9 Sep 2019

Cost Savings and Business Benefits Enabled by Windows 10 Security Features

2019-09-09T12:11:09-07:00

How would you like to reduce costs and enhance your security features on a new device? $1.1 million was saved by those using Windows 10 as a result of reduced productivity impact of malware infections. With #Windows 10, you can save time, stay up to date, and reduce costs. Check out the full @Forrester study on @Windows security features. And if you're ready to replace your old device and #GoModern, contact GeeksHD to learn more.

Cost Savings and Business Benefits Enabled by Windows 10 Security Features2019-09-09T12:11:09-07:00
9 Sep 2019

Reduce costs with Windows and Office

2019-09-09T10:11:19-07:00

70% of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) reinvest saved money into their business thanks to the cloud. Are you using the #cloud? Work smarter, not harder, with the latest Office apps and intelligent #AI capabilities to enable your employees. Simplify the process of keeping devices up to date while saving time, reducing costs, and gaining control. And for more on how you can #GoModern with @Windows 10 and @Office365, give us a call GeeksHD .

Reduce costs with Windows and Office2019-09-09T10:11:19-07:00
9 Sep 2019

Schedules are a breeze with Bookings

2019-09-16T07:52:06-07:00

Manually managing appointments is a frustrating time-waster, especially when you factor in last minute cancellations and no-shows. With Bookings, you can let clients find available times for themselves and even have them automatically receive booking confirmations and timely appointment reminders. Here are more ways in which this simple app can tremendously help your business out:

Visibility

Bid adieu to the days of scribbling on post-its and frantically going through your schedule to find out where you’re heading for lunch. Microsoft Bookings provides you with a unique webpage that is compatible on both desktops and mobile devices. Here, customers can select times and dates based on current availability — simply enter the contact information and then book it! The system fully automates the process of managing your appointments.

No more rain checks

Cancellations and missed appointments mean wasted time slots unless you’re able to fill them up with new bookings. Avoid lost income by controlling how much advance notice is required to make a cancellation. With Bookings, appointments appear immediately in staff […]

Schedules are a breeze with Bookings2019-09-16T07:52:06-07:00
6 Sep 2019

Is SEO affected by website images?

2019-09-16T07:51:57-07:00

When working with web platforms like WordPress, there are three letters that induce anxiety in any business owner: SEO (search engine optimization). It’s one of the most confusing aspects of running a business, and web apps that rate your SEO with no more than a red or green light don’t make it any easier. Read on to find out whether the images on your site are the cause of that annoying red light.

Do images really affect my SEO?
One of the reasons images tend to be overlooked when auditing SEO is because it’s easy to forget just how many images your website has. Maybe you only had a few photos on your homepage when you first built your site. Over time however, you probably added countless visual elements to blog posts, landing pages, and team photos — drastically increasing the influence of your images on your SEO.

Image resolution and load speed
The first thing to check is how your images affect your site’s speed. If you’re using ultra high-resolution […]

Is SEO affected by website images?2019-09-16T07:51:57-07:00
5 Sep 2019

4 Data backup solutions to consider

2019-09-16T07:51:48-07:00

The modern business uses data in almost every aspect of its operations. Without immediate and constant access to it, a business will come to a grinding halt. What’s more, in the event of a disaster, it risks losing valuable data if it doesn’t have a backup strategy in place. Here are four data backup solutions you can implement to prevent such a scenario.

When it comes to data backups, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. As such, you’ll want to consider the pros and cons of each before making a choice.

USB flash drives

USB flash drives are basically miniature hard drives that you connect to your computer using a USB port. Aside from being inexpensive, USB flash drives are also portable. They can be used to back up data from several computers.

However, because of their size and portability, USB flash drives are easy to misplace, which is why they’re not recommended for long-term storage of crucial information. They are best used for intermediate backups.

