In the US, the term "small business" can refer to firms that vary wildly in size and revenue. If you're the owner of a genuinely small business, this broad definition can sometimes make it challenging to understand which services may benefit your company. With so much hype around cloud computing, you may be wondering if this innovative tech is just for much larger companies. Fortunately, cloud services not only work well for small businesses, but they offer some unique benefits for firms that may only employ a handful of workers. [Read More]

Making sure your data operates on a proper backup system is important to most businesses these days. Numerous companies elect to pay a third party to provide managed backup solutions. If you're curious about whether a managed data backup system is the answer for your business, here are four things to consider. Seamless Operation Ideally, data backup solutions should operate in the background. As long as everything is going well, there shouldn't be much reason to get actively involved. [Read More]

With any internet connection, your maximum speed is set by your ISP, but there are plenty of other factors that can affect how fast and reliable your internet connection is. If you are experiencing a spotty or unreliable connection, or even if you want to make your internet work just a bit better, here are several things you can do. Use a Hardwired Connection Even though WiFi is incredibly convenient and just keeps getting better, connecting your computer directly to your router with an Ethernet cable still has its advantages. [Read More]

Your laptop used to start up quickly, and now it takes forever to boot up, or you may experience frequent freezing of your browser. Before you panic, there are several minor changes you can make to help speed up the performance of your laptop. Unnecessary Programs When you first notice your laptop is becoming sluggish, you should go through your list of programs and see if there are several you can uninstall. [Read More]