17 Apr 2020

Is your internet bandwidth enough for remote work?

2020-04-17T08:00:30-07:00

The coronavirus outbreak has necessitated people to work away from each other, so employees are now setting up offices at home. If you’re a remote worker, or if your business is planning to move to a work from home setup soon, make sure that your employees’ internet bandwidth can handle work-related processes. This way, your transition goes as smoothly as possible.

What is bandwidth?

Bandwidth refers to the maximum data transfer rate possible in a network or internet connection. It indicates the amount of data that can be sent over a connection in a given amount of time, and is usually expressed in bits per second (bps) or bytes per second (Bps).

Imagine two computers with the same internet speed at 100 megabit per second (Mbps): the first computer only has a 50 Mbps bandwidth, while the second one has 100 Mbps. If they were to download the same 500 Megabit (Mb) file, the first computer would be able to do it in 10 seconds, while the second one […]

Is your internet bandwidth enough for remote work?2020-04-17T08:00:30-07:00
15 Apr 2020

How working from home is becoming the new norm

2020-04-15T08:00:12-07:00

For many businesses, remote working seemed impossible for a multitude of operational and financial reasons. But with the COVID-19 pandemic relentlessly plaguing the world, working from home has become the new standard. How will this change the corporate setup?

Enforced flexibility

A pandemic is one of the most socially, economically, and politically disruptive events that could ever happen. Infections and fatalities constantly increase, business operations are shut down, and scientists race against time to find a cure.

Companies lucky enough to remain operational still face a significant challenge: maintaining business continuity. For most, the simplest way to achieve this is by moving their business resources online and adopting an effective remote work strategy.

With resilience and careful decision-making — as well as the right tools and processes — you might just find your employees more productive, less stressed out by work, and expressive as ever.

A wealth of benefits

Remote work offers several benefits for both employees and employers. In addition to saving time and eradicating commute-related stress, remote work can improve employee productivity. […]

How working from home is becoming the new norm2020-04-15T08:00:12-07:00
14 Apr 2020

Creating World-Class Collaboration In A Global Team

2020-04-21T08:20:02-07:00

"Create a culture of empathy," says Kim DeLine, COO for live streaming company Elevate K-12. Check out this Forbes article where she shares successful strategies on getting along, building engagement, and celebrating differences in your distributed workforce. Microsoft Teams provides a single solution to connect across geography and organizational boundaries. You have tools to communicate internal announcements, hold online meetings, and foster that culture of learning and shared knowledge that gets results. Contact GeeksHD to build your team with Microsoft!

Creating World-Class Collaboration In A Global Team2020-04-21T08:20:02-07:00
14 Apr 2020

A day in the life – sales with Microsoft Teams

2020-04-14T08:31:09-07:00

April, a sales rep, is looking to grow her company's Midwest customer base. She starts her day finding a lead in Microsoft Teams and then uses Dynamics and Power BI to dig out connections that turn that lead into an opportunity. By 5pm, she has a new resource to amp up more sales opportunities in the region. Use the powerful combination of #MicrosoftTeams, #Dynamics365 and #PowerBI to dig out connections that can close deals. Learn more: GeeksHD.

A day in the life – sales with Microsoft Teams2020-04-14T08:31:09-07:00
13 Apr 2020

20 Seconds To Better Email Hygiene

2020-04-13T14:02:22-07:00

With COVID-19 in full swing, hackers are taking advantage of every avenue possible to exploit individuals and their accounts. Using this guide, you’ll be able to better spot potential Phishing and Scam emails looking to make you their next victim. Your best course of action is to initially distrust anything sent to you until you can verify its authenticity!

20 Seconds To Better Email Hygiene2020-04-13T14:02:22-07:00
13 Apr 2020

Three methods to download and install Windows 10

2020-04-13T08:00:32-07:00

Need to download Windows 10? Microsoft has got you covered. Windows 10 is available for download anytime online, and it’s perfect if you want to upgrade your PC, install a fresh copy, or burn it to a DVD for future use. This article will guide you through the process of downloading and installing Windows 10.

