1 May 2020

Buying antivirus software? Consider the following points

Chris Wanamaker2020-05-01T08:00:18-07:00

You probably didn’t need to worry about antivirus protection before. At the office, the IT department handled it. At home, your personal setup may not contain enough valuable information to warrant industry-strength. But because of the global pandemic forcing most of us to stay indoors, your home is now your office, too. If you’re looking to boost your antivirus software, keep the following in mind.

Not all antivirus software solutions are the same. If you’re considering getting one, you need to identify what you and your company needs. Then do your research among the available options in the market. Here are a few things to consider when you shop for antivirus software.

#1 Cost

There are free-to-use antivirus software products in the market, but they only offer basic protections that seasoned hackers can easily infiltrate. You’ll need to pay in order to upgrade and enjoy full protection. And there’s a danger that the free software contains adware, or that it collects data and sells them to third parties.

Nowadays, nothing’s for free. […]

Buying antivirus software? Consider the following pointsChris Wanamaker2020-05-01T08:00:18-07:00

29 Apr 2020

Expect enhancements to Android 11

Chris Wanamaker2020-04-29T08:00:31-07:00

You’re probably keen to learn what new features will be available in the next major Android OS update. Android 11 won’t be released until the third quarter of the year, but you can get a glimpse of the OS’s enhancements in Android 11 Developer Preview 2.

New notification panel user interface

“Conversations,” “Alerting,” and “Silent” notification sections in the notification panel will now have wider spaces in between them. Whereas the current notification panel UI looks more compact, this change is intended to break up the notification sections more visibly. That said, some users might find the new UI a bit cluttered.

“Important” tag notifications

In Gmail, you can tag certain emails as “Important,” a useful function if you regularly receive a huge number of emails. Android 11 emulates this function and will soon allow users to tag conversations as “Important.”

To use this feature, long-press a conversation in the notification panel and select the option to mark it. Conversations tagged as “Important” will appear on top of the Conversation notification panel, while […]

Expect enhancements to Android 11Chris Wanamaker2020-04-29T08:00:31-07:00

27 Apr 2020

5 Ways to Inspire Creativity and Innovation in Your Employees

Chris Wanamaker2020-04-28T13:26:42-07:00

How do you build creativity in your team? See how entrepreneur and author Scott Duffy inspires experimentation and creates comfort around risk. Unlock creativity and foster a learning and knowledge sharing #culture with Microsoft Teams and support from GeeksHD.

5 Ways to Inspire Creativity and Innovation in Your EmployeesChris Wanamaker2020-04-28T13:26:42-07:00

27 Apr 2020

Day in the life – IT project manager

Chris Wanamaker2020-04-28T13:27:35-07:00

A day in the life - IT project manager with Microsoft Teams. Jamal uses the built-in apps and tabs to monitor projects and mitigate risks. Modernize your business processes and supercharge your team with technology that unlocks creativity. Talk with GeeksHD to learn more.

Day in the life – IT project managerChris Wanamaker2020-04-28T13:27:35-07:00

27 Apr 2020

Get longer battery life with new MacBook feature

Chris Wanamaker2020-04-27T08:00:53-07:00

Apple is introducing a new feature with the new macOS Catalina 10.15.5 update. Called Battery Health Management, it is designed to extend your MacBook’s battery life by reducing the negative impact of overcharging.

It maintains your MacBook’s battery life by preventing chemical aging on its battery. It does this by not charging your device all the way up to 100 percent, even if it says so on your laptop screen. Apple has not revealed how much of the charge the new feature will reduce, but promises that it won’t have any severe impact on your device’s battery life.

This strategy is not new nor is it unique to MacBooks. In fact, it’s something most modern phones are already doing. Even if you leave your phone to charge, it will avoid charging all the way to 100 percent until shortly before you wake it up. This is because too much charging wears your phone’s battery over time, leading it to lose power much faster the longer you use it.

Which MacBook models […]

Get longer battery life with new MacBook featureChris Wanamaker2020-04-27T08:00:53-07:00

24 Apr 2020

Finding the best work from home laptop

Chris Wanamaker2020-04-24T08:00:46-07:00

Whether you’re performing some light web browsing or graphically intensive tasks, you’ll need a suitable laptop that functions according to your work from home requirements. To help you pick the right laptop, we’ve compiled a list of features to consider.

