The Internet is a staple in most offices around the world, and it'd be hard to find one that doesn’t depend on it in some fashion. A large part of seeing success with the Internet relies on your bandwidth, as well as your network’s capacity to reach the capabilities of your Internet service provider. Listed below is a breakdown of what bandwidth is, as well as how you can make the most of your Internet package.
You probably utilize Google more than you care to admit, so what if we told you that you could be getting even more value out of your Google searches? Listed below are some strategies to customize your Google search results by making your searches more effective from the outset.
Net neutrality has long been an embattled topic, with rules changing every few years depending on the opinions of those with influence. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission had its most recent net neutrality policy struck down by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals… in such a way that sets the concept back to square one.
Listed below: why this is a particularly dangerous decision, and very well could put small and medium-sized businesses at a distinct disadvantage moving forward.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a fascinating technology that can help businesses. When used in offices, it changes how things are done, bringing benefits such as increased efficiency, better productivity, and enhanced security. IoT devices and systems make tasks easier and create a more comfortable, eco-friendly, and productive workplace. Listed below is how small businesses can use IoT to improve how they operate.
The Internet is, along with electricity, a completely essential part of doing business. Listed below is a look at the central metric of Internet usage: Bandwidth.
Both the router and modem are vital components of any wireless network, yet many people are unsure about the distinct roles they play in a personal or organizational Internet connection. Listed below is a break down of the function of each device and how they work together to support your network.
We all rely on the Internet. For most of us who have been using it since the mid-90s, we’ve seen a massive change in its use. Today, silent continuous connectivity has replaced the dial-up tones of the late 90s and early 2000s. Listed below is a discussion on how Internet connectivity speeds have changed over the past 30 years.
A business experiencing a network bottleneck is having a bad day, especially since the ability to share data is so critical to many industries today. However, today’s resource-intensive technologies can easily eat through an organization’s bandwidth and create these kinds of network slowdowns.
Listed below: what can be done to reduce these bottlenecks, if not eliminate them outright.
Have you heard of the “man-in-the-middle” attack or MitM? It’s a situation where your data is stolen by an onlooker who situates themselves in the right place at the right time. Data interception is a very real thing that your organization should be prepared to fight against. Listed below are some strategies you can use to counter these sneaky attacks.
The topic of net neutrality has had a tumultuous past few years, with steps forward canceled out by steps taken back. That being said, new efforts are being considered to restore the policies that made net neutrality what it was in the first place.
Today's workplace wouldn’t exist as it does without the creation of wireless Internet or Wi-Fi. Understanding how your wireless router works can be incredibly helpful for any business owner, and it can help you get even more out of your wireless connection. Listed below is some information about wireless routers that can help you use them more effectively.
How imperative do you consider security for your personal and private data on your web-connected accounts? If you don’t think about it often, you should be because numerous major enterprises and providers you trust do not respect your data privacy and security. Listed below are how some large companies take advantage of your data and some of the questions you should consider when trusting these companies with your data.
In the relatively short time it has been around, social media has fully ingrained itself into our lives, personally, professionally, and socially. While there are significant advantages to be had in all of these areas, it is also undeniable that social media can easily become overwhelming and negatively impact us. For this reason, sometimes taking a break from social media isn’t a bad idea. Listed below are a few ways to make this break as successful and effective as possible.
Think about all the experiences you've had thanks to the rapid innovation of technology. We can all agree that technology is cool. These we have $10 drones, mugs that keep your coffee warm, and LEDs everywhere.
So what’s next?
Constant challenges arise for businesses, ranging from supply chain disruptions and employee turnover to the unpredictable forces of natural disasters. Among these challenges, cyberattacks stand out as an inconspicuous yet highly menacing threat. Listed below are the various ways cyberattacks endanger your business and how to prepare for them effectively.
Everyone associated with your business is constantly connected to the Internet. You know how you can tell? Tell them the Wi-Fi is down for a couple of hours and see what their reaction is. With so much weighing on your ability to connect to the Internet you have to make a decision: Do you wire your connections to the web or do you deploy strong Wi-Fi and try to do it that way?
Your business has to promote security whenever it can. In terms of keeping your wireless connections secure, the thought behind it is that if unauthorized people and machines can access your network without protections, they can do whatever they want with the data on the network. This is a significant problem. Listed below are a few things you need to consider to keep your wireless network secure.
There is a lot of misinformation and misperceptions related to network security out there, especially concerning small businesses. In particular, browser security is one aspect where many individuals’ knowledge simply falls flat, and they buy into myths that put their data at risk. Listed below is an attempt clear up some of these misconceptions so you can go about your day in a more secure way.
“I just wanted to take a second to thank the sponsor of this video, [insert VPN provider here], for supporting the channel!”
If you’ve been on YouTube in the past few years, this message likely sounds pretty familiar. Virtual private network providers have been taking advantage of the trend of influencer marketing to spread awareness of their largely obscure product, usually offering an enticing deal. While we have and will continue to promote the use of a VPN for business purposes, we wanted to clarify something here: these are not the VPNs we’re saying you should use.
Google continues to build its Workspace platform up with new and innovative tools that can help businesses be more successful and efficient. One such tool is a new solution being offered to select businesses using work or school platforms of Google Workspace: custom building blocks.
