It can be difficult to save energy when using your PC daily is a necessity (i.e., for work). For instance, a desktop setup with loudspeakers and a printer, running eight hours a day, consumes close to 600 kWh of power annually. Fortunately, there are several tips you can follow to help reduce your electricity consumption. […]
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Struggling to choose the right laptop for remote work? You’re not alone! With so many options on the market, picking a laptop can feel like a confusing maze. But don’t worry, we’ll simplify the selection process by highlighting the essential features you need to consider in order to ensure a smooth and productive workflow, wherever […]
Has your computer been a little sluggish lately? Is it always crashing or freezing? If yes, you may be tempted to go out and buy a new one. But then what do you do with your old PC? Here are five ways to repurpose your old computer instead of getting rid of it. Set up […]
Small businesses like yours often work on a limited budget. This means you have to carefully consider every purchase you make to get the most bang for your buck. When it comes to computers, for instance, you need to choose between laptops and desktops, and decide which is the better option for your business. Here […]
Running a small business requires making important decisions. One of the biggest decisions you’ll need to make in the early stages of your business is deciding whether to invest in desktop computers or laptops. Here are some considerations to help you decide. Portability The pandemic has driven the majority of businesses to adopt remote work […]
One of the top considerations in choosing where to work with your laptop is the availability of a power socket. If you are not lucky enough to find an available outlet, you’ll have to depend on your laptop’s battery — assuming it still has enough power after your last charge. The following tips should optimize […]
So you’ve just unboxed your brand new laptop — what do you do next? Before you start using it to surf the internet or finish your tasks for the day, take these steps to optimize its performance and ensure it meets your needs. 1. Update your laptop’s operating system One of the first things you […]
When working remotely, there are many tools your business can use to communicate. You have email, old-fashioned phone calls, internal discussion forums, and issue tracking software. However, if you want to dramatically improve business performance, softphones are the way to go. Anytime, anywhere business phone Softphones are essentially a type of application that you can […]
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. It maintains your MacBook’s battery life by preventing […]
Don’t be so quick to dump that old computer! Despite being slow and clunky, your old desktop or laptop may still add value to your business. There are many uses for old PC hardware, and here are five of them. Make a NAS server Network-attached storage (NAS) is a server for your small business network […]