Families and communities all over the world have been told to shelter in place. However, despite social distancing measures, people are still able to connect to one another, thanks to the cloud.
Cloud computing helps buoy economies
For many people, being forced to stay at home means being unable to earn money or spend money on in-person services and activities that form dense congregations, such as watching movies or attending concerts.
More than being a global health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic is also upending the global economy. Many businesses find themselves facing the grim reality that if they don’t find a way to adapt to the crisis, they’ll end up closing their doors for good.
It’s the update season for Windows 10 users. Although it’s normal for us to experience an uptick in support requests during these periods, things are looking worse than normal this time around. That’s because Microsoft’s most recent operating system update has caused data loss for some users.
If you think cybersecurity is only for big organizations, think again. Small- and mid-sized businesses often don’t have the budget for expensive cybersecurity tools, making them easier targets for cybercriminals. Statistics show that cybercrimes continue to increase every year.
If you’re concerned about your MacBook’s battery life, then a new feature from Apple is good news. Called Battery Health Management, it is designed to reduce the negative effects of overcharging on your device's battery. This feature will be released with the new macOS 10.15.5 Catalina update.
Email is so ingrained in business communication that many business users don’t realize how this indispensable tool can lead to data compromise. According to research by Proofpoint, 91% of targeted attacks, such as ransomware and phishing, start with email.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is one of the technologies that have changed the way businesses operate. VoIP phones are essential for the success of your company, allowing users to do a wide range of tasks, including making calls from virtually anywhere there's an internet connection to setting up conference calls.
With businesses making adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about data integrity of work from home (WFH) setups have multiplied. But as long as you can properly configure Windows and Office, your business data will always remain protected.
Even before COVID-19, remote working was already quickly becoming the new normal. It took a pandemic to tip the scale, and now most jobs are being done from home. But it’s not always a smooth ride. There are many things that can cause productivity dips, one of them being limited internet bandwidth.
Despite businesses' reservations, remote working comes with numerous benefits, including lower overhead expenses and improved productivity. And with the coronavirus pandemic forcing employees to work from home, this might just be the tipping point for remote work to become the norm.
