Tips from our Techs: Boost your Wi-Fi

Slow or unreliable Wi-Fi can be frustrating, especially when working from home. Now more than ever, a stable internet connection is critical. One way to boost your home Wi-Fi signal is by adding wireless repeaters or access points to your setup.

What are wireless repeaters and access points?

Wireless repeaters and access points both extend the reach and reliability of your Wi-Fi, but they work in slightly different ways.

Calling Excel experts – How to: Charts and Sparklines

Visualizing data is key to making informed business decisions, and Excel’s chart and sparkline tools make it easy to turn numbers into clear visuals. In this guide, you’ll learn the basics of using charts and sparklines in Excel to highlight trends, compare data, and better understand your spreadsheet insights.

Safer online shopping strategies

During the holiday season, skipping the crowds and shopping from your computer or phone is undeniably convenient, but this ease of access comes with potential pitfalls. Cybercriminals ramp up their tactics, preying on unsuspecting shoppers with scams, fake deals, and phishing attempts.

Space Wars: Google Cloud vs Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure are two dominant forces shaping today’s cloud computing landscape. Both platforms offer a robust suite of services, cutting-edge technology, and global infrastructure — but which one truly stands out? This head-to-head comparison explores key features, pricing, and performance to help you decide which cloud solution fits your business needs best.

Which is more eco-friendly: A public cloud or a private data center?

As companies evaluate their IT strategies through a sustainability lens, the choice between public clouds and private data centers becomes more nuanced. This article compares the environmental impacts of both models, assessing energy use, carbon footprints, and the scalability of sustainable practices to determine which approach offers a more eco-friendly future for modern businesses.

Hack-proof your passwords with the latest password guidelines

Want to outsmart hackers? Start with your passwords. By following the latest guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), you can create robust passwords that will keep your accounts and information secure.

The evolution of password guidelines

Initially, NIST emphasized the complexity of passwords, encouraging a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

Online privacy: Why private browsing matters

In an era where nearly every click, search, and website visit is tracked, maintaining true anonymity online has become increasingly difficult. Whether it’s websites storing your data or browsers logging your history, your digital footprint grows with every action.