 Value-Adds Offered by New Multifunction Printers
Printer OEMs are transitioning toward MFPs for value-minded small business customers. Short for multi-function printers, MFPs are also called all-in-one peripherals by some brands, and ...
Read moreSecuring the Office Printer in Six Steps
Never overlook the importance of securing the office printer. How easy is it for server intrusion to occur this way? Christian Slater makes it look effortless.
Read moreNew Chromebooks: Important Info Not on Product Pages
If you shop for a new Chromebook, you’re probably noticing great pricing on older refurbished models. But when browsing different models of Chromebooks online, there’s something that most product pages aren’t mentioning. And it’s important if you’re using Chromebooks in an education or enterprise capacity.
Read moreIt’s HAMR Time for Next-Gen Enterprise HDDs
Seagate expects to put to market larger, faster HDDs by 2019 thanks to engineering advancements in spinning hard drive design. The technology is called HAMR, and with it, the company expects to make available hard drives up to 20 TB capacity in the next few years, and 50 TB HDDs within the decade.
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