Fans of Android mobile devices look forward to each new version of Google’s operating system as it shows off new features. Aside from being easier and more efficient for developers to create applications on it, there are some improvements for consumers to look forward to when they update or buy a device that runs the
Virtualization and cloud computing are sometimes used interchangeably, and it’s easy to see why people confuse the two. To set the record straight, virtualization is NOT cloud computing. But these two revolutionary technologies often overlap. Virtualization Imagine a company with five servers, each assigned a single task such as storage, email, etc. If one day
The phone remains one of the first points of contact businesses have with their customers. That’s why so many companies are upgrading to affordable and hi-tech “VoIP” systems. Voice over IP solutions are a smart investment given their longevity and more. Different phone systems Phones have come a long way, from analog landlines to digital
If you’re looking for a way to make your IT systems more flexible and easy to manage, you’ve come to the right place. This article will show you how virtualization creates systems that are designed based on what you need rather than what hardware you have. Traditionally, a modest server is stuck running either Windows
Lately, Microsoft has given some love to Outlook — not just the desktop app, but also the web and app versions. In fact, they just released a bunch of new and improved features. Let’s take a look. #1 RSVP Outlook makes it fairly simple to invite people to a meeting, but now it will also
Let’s start with the basics. Plain old telephone systems (POTS for short), use copper wires to send analog signals that are turned into phone calls. They’re outdated, cost inefficient, and less reliable than their modern alternative. For more than a decade, Voice over IP (VoIP) phones have reduced costs and increased call clarity by switching
Our community faces natural disasters that are very different from other parts of the country. We’re lucky enough to be safe from earthquakes on par with California’s, or hurricanes as devastating as those in the Gulf, but 2017’s Lake County floods and spring snowstorm shut down thousands of businesses in Dekalb, Rockford and Beloit. Luckily,
Businesses rely on computers for their daily operations, so getting afflicted by ransomware is devastating. It blocks access to all data, which can result in financial losses and the company closing down temporarily or permanently. Fortunately, Windows offers built-in tools and cloud storage options so you won’t have to fear data loss. File History Is
Pranksters, malicious attackers, extremists — hackers come in different forms, but they all have one thing in mind: compromising your online privacy and security. Some of them specialize in hacking social media, but don’t fret; there are several things you can do to protect your Facebook or Twitter account. Lockscreens exist for a reason Make
Google. Facebook. Amazon. These tech giants collect data from us the moment we sign up for their products and services. Some information we willingly surrender (like our name and email address) and others they collect from the services we use (like the sites we visit or the people we contact). Does Apple collect as much
