HTS Blog

Heritage Technology Solutions Becomes a Microsoft Authorized Education Partner

May 14th, 2018

Heritage Technology Solutions earns distinction through commitment to academic customers.

Kenton Crestwood, Illinois - May 2018, Heritage Technology Solutions, today announced it has become a Microsoft Authorized Education Partner (AEP), demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft academic customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment.

New Gmail features you need to use now

May 11th, 2018

The first thing you’ll notice in the new Gmail for web is its uncluttered look, but there’s plenty more to be excited about. Greater security, easy-to-use sidebar apps and inline buttons, and more have been added to improve Gmail users’ experience.

The Risk of Not Having Cloud Backup

May 10th, 2018

It is always better to be safe than sorry. And given the fact that files can disappear or be corrupted in an instant, small businesses need robust data backup systems in place. Without one, you could very well lose lots of money and have your hard-earned reputation irrevocably damaged.

How to get virtualization working

May 8th, 2018

Virtualization is available in every modern computer. It allows you to create additional virtual environments that run on your actual hardware. Sometimes, though, it won’t work right and results in errors. Here are steps to get it working properly.

How HIPAA Impacts Social Media Usage

May 7th, 2018

Social Media can be an effective tool for sharing experiences, building professional connections, and broadcasting conventional healthcare announcements to the public. However, careless posts that have client or patient-specific information could ruin the reputation of any healthcare organization.

Preventing theft of service in VoIP

May 4th, 2018

VoIP phone systems use the internet just like any PC. Therefore, hackers can gain access to your servers and data network through VoIP phones. Understanding how to combat theft of service in VoIP is critical, and if you want to learn how to do it, read on.

OneNote excluded from Office 2019

May 3rd, 2018

Microsoft is pushing its users to use the UWP (Universal Windows Platform) app of OneNote which will be included in Microsoft Office 2019 and Office 365. This means the OneNote desktop app will no longer be packed with future versions of Office.

Microsoft's OneNote desktop application is nearing the end of its journey, as the software giant will stop developing the product line past the 2016 edition.

Easy Steps to Create More Space on Windows 10

May 2nd, 2018

Hard drive space is a top priority for Windows 10 users. Techies who use budget computers navigate with limited storage or with Solid-State Drive (SSD). Having little disk space obstructs the free flow and enjoyment of using the hard drive, so you need more storage space.

The Facebook data breach scandal explained

May 1st, 2018

Thanks to social media, businesses can stay in close contact with their customers and while also attracting new ones. But what happens when one of these platforms doesn't guard the information you've given it? How does this affect its users?

Last month, news broke that a firm known as Cambridge Analytica collected private data from over 50 million Facebook users.

Chrome, Edge, Firefox to Support Biometrics

April 27th, 2018

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox will soon support web-based biometric authentication. The leading internet browsers are expected to allow users to sign into online profiles through fingerprint scanners, voice authentication, facial recognition, and the like.