HTS Blog

Comparing the top business dashboards

July 1st, 2019

A dashboard is a single display that provides all the information you need to make important business decisions and manage your company. While dashboards are generally helpful, you need to choose the one that works best for your company’s objectives and goals.

What you need to know about hosted Exchange

June 28th, 2019

A server can host most business programs, and many businesses rely on at least one server — most commonly Microsoft Exchange — to host their email platform. Some companies, however, don’t have enough room for a server. Hosted Exchange solves this dilemma.

Keeping your email safe

June 27th, 2019

If you think your email is safe from hackers, think again. A lack of sufficient email security measures can result in data theft, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and malware attacks. Here are some tips to secure your email account from unwanted intruders and the many troubles that come with them.

Here’s what to look for in apps or wearable tech

June 26th, 2019

Are you overwhelmed by the many choices you have in getting the right technology to monitor your health? Do you download an app on your mobile to track your pulse rate? Or buy a wearable device that can tell you more about your health? While it’s best to leave the professional recommendations to your healthcare provider, it would be great if you’re also in the know, so you have a better idea of what suits you.

Software challenges for virtual environments

June 21st, 2019

Since the very first software release, software licensing was already considered a challenge. In the past, many software licensing models were based on concurrent connections or number of installations. Today, virtualization and multicore CPUs add a new level of complexity, making it more difficult to track costs and how many licenses you’ll need.

Remote Desktop connections are being exploited

June 21st, 2019

If you use Remote Desktop Connection that does not require a secure VPN connection first, contact us immediately to close this vulnerability to your network. We are notifying all our clients to stop the use of any Remote Desktop Connection that doesn’t first require a secure VPN. Our industry is seeing a dramatic increase in successful attacks on Remote Desktop Connections, even the ones using obscure ports.

Office 365 passwords are being compromised

June 21st, 2019

Office 365 has become the “target of choice” lately for attacks. Microsoft sees over 10 million username/password pair attacks every day.

There is a quick and easy way to make your account much more secure, start using a complex password.

How to keep your laptop from overheating

June 20th, 2019

More employees are opting for laptops because they’re compact and easy to carry around. However, small frames mean less space for computer chips, transistors, RAM, hard drives, and other hardware components. This leads to overheating.
Causes of overheating
Laptops generate heat when in use.

How much does a VoIP system cost?

June 19th, 2019

There are so many VoIP phone systems in the market that you’re bound to come across a few with similar features and add-on services. This might tempt you to compare their prices and purchase the more affordable option. But don’t just look at the initial price of the VoIP system; you must also look at the total cost of ownership (TCO).

 

What is TCO?
TCO is the overall sum of procuring, deploying, and operating a VoIP system over its life cycle, which is typically five years.

Improve your PowerPoint skills with these tips

June 18th, 2019

Office workers are far too familiar with slideshow presentations that are either more soporific than cough medicine or are horrible time sinks that make them miss their deadlines. To avoid becoming the next target of their ire and resentment — and perhaps become the presenter everyone actually enjoys — here are some tips on how to use Microsoft PowerPoint.