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Do you need to share large files on a regular basis? Tired of struggling with attaching files to email and running afoul of attachment size limits? Several options exist to shrink the size of your files, using programs that compress the information in them. File compression, or zipping, is the process of combining computer files
It’s second-nature to most of us by now. Keys, wallet, and phone – the three things we check our pockets for when we leave the house. If current trends are any predictor, we will soon be checking only for our keys and phone. Imagine being able to simply swipe your phone to pay for anything
Tab, Tab, Shift-Tab. Hotel receptionists and Airline ticket agents know this combination of keys intimately; it’s how they navigate the reservation and property management systems in front of them. Watch them for a few minutes and you will notice they hardly use the mouse at all, mainly because it takes time to lift their hand
Imagine having your phone, tablet and computer wiped, followed by your email accounts being hacked and deleted, taking with them nearly your whole digital life. This would be a devastating loss for anyone, but you may be surprised to learn that it actually happens on a fairly regular basis. In the past few months there
There’s no question that professional organizations and companies of all sizes are finding value in the use of social media. It’s the new way to communicate and create rapport with customers. Each social media service has it’s unique uses and benefits, but the one that is most business-oriented has seen slow adoption by SMBs. This
One piece of technology found in nearly every business is the server. A server allows employees to communicate effectively, access data, or fulfill their roles more easily. In small to medium organizations, one of the more popular servers in recent years was Microsoft’s Small Business Server, or SBS. Despite its popularity, SBS has recently been
While Rick Thering has been employed at Providence for only 4 years, he has roots with the company that span nearly two decades. As a long-time friend of Providence President (and Chief Problem Solver) Jeff Dettloff, Rick can claim 18 years of working closely with the Providence founder. As the company’s Senior Engineer, Rick tackles
The vast majority of businesses, regardless of size, location, or industry, have eagerly adopted technological solutions like computer systems and high speed Internet, while modern day telephone systems that take advantage of the newest technologies are often ignored, or made a last priority. While traditional systems still work, they do break down, or at least
