Differentiating 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.
Read moreWhat Is the 5-Year Outlook for Business Computers?
Computer hardware is constantly evolving, becoming smaller, faster, and more efficient with power consumption. If you bought a new business computer this year, you’ll be due for a new machine in roughly five years. What will desktop PCs look like then, inside and out? We can look at the current vector for desktop computing for hypotheses.
Read moreEarn Money When Recycling Computers: Tips for SMBs
An often overlooked part of buying new technology for a business is what you will do with the legacy gear that you’re replacing. You have ...
Read moreHow to Wipe a Hard Drive Securely
Many homes and most businesses have several if not dozens of old, no longer used hard drives that they are afraid to throw out because ...
Read moreSpring Cleaning: Organizational Help for Your Mess of a Desk
Despite ever more powerful planning and organizing software, physical clutter remains a problem for many. Aside from being where we put computers, desks can also ...
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