Archive for September 2018
How Can I Stop Being Distracted and Get More Work Done?
5 Ways to Reclaim Your Time There are hardly any jobs in the modern world that permit you to work completely apart from other tasks. Getting stuff done today demands concentrated levels of teamwork and communication with your coworkers, your friends, and your clients. As a matter of fact, a recent report showed that the…
Read MoreAre You Still Using Windows 7?
Windows 7 Is Being Sunset Within The Next 2 Years (Questions & Answers) Microsoft announced they are stopping mainstream support for Windows 7. Windows 7 is a popular operating system. So, this creates concern for many. Over time, the reliability and security of your computer will fade if you keep using Windows 7. So What…
Read MorePut Down Those Tablets! Special Considerations for Independent Schools’ EdTech Plans
Independent schools have a prime opportunity to increase enrollment right now. Trust in government agencies is mixed to low, and the importance of individualism is trending upwards past even science in some areas. While that trend might give all educators a tight feeling in pro-vaccination chests, the crisis of identity is leading more families to…
Read MoreCan Business Benefit From Microsoft Office 365?
In today’s business world, it’s important for companies to stay ahead of the trends when it comes to the latest in tools for productivity. Office suites like Microsoft’s Office 365 have become popular among organizations hoping for more effective performance and communication. With Office 365’s subscription plans, users gain access to the full list of…
Read MoreHow Can I Optimize My Wi-Fi?
With a range of technology continuing to encompass upgrades and versions improving on previous ones, there are constantly new ways for people to improve their Wi-Fi speed. Considering the most recent developments, the below provides instructions for minimizing obstacles to your connection speed while optimizing it as much as possible. Watch this great video from…
Read MoreCIPA Compliance – What Does It Mean?
Schools and libraries applying for E-rate technology funding discounts must be CIPA Compliant. CIPA stands for the Children’s Internet Protection Act and mandates that if an institution is receiving a discount for network and network-adjacent services, then it must develop a protocol for use of these services by minors. Further, CIPA stipulates that the public…
Read MoreWhat’s So Important About My Out-of-Office Message?
Vacation and time away from work is a necessity in order to be able to unplug and recharge. As research often tells us, disconnecting from work, talk around the water cooler, office politics, and even checking email can ultimately help us lead a more productive life. Too often we feel the tension of knowing we…
Read MoreWhat Do I Need To Know About The Google Chrome Vulnerability CVE-2018-6177?
What is CVE-2018-6177? Today’s new releases of browser software are supposed to be improvements over past versions in terms of functionality, helpful features, security, and the speed of overall operation. However, these changes often involve new vulnerabilities which hackers can target and exploit. A recent release of Google Chrome is a good example. A vulnerability…
Read MoreIs Your Cloud Provider Prepared For A Disaster?
When companies fail at or are not prepared for a catastrophe, it’s often because they neglect to think that the unexpected is possible. They often fall into one of two categories: They assume disasters are unpredictable, so why prepare for them? They fall into the allusion that their plans are fail proof (nobody can sink…
Read MoreDo New Laws Improve Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)?
It seems that small businesses rarely catch a break. Unfortunately, their employees often enjoy fewer perks than those working for larger corporations do. This is primarily because the smaller companies have fewer assets with which to work. Due to the smaller economic cushion, they also have a greater risk. That is why, when a fresh…
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