Size – When it comes to your laptop weapon of choice, size matters. Of course, this depends on what you’ll be doing with it. If you’re a graphic designer, you might want to have a bigger display. However, if your work mostly entails writing, blogging, or doing reports, you probably need a standard-sized (11.6- to 15.6-inch) laptop.
Screen quality – For work, comfort is the main factor when it comes to screen quality since you’ll most probably be in front of your screen hours at a time. Fortunately, most laptops these days have full HD displays. A 1920×1080-pixel resolution (full HD) should be considered if you require plenty of space to line up windows and keep things in view.
Keyboard quality – The quality and functionality of a keyboard drive productivity. […]

Finding the best work from home laptopChris Wanamaker2020-04-24T08:00:46-07:00

22 Apr 2020

These signs may indicate your VoIP system is being hacked

Chris Wanamaker2020-04-22T08:00:57-07:00

Because of the wide array of benefits a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system offers, more businesses are ditching their traditional landline system in favor of this technology. However, like any piece of modern technology, VoIP systems are not immune from being exploited by cybercriminals. Here are the signs that might indicate that your VoIP system is being hacked.

#1 Redirection of internet searches to malicious sites

Being redirected to other — often potentially malicious — sites while performing an internet search is a telltale sign that your VoIP system is being hacked. Hackers may also install browser extensions and toolbars without your knowledge.

To keep your VoIP system safe from cybercriminals, always log out and when not in use.

#2 Irregularities in your call history

If you notice a consistent pattern of calls being made or coming from an unknown location or unfamiliar numbers, it’s usually an indication that your VoIP system may be under attack. Ask for a detailed copy of your call logs from your service provider so you can […]

These signs may indicate your VoIP system is being hackedChris Wanamaker2020-04-22T08:00:57-07:00

21 Apr 2020

A day in the life – Marketing

Chris Wanamaker2020-04-21T08:23:03-07:00

You need a secure location to bring together everything your team needs to be productive--chats, calls, meetings, apps, and more. Microsoft Teams pulls together all the collaboration tools you need, right within the interface. That includes easy access to outside tools like social media. Find out how that makes the day for a marketer like Pam a lot easier!

A day in the life – MarketingChris Wanamaker2020-04-21T08:23:03-07:00

20 Apr 2020

Lowe’s moves to the cloud to empower employees and personalize customer service

Chris Wanamaker2020-04-21T08:19:36-07:00

For home improvement company Lowe' s, photos are a key resource in project planning. But storing and managing these memory hogs is a big challenge. In this customer success story, discover how Lowe' s migration to Office365 and Microsoft Teams gave employees the productivity tools they need to collaborate with each other from the aisles to the service desk and help "people love where they live!" Do you have a mobile workforce? Learn more from GeeksHD!

Lowe’s moves to the cloud to empower employees and personalize customer serviceChris Wanamaker2020-04-21T08:19:36-07:00

20 Apr 2020

Preparing your Office suite for changes brought by COVID-19

Chris Wanamaker2020-04-20T08:00:33-07:00

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to be creative with collaboration and productivity — and made work from home (WFH) setups through Microsoft applications more prominent. Just make sure your data is safe in your employees’ hands by following these tips.

Before the pandemic broke out, companies across the United States had already been on the lookout for remote work possibilities, because of the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of the cloud. Back then, the technology was used to take advantage of market and location opportunities, but with entire cities going on lockdown to stem the transmission velocity of the coronavirus, enterprises across the continent have turned to digital solutions for their respective workforces to remain productive at home.

Microsoft’s Windows and Office 365 engineers have geared both sets of software to be user-friendly across different platforms — and by extension, many Windows-ready third-party applications enjoy the same benefit. For many organizations, especially small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), this means no need to switch to a more remote-friendly system. But because of […]

Preparing your Office suite for changes brought by COVID-19Chris Wanamaker2020-04-20T08:00:33-07:00