Does 4G give 4G speeds?
Posted on 21. Mar, 2011 by Ruddy [archives]
Today’s mobile communications titans, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T have been heavily advertising their new 4G connections for mobile Internet. Verizon and AT&T are implementing LTE (Long-Term Evolution), Sprint is implementing WiMax, and T-Mobile is implementing HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access Evolved). Continue reading “Does 4G give 4G speeds?” »
Choosing the Right Office Printer
Posted on 17. Mar, 2011 by Elliott White [archives]
Choosing the right printer for your office needs might seem like an overwhelming task. Just visit HP, Xerox, Epson, and a host of other printer websites for an overload of everything you wanted to know about printers but were afraid to ask. So which is the right combination for your office needs? In this post I will break down the 4 steps for success with matching a printer to your office needs. Continue reading “Choosing the Right Office Printer” »
Subsonic; access your music at home, from work!
Posted on 15. Mar, 2011 by Ruddy [archives]
There exists several music services today that allow us to listen to music from virtually anywhere; these include Pandora, Rhapsody, Grooveshark, etc. However, many of us have an extensive selection of music sitting at home and can only access it while sitting in front of our computers. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we can listen to our tunes from any computer or mobile device? Enter Subsonic, an application that allows you to access your music library from just about any computing platform, including mobile devices. Continue reading “Subsonic; access your music at home, from work!” »
No Cell Reception in your Office? No Problem
Posted on 11. Mar, 2011 by Elliott White [archives]
Working with our sales team I get this question all the time. Clients will call in and say “Our office is on the 40th floor and calls always drop” or “Verizon works great in our building, but AT&T not so much…” The solution? A little black (or white) box from your cell carrier. Continue reading “No Cell Reception in your Office? No Problem” »
How Many Monitors Are Too Many Monitors?
Posted on 09. Mar, 2011 by Excel Riedel [archives]
Multi-tasking with Multiple Monitors…
Do you ever get tired of spacing multiple windows into one monitor or switching between two or more windows? Microsoft made a huge effort with Windows 7 to make management of multiple windows more efficient, but I’m still incredibly impatient when I have to manually resize windows so I can read something while typing. I’d rather spend the time actually working than preparing to work. I’m a huge fan of multi-tasking and find that the more real estate I have monitor-wise, the less hassle I have with multiple windows. Mind you, not everyone needs multiple monitors, and I only use one monitor at home for recreational purpose. But at work, I think any administrative or financial position is much more accurate and productive with the use of multiple monitors. If your job only requires you to read or only requires you to write or calculate, then I totally understand why you only have one monitor. But for everyone else that needs to research while writing or review something while calculating, two or more monitors is definitely the way to go. Continue reading “How Many Monitors Are Too Many Monitors?” »
Multiple device file syncing with Dropbox
Posted on 04. Mar, 2011 by Ruddy [archives]
There has been a lot of buzz lately around the term “Cloud Computing.” It’s not a concept to be intimidated by, cloud computing is simply the possibility of working with software and/or files that are not stored locally on your computer or hard drive. Continue reading “Multiple device file syncing with Dropbox” »
How to choose a phone system
Posted on 03. Mar, 2011 by KrebStar [archives]
You’re in the market for a phone system for your business. You saw Cisco featured on a TV show, you’ve heard of something called “Vonage”, and you’ve perused seemingly endless websites with stock images of models in pants suits smiling ear-to-ear in front of an out-of-focus office. All you want to know is: HOW DO YOU CHOOSE A PHONE SYSTEM???
Here’s what you need to know:
1. You’re not buying a phone system, you’re buying a relationship.
Most businesses change, and someone has to do all those moves, adds and changes for your phone system along the way. Until Apple decides to revolutionize office phone systems with “apps” and “intuitive design” and “flexible customization” (Which will be called The iOffice, mark my words), you’ll be buying more than a phone system. You’ll be buying a phone system that needs work. So before you buy the hardware, find out how they service your equipment. Depending on how crucial an up-to-date phone system is to your company, you’ll want to ask about guaranteed response times, service ticket fees, and what you can on your own versus what requires a phone system technician.
2. The best brand is not always the best brand.
Just because a brand is hyped doesn’t mean its right for your company. The fact is that most phone system installers are married to one brand, and they have an arsenal of reasons why their brand is the best… and they’ll pitch these reasons ’til their blue in the fact because, at the end of the day, that’s the only brand they sell. Spend some time thinking about what features you’ll need 5 years from now, go from there, and stick to your guns. Better yet, find a company that works with multiple brands. They’re out there, and they’re much more likely to help you find the right solution.
IT Managed Services Pricing Explained
Posted on 28. Feb, 2011 by KrebStar [archives]
Unless your company has an in-house IT genius, chances are you’ve been approached with IT Managed Services. The need for outsourced IT companies has been strong since the invention of computers, but it used to be that you called them when something broke, they fixed it, and billed you (hourly- or project-based). This systems inherent flaw exposes itself when that same issue pops up again an hour later. You call your IT company back, and they want to charge another, separate bill. You insist the problem was never fixed, they insist it was. They blame some other box on your network, using tech speak to talk over your head, etc. IT networks kept growing, issues like these kept popping up more and more, and we all got sick of it.
Solution: You pay one flat monthly fee, and the IT company has to keep things working*. Period. Much simpler. Well, except for that big fat asterisk. Before you suffer through the multi-page fine print on all those Managed Services proposals, save yourself some time by covering the areas that matter:
1. Proactive or Reactive
The better IT companies out there will proactively monitor your network by constantly pinging your devices. They make sure your devices ping back, ensuring that they are live and connected. They can also monitor server space, letting you know when you’re running low. The idea is to catch issues before they become issues, or before you even know they are issues.
How to Work Remotely From Home
Posted on 24. Feb, 2011 by KrebStar [archives]
Working remotely from home: The ultimate dream for office workers. Before you ask your boss for this perk of all perks, get the tools to turn your home into your office away from office. Here are some of the best work-from-home tools, so you can ease your boss’s concerns, and ensure a connected, productive work day from home:
1. Remote PC control
One of the most useful tools when working from home is a remote PC connection software. There’s a lot of freeware out there, but you’ll want to make sure you’re using one that offers secure connections. Many programs require approval from the PC that’s being controlled, so you’ll want to opt for one that allows you to approve control of your office PC ahead of time. LogMeIn and GoToMyPC are two great ones to check out. Continue reading “How to Work Remotely From Home” »
Manhattan Business Internet 101
Posted on 21. Feb, 2011 by KrebStar [archives]
If your Manhattan business has ever moved offices, expanded from 2 people to 20, or had to get rid of a lousy Internet Service Provider (ISP), you know that finding the right ISP can be unnecessarily stressful. Being in the industry for 10 years now, let us walk you through the things you need to consider: Continue reading “Manhattan Business Internet 101” »
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