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Time to migrate to Azure, SQL Server 2008 users

If your website or databases are still on SQL Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2, consider yourselves warned: Microsoft is ending support for these platforms in July 2019. You must make haste to migrate to Azure and avoid the risks of having no publisher support.

Every business needs an MSP for cybersecurity

The saying that every company is a technology company is undeniably true, with today’s enterprises unable to function without digital hearts, veins, and arteries. This system, however, comes with a price: a daily onslaught of hacking and other cyberthreats.

A guide to setting up your new MacBook

Just bought a new MacBook? Can’t wait to start using it? Get it up and running — and make the most out of your shiny new toy — by making these important changes to your MacBook’s settings.
Check for updates
From time to time, Apple releases updates to macOS. If the tech giant has released a new one since your MacBook was built, you don’t have to miss out on the latest features and patches.

Tips for extending laptop battery life

More people use laptops to do work on the go, making long battery life a major priority. Wouldn't it be great if you could stretch and optimize the life of your laptop battery? These useful tips will make sure that your laptop's battery will last longer.

Cloud security: Everything you need to know

If small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) think cybersecurity is impossible to manage now, just think about what it was like before the internet provided a way to receive IT support remotely. Today, enterprise-level solutions and security can be delivered from almost anywhere in the world.

Search like an expert Googler with these tips

With a wealth of information compiled through the years, Google has become the universal information haystack we all rely upon for information, be it for work or for personal use. There is still, however, much to learn to maximize its capabilities.

Include and exclude keywords

Google will understand most of the search terms you type into it.

Manage your business better with ERP

The only way for your business to succeed is for it to keep improving. There are many areas you can always refine, like company policy and customer service. One important improvement you should consider, however, is getting enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, and here’s why.

New security features for your Android device

It's normal for you to be emotionally attached to your mobile device, which is why you most likely sleep beside it at night. Like with all things important to you, you’ll want to take care of your Android phone. So if you value your personal data or the apps inside your Android device, it’s best to take its security seriously by enabling the following extra features.

Stop ransomware with virtualization

The popularity of ransomware like WannaCry and Petya has encouraged cybercriminals to develop prepackaged malware to sell on the black market. This means more ransomware attacks will hit unprepared targets in the years to come. To protect your business, you need virtualized disaster recovery (DR) solutions.

Which VoIP service is best for you?

More individual users and business owners are becoming aware of Voice over Internet Protocol’s (VoIP) features and advantages over conventional landlines. As technology progresses, the options available for VoIP also increases. Find out which service is best for your needs in the compilation below.