Considering buying a server for your business? Before computers became so powerful and remote work became so popular, most businesses had at least one physical server in their offices – and sometimes even a dedicated server room. Today, when you only have a handful of employees, it’s easy enough to share folders and files on…
Physical vs virtual servers Most small businesses use one or more physical servers. These hardware devices are essentially big computers with more capacity than desktops. Like all computers, servers have a motherboard, memory, and disk space. Physical servers can be located in your office, in a data center, or in “the cloud” (a data center…
This is the time of year where businesses are looking over their IT budgets and deciding on whether to buy new computers this year or next. Buying new computers for a business is always challenging – but especially right now. Beyond the widely reported computer chip shortage, global supply chain issues are creating delays for…
According to Warranty Week, extended warranties are a $40 billion business. Manufacturers make lucrative margins on warranties, because they know that most people will never take them up on the offer. For personal electronics, extended warranties aren’t usually worth the money because the chances of needing a repair are low; the cost of repairs or…
Planning an office move soon? Don’t leave your technology moving requirements until the last minute. In fact, the sooner you let your IT staff know about the move, the better. Managing IT equipment during an office move can be difficult. To help ease the stress: 1. Start planning ASAP – and don’t forget to notify…
The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the way we interact with the world. Simply put, IoT means internet-connected devices. The device gathers information and relays it elsewhere, often sending alerts to your phone or computer. Popular consumer IoT devices include: Alexa as a digital assistant Nest for home temperature control Ring doorbells with cameras…