Team messengers have given organizations the ability to become global and adopt more flexible work methods. On the other hand, they've also created new ways for people to be awkward in the office. Avoiding these faux pas is easy, however. Just read this article on the 5 basic rules of office messenger etiquette, then follow GeeksHD for more #ModernWorkplace tips.
With COVID putting schools and businesses on hiatus, you can connect in ways never done before with @Microsoft Teams. Check out this video to see the innovative ways Imperial College London has made Teams the way to move forward, and contact GeeksHD to learn more.
If your organization feels like the United Nations of digital tools, then you need to rethink your internal collaboration strategy. You can also read this infographic to learn how #MicrosoftTeams can empower your departments with increased efficiency, organization-wide communications, and secure knowledge transfer. Contact GeeksHD to get started with Microsoft.
When was the last time you checked if the firmware of your gadgets are up to date? If it has been a while, then you need to do so right away. This is because you might be using outdated firmware, and doing so makes you vulnerable to data breaches and other cyberattacks.
Firmware is a basic type of software that is embedded into every piece of hardware. It controls the device it’s installed on, cannot be uninstalled or removed, and is only compatible with the make and model of the hardware it is installed on. Think of it like a translator between your stiff and unchanging hardware and your fluid and evolving software. For example, the firmware of a TV remote control processes the button presses and sends that data into a format that the TV can understand.
To clearly explain the importance of firmware security, let’s use the firmware installed in a router as an […]
Thanks to their improved speeds, greater capacity, and reduced latency, 5G networks will make VoIP even more of a must-have for businesses. Here are three ways it will do so.
VoIP calls rely heavily on sufficient download and upload speeds. For example, when mobile VoIP users on 4G networks are limited to 12 Mbps upload and 2 Mbps download speeds, they experience unstable and poor call connectivity and clarity. These limitations could also lead to something called packet loss, which happens when one or more “packets” of data traveling across a computer network fail to reach their destination, typically caused by network congestion. Packet loss reduces audio/video quality and could even cause calls to be dropped.
5G’s greater speed prevents packet loss, but the tech has another feature that makes it better than 4G. 4G network providers set a fixed amount of bandwidth for every direction it transmits a signal to, but with 5G, the bandwidth can be adjusted on the […]
Countless companies prefer Microsoft Outlook over other web-based email and calendar services because of its ease of use and convenience. Aside from being handy for managing business communications and setting up meetings, it can be used for coordinating projects and organizing contacts as well. Here’s a quick guide to making the most out of these and other nifty Outlook features.
Is your Outlook inbox getting a little too cluttered for your liking? Use the Clean Up feature to tidy up your inbox.
From your inbox, click the Home tab and choose from one of three Clean Up options:
Besides redundant messages, group conversations that aren’t relevant to you can clutter […]
The success of remote collaboration can be attributed in large part to the robustness and flexibility of the tools created with cloud technology. So how can #MicrosoftTeams help your organization make the jump from local to global? Contact GeeksHD to learn more and start your cloud journey.
Few things inhibit creativity faster than company-wide email communications. And nothing hinders innovation faster than a lack of creativity. Watch this video to learn how one of the largest communication agencies in the world is using #MicrosoftTeams to foster new ideas and create immense value for its clients.
Businesses these days need different kinds of software to streamline and improve their operations. However, a lot of small businesses can’t readily afford these software. But there is a way to harness the power of such software without draining your resources. Learn more about Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and how your business can benefit from it.
SaaS is a software delivery model that allows you, the user, to access software from any device through the internet. This gives you more flexibility since you don’t have to go to the office to use the software. You can work from anywhere as long as you can go online.
As opposed to a traditional on-premises setup where software is stored locally, SaaS is hosted in the cloud. By transferring software hosting to a third party, you’re outsourcing all the responsibilities that come with maintenance, such as upgrades and troubleshooting. In a way, getting SaaS is like renting a car: somebody […]
“Don’t judge a book by its cover,” the cliche goes. But in marketing, looks /do/ matter. Take, for example, your website. It is often the first opportunity to make a good impression on customers and potential customers. You don’t want to squander that opportunity just because your site’s looks aren’t up to par. Here’s how to avoid getting your website judged.
From pictures of your products to team photos, high-quality images are arguably the most important thing on your website. Blurry, outdated, or irrelevant pictures tell your site visitors that you don’t care about their browsing experience. In-house photos are the best option, but stock images shouldn’t cause any problems as long as they are optimized for mobile viewing and relevant to your content.
Aside from subpar images, linking to nonexistent pages is one of the best ways to turn site visitors away. Make sure it’s easy to navigate your site and remove outdated or irrelevant pages. You can’t sell 404 pages to customers, and if […]