Bring Your Own Device, or BYOD is an excellent alternative to a business investing in high-end workstations. On the one hand, it can save your business thousands of dollars by having your employees bring their own devices to the workplace. On the other, it could...
Tip of the Week: Figuring Out Why Your Sound Isn’t Working
Do you know what’s just as jarring as your computer’s volume suddenly being way too high? Suddenly not having any volume at all. Sound problems on your computer can be a real pain, especially if you have something important, you need to listen to for one of your...
Have You Heard of PHIPA? Does It Apply to You as a Business in Canada? Yes! It Does
In 2004, amended November 2018, legislation was passed in Ontario that established the Personal Health Information Protection Act, or PHIPA, as a part of the Health Insurance Protection Act. While this act was meant to ensure that patient data is protected while in...
Tip of the Week: Build Your Business’ Cloud
Many businesses have already used the cloud to great success, but others might not even know where to start. The thing is, the cloud has so many features and potential solutions that organizations who don’t know where to start might be overwhelmed by the...
Does Your Business Have a Sufficient Backup Plan?
Is your business prepared for any disasters that come its way? If you haven’t considered which threats could cause your operations the most trouble, you need to devise a strategy that takes all possibilities into account. Here, we’ll help guide you through these...
Tip of the Week: This Is What Should You Do When Your Smartphone Gets Wet
Mistakes happen, especially with smartphones. Whether you’re dropping it on the floor, in the toilet, or a puddle, there’s no shame in making this mistake. Granted, when this does occur, you need to act fast. Any water in, on, or around your device isn’t recommended,...
Tip of the Week: Create Useful Email Subjects
If you’ve ever received an email without a subject line, chances are you’ve never felt inclined to open it as soon as possible. The email subject line is critical to capturing the user’s attention, as it helps to ensure they understand what they can expect from the...
How Good IT Makes It Seem Like You Don’t Need It
As a business owner, I’m sure you’ve reviewed your business expenses… but have you ever gone through them and wondered just what it was that you had spent your money on? It’s an understandable feeling to have. The many different IT expenses that show up on the...
Social Media Can Be a Great Business Tool, So Long as It’s Secured
There is no denying that social media is one of the most powerful communication tools of our time, especially for businesses trying to communicate with their clients and customers. However, while you will want to have an account for your business on social media, you...
Tip of the Week: Don’t Get Faced by FaceTime
Sometimes threats come from the most unlikely places. One such threat came in the form of Apple’s FaceTime app, which gives users the ability to spy on others without their consent through group FaceTime calls. Even though a patch has been issued that solves the...