Method 1: Download Windows 10 from Microsoft’s website

The Media Creation tool makes it easy for you to download the Windows 10 ISO file for future use, or for saving to a DVD or USB flash drive as an installer. Head over to the Windows 10 download page and click Download tool now.

When your download is complete, double-click the file and click Yes if a User Account Control (UAC) prompt appears. The tool will show you two options: Upgrade this PC Now or Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC. Click on the second option and click Next.

Select the language, architecture, and your preferred Windows 10 […]

Three methods to download and install Windows 102020-04-13T08:00:32-07:00
10 Apr 2020

Cybersecurity tips for working remotely

2020-04-10T08:00:29-07:00

Remote work policies have become a necessity not just because of the current coronavirus crisis, but also for the ways they improve a company’s bottom line and efficiency. Yet despite remote work’s benefits, it leaves you and your company exposed to online scams and other cybersecurity threats. To defend your company and your remote workers, make sure to heed the following tips.

Fortify user accounts

When everyone is working remotely, user accounts must be properly secured. One way to achieve this is by setting at least 12-character long passwords with numbers and special characters mixed in to make them more difficult to guess. More importantly, these passwords must be unique to each account, to minimize the damage if hackers do manage to compromise one set of credentials. If you find it difficult to generate and remember login details for all your accounts, consider password managers like LastPass, Dashlane, and Keeper.

To further strengthen your accounts, however, you’ll also need to enable multifactor authentication (MFA). This adds another layer […]

Cybersecurity tips for working remotely2020-04-10T08:00:29-07:00
8 Apr 2020

5 Easy workout moves when working remotely

2020-04-08T08:00:25-07:00

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to spike, several countries around the world have issued lockdowns and stay-at-home orders. While some businesses remain operational through remote work arrangements, others are forced to shut down, leaving many people without access to their gyms and workout studios. To help you stay fit during this time, here are five equipment-free exercise moves that you can do at home.

#1 Bridge

Also known as the hip raise or glute bridge, the bridge is a great way to strengthen your core, glutes, and hamstrings. Many people use this move as part of their warm-up.

Here’s how to do it:

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Keep your hands by your sides, with your palms facing the floor.
  2. Tighten your abdominal muscles and buttocks as you raise your hips off the floor. Make sure your hips form a straight line between your knees and shoulders.
  3. Hold this position for three deep breaths, then return to the starting position.

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6 Apr 2020

Unlock the potential of remote work with these tools

2020-11-11T18:16:43-07:00

Businesses are still grappling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one way they’re dealing with the situation is by implementing remote work policies. The global health crisis is driving them to unlock the full potential of working remotely, allowing people to work through quarantines, as well as keep companies and even economies afloat. Here’s a rundown of exceptional tools many remote teams are using.

For both employers and employees, a remote working arrangement has attractive benefits. Organizations can tap into a potentially larger labor pool, hiring from just about anywhere and finding highly skilled talent at lower rates.

Fifty percent of remote workers reported increased job satisfaction and had 13.5 percent more calls completed. Being spared the stress of a daily commute and having a better work-life balance are factors to their happiness, and therefore, better productivity.

In the face of natural calamities, outages, and the ongoing pandemic, a distributed workforce becomes a necessary business continuity measure — a means to protect employees and keep productivity up, even […]

Unlock the potential of remote work with these tools2020-11-11T18:16:43-07:00
3 Apr 2020

Help your staff learn the gear they need for remote work

2020-04-03T08:00:44-07:00

While being able to let your staff work from home is a distinct advantage, you still need to execute your remote strategy properly. A big part of this is the hardware your staff has at home. In addition to the primary items like computers and smartphones, these are the items your employees need to have.

A reliable keyboard and mouse

PC users obviously need external keyboards to operate their machines and work on files, but there are laptop users who splurge on external keyboards because they prefer how these feel or love to customize some or all of the keys.

Some aspects you want your staff to consider when choosing a keyboard are:

  • Interface – Is it wired or wireless? They won’t have to worry about a power source with wired boards, though battery-powered ones can easily last a year. Choosing a wireless one will mostly depend on whether or not they like to move around and still type away as normal.
  • Comfort and ergonomics – How do the keys feel on their […]
Help your staff learn the gear they need for remote work2020-04-03T08:00:44-07:00
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