Computerware Blog

We like to point our clients in the direction of upgrading to the latest technology; and we don't make these recommendations blindly, we have a laundry list of benefits that come with upgrading that can be quite convincing. Yet, there are many people who decline upgrades.

Part of going green is conserving power whenever you can. This means turning lights off in rooms that you are leaving, adjusting the thermostat, and taking advantage of the power saving settings on your computer. Windows 8 has three power saving settings, you will want to be familiar with each one to maximize your energy use.

We cannot downplay the importance of your company's data. Your servers contain files about your own financial records, sensitive information on your employees and your customers, and the secrets to your profits. Because your information is so valuable, you should only let a company you trust have access to it.

Does your company have an IT department? If it does, then you are well aware of how nice it is to have technology experts on premise. Your IT department is vital to your organization and everybody in your company depends on them. Sometimes too many people depend on them and they can get backed up and overwhelmed. In times like this, it's nice to give your valuable IT department some support.

Typically, the only way that spaghetti improves the office is by providing a low cost meal during a lunch break. As it turns out, spaghetti can be used as more than lunch; spaghetti charts are a great productivity tool that can improve your workflow, eliminate transport waste, and save you money.

Today, cloud computing is a hot topic, and like a storm cloud, it feels like it has rolled in from nowhere. In actuality, businesses have been using Windows Terminal Services for years, giving their servers cloud capabilities before the cloud was cool. Terminal Services are still a critical part of a company's computer network and can be used improve business operations.

There is a big difference between someone who knows how to use a computer vs. someone who knows a computer. PCs have been designed to be used intuitively, but when it comes down to it, they are still complicated machinery that requires technical training, because of this, it's best to leave PC maintenance to the pros.

Nobody likes problems, they are chaotic and costly. Life can be messy and problems seem to abound with everything that we touch, including technology. While there is no magic bullet to take all problems out of life, we have discovered a way to greatly reduce technology problems, it's called being proactive!

The late Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens once famously stated that the "internet is not something that you can just dump something on. It's not a big truck. It's a series of tubes." This infamous statement was made at a time of exponential growth of the internet. Little did he know that only a handful of years later, the internet would develop into that big truck where virtually anything could be dumped.

Would you call yourself a procrastinator? Many people who have a difficult time meeting deadlines would blame their inability to be on time on their tendency to procrastinate. Stanford professor John Perry believes that procrastination is not a bad thing and has found a way to harness procrastination to get more work done.

Your home page is where your virtual heart is. Okay, maybe your home page is not that big of a deal to you, but it's nice to be greeted by your favorite website every time you log onto the Internet. Here's how you go about changing the home page on the three major Web Browsers.

It wasn't too long ago where the tablet computer was virtually dismissed as a device simply for multimedia and content consumption. There is currently an appreciable shift in the way people use mobile devices and tablets, in particular. Productivity applications housed in the cloud now make tablet use for business a tangible idea; or at least more tangible than it was a couple of years ago. The utilization of mobile devices in the office is growing rapidly as devices with better hardware become available.

It is likely that you spent a lot of time and energy picking out a server that is right for your business; but have you taken any time to consider how you will store your server? Keeping your important hardware on a server rack is a great way to get the most out of your server.

Depending on the nature of your business, some communication tools are more cost-effective than others. Judging which tools are right for your business means taking into consideration how many people you are going to reach with each tool. The best tools allow you to reach more people for less money, and using a webinar is one of the most cost-effective ways to spread your message.

Every piece of technology that makes up your network is important when it comes to keeping your business in business. At the heart of your network is your server, it is a crucial piece of equipment that stores and sends data. A server that is neglected can potentially derail your entire network.

Thanks to all the communication possibilities that mobile devices offer us, we are now more connected than ever. This is great if you are into receiving real-time updates for every little thing that your friends do, but these updates can be distracting. To stay productive, try scheduling your communications.

Professional networking is an essential part of doing business. It would be nice to have a business guru on staff that is an expert in everything, but this is impossible because people's brains are finite and can only store so much data. We need to network. We need each other. You need us to manage your technology, and sometimes we need the help from other IT professionals.

Somethings are built to last. The Colosseum, for example, far outlived those who created it. While they may not last thousands of years, electronic devices have a much greater lifespan than other mechanical techbologies. In fact, they have the potential to outlast their creators. This is because, unlike car engines and your body, most computer components do not have moving parts. This lack of friction means that PC hardware will last for many years, which sinks the excuse of somebody needing to buy a new PC because their old one has, "worn out."

"You are the weakest link, goodbye." Determining who the weakest employee is on your staff, and then firing them, will eliminate a lot of issues. Eliminating the weakest security link of your network infrastructure will only make your security problem worse, because now you will be 100% exposed to online threats. A better idea is to strengthen your weakest security links, one link at a time.

Your business is about making money. Collecting and processing all of that sweet dough can be a complicated business of its own. Thanks to credit card readers for mobile devices, your business now has more ways to collect for when you gotta get paid. These apps provide affordable options that make collecting money easy.