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In recent years, there has been a growing trend of virtual phone systems. So much so that Multicom reports that more than 30% of businesses across the U.S. use VoIP to make and receive calls on a regular basis. But despite being cost-effective, Voice over Internet Protocol systems are vulnerable to various threats.Hackers can eavesdrop or infiltrate a VoIP phone system to spy on calls and steal information from a business and its clients. They ...

Text messaging is one of the most straightforward ways for a business to interact with its customer base, as it allows for two-way, real-time communication. Business texting is especially handy when a company is available 24/7, as clients usually require an instant answer to their issues. Additionally, such texts are easier to handle, as the character limit ensures that you get straight to the point. The best part is that with the use of a virtual phone system, it’s not even necessary to use a physical phone for business messaging. But there’s more to ...

Slow technology is undeniably irritating. Although it may be a first-world problem, it’s still pretty infuriating to look at a buffering icon for minutes on end or when programs stop responding entirely. From malware to high resource-consuming apps, there are plenty of reasons why your Mac is running slowly. Fortunately, the latter is far more common. Therefore, checking your Mac’s CPU and RAM usage should be your very first step when trying to speed up your device. Here’s how to do so:

Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting lies somewhere between shared and dedicated hosting, offering the best of both worlds. With VPS hosting, a physical server is divided into smaller virtual servers, each functioning as an independent environment with dedicated resources.Users are in complete control of the resources, operating systems, and the control panel. The best part is that the service offers total versatility, meaning resources can be adjusted based on the traffic a website or application server receives.

Carelessly sharing personal information online can leave you in danger of being taken advantage of by data brokers. These organizations collect information on people and create profiles based on their interests and browsing habits, which are stored in databases. There are four types of data brokers: marketing, financial, people search, and health information. Since they operate in so many fields, the consequences of leaked information can be significant. Having said this, data brokers aren’t necessarily evil, but they’re certainly a ...

It’s increasingly difficult to open emails, scroll through a social media app, or simply browse the internet without being inundated with information you haven’t requested. Whether it’s a marketing newsletter you never signed up for, promotions of companies unknown to you, or an advert for a product you’ve searched for on another website – or even another device – this correspondence is usually unwelcome.

The COVID-19 pandemic was a tough time for all, but thankfully, people always find a way to rise above the challenges and continue moving forward. To comply with lockdown measures, companies took full advantage of modern technology to switch to remote work.Now, as we enjoy the calm after the storm, several business owners continue to implement work-from-home policies – and it is easy to understand why. Working remotely enables companies to save on overheads, such as rent and utilities, insurance, in-office supplies, and more. The flexibility that comes with working from home also ...

With 1.6 billion monthly users around the world, WhatsApp is by far the most popular mobile messenger app on the market. While WhatsApp isn’t as prevalent in the U.S., it still hosts almost 70 million users, with over half of them using the app on a daily basis. Therefore, it’s essential that your business includes WhatsApp as a way for customers to get in touch, especially if you own a small business.

Running a small company can be overwhelming. So, it’s no wonder that small business owners tend to forget about internet security and the many cyberthreats lurking in the shadows. But even if you were able to know about them all, there are new threats that appear every day. Of course, small business owners may easily believe that cybercriminals are only after bigger fish, especially when they look at some of the biggest data breaches.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we work and how we do business. The demand and need for remote work increased exponentially due to its adaptability, which allows businesses to operate without disruption even when there’s a global crisis. Home office work models are as beneficial to companies as they are to staff members. On one hand, businesses save on overhead costs, increase talent retention, and observe higher levels of engagement and productivity. On the other hand, employees spend less time commuting, enjoy greater flexibility, and can attain a better work-life balance.