Improve your Windows 10 experience with these features

December 25th, 2020

Windows is the most popular operating system in history, but despite its popularity, many users still do not know about all of its functionalities. Here are some Windows 10 features from the latest update that you might have missed.
Night light
This feature lets you reduce the amount of blue light emitted from your screen, which helps reduce eye strain and boost sleep efficiency.

Don’t be a victim of juice jacking

December 23rd, 2020

Smartphones have become an indispensable tool for most of us. We use them for a wide range of activities, from gaming to checking social media to accessing work apps. Because of heavy use, our smartphones may sometimes run out of battery. When that happens and you’re out in public with no access to your charger, using public charging kiosks to bring your phone back to life can seem like a good idea — but it’s not.

How AI is revolutionizing healthcare

December 22nd, 2020

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to radically change the face of the healthcare industry — in fact, it already has. Here are some of the ways that AI has benefited medical professionals and patients alike.
Virtual personal health assistants
At the helm of the AI revolution are virtual personal health assistants.

How to tell if an Android app is legit

December 21st, 2020

More and more people are relying on Android devices for remote work, which is why cybercriminals are taking advantage and creating counterfeit Android apps to try and misguide users. These apps typically collect users’ sensitive data or infect devices with malware, which can lead to fraud and financial crimes.

Data storage: HDD and SSD defined

December 16th, 2020

When purchasing new computers, buyers used to have limited choices when it came to what kind of storage they got with their laptop or desktop PCs. But nowadays you can configure your system with either traditional hard disk drives (HDDs), increasingly common solid state drives (SSDs), or in some cases both.

Engaging on-hold messages via VoIP

December 14th, 2020

When an operator asks a client for permission to put them on hold, what they’re really saying is “Can you wait a short time not talking to anybody?” A caller can be put on hold at different times throughout a call, and for varying durations. This lull used to be insufferable, but now you can improve customers’ on-hold experience with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

VoIP phone systems help make waiting on the line bearable or even downright enjoyable via the sharing of fun anecdotes and info, playing of on-brand music, and the conveyance of engaging messages.

Is your web browser safe enough?

December 12th, 2020

Web browsers are gateways to the internet, which is why you should care about how they transmit and store sensitive information. In an era where too much security is never enough, you need your browser to also have built-in cybersecurity features. But which web browser is the safest? Read on.

What are Microsoft 365 Groups connectors?

December 11th, 2020

Microsoft 365 Groups is a cross-application service that lets users choose the people with whom they want to collaborate and share resources, such as a document library or a Microsoft Outlook inbox. And with its connectors feature, anyone can send information — even those from third-party apps — to the rest of the group right in their shared inbox.

How business intelligence can help small businesses

December 7th, 2020

Before, hiring specialists to analyze business data entailed costs that only large companies could afford. This was one of the reasons why small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) were hesitant to implement business intelligence (BI). But times have changed.

What’s in store for Windows users in 2021?

December 7th, 2020

If you’ve been waiting for updates on Windows 10, here’s some good news and more! Microsoft will very likely release big updates to the OS in 2021. Additionally, the tech giant is expected to introduce new services designed to maximize user experience across a wide range of devices.