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How to improve VoIP call quality with QoS

April 25th, 2025

Have your Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls been dropping or sounding garbled? While VoIP phone systems offer plenty of benefits, their performance depends heavily on network quality. Setting up VoIP Quality of Service (QoS) can help ensure clear and reliable communication.

Speed up Windows 11 with these tweaks

April 23rd, 2025

Windows 11 delivers a sleek, modern experience with new visual effects, updated interfaces, and enhanced multitasking tools. But all that polish can come at a cost, especially if your PC is older or not designed for heavy lifting. Over time, background processes, visual enhancements, and preinstalled software can chip away at your system’s speed.

Give your Windows 11 PC a performance boost

April 23rd, 2025

Windows 11 may be optimized for modern devices, but even newer PCs can experience slowdowns. If your system feels sluggish, don’t worry — there are simple adjustments you can make to boost performance.

Disable unnecessary startup programs

Many programs are set to launch automatically when Windows starts.

How to protect healthcare IoT devices from cyberthreats

April 18th, 2025

With smart medical devices and other Internet of Things (IoT) technologies becoming staples in healthcare, boosting IoT security is more critical than ever. This article explores practical strategies to defend against cyberattacks, secure patient data, and maintain regulatory compliance in today's connected medical environments.

How emerging tech is rewriting the rules of data security

April 16th, 2025

Data breaches are an unfortunate norm in today's digital world, and traditional encryption techniques are no longer enough to prevent them. In addition, as businesses become more data-driven and regulations tighten, the pressure is on to rethink how we secure sensitive information, not just during storage but also throughout its entire life cycle.

5 Low-effort ways to make your office hardware last longer

April 14th, 2025

Keep your IT costs in check with smarter hardware habits. In this guide, we’ll walk you through simple, effective ways to maintain your business computers, printers, and workstations so they last longer and perform better.
Give your devices the treatment they deserve
Dust, fingerprints, and crumbs on your computers and monitors are unsightly and they can degrade hardware performance over time.

Enhance communications with these Skype substitutes in 2025

April 11th, 2025

The familiar blue icon of Skype has been a staple for online conversations for years. However, with Microsoft set to retire the platform on May 5, 2025, it's time for businesses to look for other options. The good news? Business communication tools have evolved dramatically, offering a wealth of smarter, more integrated alternatives that can truly elevate how your team connects and collaborates.

How Microsoft Copilot AI agents are changing the way we work

April 9th, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a key business tool, and Microsoft 365 Copilot is leading the way. The AI-powered tool now features new AI agents that help organizations boost productivity, simplify tasks, and expand its functionality. Here’s how these agents work and how to start using them to maximize your Microsoft 365 investment.

Private cloud pitfalls: Avoid these common setup mistakes

April 7th, 2025

Setting up a private cloud often seems like the ideal solution for greater control, security, and scalability. However, there are common pitfalls that can disrupt the deployment process or hinder its long-term effectiveness. This article dives into the challenges organizations face when building and managing private cloud environments and how to tackle them effectively.

How AI is changing workplace surveillance

April 4th, 2025

Companies are always looking for new ways to boost productivity, and artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key tool in achieving this goal. AI-powered employee monitoring software, often referred to as bossware, is transforming how performance is evaluated.