External hard drives

As a backup storage medium, external hard […]

4 Data backup solutions to consider2019-09-16T07:51:48-07:00
4 Sep 2019

An easy solution to an ad-free File Explorer

2019-09-16T07:51:39-07:00

Most of us hate distractions; so it is only natural to remove disruptive ads from your life as much as possible. File Explorer features such ads, but don’t fret. Here’s an easy solution to clean your File Explorer of ads.

Who are getting these ads?

With ads being displayed in different parts of Windows 10 — the start menu, on the lock screen, from the taskbar, and in other Microsoft apps — overwhelming negative reactions to this Microsoft practice have been popping up online.

However, the company doesn’t consider them ads. They call it “suggestions.” These suggestions promote Microsoft products and services and third-party apps in the Windows Store. The tech giant may be doing users a favor by reminding them they can easily grab apps in the store that can benefit them. But to many, the presence of ads is less a favor and more a nuisance.

How do I turn them off?

Fortunately, there’s a simple way to turn them off. In fact, you could disable these ads right now […]

An easy solution to an ad-free File Explorer2019-09-16T07:51:39-07:00
3 Sep 2019

Some ransomware strains are free to decrypt

2019-09-16T07:51:30-07:00

Over the last few years, different versions of ransomware have sprung up, all aimed at extorting money from your business. Before you even consider paying for the release of your data, the first thing you must always check is if there’s a free cure for the ransomware that infected your systems.

The state of ransomware in 2019

For businesses, the challenge of dealing with ransomware is both from outside and within. On the one hand, there are more cybercriminals trying to infiltrate your network. And thanks to an ever-increasing variety of social engineering scams, there are more internal staff members who are tricked into providing sensitive information or downloading malware.

The statistics are sobering. Ransomware cost businesses more than $75 billion per year. Over the past two years, ransomware attacks have increased by over 97%. And compared to 2017, this year’s ransomware from phishing emails increased by 109%.

According to studies, by 2021 there will be a ransomware attack targeting a business every 11 seconds. That is up from every 14 […]

Some ransomware strains are free to decrypt2019-09-16T07:51:30-07:00
2 Sep 2019

Quantifying the value of collaboration with Microsoft Teams

2019-09-16T07:51:20-07:00

Employees save four hours each week through improved collaboration and information sharing, according to @Forrester's Total Economic Impact™ Of @MicrosoftTeams. Empower your business. Learn more by reading this Microsoft blog and contact us at GeeksHD to #GetModern today!

Quantifying the value of collaboration with Microsoft Teams2019-09-16T07:51:20-07:00
2 Sep 2019

Customer Story: Think Up Consulting | Reduce Costs

2019-09-16T07:51:10-07:00

@ThinkUpConsulting has saved $13,925 a year by using #MicrosoftTeams. Always looking to work smarter, Think Up is reducing costs by getting modern with @Microsoft. With the wide range of tools available in #Windows 10 and #Office365, Think Up has already replaced several applications from other providers. Thinking about Getting Modern? Contact us to find out more. #GetModern

Customer Story: Think Up Consulting | Reduce Costs2019-09-16T07:51:10-07:00
2 Sep 2019

Android bloatware: What you need to know

2019-09-02T08:00:12-07:00

If you have bought an Android phone on contract from a wireless provider, you’ve likely noticed apps that come preinstalled on your device. These apps are called bloatware, which many users don’t want. The problem is, they’re difficult — if not impossible — to uninstall. Luckily, there is something you can do about them.

What is bloatware?

Bloatware is software that is preinstalled on the device by mobile carriers. These are “value-added” apps, which require you to pay extra to use them. An example of such apps is a music streaming service run by the carrier.

These apps are preinstalled because many carriers have contracts with manufacturers to install them. In other words, you don’t get a choice as to whether or not it is installed on your device.

Is bloatware bad?

Mobile bloatware often gets a bad rap even though they’re not necessarily bad or malicious. Some users even use some of the device’s preinstalled apps. That said, many take issue with the fact that they weren’t given a choice as to […]

Android bloatware: What you need to know2019-09-02T08:00:12-07:00
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